Work: Today, on my second day as a lifeguard, I locked myself out of...

By explosivepeach - 30/05/2015 01:34 - United States - Silver Spring

Today, on my second day as a lifeguard, I locked myself out of the pool. My angry guests and I had to wait for 45 minutes for my manager to arrive and unlock the gate. FML

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By Anonymous - 23/02/2023 22:00 - Canada

Today, I went to the gym and got locked in the locker room. I had to call the gym's phone number to get them to come let me out, after being in there for half an hour. FML

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By Anonymous - 01/02/2017 10:00 - United States

Today, after closing down the gas station I work at, I went to unlock the door to the building. Turned out the lock broke and I was locked inside until my boss could get there to let me out. FML

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By Anonymous - 07/03/2023 00:00 - United Kingdom - Sheffield

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By knepmj - 16/03/2016 09:44 - United States

Today, I got locked inside my apartment due to the locking mechanism being stuck, so I had to call off work. They refused to believe me, and insisted that I be in on time or else there would be disciplinary actions taken. Maintenance wasn't available till 3 hours into my shift. FML

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By joser6969 - 29/10/2011 14:07 - United States

Today, I locked myself out of my own shop. And I'm a locksmith. FML

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By Anonymous Unknown - 15/02/2022 02:00

Today, I got locked inside the entrance area of a Walmart. I had to get an employee to get me out. FML

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By Anonymous - 01/05/2019 12:00

Today, I nearly drowned. I was at a wave pool for the first time and stupidly swam out to the deep end. When the waves turned on, I discovered I can't swim in rough water. Despite my yelling, "Help!" and flailing around, the lifeguard paid me no attention. My friend had to save me. FML

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By zoe - 15/07/2022 22:00

Today, I got locked out of a building that I work in (I work night shifts). I locked my phone, wallet, and car keys in the building. I had no way of contacting my boss or getting a ride. I had to walk home at night, almost got hit by a car full of dudes yelling slurs, and had a woman scream at me from the passenger seat of a car. FML

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By Tara - 01/05/2011 00:19 - United States

Today, I went tanning for 15 min at my gym. When I got out no one was there, all of the lights were off, and the alarm started going off. Turns out the people working forgot about me, locked up, and left me there. FML

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Saturday 30 May 2015 15:17

Did you get to have a third day on the job?

_kyleG_ 34

Saturday 30 May 2015 15:09

The key to these things is to stay optimistic... And maybe attach the key to your person from now on.

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Reider022 16

Saturday 30 May 2015 15:26

Wonder how many kids peed in the pool for you

lexiieeex3 32

Saturday 30 May 2015 15:35

Its okay OP, people make mistakes! Hopefully day 3 will be a bit better :)

CommentKing207 23

Saturday 30 May 2015 15:42

I believe this isn't your fault, because I've locked myself out on many occasions; especially NOT on purpose. It happens OP.

whitnayfortooh 29

Saturday 30 May 2015 15:53

awkward:/ that really sucks op

abNormal62 23

Saturday 30 May 2015 16:20

Be positive For those 45 minutes at least, you executed your duties flawlessly Nobody drowned

worldclassrager 39

Saturday 30 May 2015 17:07

This time the lifeguard needed saving...if you don't have a key or you lost it keep a file from a lock kit...that will probably save you

fmlsams 27

Saturday 30 May 2015 18:04

You should have played it cool and given them a "planned" safety brief until the key showed up. Oh, and carry your own key from now on...

jberg583 12

Saturday 30 May 2015 18:11

It happens... Keep your head up

WOTAN1488 24

Saturday 30 May 2015 20:31

They'll be fine.

interesting33 36

Saturday 30 May 2015 22:19

it happens people make mistakes don't worry too much take care op

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