Anonymous
Today, I was let go from work because they need "younger people". I'm 19 and I work at a flower market. FML
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jobless and broke
Mesa, United States
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Today, I got fired from my new job on my first day. Why? Because I'm 19 and company policy says you have to be 21. But they can't ask how old you are. FML
unemployedaussie
Perth, Australia
Today, I was fired because my boss found out I had been looking for a new job. Then, I got a call from my only job prospect, saying I was overqualified and too young to work there as a waitress. FML
smyp
This FML is from back in 2015 but it's good stuff
Vilnius, Lithuania
Thanks, I guess…
Today, I was let go from my job, because I'm "progressing too quickly and there's no promotions available" and I "can find a better place to work at." FML
Matthew
Largo, United States
Today, after working at my summer job for 3 weeks, I was informed that I was too young to work there. I had contacted them 3 months prior and had given them my birthdate multiple times. I had also attended a special training in their corporate HQ, which I drove 7 hours both ways to get to. FML
Anonymous
Floral Park, United States
Nebo baby
Today, I was fired from the job I've had for 15 years. My boss recently hired his daughter as a senior manager and she made several cuts because, as she put it, the sales team was "too old and lame". I didn't know being a young bitch was a requirement to work at a furniture warehouse. FML
lisha182
Australia
Today, I got demoted from my manager's position, only to be replaced by a 21 year-old who has never worked in retail in her life. I now have to spend the next month teaching her my job so they can fire me. FML
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United States
Today, I got fired from my job. I worked for my parents. FML
Anonymous
Canada
Today, my boss walked up and smacked my butt. I am a 19 year-old guy. My boss is a 50 year-old woman. I desperately need this job. FML
Eddy
Today, I was let go at work. About 2 years ago, we had hired an eager-to-learn "assistant" for me. When they canned me, they let me know that I should've trained him faster so I could've been fired sooner. FML
Anonymous
Unfair
Today, I was let go from my job for not being able to come into work early. FML
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unwantedforlife 14
I'm pretty sure that's an illegal reason for being fired, at least in America.
Wizardo 33
If the employees get any younger its gonna get illegal, fight the flower power OP.
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unwantedforlife 14
I'm pretty sure that's an illegal reason for being fired, at least in America.
Coryj1220 15
Damn at-will employment states!
annoth 8
I think in some states like California its legal, not sure though.
brandoneyez1 25
It's not legal to terminate based on sex, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or any other protected right in any state. Right to work states can terminate at any time for any reason, but again not for a protected reason.
brandoneyez1 25
Not legal in California as it's a protected right, not legal in any state.
TheDrifter 23
At will and right to work aren't interchangeable terms. At will means you can be terminated without cause. Right to work means you can work wherever will hire you, regardless of whether or not you join a union. The two laws are in no way related.
incoherentrmblr 21
Damn economy...
Joshido 17
Isn't sex and gender the same thing (Well, in this context)
writingkarma 12
the distinction is still pretty important to have in this context. Say in the case of a transgender man, termination based on sex would be based on him being biologically female whereas termination based on gender would be because he identifies as male.
dingleberrysteve 6
you are only protected if over 40
Rallred32 20
#21 unless you work at a church. I'm pretty sure you can't be atheist if you're a priest.
ClashParody 21
I'm not certain why #50 got down voted; he's absolutely right. Federal law, specifically ADEA, only protects workers over the age of 40.
Wizardo 33
If the employees get any younger its gonna get illegal, fight the flower power OP.
Nickb55 16
Wow that was terrible.... +1
silvercamaro 22
If the employees get any younger it'll become a like a sweatshop too
JR7ISME 18
just wait for them to hire someone older than you, then sue them
DocDrose 20
I call shenanigans! That job is legally still yours! Fight for it!
Pikachewbacca 7
I wouldn't fight to work at a place that treats their people like that..
andy594328 17
Talk to a solicitor. They'll usually listen to you and tell you if you have a case without obligation.
PattonGilette2 18
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SmuggletheBudgie 15
Sorry that you lost your job OP. If it were me it would become my life dream to make my own flower shop and put them out of business.
sarcasticlover 30
I guess they mean child labor
Miss_Latina 13
Or interns, so they don't have to pay
brandoneyez1 25
That's illegal. You need to file a complaint and start a lawsuit for wrongful termination. You will win big!
andrewturtle 16
I doubt he/she will "win big" from a stall at a flower market as an individual. The big bucks come from class suits.
brandoneyez1 25
By win big, I mean OP will get unpaid wages, will get compensated for damage, it has some value to it all and could mean pay until op finds another job... In fact when OP files for unemployment and tells them this reason was given for termination they will give unemployment, but will also forward it as an illegal complaint.
thejimler 9
It's bad enough when you get fired when you're doing your best, but it goes from mere anger to livid rage when the 'reason' they give for terminating you is a bold-faced lie. Sorry for your loss OP.