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By fabiennemorin35 - 30/08/2016 09:29 - United Kingdom - Cardiff

Today, my boss told me that he’d hired me because he thought I looked intelligent. He then went on to say that it was about time that I proved that I was. FML

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By Anonymous - 12/03/2015 16:29 - United States - Cass Lake

Today, my boss told me I got my new job because she rejected candidates that seemed "too confident" or "too pretty." FML

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By Anonymous - 07/05/2014 20:57 - India - Kundan

Today, my boss was fired by the board. A few days ago, he dropped several strong hints that he was going to promote me soon. FML

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By Anonymous - 13/11/2008 08:42 - France

Today, my boss said to me: 'You know, our competitors are also hiring!' FML

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Unnerved

By Greenskies - This FML is from back in 2015 but it's good stuff - France - Corneilla-del-vercol

Today, I was talking to my boss at the end of an awesome internship. He said he was really satisfied with my work, and that he had considered hiring me. Turns out he decided not to because I smile too much, and it freaks him out. FML

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Suck up

By Anonymous - 22/08/2015 06:58 - United States - Cadillac

Today, I showed up to my new job early, hoping to impress my new boss. When he arrived, he walked by me and muttered, "Fucking tryhard." FML

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Random reasoning

By Anonymous - 06/11/2022 12:00

Today, my boss fired me, saying he’d had a lot of patience with me, but now the time had come to part. Funny, a few months ago he told me that he had to have a lot of patience with each of my coworkers when they started, but that I was the only one who grasped it all right from the start. FML

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By zoosmell pooplord - 02/09/2012 19:41 - Norway - Geilo

Today, my boss got angry at me because my English is better than his. He accused me of trying to steal his management position, and implied that I'll be lucky if I still have a job by the end of the month. FML

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By zacharynedley - 06/01/2015 00:16 - United States - Elkridge

Today, I got fired from my job because my boss thinks that me doing everything he says makes me untrustworthy. FML

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By David - 02/09/2016 06:01 - United States - London

Today, my boss found out I had applied for a much better paying job. He told me I'd do a better job and make more money there. Then he fired me. FML

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The Dilbert Principle

By Anonymous - 14/06/2017 16:00

Today, my boss called me into his office. I've been working hard doing extra work so I can get promoted. He called me in to tell me I'm to reliable in my current position, so I won't be moving up. FML

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YoloWhiteRSA 20

Tuesday 30 August 2016 16:51

Smart from far, but far from smart.

stryder9090 28

Tuesday 30 August 2016 16:26

Well at least you've got one thing going for you.

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hoosiergirl94 31

Tuesday 30 August 2016 16:24

He could be onto something

stryder9090 28

Tuesday 30 August 2016 16:26

Well at least you've got one thing going for you.

DashPlays 18

Tuesday 30 August 2016 16:30

Sounds like a challenge to me

Colon_Man 17

Tuesday 30 August 2016 16:39

"Thanks, Dad."

takeittoem 8

Tuesday 30 August 2016 16:46

At least he didn't follow that up with "appearances can be deceiving".... but seriously, OP, it sounds like you still have a chance to impress the guy if you bust your ass.

hellobobismyname 24

Wednesday 31 August 2016 1:04

He kinda did imply it though.

astrodick 15

Tuesday 30 August 2016 16:47

Well maybe just maybe you do dumb stuff that puts your intelligence in question. But hey thats just my opinion.

YoloWhiteRSA 20

Tuesday 30 August 2016 16:51

Smart from far, but far from smart.

kaitlyn520 13

Tuesday 30 August 2016 16:52

Wow, what a jerk. I'm sure you are very intelligent OP. (: time to show your boss wit you're made of! I hope everything gets better, you can do it!

Cauldroup 13

Tuesday 30 August 2016 17:32

Does the second best comment seriously have negative score? What.

IggyB 14

Tuesday 30 August 2016 18:56

Time to create an air of mystery around yourself, never say anything, just hang out looking intelligent! Or take your intelligent face elsewhere. Good luck op