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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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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merryhappy1887 20
Douche bag.
queerdragon 20
In the long run, the only person he hurt with the lie was himself. What I don't get is why he did not request time off a month or so in advance. I know release dates are subject to change, but I got adverts for games two or three months from the event. He could have also sucked it up and gone to work tired.
Zebediabolical 45
Yeah. Everyone knows you use whatever tragedy has been on the teevee. Like claim you had an uncle at the Navy Yard and you're picking up GTA5 for his son to help him through these hard times. </sarcasm>
Pandacupcakelove 26
I feel bad for your grandmother if that's how much you respect her.
Katthebamf 29
At least you have lots of time to play it now. YDI though
frappefrapp 5
This really pisses me off because I've had to call in to work and truthfully explain that my grandpa, my hero, was dying in the hospital. The fact that you used this lie in order to attend an insignificant game release is deplorable. Karma is a bitch, asshole.
Dcm210 19
Request the day after off next time.
kalbrek009 20
I'm disgusted by people who lie about someone dying as an excuse for anything...YDI OP...oh, & good luck on getting a new job, (since your reference from this boss will probably include "dishonest", "unreliable" & "immature" in the same sentence.
hordriss 14
Oops. Sorry but skipping work for a video game is pathetic, and I'm an avid gamer.
snugglesMcGee199 23
This is the dumbest reason to get fired. You can now play GTA all you want, because I doubt you'll be able to get another job with that reference.