Love: Today, my girlfriend dumped me. This poses a problem, because...

By M.A. - 25/02/2014 05:22 - United States - Prescott

Today, my girlfriend dumped me. This poses a problem, because her mother is my boss, and we work in an office on the first story of their apartment. Tomorrow I have to decide whether to quit my awesome and only job, or go to work for my now ex's mother in their house. FML

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By kalazoo21 - 25/08/2009 12:54 - United States

Today, I quit my job that my girlfriend and I worked together at. Fellow employees are not allowed to date one another and I said it would be ok if I was the one to leave. When I got home to her and told her that I quit, she decided to break up with me. I now have no job and no girlfriend. FML

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By stuck - 19/09/2011 19:31 - United States

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By jeezy - 23/02/2009 10:35 - Canada

Today, I was working my shift and my ex girlfriend came in to apply for a job. She broke up with me for another guy so i can't stand being in the same room as her. The manager talked to her and decided to hire her on the spot. I need to train her. FML

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By Blackmailed - 21/09/2021 17:00

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By help me! - 02/10/2010 14:26 - United Kingdom

Today, the girl my ex-boyfriend cheated on me with had a job interview at my place of work. If she gets the job, she'll be my manager. FML

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By - Moved Across the Country - 06/08/2011 06:05 - United States

Today, I found out my ex is applying for a job at my current company. She may be my boss. FML

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By WrongPlaceWrongTime - 25/06/2016 18:51 - France

Today, my girlfriend came to my workplace to tell me she was breaking up with me. My boss, who was passing by, fired me for "chatting with friends" during work hours. FML

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By Anonymous - 14/04/2012 05:41 - United States - Garden Grove

Today, my boss fired me because he wants to start dating my mother and apparently doesn't want it to be "awkward." FML

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By mermaidkeels - 18/06/2016 08:51 - United States

Today, after getting fired, I went home only to find my boss sitting my living room. Apparently, he and my mom had been dating for months and he felt compelled to let me go because it was a "conflict of interest". FML

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By mjohnston - 27/03/2009 14:47 - United States

Today, I was fired from a managerial position I've held for two years due to "inappropriate relations with a subordinate": I was dating a coworker. My girlfriend then broke up with me four hours later. Because I no longer had a job. I hired her. FML

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fooltemptress 36

Tuesday 25 February 2014 17:44

At least it's only the first story. That's a survivable fall if you get thrown out the window by either the ex or the mother ...

Zoey5683 17

Tuesday 25 February 2014 17:44

Unless your now ex-girlfriend is making it seem like you dumped her and creating drama, i don't see how this is a problem. Talk with your 'boss' outside of working time because work and home drama should not mix. It's not professional.

Comments

FMLcommenterer 13

Tuesday 25 February 2014 18:06

Her mother will get over it, and if it's a kick ass job, don't quit it!

atsignat 18

Tuesday 25 February 2014 18:11

Go to work and take your time to find a new job or decide it will ok to be there

kellyem2 20

Tuesday 25 February 2014 18:13

Hopefully your ex's mother will be professional and won't take your personal life out on you at work. Make a point of being professional and kind when you come into work, and don't bring up the breakup unless you are asked. Be clear that you love your job and don't want this to impact your working relationship, and hopefully it will all iron itself out. Good luck!

beach_boy1992 8

Tuesday 25 February 2014 18:16

don't mix business with pleasure.

frizz101 22

Tuesday 25 February 2014 18:19

Keep the job, but if your ex's mom makes life hell find a new one.

haiimangel 4

Tuesday 25 February 2014 18:19

Just keep the job.

Bondhi 0

Tuesday 25 February 2014 18:21

I agree with #29, keep it professional. Go in, do your job and don't bring it up unless asked. If you're asked about it, just let your boss know that you love your job and would like to continue working there. If it's uncomfortable, look for something else in the interim while kkeeping your job.

onorexveritas 23

Tuesday 25 February 2014 18:27

maybe the mom will be understanding and let you keep the job.

Krispies_fml 17

Tuesday 25 February 2014 18:35

Keep your awesome job. You're gonna get over it one day. It will be hard in the next days but it will worth it at the end. People shouldn't throw everything away for their ex!