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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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I told my boss that my grandma died to get a day off work, but then my grandma showed up at the office looking for me because she wanted to go shopping. FML
Today, my boss took back my week off because he wants to take a spontaneous Caribbean vacation with his wife, which is "clearly more important" than what I was going to do. I needed that time off so I could be with my Dad in hospice. FML
Today, my boss is such an unfeeling asshole that he seriously thought he could demand I only stay at my best friend's funeral for 45 minutes then return to work, because it was “just a friend, not a relative', and that when his mother died he "took a whole 2 hours off and was back at work by 11:45.” FML
Today, while reading the newspaper, I noticed that an ad had been placed for my job. I asked my boss for a week off so that I could fly home for my father's funeral. No wonder she was so cool with it. FML
Today, I ran into my boss when I was at the beach. He told me he was sorry for my loss. I asked him, "What loss?" Then I remembered I’d lied about taking time off under the pretense of bereavement of my grandmother passing away. FML
Today, I e-mailed the online instructor for my job, telling her that I had fallen behind in my work due to my grandmother's passing and the subsequent funeral arrangements, but that I would catch up this week. Her reply? "OK. Hope your grandmother gets better soon." FML
Today, I was supposed to attend my best friend's funeral. When I asked my boss for time off, she actually said friends don't justify having the day off, unlike say a blood relative. My boss is autistic, so she struggles to understand certain things, but even for her that was a real prick thing to say. FML
Today, I called off work saying my Great Grandmother died. A co-worker texted me later asking where and when the funeral was. I made up a lie and said some random funeral home and date. My co-workers sent flowers to the funeral home for condolences. The flowers were returned. 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, 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
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inner_peace 19
Sorry for your loss, OP. And an insensitive boss like that is a horrible one. I wish you and your family the best.
nairi09 12
what an asshole.
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Comments (190)
Witchylady 18
What an ass your boss is! If I were you I would quit. You can always get another job but you may regret not going to the funeral. Good luck in making your decision.
maplecandy 7
I hope you punched him in the face. What filth.
Musiclover1482 9
Speaking from experience i'd say quit your job because saying goodbye to a grandparent only comes around once. You don't want that on your conscious for a shitty boss. Jobs come and go but loved ones are forever.
AustinDillon3Fan 10
Almost everyone has 4 grandparents, unless one or more of them died before they were born, or one of them got remarried, so you have 4 chances to say goodbye to a grandparent, one for each one.
Malfurious 17
Sorry for your loss OP, if I were you I would quit, you shouldn't have to deal with an asshole of a boss who is stopping you from saying your final goodbyes, good luck OP.
sistagal 8
I think it is inhumane not to grant OP leave, but what is unnacceptable are the comments he made. Read your Company policy and ask H R and senior management to intervene. Also urgently find a new job
brandoneyez1 25
Go see your family. Maybe he doesn't believe you, but if you show a funeral announcement in the paper he will and won't be such a douche. I wouldn't work for him if I didn't have to. I can't tell you quite because I don't know your situation, but get out if you can.
jaellin 18
Actually it depends on your state. And in some states the reason you're fired. i didn't see where OP lives, but I think he definitely could have a case.
Tannasgh 22
What a total s@$theel...
doglover100 29
What an asshole. I'd quit.
iireenee 23
What an awful insensitive boss! I'm sorry for your loss. FYL