Today, after years of listening to my coworker complaining about everything in her life, including her job, I finally stood up to her and bitched at her for complaining and not doing anything about it. She went to my boss, and now it's in my job description to listen to her when she complains. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, while sitting at a table in a coffee shop, I overheard someone on the next table talking about their horrible boss. I joined in, complaining about mine, and going into great detail about what an arsehole he can be. Turns out, I was talking to my boss's sister. FML
Today, like every day, my coworker showed up thirty minutes late, sat down for thirty more checking email while I got the morning work done alone, listening to her bitch about how much she hates her job and wants to go home. My coworkers criticized me for being moody, and praised her for being the best. FML
Today, my boss yelled at me, telling me that I can't answer the phone anymore. Not because I do a bad job, but because a co-worker whined about it being her job. People call her and complain about how rude she is and then ask to talk to me. FML
Today, I realized I get paid to hear my boss complain and talk crap. FML
Today, my boss told me that people from work have been complaining about me. Apparently, I'm not doing part of their jobs for them, and the other manager sometimes does. FML
Today, at work, my phone rang. My intern answered it and told me it was a coworker who'd just left. I picked up and said "What's up bitch? What are you going to complain about now?!" It was actually my boss. FML
Today, I shouldn't have told my boss that I was interested in management. She now throws any problem she doesn't want to solve at me and either gets mad when I can't work it out or takes credit when I do. FML
Today, my boss came storming towards me, screaming just how tired she is with my constant bullshit. Already pissed off, I retorted that she's a bitch and should go lose some pounds. Turns out she was talking to her husband on her Bluetooth headset. FML
Today, I told my supervisor how awful my coworker was at her job. I then got fired. FML
Today, I got in trouble with my boss for doing what she wanted me to do. I guess she didn't think I would do it, so she did it herself. FML
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Top comments
Welshite 40
Get skin toned ear plugs, and simply nod your head and make noncommittal noises whenever she starts ranting. It's what I do with my mom, and it works like a charm.
RichardPencil 32
They're doing great things with earplugs these days. And nodding your head like a bobble head keeps your neck nice and loose.
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Comments (86)
Reasonable_one 12
At least now you get paid for it.
StarkWolf_fml 23
whaddya you know, she actually did something about it.
nuh717 8
who else think they both are about to fall in love and getting married.
asterismoos 7
I think that there's something very very wrong with your boss's policy. If that's how he faces problems, well you definitely have a problem.
OhPuhleeze 23
I wish it meant you were promoted to her manager and listening to her is part of you job description now to "foster a safe workplace environment". Alas! since it's on FML.... Good luck to you, find a better job.
trucker2 33
Ask her if she needs some cheese and crackers, to go along with her wine !!!
A_Troll_Account 3
I'm pretty sure that's not legal to do, you can try taking it up with HR.
StrugglesOfWomen 9
I find that moments like these is great time to destress and ponder the many questions of life. Just occasionally nod and change your facial expressions. If they want you to talk, just say, "I understand" or "What do you mean". Works like a charm with my mom.
Mynxie 26
I would take that to HR and if that doesn't work, their boss, and if not that the owner or VP of the company. That is not part of your job. And if you have an union, tell them asap.
anaheimangels40 11
They cannot make it a part of your job description to listen to someone complain.