Work: Red tape

Red tape

By Anonymous - 04/04/2012 07:51 - Australia - Perth

Today, I had to call the Australian Passport office to track my passport. Turns out they lost it in the mail. A week ago, I got my dream job as a flight attendant. Without a passport they won't accept me. I lost my dream job before I even started it. FML

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By Anonymous - 23/07/2016 04:17 - United States - Gilroy

Today, I was heading out for my flight to Australia. I'd put a padlock on my luggage to keep my wallet and passport safe, only to realize way too late that I'd left the key at home. I couldn't get at my passport and ended up missing my flight and my whole vacation along with it. FML

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The old switcheroo

By Anonymous - 05/09/2019 06:06

Today, I was unable to go on my dream vacation because I thought I'd lost my passport. Feeling incredibly stupid, I had no choice but to watch my plane depart without me. Shortly after, my brother handed me passport, saying that since I wasn't going on my trip, I could use my refund to pay for his cat's surgery. My trip was non-refundable. FML

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Trickle-down theory

By Anonymous - 26/05/2022 18:00 - South Africa - Port Elizabeth

Today, my mental state went down another 2 levels when after 2 years of unemployment, I finally got offered a great job abroad. However, I probably won't even be able to go because I've reached the point where I'm too broke to even apply to get my passport made. FML

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By ontherun2012 - 14/02/2012 04:22 - United States

Today, I finally received my passport. Too bad my flight to Italy left last week. FML

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By xXPikachuXx - 22/07/2019 02:01

Today, after 3 months of job hunting, I finally got a job. But now my birth certificate and social security card are somehow lost, and I can't start until I let them see a copy. FML

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By Anonymous - 07/05/2009 04:29 - Korea Republic of

Today, I picked up my passport, as my previous one was damaged in a car crash. As the teller warned me that a pattern of damaged passports would result in longer processing periods, she spilled her coffee - all over my new passport. I'm supposed to go overseas in a month. FML

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By Ditzyfitzy - 09/01/2019 14:00

Today, after spending 2 years saving for my flights, I was denied boarding due to issues with my passport. I heading straight to the embassy only to be told a replacement will take 8 days. The airline will only hold my place for 7. FML

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On the move

By bluefrisky - 29/09/2012 07:39 - Canada - Toronto

Today, we had movers come in to take all of our stuff as the final step to our move to the States. We have our flight scheduled for tomorrow evening. Thing is, they accidentally took my carry-on bag without my knowledge. In that carry-on there was a little something called a passport. FML

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The mainframe had been haxored

By Anonymous - 18/02/2021 02:01

Today, I found out my email hasn't been working for 10 days. Normally, this wouldn't be a big deal, but it just so happens that a position opened up for my dream job while this was happening. I would have gotten the job, but instead they gave it to someone I just finished training. FML

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Enjoy yourself, I guess

By Anonymous - 15/02/2017 01:00 - Spain - Las Palmas

Today, I went with my girlfriend to the airport for some much needed vacation time. We arrived on time but were stopped at the gate when they told me I didn't have the right passport. The plane left without me. My girlfriend did too. FML

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lenamartinovic 13

Wednesday 4 April 2012 15:58

Oh man that sucks!! Try to explain your situation to someone in charge and maybe they'll let you work?!

chimocho 8

Wednesday 4 April 2012 15:59

Can't you explain what happened to the airline that hired you? Shit happens and I'm sure they'll understand.

Comments

lenamartinovic 13

Wednesday 4 April 2012 15:58

Oh man that sucks!! Try to explain your situation to someone in charge and maybe they'll let you work?!

mjoyn98 1

Wednesday 4 April 2012 16:09

They probably won't let OP work without his/her passport but hopefully when you get a new one they will. OP, don't give up!

Birdie_Sage 0

Wednesday 4 April 2012 16:14

Most likely she did explain her situation, and guess what? They won't even except her without a passport! My advice is to get a new one or find the old one, pronto.

_Oblivion_ 12

Wednesday 4 April 2012 16:39

My friend handcrafted a spear to perfection. He had forged it very nicely and carved the shaft out. He sent it in the mail to the customer and they lost it. It got stolen by some idiot who scanned the package and read "forged spear" or somethig like that and they took it. Bs on postal service part. the guy has to make it over again which took about a hundred hours or more.

Calyx_fml 21

Wednesday 4 April 2012 20:53

Quack. Quack.

mxpklx 12

Thursday 5 April 2012 5:54

Plus I thought you would only be considered an illegal alien if you step foot outside the airport property.

JordanExile 8

Sunday 27 October 2013 7:32

I don't understand why flight attendants welcome you when you get to your destination. It's kinda weird like "hello, welcome to San Fran Cisco!" ...."I just arrived here with you." We all came together .-.

chimocho 8

Wednesday 4 April 2012 15:59

Can't you explain what happened to the airline that hired you? Shit happens and I'm sure they'll understand.

Epsilonyx 15

Wednesday 4 April 2012 16:47

But I'm sure they already assigned them to a specific flight, y'know? They can't just change the flight time to wait for their passport. The airline probably need a certain amount of flight attendants right then.