Today, I found out that my boss of 2 years not only doesn't know my name, but calls me "Jew hair" behind my back because of my natural ringlets. This man determines all of my career progression. FML
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Today, my boss shouted and screamed at me for my fuck ups that have humiliated the company and cost thousands to put right. It was only when he paused that I was able to tell him he had the wrong guy, he wanted my coworker down the hall. I’ve been here for four years and he still doesn’t know my name. FML
Today, my boss told me that, while he respects the fact that I have my own style, I have to stop wearing "that hideous wig" because apparently, it "makes the clientele uncomfortable". I don't have a wig. It's my natural hair. FML
Today, my boss told me to cut my long hair. After coming back to work with a clean cut hairstyle, he apparently thought I was the new guy, and said I was going to be trained by "The long-haired girly-looking idiot." FML
Today, my boss finally pronounced my name correctly. My name was then followed by the words, "You're fired." FML
Today, I found out my boss likes to shit talk about me when I'm not around. The best part is that I don't know what I've done to piss him off. FML
Today, I found out the reason I can't get a job. My previous employer didn't know my name, so when places I applied to called there for a reference, my boss said he had no recollection of me working there. FML
Today, after being with the company for over 3 years, I realised nobody really knows my name. This was after my boss was walking around a new staff member and couldn't introduce me. Neither could my colleague, who's been sitting next to me for the last 6 months. FML
Today, I gave my boss a nickname. Everyone thought it was funny. Unfortunately, "The Troll" was behind me and heard everything. 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
Today, my boss called me Ashley. My name doesn't even start with an A. I even wear a name tag. You would think after nearly four years, your boss would remember your name. Every time he speaks to me, it's a different name. FML
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Top comments
AyeJay101 25
Quit. Why stay with a boss/company if they can't even remember your name and on top of calling you some sort of racial slur.
colton_colton 50
call him by the wrong name then
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Comments (38)
Mossygirl357 12
I would start looking for another place to work.
jesuis_julie 21
OP you need to have a talk with him about name calling. If he doesn't listen, quit the job. I'm sure you'll find a more professional work place.
o76923 8
You can probably sue him for discrimination. Civil Rights law grants you protection if you are a member of a class or if you are perceived to be as such. If he discriminates against you for being Jewish, you are protected by law even if you aren't a Jew.
confused_wandere 26
That is the American answer to everything isn't it? Suing someone. You're all lawsuit crazy out there I tell you!
WitEluded 13
First, start looking for new jobs. In the mean time, record multiple instances of him calling you that. Once you have the evidence, demand a raise and if he fires you, use the video as proof when you sue him over racist practices.
ZombieSazza 34
Is there someone higher up that him? If there is, make an official complaint. Or complain to HR. Someone, complain to someone about his use of racial slurs.
moosetracks22 10
I'm not sure how discrimination laws work in the UK, but I'm fairly sure that something like this isnt allowed. I hope you work for a large enough company where you have an HR department, I would definitely talk to them.
bad_boyfriend 10
Sorry but if your direct supervisor doesn't know our name after two years, thats your fault. When I start a new job I make sure my boss, their boss, hell even the dept head knows my name within a month or two. Thats career advancement 101.
TallMist 32
Or maybe OP's boss goes out of his way to avoid getting to know his employees or refuses to get to know OP because he hates Jews. This is definitely not the OP's fault.
bad_boyfriend 10
If after 6mo my boss was purposely making no effort to learn my name, I would find a new job. I can't think of any clearer signal that you dont matter to a company than having your supervisor be unwilling to learn your name.
Colon_Man 17
Natural ringlets sound sexy. Now, I'm picturing OP as Elaine from Seinfeld (who I have a crush on).
janfleury 19
HR time and start looking for a new job. Don't let him get away with being a racist sexiest boss. If you go to HR he may get fired and you take his job.You never know till you try.
cksmith51 14
Talk to human resources, that's what they're there for