Today, I had to work a double shift after my relief called in "sick" just so he could go to a party. FML
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Today, I was sick, so I went into work to see if I could get my shift covered, instead of just calling in. I ended up working an extra hour. FML
Today, at work, I was supposed to have an easy two-hour shift, after which I was planning on attending a party that had been arranged to celebrate my graduation. Nearly six hours later, I am just getting home after being super busy and shorthanded at work for hours. I missed my own party. FML
Today, after working 12 shifts in the past 8 days at 2 jobs and thinking today was a day off, I got the call that I misread my schedule and I was in fact scheduled. Got off at 2:30 am, work again at 9 am with 9 shifts to go this week. FML
Today, my boyfriend called work because he is sick. Then he called me four times while I was working, to complain that I was working, and then he got mad when I told him I was sick and worked a double shift two days in a row, because apparently that's "insensitive" of me. FML
Today, I woke up at 2 a.m. and stayed up the rest of the night. I had to go to work from 3 to 11 and I ended up getting my coworker to leave early. As I was getting ready to leave, I found out that I wasn't scheduled today and that I now have to work this Saturday. FML
Today, after I've been sick all week, but still coming in to work (I'm not contagious) because I know that we're short staffed, I sucked it up and came in again, only to find out 3 other employees called in because they're hungover. Now I have to do my job and theirs. FML
Today, I went into work early so I could get my work all done and leave on time, rather than staying back. The later shift starters had other ideas and called in sick. FML
Today, a co-worker called in sick due to a family emergency. I ended up working an unplanned 12-hour overnight shift. After I clocked out, I dragged myself out to the parking lot to go home. Someone had smeared tacos all over my car. FML
Today, I covered a 10-hour shift for a sick coworker. Glad to earn some extra money for the holidays, I went to clock out. I hadn't even clocked in when I first got there at 7 am. FML
Today, I was sick, so I emailed my co-workers with a list of my hours, asking if anyone would be willing to cover them for me. I only got one hour covered, and that was during a day I don't even work. FML
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Mitchellbassists 29
I hope you have the nerve to talk to your boss, to get him reprimanded.
_kyleG_ 34
Doing the same to him as revenge would be satisfying, but dishonest. Let karma get his bitch ass
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Comments (65)
Nickt21 11
How many yesses does an FML have to get in order to be published
skyeeskellington 17
Do you get paid more? Where I work if I work over 8 hours then I get double time
MissKatie_81 3
I got time and a half once I hit 13 hours. So at least it made the last 11 hours less dreadful!
tantanpanda 26
It depends if OP has a salary job or wage job. If you have a set yearly salary, then I feel sorry. If it's wage, well, at least you get extra money.
SPFINATOR1993 10
Look at it this way. Double pay.
henrylikestreats 22
I'm pretty sure this has happened to all of us at least once. That is life, OP.
Puppo 2
Bro are you a security guard?
mistress_paz 30
How do you know he was partying?
diagnosed 15
Well if you posted it on facebook you could always bring up your Facebook and link onto his. And show your boss on the date he called in that he was partying. That would prove that he wasn't sick that day which would ultimately get him reprimanded. Nobody should be forced to work a double shift because somebody else decide that they want to go partying instead of being a responsible adult and going to work. That is a sign of a very immature person I hope they don't have a lot of responsibilities.
Brandi_Faith 34
Can he be forced to work overtime on his day off though? Don't they usually call and ask and you have a right to refuse?
ziggysmommy201 10
it wasnt OPs day off. OP had to work one shift and the other person was supposed to come in to relieve him and take over the next shift, but he didnt so since OP was already at work his boss probably made him stay.
ziggysmommy201 10
her*
just_dorky_me 22
"I have all this work that needs to get done in a small amount of time. However, I'll go on a website to complain about my mistake and waste some of that time instead"
mukduk 21
1) How was that OP's mistake? 2) A lot of FML's are written long after the actual event happened 3) And even if this DID happen today, I'm sure it was AFTER their shift (notice the past tense?) 4) Please think before you speak. 5) Your attempt at making fun of OP was ultimately a complete failure, but I'll give you an A for effort.
MissKatie_81 3
OP here. I posted this a few days after my 24-hour shift. I wouldn't mind working a double for someone who is legitimately sick, however I've done several 24-hour shifts because nobody can relieve me. On any other occasion I'd be fine with picking up shifts on my days off, but I'm human and do need sleep.
DevilsMetsGiants 30
If it bothers you enough just report him for it.
anabanana101 15
What a bitch