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By Eddy - 27/08/2017 16:00

Today, I was let go at work. About 2 years ago, we had hired an eager-to-learn "assistant" for me. When they canned me, they let me know that I should've trained him faster so I could've been fired sooner. FML

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Oh, the irony

By bearprint - 06/07/2016 18:45

Today, I lost my job to the individual I just finished training. Within 2 hours after being escorted out, my old boss called and yelled at me for doing a lousy job. He was angry that the training was deficient and because the new person is as bad as I was. FML

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The nerve of some people

By evecharneco - 25/05/2021 14:01 - United States

Today, it's been a few months since got fired from a job I'd spent two years at. Before getting fired, I trained the entire new staff, and to this day they still message me for help, even though I was fired months ago. FML

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Recruitment hell

By Frustrated Worker - 16/07/2022 12:00

Today, I was let go by a job for the second time in less than a month, for the same reason - they couldn’t be bothered to give me any training or feedback. They even said I worked hard and had drive, but the wrong “skill set.” This could have been brought to my attention at the interview. FML

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Thanks, I guess…

By smyp - 27/05/2015 22:27 - Lithuania - Vilnius

Today, I was let go from my job, because I'm "progressing too quickly and there's no promotions available" and I "can find a better place to work at." FML

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By anonymous - 24/04/2013 04:55 - Germany

Today, I was fired on my second day of work after a year and a half of unemployment. Apparently, my "tendency to solve problems instead of just accepting them made the other workers uneasy". FML

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By Anonymous - 30/11/2010 03:08 - United States

Today, I won employee of the month. I was then fired for being late. FML

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By jobless - 08/09/2016 18:18 - Canada - Sherwood Park

Today, after a month at my new job, my boss fired me because I didn't have enough experience. She hired me with full knowledge of this fact. FML

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By secretninja64 - 21/08/2014 03:47 - United States - Saint Francis

Today, I got fired after three days at my new job. They told me it was because of downsizing. They were still interviewing people and had a help wanted sign in the window. FML

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By Anonymous - 25/06/2015 18:29 - United States - Newark

Today, I was notified I'm being discharged after 2 weeks because my employers don't have the time to train me at my first real job in 6 years. FML

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By sabotaged - 02/11/2015 00:05 - United States - Oakland

Today, I got fired from my dream job. I found out today that the girl who trained me lied and taught me how to do things wrong, so that when she got back from maternity leave, she could get me fired and take her job back. My new coworkers were in on her plan from the beginning. FML

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mt21mt 15

Sunday 27 August 2017 18:29

Do you really think that they intended to let you go, but had to wait for two years, because nobody else could possibly do your job as good as you?

Colon_Man 17

Sunday 27 August 2017 17:19

Don't worry, OP! You'll train 'em faster next time!

Comments

RichardPencil 30

Sunday 27 August 2017 17:18

You should have “trained” him wrong and have him fired for incompetence and insubordination. Job security is #1.

Colon_Man 17

Sunday 27 August 2017 17:19

Don't worry, OP! You'll train 'em faster next time!

exileonmainst 16

Sunday 27 August 2017 17:57

God OP, always "me, me, me".. Think about the well being of the company for once in your life!

mt21mt 15

Sunday 27 August 2017 18:29

Do you really think that they intended to let you go, but had to wait for two years, because nobody else could possibly do your job as good as you?

jfsiv 17

Monday 28 August 2017 1:31

Sorry to be harsh, but I get the feeling they were only being nice to keep you on for those 2 years. Maybe it's time for some self reflection.

False_Stupidity 41

Tuesday 29 August 2017 5:01

Thing is, if OP was horrible or doing the job wrong, why did they let him train his eventual replacement?

jfsiv 17

Tuesday 29 August 2017 6:20

Maybe it's not their work, but their attitude?

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