Work: Today, after my first day at work at a local daycare, I found...

By Anonymous - 24/10/2014 20:52 - Ireland - Dublin

Today, after my first day at work at a local daycare, I found out that I'm not entitled to breaks because I'm the only worker there who doesn't smoke. My boss asked me, ''What do you need a break for?'' FML

I agree, your life sucks 40 972

You deserved it 2 981

May Day: Lily of the Valley and Misunderstandings
When lilies of the valley bring good luck... or not! Discover the stories behind every little bell! More…

Previous FML Next FML

Same thing different taste

By Anon - 18/09/2013 17:48 - United Kingdom

Today, my boss decided that we no longer have to clock out for cigarette breaks, but we do for toilet breaks. I'm the only non-smoker on my floor, and I'm getting penalised for it. FML

I agree, your life sucks 45 658

You deserved it 3 167

Barely legal

By I work for an idiot - 30/06/2023 05:00 - United States

Today, my boss told me, and only me, to leave work before I was done because I'm a minor and he can't have me sticking around at work as long as I do. I'm not a minor. My coworkers are. FML

I agree, your life sucks 752

You deserved it 91

By niceboss - 25/11/2010 02:32 - Singapore

Today, on my first day of work, my new boss treated me to lunch. Thinking she was really nice, I thanked her for the treat. She fixed me with a cold, unsmiling stare and said, "Oh, don't thank me. I'm being paid to do this." FML

I agree, your life sucks 28 726

You deserved it 2 722

You wish!

By Anonymous - 22/04/2012 02:22 - United States

Today, on my first day of a new factory job, I discovered that my new boss had lied to me about my hours. I found this out when my coworkers burst out laughing when I mentioned having the weekends off, and talking about my recreational plans. FML

I agree, your life sucks 25 806

You deserved it 2 477

Caught in 4K

By reptar2009 - 02/12/2009 00:49 - United States

Today, my parents found cigarettes in my car. After a long argument lasting over an hour, I convinced them that they weren't mine and that I don't smoke. A few minutes later, I went to work. Guess who decided to visit me during my smoke break. FML

I agree, your life sucks 8 423

You deserved it 87 554

By cbrocks - 16/10/2009 18:22 - United States

Today, it was the first day of fall break from college, and I was really excited to sleep in and relax the entire weekend. Apparently my boss caught wind of my happiness and scheduled me 8am-2pm each day of break, "seeing how I don't have anything else to do." FML

I agree, your life sucks 33 157

You deserved it 3 881

Unreasonable

By Dano - 07/08/2021 10:01

Today, I was fired from my job for not buying a pack of cigarettes for my boss. I only lasted two months in that junkyard. FML

I agree, your life sucks 854

You deserved it 77

The naughty step

By firefromherlips - 28/11/2013 00:25 - United States - Gallatin

Today, I found out the position I thought I had earned by working hard was only to separate me from my coworkers because I "talked too much". Instead of addressing the issue like adults, I've essentially been put in time-out. FML

I agree, your life sucks 36 975

You deserved it 8 041

Seize the means of production

By Anonymous - 21/07/2020 20:02

Today, my job has a policy where you can only have two breaks if you work 7 hours or more. I've recently been assigned multiple strings of 6 hour 45 minute shifts. And no, I can't work 15 minutes of overtime so I can have the extra break. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 598

You deserved it 186

Someone thinks highly of themselves

By Anonymous - 20/04/2022 10:00

Today, on my first day, I tried to ask my new boss a question, she visibly recoiled and actually gave me the, “I already have a boyfriend” line, and shut her door in my face, then locked it. I still need my question answered before I can start working, so I guess I’ll just sit and do nothing. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 056

You deserved it 84

iAmPaul 49

Saturday 25 October 2014 0:55

Report him. You're just as entitled to a break as everyone else.

TanzWolf 26

Saturday 25 October 2014 0:55

That's just sad...

Comments

LH_FIRE_22 12

Tuesday 28 October 2014 4:41

We reported my boss and he have us, the people who don't smoke, "cell phone breaks" we clock out and can do whatever we won't for a half hour. It's awesome! Haha

Glasshoney 9

Tuesday 28 October 2014 4:58

Illegal

FateIsBlissful 4

Tuesday 28 October 2014 11:35

Get an ecig no nicotine.

Twotlet_Sprekle 5

Tuesday 28 October 2014 12:04

Why does so many people at a daycare smoke?

JokersHQ 21

Thursday 30 October 2014 0:23

Legally if you work more than 4 hours they have to give you a break. (It may be different per state but hope the info helps)

Morgansmom1118 0

Thursday 13 November 2014 22:04

In MA where I am i believe it's over 5 hours...that's messed up though. I'm a smoker, and I don't believe that you shouldn't get a break to go out side for a little fresh air, or sit down for 5/10 mins

FlinkeMeisje 5

Thursday 1 January 2015 0:37

I guess he thinks that non-smokers don't have bladders. Or bowels.

bleedingglitter 24

Sunday 19 April 2015 4:51

Ugh that happened to me when I worked at a nursing home. We were always understaffed and the everyone else got breaks so they could take out the residents who smoked so they could smoke with them. Ridiculous. I tried complaining to my boss and she literally left in the middle of me telling her to take a smoke break too.

JupiterPainon 17

Friday 3 July 2015 23:45

That's illegal they have to legally give you a break

MBrabs1996 22

Tuesday 10 November 2015 15:29

I don't know about Ireland but where I am in Connecticut, you're required a 10-15 minute break for every couple of hours and if you work six or more hours you get a 30 minute break.