Death and Work: Back to square one - FML

Back to square one

By nurseITHINKNOT - This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I finally started my job as an in-home caregiver. The man I was hired to care for died two hours after I made it to his house. FML

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Bored

By letmeinplease - This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff - United Kingdom

Today, I wasn't allowed to work from home, despite being ill enough to just take the day off anyway, all so there could be "someone to answer the phone." The phone didn't ring once all day. FML

I agree, your life sucks 28 717

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Taking the piss

By Mug - This FML is from back in 2012 but it's good stuff - United Kingdom

Today, my boss made me work a longer shift than usual. Not because he needed me in, but just so I'd finish at the same time as his brat of a son, and give him a lift home. FML

I agree, your life sucks 29 238

You deserved it 2 220

Stuck

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

Today, I was at my boyfriend's house waiting to surprise him when he got home from work. I was laying in his bed when he called to tell me we were over. I couldn't leave before he got home. FML

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You deserved it 2 573

I'm not paid enough for this

By Doublescrewed - This FML is from back in 2015 but it's good stuff

Today, I showed up for my first shift in my new night job; I now work at an apartment complex during the day and at a gas station at night. It turns out that our biggest problem tenant in the former happens to be my boss in the latter. FML

I agree, your life sucks 24 606

You deserved it 1 630

Early warning

By Hreyes - This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I overheard my boss stressing out over finding a replacement for me. I didn't know I was leaving. FML

I agree, your life sucks 30 007

You deserved it 2 215

The ending of Lost explained

By Morgan - This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I lost my dog. I looked around my neighborhood for hours, and found him under my bed asleep when I got home. FML

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You deserved it 30 044

Second class citizen

By crapped on - This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, my family went on vacation. I had to stay home to take care of everyone's animals. I called my mom, who said she was too busy to talk to me. When my sister asked her who was on the phone, she replied, "The dog sitter." FML

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How is that a reason?

By now sharing the blessing - This FML is from back in 2018 but it's good stuff - United States - New York

Today, while battling a severe flu, I was forced to come to work by my manager. Upon arrival, I discovered that a colleague he likes who should be covering for me is out today. The reason? Her shoes hurt. FML

I agree, your life sucks 3 600

You deserved it 234

Help yourself

By anonymous - This FML is from back in 2012 but it's good stuff - United States - Westwood

Today, I witnessed a car accident. Being an experienced paramedic, I rushed to the scene to see if anyone needed help. As I assessed the people involved, one of them pickpocketed me. FML

I agree, your life sucks 32 207

You deserved it 2 140

Dogsbody

By tee - This FML is from back in 2015 but it's good stuff - United States - Kansas City

Today, I was told it was inconvenient for me to take lunch breaks, because someone else has to answer the phones and no one else wants to actually do any work. FML

I agree, your life sucks 29 883

You deserved it 2 012

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Tcaret300 12

Tuesday 19 April 2011 0:40

WHOEVER SAID YDI IS A TOTAL JERK!!!

linzbinzzz 7

Tuesday 19 April 2011 0:39

awwww

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calvin10 0

Tuesday 19 April 2011 10:02

Hope you're not getting paid by the hour...

raebo 0

Tuesday 19 April 2011 10:38

I wouldn't put that one on your resume' hahaha

nikkibihm 0

Tuesday 19 April 2011 11:24

us Louisiana people have shitty luck don't we.

reddwarf_fml 0

Tuesday 19 April 2011 14:40

it's ok op. happens all the time. don't let it change ur mind as a caregiver. it is a very rewarding career and the lil old people are the best. I'll get another chance and it will be much better

kaytee44 0

Tuesday 19 April 2011 15:35

damn. thats reaal sad

abdullahfive 8

Tuesday 19 April 2011 17:17

sucks being you!!!

devinewind 4

Tuesday 19 April 2011 18:31

way to go nurse kavorkian. I'm in a few wills... want to hurry them along for me?

OurRetiredExplor 0

Tuesday 19 April 2011 19:45

He only survived two hours under your care? Maybe it's time to consider a new career.

holycow2 0

Tuesday 19 April 2011 19:48

nope, nothing but a b*tch

awmy 2

Tuesday 19 April 2011 21:07

lmao! Im srry, u just started so i bet it was just a coincidence

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Today, I was sitting in my cubicle at work, nursing a hangover, and thinking how stupid I was for getting so shit-faced last night. I then realized that I was voicing my thoughts out loud, and the whole office had gone quiet, listening to me castigate myself. FML

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Today, my girlfriend wished me a happy birthday. Too bad my birthday isn't for 5 months. She mixed up my birthday with the guy she's been cheating on me with. FML

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Today, I found out that my employers hired me under the assumption that I was gay. Apparently, they are attempting to be perceived as more open-minded. I'm not gay, but I'm afraid being straight could cost me my job. FML

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Today, in a rush, I accidentally wore my sister's underwear. I'm a guy. I had gym class today. FML

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Today, I went directly from the shopping mall to the hospital. My sister had slammed my hand in the car door, all because I considered purchasing a dress that looked like something she might buy for herself. FML

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Today, my Dad told me that I was named after the dog he accidentally shot in the head as a teenager. FML

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Today, I decided that I was going to get my front license plate put back on my car after two years of having it off. In these two years I somehow never got pulled over for it, as it is illegal to drive without one in MD. On my way there, I got pulled over for not having a front license plate. FML

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