Work: Thanks Outlook

Thanks Outlook

By Buzz - 28/11/2008 05:35 - France

Today, I was doing a Power Point presentation to the management committee. Outlook Express was still open, and right in the middle of the presentation, a window popped up notifying me of a new message. "Subject: our reply to your application for the post of Marketing Manager." FML

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By SonjaPea - 27/08/2021 21:01 - United Kingdom - Stevenage

Today, I spent 5 hours working on emails for work in a desperate attempt to get back on top of my task list. Having written about 45 emails waiting in my outbox to go out first thing Monday morning, Outlook has "stopped responding". I might've just lost them all and worked through the day for nothing. FML

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That'll explain it

By Unemployed - 03/10/2009 02:23 - United States

Today, I checked my email for the hundredth time, hoping to hear back from a potential employer about a job I really want. No response. Why? My email with resume attached has been sitting in my Outbox for the past week. I never actually sent it out in the first place. FML

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Don't do it again

By Anonymous - 12/12/2021 23:01 - Germany - Ebersbach

Today, at work, I was criticized for mentioning the actual subject of an email in the subject line, as well as using a text marker to make relevant information stand out. Apparently, this is confusing for some people. FML

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By Farah - 26/09/2016 14:42 - Bangladesh

Today, I e-mailed an employer to ask about a job I had applied for earlier. The employer in question was on vacation. The person who replied had the position which I had applied for mentioned in their signature. FML

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By Anonymous - 31/12/2013 08:08 - United States - Seattle

Today, I got an e-mail regarding an IT support job I applied to. The e-mail had numerous formatting errors due to bad code, and typos all over the place. It said I wasn't qualified for the job. FML

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Classic

By Anonymous - 09/05/2013 07:35 - United States - Norfolk

Today, I was laid off from my job as a manager. After cleaning out my office, I began clearing my computer. I received an email from HR announcing a job position that opened up. Too bad it was for my job. FML

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So sorry I called you a dingdong

By Anonymous - 10/08/2020 17:01

Today, I sent a draft email to my boss. The receptionist, thinking they were being helpful, forwarded it straight to the client. It's not ready for the client. I mean, it is NOT ready for the client. Really, really not ready for the client. FML

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A pin drop

By Kerry - 03/12/2023 08:00 - United States

Today, I received a "Reply All" email from a colleague, in which they vented their frustration with our boss. Unbeknownst to them, our boss was included in the distribution list. Our whole open plan office became a silent comedy of awkward glances. FML

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Off to a good start!

By lovergirl - 27/07/2017 12:00 - United States - Orem

Today, I received an email from a potential employer with an awesome job opportunity. I was so excited, I immediately went to forward the email to my husband. My email included a lot of "I love you" and "we are going to celebrate tonight ;)". In my excitement, I hit reply instead of forward. FML

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Reading comprehension

By Anonymous - 29/07/2020 08:00

Today, one of my clients called me, saying that he received my email. When I asked what I could do for him, he replied, “Well, what does the email say?” FML

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samh444 0

Sunday 1 May 2011 5:02

you are number three...

gwythain 0

Wednesday 4 March 2009 20:56

He/She applied to for a position at a different company. A position which i doubt she told his/her CURRENT employers about.

Comments

HariNgSablay 0

Thursday 5 February 2009 22:37

Wow. That's something that would likely happen to me. LOL.

BeautyAndBrains 0

Thursday 26 February 2009 5:23

#3, that is so rude. Keep your nasty comments to yourself.

samh444 0

Sunday 1 May 2011 5:02

you are number three...

airjordan6_fml 1

Sunday 7 August 2011 3:20

Good fight sonny

Judahsh 8

Wednesday 15 August 2012 13:44

That was actually funny. Thumbs up

Oplleez 0

Tuesday 3 March 2009 2:30

Haha. Omg, me too. The only reason I read all the comments is to see if any provided insight. They didn't...

caitlin21holly 0

Saturday 19 February 2011 19:46

me too I only read them to understand but no one is helping maybe no one gets it if you do get and want to be acknowledged as smart reply with the meaning of this fml

samh444 0

Sunday 1 May 2011 5:11

he was mad because they sent him an email about his presentation during the presentation itself

Judahsh 8

Wednesday 15 August 2012 13:46

He applied to another job... Got an email about it during the one he has now. Awkward I thought... Reread, maybe not

Judahsh 8

Wednesday 15 August 2012 13:48

Or maybe its that they rejected him quickly. the presentation was showing what he could do

gwythain 0

Wednesday 4 March 2009 20:56

He/She applied to for a position at a different company. A position which i doubt she told his/her CURRENT employers about.

chelzy 0

Tuesday 22 June 2010 20:42

I agree it makes perfect sense.

slushpup9696 12

Friday 30 July 2010 8:41

Ohhh, I thought part of the management team she was giving the presentation to responded with 'no' during the presentation.

nyknicks167 1

Tuesday 31 March 2009 6:41

this is a stupid **** my life story. the person should have given more information about the story. ****** dumbass

lexa1love 16

Friday 28 June 2013 20:14

#8 called the OP a dumbass. #9 can respond however he likes. Not our problem he couldn't understand the first time, and chose to talk shit.

mr153 0

Thursday 9 April 2009 2:55

#8, I think you're the one whos a dumbass if you cant catch on. Its pretty obvious that he basically undermined the committee/company and applied for another job and got caught