Work and Racism: Today, I was accused of being a "racist whore" at work. I'd only...

By Walmart Associate - 27/08/2018 03:30

Today, I was accused of being a "racist whore" at work. I'd only asked a man if he needed help finding anything, as that is part of my job. FML

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By Quicky5_ - This FML is from back in 2015 but it's good stuff - United States - Jasper

Today, at work, my coworker's belongings went missing. Infuriated, she accused me of stealing, because I'm black and "stereotypes don't just make themselves." FML

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By UFVKNP - 10/03/2017 16:00

Today, my coworker and I were swamped with coffee orders. I told him I would "take care of the blacks", and a customer who only heard that sentence screamed at me for several minutes about racism. FML

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By epicgamer - 13/09/2016 02:55 - United States - Fremont

Today, my extremely racist coworker was doing his usual thing. Since it was 9/11 he went absolutely hardcore on his "jokes" so I reported it to my supervisor. She asked what did he say specifically and I recited it to her. She decided to write me up for "making inappropriate comments at work". FML

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By YEEYEE517 - 03/09/2019 22:00

Today, working in retail, I noticed a customer looking for an item, so I walked up to them and asked, "Is there something I can help you find?" He replied, "Did I ask for your fucking help?" FML

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By TabbiNicole - 15/07/2011 11:38 - United States

Today, I had a woman accuse me of trying to steal her husband over the phone, just because I called and asked for him. I'm an interviewer. FML

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By upyours - 22/05/2020 17:00 - Australia

Today, after telling my boss that trailing a hand up someone's leg and leering at them constantly is counted as sexual harassment, I got called an "unappreciative little whiny bitch." FML

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By Anonymous - 23/06/2018 19:00

Today, my boss threatened to fire me for racism after I refused to hire a black woman. I didn't hire her because she came to the interview wearing what was basically a bikini and she was covered in tattoos depicting lewd sex acts. FML

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By his word vs mine = me suspended - 10/08/2013 18:41 - United Kingdom - Stockport

Today, I was carrying a stack of paperwork at work, when my pen rolled off and onto the floor. As soon as I bent down to pick it up, a nearby co-worker, who's always hated me, accused me of putting on a show and sexually harassing him. He actually followed up by reporting me to HR. FML

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By Jem - 11/01/2015 03:02 - New Zealand - Auckland

Today, I was fired for "blatant, inexcusable racism". My boss had asked me which website background I preferred for our company, and I said that white backgrounds are usually best. He thinks that I believe in white supremacy, and that's bad for the company's image. FML

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By iwillcutyou - 06/12/2018 07:30 - United States - Port Saint Lucie

Today, as I was working in retail, this guy shoved me into the shelves for asking if he needed help with anything, screaming at me that I need to leave him alone. FML

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real life problems 26

Monday 27 August 2018 3:32

"Did you need help finding something N-word Jim?"

Dave_Davington 33

Monday 27 August 2018 4:54

Did your accuser have pink hair and old lady glasses, by any chance?

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interesting33 36

Tuesday 21 August 2018 9:53

How could you!?

real life problems 26

Monday 27 August 2018 3:32

"Did you need help finding something N-word Jim?"

Dave_Davington 33

Monday 27 August 2018 4:54

Did your accuser have pink hair and old lady glasses, by any chance?

real life problems 26

Monday 27 August 2018 10:00

#Triggered

Charlie Given 26

Monday 27 August 2018 4:56

What really you were doing your job (sarcastically) yup the people of Walmart don'tcha just love them 🙄😒

WeirdUS 29

Monday 27 August 2018 7:24

Did you ask "hello sir how may I help you?" or "orale holmes what can I get ya?" One is ok the other is not.

justchlc 20

Friday 31 August 2018 20:13

As someone who works in a call center, I get it. I totally get it.

Mylife 12

Monday 27 September 2021 5:09

How is that racist?

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