Today, I asked for time off from work for my wedding and honeymoon. A grand total of three days. My boss made a face like he'd sucked on rancid toes and asked me if I was stupid. Awesome. FML
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Today, my time off request was rejected, and my boss promptly took the day off himself, claiming he has people coming to work on his house. We work from home. The day in question is my 5-year wedding anniversary. FML
Today, I found out that I have to reschedule my upcoming honeymoon because my office will be understaffed that week, due to the boss going on vacation right after my wedding. Oh, yeah, and he's in my bridal party. FML
Today, I lost my job for taking an unauthorized vacation. I just got married and requested time off for the wedding and honeymoon months ago; it was approved then. They forgot, and then got angry because I didn't remind them. I did remind them, the day before I left. FML
Today, my manager called me to demand I come in to fix his computer, unpaid of course, since I have no overtime rate, then threatened to fire me when I said, "No chance." I’m 1000 miles away on my honeymoon and he knows this, since he granted my holiday request and congratulated me on the wedding. FML
Today, my boss tried to cancel my leave because he’s “taking a mental health break next week and really needs me in the office.” I’m getting married next week and going on a two-week, non-refundable honeymoon, but he needs a mental health break. I had to get HR involved. Snowflake lazy prick. FML
Today, I asked my bosses for three weeks off in July to go on a much-needed vacation. Their response was to fire me on the spot. My bosses are my aunt and uncle. FML
Today, I asked my boss if I could take a vacation day for my birthday on Monday. She called to tell me yes, and then told me I'm getting laid off. FML
Today, my boyfriend proposed to me. My boss called me into her office and congratulated me, and spent almost half an hour asking me what our wedding plans were, where we might honeymoon, if we wanted kids, etc. She then followed this by suddenly remembering she had called me into the office to sack me. FML
Today, after realizing I had 130 unused vacation hours, I requested two weeks off. My vacation time was denied, but my boss still gave me the time off. So I don't have work for 2 weeks, all unpaid. FML
Today, I asked my boss for a few days off next week, because my grandmother passed away yesterday and I'll need to travel to attend the funeral. His response: "She's dead, you're not. You want time off, then quit." FML
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Top comments
Fuhkyoo 17
well next time you get married plan it for a wednesday, get 5 days instead
extremereviews 26
I think your boss may not like you
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Comments (94)
rec_chem 22
Well, you're getting married, so the answer is "yes, without question".
yssac09 3
I know how you feel! My boss told me I should "reconsider the dates" because I won't have vacation time. Even though, when the date was planned, it was planned on my day off!
alki_fml 5
Its when I hear stories like this that I am glad I work in Scotland. I get 5 weeks a year paid vacation and they only ever complain if I ask for more than 2 weeks off at a time. I don't know how you guys in the states cope with only 2 weeks.
TogeBara 12
On a federal scale, no one is required to give anyone paid leave in the US. This benefit is just a perk most businesses allow, with strict guidelines so as to screw over employees. Corporate greed my friend.
Demoniq 25
I agree #75, even in South Africa we get 21 days off per year. I can't imagine having any less!
TogeBara 12
Unless you are asking too close to the wedding time, I see no reason that he should say no to you. If you think he's dumb enough to fall for it, try not saying anything about it and calling in sick for the 3 days you were wanting off from work. You may have to call each day, but so be it. Be sure not to tell ANYONE you work with that you are doing this as they may let it slip to someone or it get around to your boss.
wanze748 7
I was nearly fired when I took 4 days off work to care for my dad when my mom was on life support after a mishap in the operating room. My boss was concerned that the monthly billing wouldn't go out on time. This is the same man who would not cut his vacation short to attend his father in law's funeral.
mrrossh 3
At the beginning of the year I had to take two days off because my uncle dies, and he was funny about me taking the time off. I swore to myself that moment that I would one day make him pay for that. I put it on the back burner for now, but he's still firmly on my shit list.
kailarahne 19
WHY SO MANY YDIs????
mlustpdx 17
you boss is mean and inconciderate. if I were you and he ever asks to work for him. decline
blackunicorntear 8
Still haven't had my honeymoon and I've been married for a year. I had to go to the president of my company to get my 5 days off. Buck up buttercup either quit or adjust your plans accordingly. Life happens
CandyApple88 13
OP's boss sure is a F**king asshole! I'd be calling in sick every now and then to get your sick leave balance down to zero, while looking for a new job. Sounds like my previous supervisor. Let the brown nose in the office have any time off they wanted, including 3 hour "coffee breaks" but wouldn't approve ONE day of annual leave. I just called in sick. a lot.