Today, I found out that if you accidentally step on your boss's dog's tail, yes, you can get fired. But not because you stepped on the dog's tail. You didn't say sorry. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, in my rush to do my hair and get to work, I managed to trip over my dog, hit my eye on the counter, and sprain my ankle. I arrived at work with a black eye and a painful limp. My boss didn't care, and fired me for showing up late. FML
Today, I found out that absentmindedly correcting my boss's use of the word "whom" could result in my immediate termination. FML
Today, my boss fired me because I corrected him after he misspoke during a meeting. FML
Today, my boss brought his cat to the office. Despite our no pet policy, I still managed to get the blame when the crazy animal scratched 3 colleagues and peed on the floor after my boss left for bathroom. Apparently I was supposed to be "looking after it". FML
Today, my boss fired me. I still can't really explain where the slap I gave him for it came from, though. FML
Today, I got a harsh warning from my boss. I apologized because I was genuinely in the wrong. My girlfriend found out about it and sent my boss a message, threatening to kick her ass. I'm now suspended. Thanks babe. FML
Today, after a badly misjudged hand signal, I accidentally hit my boss in the face instead of high-fiving her. FML
Today, my boss fired me for causing a "commotion" at work while running the vacuum. FML
Today, my boss wrote me up for appearing "depressing" to customers. I told her that I was upset because my dog had to be put down yesterday. She told me, "Aw that’s sad. But guess what? That dog ain’t gonna pay your bills and put bread on your table. So cut the emo crap or you’re fired." FML
Today, my boss called me into his office. After yelling and firing me, his assistant comes in telling him he had mistaken me for someone else. He did not give me my job back, as he claimed it would make an awkward work environment. FML
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thestrangedude 10
Manners cost nothing!
Aligator67 12
Well why wouldn't you say sorry? Dogs have feelings too.
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paigeatsflesh 11
My first reaction when stepping on an animal is to apologize to that said animal. If you feel stupid saying sorry to an animal you should've at least said sorry to the boss. Most of the time people love their pet more than people. Maybe you'll keep that in mind next time you step on an animal.
isabellasimone 18
Animals are like family! You should've said sorry, at least to your boss
fluffywaspluka 7
How does not saying sorry to your boss after stepping on his dog's tail get you fired? Sure manners cost nothing, but this has nothing to do with your job unless you work with animals.
rhcpgurl 18
You're a jerk. When I accidentally step on my dog I pet her and comfort her. I dont want her to think I did that on purpose. YDI.
katties 27
I did that too! I always said sorry, sat down in front of the dog, placed my hands around her snout and stroke her on her head. I think it's OK no not say sorry to things that you KNOW don't have feelings, NOT to those who just don't necessarily understand the words.
Federgirl 19
what, wow u got fired for that?
GuyNoOneKnows 13
Why wouldn't you say sorry?
Raykyogrou03 12
Are you sure you're even Canadian?
buddy_J 16
I think I'm part Canadian because I'll even say sorry for bumping into an empty chair sometimes. I'll also say sorry if I'm bumped into while in a chair.
Kelishas 9
How can you step on a dog's tail and not say sorry?! YDI
alycion 39
Dogs don't see the pity as weakness, they see showing pain. That's why some who are injured continue to push themselves instead of nursing the wound. And that mentality only really comes out if there are other dogs around. Most dog owners are very in tune with their animal. If someone made Sid yelp and didn't stop to check on him, I'd be furious. That being said, if I had my dog in a work place and something like that happened, I wouldn't fire over it. But I would say something.