Work: Misunderstanding

Misunderstanding

By Anonymous - 11/11/2019 03:00

Today, my boss sent me to remove a tree from a client's home. So I went and cut down the tree, only for my boss to show up an hour later, speechless. I was supposed to remove a sapling that had sprouted through the driveway tarmac, not the 100-year-old prizewinning Japanese cherry tree. FML

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You deserved it 3 447

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By Anonymous - 18/07/2013 14:38 - United States - Seattle

Today, I called a tree removal company to have my diseased elm removed. When I got home from work, I was surprised to find it still there. Not as surprised as my neighbor was to discover that his tree was missing, nor as surprised as his children when they saw there was no more tree-house. FML

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By ragsy - 14/08/2009 16:54 - United States

Today, I finally went to Home Depot to buy a chainsaw to cut down the tree leaning dangerously over my garage. When I got home, I found the tree had fallen and taken out the roof while I was shopping. FML

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You deserved it 8 292

By SGreene - 06/05/2017 20:00

Today, a storm dropped a tree across my road. I would have moved it with my tractor, but there was a tree on that too. FML

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You deserved it 338

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By Anonymous - 20/07/2023 21:00 - United States - Fairfax

Today, I'm expecting an important delivery that I need so I don’t lose my job. My neighbors decided that today was a great day to have a team of landscapers come to cut down some trees. I'm in a tight cul de sac and they're blocking my driveway. Guess who’s gonna lose his job today? FML

I agree, your life sucks 805

You deserved it 134

By Username - 23/06/2011 04:47 - United States

Today, I got home to find my truck smashed by a fallen old tree. I was going to have the tree removed next week. FML

I agree, your life sucks 31 811

You deserved it 5 930

By jordigs - 23/12/2009 08:46 - United States

Today, the elderly couple next door asked me to cut down a tree in their yard. It turns out they told me to cut down the wrong tree, and I cut down the tree they got married under. They now hate me and tell me they plan to sue me for damage to property. FML

I agree, your life sucks 38 499

You deserved it 4 255

By Anonymous - 20/01/2015 20:24 - United States - Baton Rouge

Today, I spent a half hour trying to help my cat down after he got stuck in the tree on my lawn. I finally gave up and called a local tree care company to help. When I returned outside, I found my cat casually walking about by the door. The guy who showed up to help was not happy. FML

I agree, your life sucks 28 873

You deserved it 5 508

By Anonymous - 10/07/2011 23:51 - United States

Today, my husband finally got round to cutting down a tree limb in our front yard after months of me begging him. It fell on me. FML

I agree, your life sucks 27 332

You deserved it 15 848

By iheartnjdevils - 12/01/2011 19:42 - United States

Today, my landlord sent tree cutters to take down a tree in our front yard. I didn't realize their job included walking around the house and gratuitously staring at me through the window as I dressed. My boyfriend won't complain because he's afraid our rent will go up in retaliation. FML

I agree, your life sucks 26 593

You deserved it 7 919

By Zinfandel - 07/08/2010 06:04 - United States

Today, I decided to clear up some storm damage. I carefully cut a tree that was threatening to fall on my house. It fell on my neighbor's house instead. He's taking me to court for damages. FML

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You deserved it 36 933

Silverion Sairee 14

Monday 11 November 2019 3:03

You should have confirmed WHICH tree was to be removed, you so deserve this. Your boss should have specified which tree but it was still your responsibility to make sure which one before doing anything.

Jon Artz 11

Monday 11 November 2019 3:51

A sapling isn't a tree. Thats on your boss.

Comments

Silverion Sairee 14

Monday 11 November 2019 3:03

Sinshine 28

Monday 11 November 2019 9:19

A sapling isn't a tree, though. When you pull up to a house and see 1 tree there, you don't go looking for tiny twigs. OP still should have confirmed the tree is supposed to be removed to avoid having the wrong address etc but this is just as much on the boss that called a sapling a tree.

AmbrosiaFan 18

Tuesday 12 November 2019 0:47

a sapling is a SMALL TREE. therefore it is a tree.

Jon Artz 11

Monday 11 November 2019 3:51

A sapling isn't a tree. Thats on your boss.

shannon2348 14

Monday 11 November 2019 4:11

It never occured to you to ask what tree? ydi. that's just careless and sloppy work.

KingAdrock 16

Monday 11 November 2019 5:20

If the client knows anything about tree law, your company is screwed...

PhoenixChick 26

Friday 15 November 2019 21:53

TREE LAW TREE LAW TREE LAW

Mathalamus 24

Monday 11 November 2019 5:35

You deserved it. Only an idiot would fail to confirm everything.

JackFaire 27

Monday 11 November 2019 6:48

"Today my dumbass employee didn't make sure he understood his instructions before doing a job I'm being sued for millions FML"

thehaystackerine 20

Monday 11 November 2019 9:26

nice going George Washington

AmbrosiaFan 18

Tuesday 12 November 2019 0:45

Attention to detail and be aware of your customer. Two trees, one that obviously needs removed. Therefore, wait or ask.

Kimberley Jade Crocker 4

Tuesday 12 November 2019 4:18

Always, ALWAYS double check and confirm which tree! Even if your boss told you which one, you always check yourself as he could have gotten them mixed up. This is all on you.