Birthday and Work: Happy Birthday, Sweaty

Happy Birthday, Sweaty

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

Today, I got a call from the office telling me I was fired. When I asked why, my boss explained my mother called and told him I was in a "weak mental state." She thought she was helping me get off for my birthday. Now I have no job. FML

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You deserved it 3 534

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By pale-suzie - 19/03/2014 12:28 - Denmark - Copenhagen

Today, I was fired over the phone, losing my only source of income. When asked if I was okay, I explained that although I understood why, I was a little peeved they'd chosen my birthday to deliver the message. My - now former - boss then sang "Happy Birthday" to me in its entirety. FML

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By polkadotpinup - 16/09/2016 17:22 - United States - Phoenix

Today, I got a call from my employers wanting to ask why I had a no call, no show for today. My supervisor reported me for not showing up to work. It's my day off, and also my birthday. FML

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By Anonymous - 02/04/2013 16:15 - United States

Today, my boss fired me from my job at a local family-owned business. Thanks, mom. FML

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By jessiluvxx - 25/09/2016 21:08 - United States - Kearny

Today, I was called to be told I'm fired for not showing up for my shift. I guess she didn't check her voice message to see that I gave birth last night. FML

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valalvax 13

Thursday 17 March 2011 18:59

I'd tell them your mom has no say in the matter, if they don't offer you your job back then tell them it's illegal to fire you based on something your relative says if that fails, file a complaint with the dol

sweet_candy_ 17

Thursday 17 March 2011 19:01

Just explain to your boss that your mom is in a weak mental state.

Comments

npandeya 0

Sunday 12 June 2011 3:50

Must be a Jersey thing...

MRVOlivia 22

Wednesday 3 August 2011 4:48

moms suck ass

ClassyJJZ 9

Monday 2 December 2013 14:38

I'll have to disagree. My mom is pretty smart so all I have to worry about is he embarrassing me on purpose :P

SirChillAlot85 1

Tuesday 13 September 2011 19:34

Hopefully you been there long enough were you can draw unemployment

sammyluvspugs 4

Friday 25 May 2012 3:51

Don't be mad at her, she was trying to do something nice for you. Sorry you lost your job.Happy late birthday!

ClassyJJZ 9

Monday 2 December 2013 14:33

I'm glad I have a smart mom xD

prettygurl89 16

Thursday 19 November 2015 22:33

It's illegal to fire someone for that. Lawyer up.

Wadlaen 23

Saturday 26 April 2025 0:30

On the bright side, you've got off for your birthday, on the other hand I'd have a serious conversation with her and tell her to stop intervening in your life when she's not asked to do so.