Work: Today, by request from my new boss, I came into work over an...

By Tottie - 24/06/2009 14:34 - United States

Today, by request from my new boss, I came into work over an hour early to finish some backed-up filing. This seemed like a great opportunity to earn some extra overtime pay. After spending an hour and half filing, I realized I hadn't clocked in for the day. FML

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By Brian - 16/07/2011 19:19 - United States

Today, after working all day and putting in hours of overtime, I realized I never clocked in. FML

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By anonymous - 26/06/2016 20:18 - United States - San Francisco

Today, I was sick, so I went into work to see if I could get my shift covered, instead of just calling in. I ended up working an extra hour. FML

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By Shitty Boss Shitty Job - 15/06/2013 05:41 - United States - Davenport

Today, I woke up at 5:30 and made the half hour drive to work only to find out that it was my day off. After finally getting back home and into bed, my boss called, requesting that I come back to work since I was "already up". FML

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By worksucker - 05/07/2011 05:34 - United States

Today, 30 minutes before I was supposed to quit work at 6pm, my boss showed up. After telling him how the day went, he asked why I was still there. Apparently, for the holiday, we close early. 4 hours earlier. FML

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By Anonymous - 04/12/2013 04:02 - United States

Today, I covered a 10-hour shift for a sick coworker. Glad to earn some extra money for the holidays, I went to clock out. I hadn't even clocked in when I first got there at 7 am. FML

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By IStillHaveMy8hrShiftToGo - This FML is from back in 2014 but it's good stuff - United States - Beaverton

Today, I came in to work early at a restaurant to help out. I stocked, baked pies for the next day, cleaned and set over 50 tables, and vacuumed the entire two stories. When I went to send an order for the first customer of mine, I realized I hadn't even clocked on. Four and half hours of work wasted. FML

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By Anonymous - 19/10/2023 20:00

Today, I went to work on my day off for some overtime. I’m not to leave my position until relief arrives. Twelve hours after my shift was supposed to be over, my boss calls me, asking if I can work another 8 hours at a different post, not knowing I’ve already worked 20 hours straight because the system rebooted. I didn’t get paid overtime. FML

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By Anonymous - 24/05/2019 16:00

Today, I started a new job. The hours are long, but I didn't mind as I could REALLY use the overtime. Turns out, they don't pay over time. I'm just expected to go "above and beyond for the company." FML

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By Devildrake - 15/04/2015 22:32 - Australia

Today, I went into work early so I could get my work all done and leave on time, rather than staying back. The later shift starters had other ideas and called in sick. FML

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By radiantum13 - 09/06/2016 02:33

Today, I got yelled at by my supervisor for getting an hour of overtime yesterday. The reason I had an hour of overtime was because that same supervisor made me stay late. FML

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ilikeboys 0

Wednesday 24 June 2009 19:54

just explain to him what happened and they'll make sure you get paid for the work you did. not a big deal.... jeez

IambecomeRAWR 0

Wednesday 24 June 2009 19:52

Wow. YDI for being that stupid, but FYL because I can imagine myself doing the same thing :(.

Comments

Mnemic 5

Thursday 25 June 2009 1:07

You haven't had to disable an alarm or something? Then they can review when you actually arrived! ;)

rolltiderolll 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 1:14

I've done this at work before. Just ask them to fix the payroll for you.

Polionixon 2

Thursday 25 June 2009 1:21

Meh just tell them and they will fix it for you. I do it all the time lol

miaumiau 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 4:16

i've done that tons of times, it's easily fixable. this is not a fml

Chaoleo 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 6:10

This is not an FML. Talk to your boss and let them know. If you did the work they are required by law to pay you. They could potentially make it difficult for you but I've never had a problem with that myself. My bosses always changed it without fuss.

LilWaynefan 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 6:41

YDI for being retared not to check

rachelbrianna25 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 9:52

lol. tell your boss you forgot to clock in & they could probably still give you the pay. i know some places will allow you to do that. it sucks for the embarassment part tho for sure!