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By I hate my job - 23/12/2014 08:14 - Canada - Delta

Today, I went to my retail job to buy some clothing. As soon as I walked through the doors, my manager yelled at me for not being in appropriate work clothes. I tried to explain that I was off the clock but he was having none of it. I got written up. FML

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You deserved it 3 111

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By iskiel - 26/10/2014 05:53 - Australia - Melbourne

Today, I was shopping at my workplace, out of uniform, with my husband. A customer recognised me and wanted me to serve him, but I couldn't since we can be fired for doing so while off-duty. He complained to my manager, who wasted no time publicly bitching me out. FML

I agree, your life sucks 38 301

You deserved it 2 669

By muffinmen1022 - 20/02/2009 05:27 - United States

Today, I went to Macy's to go shopping, I was wearing a shirt and tie and dressed nicely. Customers came up to me with questions, but I just ignored them. Minutes later, thinking I was an employee, the manager came and yelled at me, and threatened to fire me. FML

I agree, your life sucks 46 455

You deserved it 11 833

By hatemyjob - 27/10/2009 04:04 - United States

Today, I arrived at work and was immediately given a disciplinary write-up for being two hours late for my shift. Apparently the manager had changed my schedule that morning and failed to tell me. FML

I agree, your life sucks 34 373

You deserved it 2 080

Going pro

By DDboy - 13/10/2019 22:00

Today, I got yelled at by one of the managers at my store for tucking in my shirt in the crew room. She called it unprofessional and offensive. It was my first day. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 722

You deserved it 150

By hell - 14/11/2015 21:08 - United States - San Francisco

Today, I got called into work on my day off. I ended up being written up for being 15 minutes late to a shift I didn't even have. FML

I agree, your life sucks 27 918

You deserved it 1 809

By ClothesHorse - 12/10/2012 19:00 - United States - Houston

Today, I was kicked out of a job interview at a clothing store for "not dressing appropriately" for the occasion. I'd purchased my outfit from the same store just two days prior with my last $100. FML

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You deserved it 5 445

J'accuse !

By Anonymous - 10/08/2010 21:34 - United States

Today, I was shopping at a store from which I had previously bought a shirt. The clerk accused me of trying to steal my own shirt and called security. They examined it and argued with me for so long I was late to work. FML

I agree, your life sucks 34 209

You deserved it 3 017

By Anonymous - 06/12/2016 20:14

Today, my boss yelled at me for leaving on time. After months of management hounding us about our overtime, I get in trouble for doing what I was supposed to do. FML

I agree, your life sucks 8 944

You deserved it 535

The old switcheroo

By Anonymous - 13/03/2013 16:14 - United States - New York

Today, I had a job interview. I didn't have any clothes suitable for the interview, so I went to the store early and bought some there. After the interview, I went to return the clothes, because they were so expensive. The hiring manager saw me. FML

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You deserved it 44 231

What a freak

By Anonymous - 11/11/2023 20:00

Today, a manager mistook me for an employee because I was wearing a shirt I bought from that shop. He was yelling at me for not working and tried to grab me to stop me leaving. I had to punch him in the nose to get free, and as I ran he actually shouted that I was fired. I’ve never worked there. FML

I agree, your life sucks 640

You deserved it 103

olpally 32

Tuesday 23 December 2014 16:27

Some people need a brick to the face for how uptight they are. Sheesh. Go to HR. That's bogus.

DontClickOnMe 28

Tuesday 23 December 2014 16:29

Wow, that's bullshit. I wouldn't even sign that write up. Sorry you have such an ass of a boss.

Comments

laaryssa 21

Tuesday 23 December 2014 19:56

I'm pretty sure he can't do that. As soon as someone higher up than him hears about it, his case is toast and you'd be fine

demonfacee 14

Tuesday 23 December 2014 20:50

I feel bad for people who have to work at retail places.

Phoenix_fml 13

Tuesday 23 December 2014 20:53

did you sign the write up in agreement with him? did you write a rebuttal? you should have refused to sign it and asked to speak to your manager's boss.

mrcooper1987 7

Tuesday 23 December 2014 21:02

Stand up for yourself !

DaywalkerDoctor 8

Tuesday 23 December 2014 21:33

You should have made a fuss too see if you would've gotten fired. Then you could sue for wrongful termination. I mean, "I was terminated because I came into the store in my off time and wasn't wearing my employee outfit" is a very valid wrongful termination.

reprincess 10

Tuesday 23 December 2014 21:52

They joys of retail. Sorry OP, but your manager is an ass.

russfml 31

Tuesday 23 December 2014 22:39

You should get him written up for being rude to a customer being yourself. Off the clock you're a customer

TomeDr 24

Tuesday 23 December 2014 22:50

No one should have to put up with that crap at work. Start looking for a new job.

Bebbo_fml 21

Wednesday 24 December 2014 0:11

Definitely reach out to hr if you can't reason with the guy. Then write to corporate as a customer and make sure to call his name out in your letter for being extremely rude to a customer.