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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70% off something you didn't need, a stampede and a cart that crashes at checkout. Thanks, Black Friday.
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, at work, I was about to close a big sale, when a coworker rushed over and said there was a call for me in the office. He heavily implied my mom had died, and I rushed out. After I figured out there was no call and that my mom was fine, he'd already stolen my sale and the commission. FML
Today, I accidentally showed up 5 minutes late for my shift. My boss mercifully declared that I would not be fired if I called my mother and told her I love her. My mom died 11 years ago. FML
Today, I was bored out of my mind at work. I told my coworker he was lucky to be leaving early. I forgot the reason of his early departure was to go to his grandfather's funeral. FML
Today, while I was working my shift at the store, my girlfriend appeared and asked to talk to me. Once we were alone, she burst into tears and started sobbing. Turns out someone's dad died in her favorite TV show and she wanted some comfort. FML
Today, my father passed away. I called my boss to let him know about the situation. His only response before hanging up: "Shit, dude. Well, I'll see you in the morning, these reports won't write themselves." FML
Today, a friend asked me to cover his shift at work because his grandmother died. Like any decent friend, I obliged. Later, after leaving, I walked by a bar and saw him inside, laughing and doing shots with all of our friends. 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 was at work when I got a call to say my grandad died. When I was walking out to my car, I realised someone had stolen all my hubcaps. 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
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Allornone 35
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
ItsAUnicorn 27
Come on, especially he should understand the magic of GTA V
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Comments (254)
romanrox909 7
The stupid shit people do for a damn video game. I hope your ass got fired so you can't buy anymore until you learn to be responsible. YDI
CharresBarkrey 16
Most employers will not let you call in on a day you've previously requested off and been denied. I would get written up at my job for doing that.
edanielleh 21
people like you are the reason that you can't trust people. pathetic! i hope you were fired
kaiokann 3
Maybe the boss was mourning the loss of his grandma too!
mattrd_fml 31
sorry op, but you need to get priorities in order. im a gamer too, but you can wait a few hours until you get home to play. Your boss dies it, you can too. ydi.
youresoscrewed 24
Why do so many people fail to read OPs username? Besides, if his grandma really passed away, he should prove it and go to court. Shitty way to honor her but well.. One could use some distraction.
ksks1234 33
I am pretty sure op could prove it with a service folder, call to the funeral home, and/ or a death certificate. There is no need to waste money in court.
vencku 13
Because the username doesn't show up in the mobile version of the website, I would hazard.
youresoscrewed 24
There's an app for that :p
TameGeek 21
You absolutely deserved it. On the bright side, you'll have plenty of time to enjoy your game now that you'll be unemployed, you bloody liar!
aintlifeapain 21
That is absolutely sickening. What is with you trying to kill family to be able to get to some game convention. I hope your grandma's ghost comes back and haunts you forever. YDI
fordneagles 34
I'm not advocating calling in sick over a video game, but if you're going to, at least do it AFTER you've picked up the game so crap like this doesn't happen. You still totally deserve it though OP, lying about your grandmother dying (or anyone else for that matter) is never the way to go.
Bootle 10
YDI. Just put in a day's leave like normal people. The release date has been public for ages.