Today, I had to find a babysitter while I attended a mandatory work function. We were told to bring lunch and wear clothes we didn't mind getting dirty for a day of team building exercises. I guess that's what the boss calls painting the office. We don't get paid for it, and the boss is on vacation. FML
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Autumn: Leaves and Laughter
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Today, I discovered that "team building exercise" really means free labor with no snacks. FML
Today, I was told I would also be covering some of my boss's shifts next week. She gets to go on a vacation to Europe with the bonus we earned her last year. That's why she was tightening our deadlines to the point where some of the employees had to hire babysitters for their children so we could stay at work. FML
Today, we had some workers come to paint my office building. As a receptionist, it's my job to stock the fridge with soda. I walked into the supply closet just in time to find a worker peeing in a bucket. I stood there for about 10 seconds before I understood what was happening and ran out. FML
Today, I worked security by myself in an office, which meant I had to eat at the desk and wasn't allowed to leave. I got written up for my husband dropping off my lunch. FML
Today, I had to turn down an invitation to one of my best friend's birthday party because I had been scheduled to work. Little did I know that my job on that day would be setting up the tents, tables, and chairs for that very birthday party. FML
Today, I was put in charge of painting a storage shed. The company owner ordered me to paint it a shade of blue. The site manager order me to paint it red. My boss ordered green paint. FML
Today, I went to work in my best outfit for the big corporate party we were having later in the day. When I arrived, my boss said, "You missed one hell of a party yesterday!" Shit. FML
Today, we had a get together for work at a restaurant I've never heard of. After spending all week trying to make a good impression on my new boss and co-workers, I showed up in a pair of shorts and a Star Wars T-Shirt. Turns out it was one of the fanciest restaurants in town. FML
Today, because the two other managers decided to go on a spa day together, I had to stay at work despite the fact I spent most of the day throwing up in the bathroom. They called me to say what a good day they had. FML
Today, in a 2-hour period at work, I had to talk to the cops, clean up shit and clean up vomit, yet none of these events were related. The worst part is, I work as a lifeguard and none of this is in the job description. FML
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RichardPencil 30
A slave rebellion can be a great team-building exercise. Covering the walls with unflattering graffiti about your boss will create wonderful camaraderie among you drones.
Jesse Duff 15
Why the he'll didn't you walk out, I'm sorry, but they can't force you to be there and not pay you, you staying means you deserved it.
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RichardPencil 30
A slave rebellion can be a great team-building exercise. Covering the walls with unflattering graffiti about your boss will create wonderful camaraderie among you drones.
Jesse Duff 15
Why the he'll didn't you walk out, I'm sorry, but they can't force you to be there and not pay you, you staying means you deserved it.
Pink_Turnips 14
if its mandatory you must also be paid... you should've just walked out... and when they threaten termination, you threaten with legal consequences
D J's MOM 17
it's illegal for your boss to not pay you.
Hangryko 31
I would have left and reported your boss.