Wellthen
This FML is from back in 2016 but it's good stuff
I'm going to make it awkward
Today, I was fired from my job. Not because I don't do a good job but because my boss didn't feel it was appropriate to have an affair with my wife and have to face me everyday. FML
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NYGiants1925 22
That seems like something you should talk to HR about.
hellolaina 18
Get rid of them both, OP. they're both bastards. I'm sorry about your situation
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zaidthunder1 27
I wonder how that conversation panned out. "Hi OP, just wanted to let you know I have feelings for your wife, I think it's best if you clear out your desk."
Unlucky1232 20
how about Boss : Your fired OP : What? Why? Boss : I've been sleeping with your wife, i don't need to see your face everyday. OP : ..... Boss : just get the hell out
EvilLittleMan 23
Conflict of interest.
sousaphonist 14
That'd be something to being too HR and/or a lawyer's attention
Unlucky1232 20
2 things. 1. Go to HR, I'm pretty sure that isn't legal 2. Aren't divorces great.... no they're not but they are a necessity in these cases.
vOIDmASS 13
Post his name and address
Oogly979 8
This seems like an fml that the op really needs to provide more info. What happened next? Are you still with your wife? Why? Have you talked ti hr or a lawyer?
tech1200mk5 6
Lawsuit and divorce. Looks like you'll be busy!
quarterbird 18
Grounds for a "crime of passion" double homicide in my book.
Lalala579121 28
Then just pretend you went insane after being fired so you can plead insanity.
H4H 15
What a coward and incredibly unprofessional
rsue 14
OP probably doesn't have any legal recourse. Most states are "at-will" which means you can be fired for literally anything that doesn't fall under a federally protected status like age, race, religion, etc. Because something something capitalism free market.
engineerosaurus 26
Firing someone because of an affair is a violation of federal law, so at will doesn't apply here.
skottyp 6
I know it sucks to be fired for bs reasons like that but a boss should be allowed to fire anyone for any reason. It doesn't make it right or morally okay but it should be allowed.
crudeandrudeguy 29
34- if it's not right or morally acceptable then why should it be allowed?!?!
InfiniteSunshine 32
A boss should NOT be allowed to fire a person for any reason, and I actually find the whole "at will" thing completely ridiculous. There's no job security for employees, they have to walk on egg shells out of fear they could be fired for basically anything, and it can cause some bosses to develop an intense superiority complex. Studies even show, employees flourish when they feel secure, because they're not constantly stressed. They do worse when they're always afraid that they can be let go for anything.