Today, I was assigned to work on a huge project with Michael. Michael refers to himself in the third person, constantly mumbles unintelligibly to himself, doesn't smile, laugh or make eye contact, and refuses to address me directly. I'll be stuck with him for about four months. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, and for the past three months, I've been stuck in a group project with three students who spend 90% of their time talking to each other. This project is mandatory to graduate, and a team effort is practically required in order to do well. I can already feel senioritis kicking in. FML
Today, the girl who tormented my life for nine years was hired at my part-time job. We're assigned to work together on a three-month-long project which will involve tons of communication. FML
Today, I got paired up with a coworker for a three-month project. All he talks about is how attractive my girlfriend is and what he would do with her. FML
Today, I had the Monday meeting that I have had every week for 8 months. We had new people joining today. One of my bosses went around the room introducing people, and he forgot my name. I've been sitting across from him with a nametag for 8 months. FML
Today, I was assigned to a group of four to brainstorm ideas for a project. One by one they listed their ideas, but when it was my turn they skipped me. They suddenly started a casual conversation with each other, oblivious of my existence, while I sat quietly between them for an hour. FML
Today, my boss shouted and screamed at me for my fuck ups that have humiliated the company and cost thousands to put right. It was only when he paused that I was able to tell him he had the wrong guy, he wanted my coworker down the hall. I’ve been here for four years and he still doesn’t know my name. FML
Today, like most days, I spent my lunch break with a sandwich in one hand while typing with the other, trying to keep up with my work load, while my coworker took a nap. We're supposed to be doing the same job, but he refuses to learn most of the software. The boss is fine with this. FML
Today, the cafe lady misnamed me Michael. I corrected her and jokingly exclaimed that Michael must be really handsome if she mistook me for him. She simply responded, “No, not really.” FML
Today, my manager mentioned that she'd hired a "cute boy" to help me out at work with paperwork. The "cute boy" was my ex-fiancé and now I have to be with him in an office for 30 some hours a week while his current fiancée brings him lunch everyday. FML
Today, I finally noticed that my new coworker, with whom I have to share an office, starts every sentence with, "I mean…", then a pause, then says whatever he has to say. I can't un-notice it now, and it's like hearing nails on a chalkboard. FML
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DocBastard 40
DocBastard approves of Michael.
bmkc4 1
Maybe he is autistic
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Comments (175)
juicifer 0
Throat punch
ytirup 0
Your project partner is a little weird? Aww, poor you. Your life must be so hard.
BaconBoy75 2
Michael doesn't think Michael will have an enjoyable time, either.
isthisreallife_ 1
He def. sounds like he falls on the Autism Spectrum. Maybe you could learn a bit about it so that your time as partners can go smoothly.
JiggyBoo123 11
I'll be honest, first person I thought of was Michael Jackson.
xmaximusx 12
Maybe he has a social Anxiety disorder and your pretentious ass needs to grow up, they most-likely put u with the quiet guy because u need to shut up a bit lol
radianceepica 9
He is probably autistic. You should be more considerate and try to find out before judging him.
crazy4uboi 6
Learn to make the best of the situation, maybe you can get him to open up a little, and it sounds like He has autism, and a light version because he does talk....
OMGirl1998 0
I was just watching a movie on Lifetime about a girl in your exact situation. They ended up falling in Love.. Just saying.... :))
plcsux 0
time 2 get closer and hotter?!?