Today, I had to be rushed to the hospital when I started sneezing uncontrollably and got a huge rash. It turns out I'm highly allergic to a chemical in most cleaning supplies. Great. I just got a job as a house cleaner for a very rich family. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I was working in a call center when I smelled perfume. I'm allergic, and it triggered my asthma. When I came back, some jerk had sprayed it all over my work area. I couldn't go near it for the rest of my shift, therefore I had to go home early, and got my paycheck docked. FML
Today, my OCD manager sprayed my hands with chemicals because I'd touched the bin while throwing away a piece of paper. My hands are now covered in itchy, unattractive rashes. FML
Today, I had an allergy test. Not only was I allergic to 35 out of the 40 items, they also found out that I'm allergic to the latex gloves my doctor happened to be wearing. Now my entire back is covered in a rash that will last at least another week. FML
Today, I was on my way to work. Out of nowhere, my period started. Due to allergies, I had uncontrollable sneezes. Now, I have blood all over my pants. FML
Today, I was getting ready for a very unpleasant doctor's appointment. I got out of the shower and used a new body spray all over my torso and arms. Turns out I'm allergic to it and now my skin is on fire, so now I get to go to an already uncomfortable appointment even more uncomfortable than I'd planned. FML
Today, I had an allergic reaction to my deodorant. My armpits wouldn't stop itching, and by the time my shift was over, they were raw and bloody. FML
Today, I started my job as an assistant to a beekeeper. I forgot to put gloves on, and got stung like crazy. My hands swelled up to the size of baseball gloves. Turns out, I'm allergic to bees. FML
Today, one of my clients fired me from my cleaning job, all because I had to cancel last minute after I had to drive myself to the hospital with a severe allergic reaction. She screamed at me until I hung up on her. She's my aunt and godmother. FML
Today, I found out about allergies suddenly getting worse out of nowhere when it happened to mine. I can hardly step outside without feeling like hell when I get back home, which was never the case before, and I'm going through allergy medicine like a drug addict (almost). FML
Today, I started my job selling perfume in a department store. I decided to be creative and sprayed a little perfume towards the first person who walked by. She had an allergic reaction, and an ambulance had to be called. FML
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Top comments
Steffi 26
Surely you would already know this from being in buildings which use said supplies?
twilightriforce 10
Just wear a mask and cover all extremities when cleaning. If that still doesn't help, sadly you may need to look for a new line of work. Good luck OP. :)
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Comments (45)
facepalmcharlie 6
When I was a kid my mom hired a cleaning company to clean our house once a week. They used alternatives to chemically based cleaning products like ammonia, bleach, lemon juice, etc. They worked great and the place smelled like lemons afterward. We loved it. Maybe you could use alternative cleaning products too.
zombiekitten87 12
They make organic cleaners that work very well, try some of those
ashjo 12
There are other cleaning supplies that are Eco friendly, etc...
finch01 18
you can get around that...
picturescrazy 24
How have you gone your whole life without realizing that??
NicaLovesDisney 17
Sorry to hear that OP, I have similar reactions to most cleaning products. Try NutriMetics, they have cleaning products made from natural ingredients which are all biodegradable. Hopefully you find a solution and don't have to lose your job, good luck! :)
PunkySpunky78 15
You could use all natural brands like mrs Meyers or method or Seven gen
TITUS92 8
Wow that sucks
olpally 33
Need more lemon pledge- consuela
ViviMage 40
Vinegar and baking soda!