Work, Health and Awkward: Everybody does

Everybody does

By Bill - 30/05/2021 23:59 - Canada - Qu?bec

Today, I’ve been unemployed for 5 months. My last job was for government in Canada and I was harassed by management, and deemed a threat to the building. Why? Someone complained I cough. I’ve been coughing for years. FML

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A-hole

By Anonymous - 25/01/2014 19:11 - United States - Salida

Today, I went back to work after a horrible bout of respiratory illness. After a few hours of using hot tea, cough drops, and tissues to deal with my lingering cough, I found out that my asshole coworker has filed a formal complaint about me disrupting her concentration. FML

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You deserved it 4 285

Unfair dismissal

By Anonymous - 05/11/2022 12:00 - Germany

Today, I got fired because I was “constantly sick”. Constantly in this case meaning: the one time the entire office had Covid, including myself, plus 4 single days in a whole year. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 271

You deserved it 160

One law for me…

By P057M4N - 01/10/2020 04:02 - United States - Raleigh

Today, my coworker called out for the sixth time in two weeks with no reason, while my manager was out until noon. It was just the three of us in my department. He’s had zero repercussions and has been doing this for months. They threatened to fire me for taking five minutes in the bathroom. FML

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You deserved it 97

I need this

By Toosicktoquit - 05/09/2024 05:00 - United States - Omaha

Today, I woke up in the ER after constant coughing and pneumonia made me pass out. I told my boss I was in the hospital with an infection and 235/163 blood pressure, so I wouldn’t be in. His response was, “So, you are a lazy POS and expect your colleagues to cover you?” I’d quit if my health was better. FML

I agree, your life sucks 552

You deserved it 82

By WarMachine68 - 06/06/2015 19:19 - United States - Shawnee

Today, just before a job interview, I coughed so violently that I lost my voice. FML

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You deserved it 2 112

Backwards world

By SilverRaven77 - 19/01/2021 23:01

Today, I was fired from my job for wearing a mask. The manager said I must have Covid, since I was the only one wearing a mask and following state mandated orders. I told him, "I'll see you in court!" FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 329

You deserved it 220

Time out

By Somebody kill me! - 02/05/2021 00:30

Today, after a year and a half of overexploitation at work without getting paid for it, I can finally have a deserved vacation. Why? I caught Covid. FML

I agree, your life sucks 968

You deserved it 151

Marxism intensifies

By Anonymous - 04/07/2020 17:01

Today, after three weeks of suffering from COVID, I returned to work. I met with my boss, and was written up for absenteeism. Oh, and we're closing early because there are ongoing riots. Oh, and we lost the contract and I'm unemployed in three weeks. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 723

You deserved it 284

Better out than in

By Anonymous - 28/08/2020 17:01

Today, I resigned from my dream job with a small company. In the 6 weeks I worked there, a fist-fight occurred, the police were called 4 times, a person was fired for lying on important documents, and I was yelled or heckled for my ideas everyday. Now I'm jobless and worried, but had the first good night's sleep in 6 weeks. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 865

You deserved it 176

Scapegoat

By Anonymous - 29/01/2023 10:00 - United States - Seattle

Today, I was told I was being fired from my job after "5 months for poor performance." I helped lead my team to the highest possible success they’ve had the last 4 years. FML

I agree, your life sucks 965

You deserved it 115

Brightside86 30

Monday 31 May 2021 6:55

Did you get a sweet unemployment package? In the US most people who are unemployed are making more money with the stimulus package than they were working.

pierre_maiden 4

Tuesday 1 June 2021 0:27

it's Canada , where weed is legal , 2 out of 3 ppl have coughs.

Comments

Brightside86 30

Monday 31 May 2021 6:55

Did you get a sweet unemployment package? In the US most people who are unemployed are making more money with the stimulus package than they were working.

Liam Rowley 17

Monday 20 December 2021 6:22

Got maximum unemployment but still 1/3 of what I was making

ojoRojo 27

Monday 31 May 2021 9:09

It’s tough times for coughers. Sorry OP

pierre_maiden 4

Tuesday 1 June 2021 0:27

it's Canada , where weed is legal , 2 out of 3 ppl have coughs.

NikiV 5

Tuesday 1 June 2021 1:55

That’s ridiculous. People need to stop thinking everything is Covid. There are people who cough merely because of allergies. Ridiculous how much fear people are living in.