Work: Today, I called work crying, telling them that I wouldn't be...

By fired - 17/09/2013 04:36 - United States - Barnesville

Today, I called work crying, telling them that I wouldn't be able to go to work tomorrow due to my grandmother's sudden and tragic death. After hanging up, I walked into the midnight release of Grand Theft Auto 5. I had no idea my boss was also an avid gamer. FML

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Tuesday 17 September 2013 12:11

Most people have played hooky from work at some point, but you never EVER use a family member's death as an excuse. That's just horrible. Ydi

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Come on, especially he should understand the magic of GTA V

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TheAv8tor 7

Wednesday 18 September 2013 0:59

Kudos to you man. But, the world is still spinning regardless of how repulsive that is. Lol.

friedbunnies 9

Wednesday 18 September 2013 1:23

Would this count as a rage quit?

heartsoflions 16

Wednesday 18 September 2013 1:48

The release date has been announced for months now. You had plenty of time to book a day off work for it. And using your gran as an excuse is pathetic. You deserved it.