Today, I found out that my coworker shared a laugh with the boss about setting the office desk on fire (which he actually did), while ten minutes later I was threatened with being fired because I made paper snowflakes and hung a few of them next to the computer. FML
I agree, your life sucks (13678) - you totally deserved it (877)
On 11/15/2009 at 12:12am - work - by hanmart (woman) - United States (Ohio)
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Never thwt i would b so happy to be 1st, that said
Do as i said not as i do, pay attention
There were like seven new ones that just went up, being first is an even more trivial acheivement than usual.
I make paper snowflakes and tape them to my glass door. My kids like it.
Anyways, boredom can force you to do all kinds of childish things (snowflakes) or stupid things"(Setting fires)
#5 - On 11/15/2009 at 9:13am by alwaysalady
Your co-worker is a fun pyromaniac, but you are a creepy pedophile.
Get over it and be glad you have a job.
What can you say, your boss sure likes fire.. setting desks on fire, firing people.. oh the joys of being a boss!
#7 - On 11/15/2009 at 10:19am by marc_with_a_c
ok seriously. You sat on the clock and made paper snowflakes? that is such a deliberate waste ofcompany time.
I'd imagine the person who set the desk on fire didn't do it on purpose, or atleast was able to make it seem not on purpose.
#9 - On 11/15/2009 at 11:14am by AnthonyD86
I am gonna have to agree with this. An accident is a lot different then wasting time while you are on the clock.
#15 - On 11/15/2009 at 11:55am by KarasuFyre
That depends on what they do. They may work a job where they can multitask while on hold or waiting for the PC to do something, or waiting for calls if they are in telecommunications. A lot of jobs could allow for this to be done on company time without affecting productivity.
We can't assume the OP was wasting company time any more than we can assume the fire setter wasn't.
#22 - On 11/15/2009 at 2:28pm by Six_and_the_Moon
well, i beleive that the fire was with the boss's approval, while he didnt know about the snowflakes til later.
#23 - On 11/15/2009 at 3:01pm by brutallyhonest24
Six, if they were threatened with being fired over it it's probably pretty safe to assume that they were wasting time doing it and not working.
#24 - On 11/15/2009 at 3:20pm by Twinklestar
Yeah but then you DID figure it sooo quit whining!!!!
Next???!!!!!
#12 - On 11/15/2009 at 11:24am by Cristaderzi
sounds like some sort of discrimination. he was laughing off the fact that he lit a desk on fire, which coulda been a hell of a lot worse. while you almost get fired for making snowflakes. if they fire you, sue for sexual discrimination.
#14 - On 11/15/2009 at 11:52am by jazzmancarron
It's a man's world. Fires are ok; guys like that. Snowflakes are not ok... that's chick stuff.
You just have to learn the rules if you want to play the game.
#16 - On 11/15/2009 at 12:08pm by FerrariCake
Those bastards.Tell them that instead of hanging paper snow flakes next time you'll re set their desks on fire.
#20 - On 11/15/2009 at 1:48pm by beaten_rhianna
"your co-worker is a fun pyromaniac but you are a creepy pedophile" WTF? First of all, this submission is written by a woman (not saying there aren't women who are pedophiles, but it is VERY, VERY rare and i highly doubt this woman is one.) Second of all, what in the world gave you the idea that because this person made paper snowflakes that they are some way connected with pedophilia? and third, pyromania can sometimes be a sign that someone is predisposed to serial killing tendancies. so... yeah... maybe rethink who the creepier one of two would be. overall, your comment=epic fail.
#28 - On 11/15/2009 at 8:25pm by neuroticallyours
Well pyromaniacism has nothing to do with serial killing tendencies it is related to arson and fire related things while making snowflakes shows that this person is fucked up and the snowflakes represent the number of people she has killed. You are officially the most retarded person in your family.
#31 - On 11/15/2009 at 11:45pm by uallsuckatlife16
Why would you make paper snowflakes at work? At work, I usually either work, or I get ready to go out for lunch. I don't think to make pretty things out of paper.
#29 - On 11/15/2009 at 10:57pm by __no_one__
The coworker was lighting his hands on fire with rubbing alcohol... and then set the desk on fire with rubbing alcohol... on purpose!!!
I hope you have one of those sissy bosses that makes your coworker "fire" you for him. Now THAT'll be a story to tell around the water cooler!
wtf.....water cooler.......did you transport here from the 80's or something????
#37 - On 11/17/2009 at 1:35am by toodlesmccoy
Maybe you shoulda done something orally special on your boss every once in a while.
#39 - On 11/18/2009 at 12:55am by COBRAMORPH
that's sad. and whothefu- had the nerve to call you some sort of creepy pedophile??? it's "special" people like those that need to be kept away from communicative devices too complicated for a normal retard to operate!!!! you go on and continue making those snowflakes and hope to God that the boss burns in the hell that he CREATED!
#40 - On 11/18/2009 at 7:20pm by NataleeC
You should quit because they don't respect creativity.
#41 - On 11/30/2009 at 4:13pm by coolbeans14741
