Miscellaneous: Today, I e-mailed the on-line instructor for my job, telling...

By projectfain - 22/05/2013 12:28 - United States - Akron

Today, I e-mailed the on-line 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

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By Anonymous - 20/03/2023 23:00 - United States - New York

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

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By GLHan - 07/03/2014 22:31 - United States - Commack

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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By Anonymous - 02/10/2009 21:07 - United States

Today, my English teacher asked me why I didn't have my project completed. Thinking quick on my feet, I told her it was because my grandmother had just passed away. Apparently they go to the same country club and have known each other for years. My teacher started crying and ran out of the room. FML

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By atalose - 06/03/2017 07:00 - United States - North Las Vegas

Today, my college professor said that anyone who misses the final next week automatically fails, "even if their grandmother died." My grandmother, the woman who raised me, died last night and her funeral is next week. Same day as the final. Across the country. FML

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By goodstudent - 20/06/2009 23:20 - United States

Today, I left my grandmother's burial to take a midterm. Earlier I e-mailed the professor to ask permission to take it later, and she flat out said "no." I left my grieving family, and traveled hours back to school. I went to class, only to discover that the prof decided to move the exam date. FML

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By Whatever01 - 10/03/2009 03:32 - United States

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

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By cmolloy - 21/12/2011 14:40 - Ireland

Today, I texted a friend offering my condolences over the death of his grandfather. He hadn't been told his grandfather had died yet. FML

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By ugh - 15/01/2016 16:08 - United States

Today, I told one of my teachers I have to attend a family member's funeral on a day she's passing a test. She straight up asked if I could reschedule it, and if not if I could just give it a miss. FML

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By Anonymous - 11/02/2016 01:15 - United States - Jacksonville

Today, one of my friends made it to school. He has been sick recently, missing days out of the week. When I saw him, I greeted him with, "Were you dying yesterday?" Apparently he wasn't, but his grandmother really did. FML

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By Anonymous - 23/08/2020 20:01

Today, I attended my father’s funeral. I have the week off work, and one of my colleagues is using this time to make a play for my job. I’m not supposed to be checking emails, so I can’t call them out on it until I get back, by which time it may be too late. FML

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Wednesday 22 May 2013 18:55

well I'm sure glad this instructor of yours is paying attention.

Hiimhaileypotter 52

Wednesday 22 May 2013 18:56

:( I'm sorry about your grandma

Comments

worldclassrager 39

Wednesday 22 May 2013 19:50

Well she read it at least...just a bit off via statement or it could have been sent to you on accident...

wtfwhyfml 12

Wednesday 22 May 2013 20:07

Wow...just, wow. Talk about inattentive and insensitive. My condolences on your loss, OP.

Schiffy 18

Wednesday 22 May 2013 20:21

At least she's understanding, even if she didn't read the whole thing carefully. It could have been much worse, and just a "too bad, you're fired."

kernelkat 16

Wednesday 22 May 2013 20:38

Sounds like something my online instructor would say. Some people just read email too fast. They are too busy with more "important" things.

TameGeek 21

Wednesday 22 May 2013 20:42

I hope this can be attributed to a language barrier issue...

DragonGirl1031 11

Wednesday 22 May 2013 21:05

"Here's your sign!"

simsgirlgem 25

Wednesday 22 May 2013 23:34

look up bill engval

mkid232 15

Wednesday 22 May 2013 21:08

While definitely not the best thing to say, at least she was understanding enough to let you take the time off, even if she mistook 'passing' for 'just sick'.