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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Fall
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, 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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Top comments
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)
iAlissa 34
#84, I'll be honest. You don't deserve that job, and you're a bit of an ass.
Axel5238 29
If anything, you could've said you had a cold, and gone the next day if you had it reserved. Lying about a death in the family is a new level of sad. Good, glad you got fired, and if you were there long there goes your reference.
jrock9093 18
Awesome good catch lol
cnygard95 12
That's a horrible thing to lie about...
CrazyManNo9 29
I had a lady, using the term loosely, working for me that missed work all too often. Most of it centered around her mother's untimely death and battles with her siblings about the funeral, possessions, etc. Finally, I called my friends that work where she used to work. Her mother died twice while she worked there. I don't think she likes her mother very much.
TheLonelyZerg 5
If your boss is a gamer you should have just asked for the day off... YDI OP
Selke 16
Because buying the game and then going to work is difficult. It's GTA. The hookers will still be there after work.
untouchable763 10
Why the **** would you make up an excuse for GTA 5. It's the same as every other GTA why would you risk your job for a game that you have already played. God damn this game is so overhyped.
ChakatBlackstar 29
YDI because some of us do have actual funerals to attend today.
queerdragon 20
Then why are you on FML?
monnanon 14
funerals do not take all day you know.
queerdragon 20
Sorry, that was a terrible attempt at a joke. I would be on FML instead of listening to everyone crying. Then again, I am an emotionally stunted person who does not really do well with weeping people.
monnanon 14
i find it hard to deal with crying people too and dont like cryint in front of people. shouldnt matter at a funeral of course but i still find it embarressing.
worldclassrager 41
Everyone was there for that...I don't think your boss is coming in anyway..,but just mention you are going to play a bit before her funeral..,