Awkward, Celebration and Work: Oh, thanks…

Oh, thanks…

By Whoops - 24/06/2009 20:44 - United States

Today, I lost it on my co-workers about how hard I've been working, picking up everyone's slack with no appreciation, and it was clear that I needed to find a job that actually rewarded hard work. As I went to grab my jacket to leave, I saw a cake and gift card for a cruise on the table, from the staff. FML

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By itsthebestdayoftheyear - 22/12/2015 12:30 - Canada - Stoney Creek

Today, after 3 years of hard work, very little vacation and no raises, our boss got us a crappy box of drug store cookies as an employee appreciation gift. Which he ended up eating. FML

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By Anna - 11/10/2019 06:00

Today, after three years of working at my current occupation, they decided to give me a bonus for all of my hard work and effort. A 5$ gift card to Cold Stone. FML

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By Noname - 22/02/2009 06:14 - Australia

Today, I did my work, the work of my co-worker who called in sick and the work of my boss who has no idea what the hell is going on all at the same time. I didn't get a promotion because I don't work hard enough. FML

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By Joel - 02/09/2009 04:29 - United States

Today, I found out that my company was throwing a work picnic. When i showed up, I realized that it had been planned months ago and I wasn't supposed to find out. The entire restaurant was there greeting me with faces of utter shock. Nothing says 'you suck' more than being 'that guy' at your job. FML

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You deserved it 6 281

By Darth Binks - 01/02/2015 18:48 - Canada

Today, I came back from vacation to find a packet on the company's stress management programs on my desk. I was sent the same packet over my vacation. I got the same packet from my boss as I left. All because I snapped at a co-worker who was throwing a tantrum over the Star Wars trailer. FML

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By Anonymous - 20/12/2013 14:27 - South Africa - Cape Town

Today, my boss decided that a mug and a public 'thank you' were a sufficient substitute for a Christmas bonus. FML

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By Anonymous - 18/06/2016 03:22 - United States - Detroit

Today, I finally started my first job. I also lost it, for being too "enthusiastic" and making my fellow employees look lazy. FML

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You deserved it 959

By Abby - 17/10/2018 08:00 - United States - Watertown

Today, my employer gave me a gift to celebrate the one-year anniversary of my hire date. It would have been a really nice gesture if they weren't laying me off at the end of the month. FML

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You deserved it 143

By Janitor - 08/03/2012 01:08 - United States

Today, I asked my boss for a raise. He gave me a cupcake. FML

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By horniness - 10/10/2009 16:30 - Hong Kong

Today, I was in a bad mood after being stuck in traffic for 2 hours and late for work. I was walking to my building when I saw a 100 dollar note flying my way. A man called after me for it, but being selfish I took the note in my pocket as a little reward. That man was my boss. Yes, I'm fired. FML

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messyjessy 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 1:34

idk whether you deserved it or not, it sucks you had to do that but you should have looked around before you threw a hissy fit! you have great coworkers you should apologize

jumpman3000 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 1:39

did u still get the cruise

Comments

batrob 7

Thursday 25 June 2009 1:43

hell I hate having to pick up the slack for others stupidity. I've done it about 5 times this year at least you got cake after. I now do not get as many hours FML

DenBriZel 31

Friday 26 July 2013 3:35

I don't understand... When did this become a pity contest?

YourBenefactor 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 1:43

As far as I'm concerned, as long as you apologized your ass off, you didn't deserve it. Too bad on the timing...

Jmido 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 1:44

did you take it and leave? thats what i woulda done.

RigChan 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 1:44

Aww, just apologize, and thank them for noticing...

Enchantment_9393 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 1:45

you kinda deserve it......but i completely understand where you're coming from. Sorry about the job.

sophie109 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 1:46

ur a piece of shit, u know that?!

reki_fml 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 1:46

What? What kind of co-workers buy you a cruise to say that they appreciate your hard work? Fake, big time.

blackbear6193 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 2:01

agreeeeeeed. especially since economy sucks right now. unless this guy is a big CEO of a corporation, this is fake.

delta249 2

Sunday 19 August 2012 17:46

Not necessarily, the staff could have chipped in on it.

holly_fly 34

Monday 2 May 2016 19:58

And a 3 day cruise is only about the cost of a plane ticket... I know those are expensive, but if everybody pitched in what they could... It's possible to pull together for a 3 day cruise.

ru4real_ 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 1:47

wow you are so professional any company is lucky to have you representing them

metheonlyb 17

Thursday 25 June 2009 1:54

Great!!! Well atleast you can enjoy the cruise after asking a big sorry!!

angorashi 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 1:55

Wow. On the one side, i feel for you, i really do, but if you have a consciense you should return the cruise and apologize... However, if you're anything like me, you'll take the cruise AND start looking for another job tonight ;)