Today, I asked my supervisor if I could take a week off next...

AtLeastIGetOvertime - 02/08/2019 14:00 - United Kingdom - Glasgow

Today, I asked my supervisor if I could take a week off next month to go visit family. He laughed and said, "That's funny, I've put you down for extra time that week, so you can cover my shifts while I go to Spain!" FML

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soontobemurder - 03/05/2017 18:00

Today, my boss took back my week off because he wants to take a spontaneous Caribbean vacation with his wife, which is "clearly more important" than what I was going to do. I needed that time off so I could be with my Dad in hospice. FML

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Girl Bossing

annie - 10/01/2023 11:00 - United States

Today, I was told I would also be covering some of my boss's shifts next week. She gets to go on a vacation to Europe with the bonus we earned her last year. That's why she was tightening our deadlines to the point where some of the employees had to hire babysitters for their children so we could stay at work. FML

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Just perfect

Anonymous - 17/12/2025 15:00

Today, I finally told my boss that I need a week off to recharge; I presented dates, reasons, and felt brave. He nodded approvingly, then checked my calendar and asked, “Perfect, can you train the new hires that week?” I stared at my triumphant note then mourned my stolen week. Ugh. FML

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Peaches - 22/02/2017 12:00 - United States - Tucker

Today, I was informed that I was let go from my job for not showing up for a week. A week I'd scheduled off, that management had approved. FML

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Double standard

hurikan68 - - United States

Today, I requested two hours off for tomorrow afternoon. My supervisor and manager called me into the office to talk to me about how important it is to be in the office as much as possible. A little later, my supervisor told me that for budgeting reasons, I have to take 3 non-paid days off. FML

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Anonymous - 01/02/2013 22:13 - Romania - Cluj-napoca

Today, I asked my bosses for three weeks off in July to go on a much-needed vacation. Their response was to fire me on the spot. My bosses are my aunt and uncle. FML

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Monday blues

Anonymous - 09/11/2020 11:02

Today, I asked my boss if I could take a vacation day for my birthday on Monday. She called to tell me yes, and then told me I'm getting laid off. FML

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Stevejobs - 26/11/2018 17:30

Today, after realizing I had 130 unused vacation hours, I requested two weeks off. My vacation time was denied, but my boss still gave me the time off. So I don't have work for 2 weeks, all unpaid. FML

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toomuchwork - 13/09/2018 01:30

Today, as I was leaving for a 2-week vacation after working my ass off for 2 years, my area manager handed me a project. It's a 3-week job, and he told me he needs it when I get back. FML

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BrokeBride - 14/08/2014 07:15 - United States - Hudson

Today, I asked for time off from work for my wedding and honeymoon. A grand total of three days. My boss made a face like he'd sucked on rancid toes and asked me if I was stupid. Awesome. FML

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stormy0307 16

Friday 2 August 2019 14:02

Rank has its privileges. However I would go find a job where my supervisor asks me before assigning me extra work.

MidnaLink 33

Friday 2 August 2019 15:45

Can he really do that? I can’t imagine he can expect you to just be okay with that?

stormy0307 16

Friday 2 August 2019 14:02

Rank has its privileges. However I would go find a job where my supervisor asks me before assigning me extra work.

skippydoda 32

Friday 2 August 2019 15:19

He definitely sounds like a dbag. Maybe you could ask for the next week.

MidnaLink 33

Friday 2 August 2019 15:45

Can he really do that? I can’t imagine he can expect you to just be okay with that?

AmbrosiaFan 18

Friday 2 August 2019 16:05

I would tell him you can't take those extra shifts, considering he never asked. Or take them and ask for the next week off.

Doctor_Pterodactyl 12

Friday 2 August 2019 22:34

Can you, like... wait until that week arrives and then quit right before it?

Ksweety_fml 27

Saturday 3 August 2019 2:35

That's bold asf..

Susan Yee 9

Sunday 4 August 2019 18:40

Start find a new job and quit.

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