Today, I had to slowly explain to my boss that in some parts of the world, it's currently winter, due to the different hemispheres. He scoffed, accused me of "making shit up," and said that if I took him for a fool again, I'd be looking for a new job. FML
Collection
Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, my idiot of a boss yelled at me because it's physically impossible for me to be in two places at the same time, and that I'm not a magician. He didn't understand that. FML
Today, I walked into work, after having given my boss a weather prediction last week, so he could decide on which day to open a new company division. I was immediately taken aside and written up for "providing false information, adversely impacting morale". FML
Today, I'm working in China and I had to explain to my boss that no, it's not okay to not pay me for 3 months. FML
Today, I have the flu, so I called my boss to let him know I couldn't come in today. He told me to think my "lies" through better, and claimed that you can only get the flu during winter. So I guess I'm faking my pale skin, short breath, runny nose, and constant sneezing. FML
Today, I had to explain to my husband that the Earth is not flat. He didn’t believe me. FML
Today, I had to explain to a coworker that even though, yes, I’m Polish and, yes, my family’s from Poland, that, no, we’re not from The North Pole. We’re not from Antarctica either. FML
Today, my boss asked me if I had any special plans for Christmas. After I told him I was planning a trip to Canada, he snapped, "Well, you can forget it. I need you at the office." FML
Today, I've been freezing in my office for days at work. When I finally complained about it to a coworker, she led me into my office, said, "Let me show you something," then pointed out the thermostat I'd never noticed was even there and turned it up with a pitying look. FML
Today, I had to deal with yet another day of people looking at my name tag and saying "You know nothing, John Snow." with a shit-eating grin, like they're the wittiest people alive. Then I had to deal with my boss telling me to lighten up, because it's "just a joke". FML
Today, I went to ask my boss for a raise. He laughed at me and said, "That's hilarious because I was going to ask you if you could take a pay cut!" FML
Feel like sharing it with the other FML users?
Thanks, your FML was submitted, and will appear in the moderation queue soon!
Top comments
peachesncreem 21
I bet he Googled it when he went back to his office/desk.
JaykeXD 9
It's bosses like this that make me lose some faith in corporate America...
Add a comment · Reply to
You must be logged in to be able to post comments!
Comments (195)
brill33 7
Just google it In front of him, and make him feel like a fool
Dracoboxer357 36
13- Bad idea, IMHO. There's nothing to gain by showing up this arrogant boss and rubbing his nose in it. Op might very well lose his job with that approach to prove what he already knows to this fool.
brill33 7
Yea, you're never supposed doubt your boss, besides, I'm sure he googled it on his own
brackaman 18
Then again, maybe op should be looking for a new job anyway. If el jefe is this stupid next time op says he's going on a cruise for vacation he might get fired for trying to deliberately fall off the edge of the horizon.
outoftown 27
Sadly, Google does not cure stupidity. And rubbing stupidity in the face rarely helps.
brill33 7
Brackman, you are absolutely right.
brill33 7
And Google only works if you're smart enough to understand how to work it.
BroadwayGirl16 6
Idiots... Don't ya love 'em?
Dracoboxer357 36
14- Surprisingly.....no, not as much now that I've had my lifetime quota of them, twice over. ;)
nightwanderer 6
14 It depends on if they are easy to trick.
ZippandButtons 7
The only fact bosses will acknowledge is being the boss. He's got money, you've got knowledge and a job. Seems like a fair trade.
brackaman 18
Are we perhaps working for the same person or is this attitude sadly as common as it seems?
fadingaway 17
Tell your boss that he's an idiot and that there is a random South African FML-reader who is currently wearing 4 layers of clothing and is still freezing, because it's WINTER. You should be his boss instead.
meethi1742 0
I can't imagine how he managed to become a "boss"
brackaman 18
Family, social networking, money, sucking up, maybe a little of the old sexy time with important ppl here and there. You'd be surprised how often education doesn't play as important a role as it should in job selection.
brill33 7
Heck, there's a reason it's called "the worlds oldest profession"
SqueakyChipmunk 22
"It's snowing in china, sir!" "Nonsense! They just have a lot of dandruff! Now get back to work!"
StrangeDuckling 9
LOL!!
whosyourpapa 7
"it's snowing in China, sir!" "nonsense, it's in summer right now, you idiot, now get back to work"
peachesncreem 21
18 - Actually, it's summer in China (and the rest of Asia) the same time as the US. Just fyi :)
DocBastard 40
Let him believe what he wishes. Your best revenge is knowing that he'll continue being a moron and proving it to people at every opportunity.
SystemofaBlink41 27
Can anyone explain how ignoramuses like that turn out to be bosses?
StrangeDuckling 9
College Education... Sometimes $$$$ Ambition... Etc....
Dracoboxer357 36
You just can't fix stupid, Op. And considering "Stupid" happens to be your boss, don't even try. Just smile and nod, best non-committal reply ever.
StrangeDuckling 9
Wow… Just... Wow… IGNORANCE? Tell him to Google it, or better yet, watch it on Bill Nye the Science Guy!!
coolbrony12 3
Yet Derpy is your picture... I'm Derpy and I know it
MindFreakazoid 10
And there somehow manages to be a comment stream with mlp fim pictures. Isn't the Internet wonderful?
uberdubers 3
Too many bronies on FML..
MindFreakazoid 10
84 ruined it...HE SOILED IT! SOILED IT! (spongebob reference sorry)