Miscellaneous: Today, I told one of my teachers I have to attend a family member's...

By ugh - 15/01/2016 16:08 - United States

Today, I told one of my teachers I have to attend a family member's funeral on a day she's passing a test. She straight up asked if I could reschedule it, and if not if I could just give it a miss. FML

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By goodstudent - 20/06/2009 23:20 - United States

Today, I left my grandmother's burial to take a midterm. Earlier I e-mailed the professor to ask permission to take it later, and she flat out said "no." I left my grieving family, and traveled hours back to school. I went to class, only to discover that the prof decided to move the exam date. FML

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By lolwut - 11/09/2014 06:33 - United States - Albany

Today, I saw my teacher using her phone in the middle of class, so to joke around with her, seeing as we're on pretty good terms, I said: "Using your phone in class? For shame." She looks me in the eyes and says, "Would it be ok if I told you I'm arranging my father's funeral?" FML

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By WhereforeArtThouJustice - 10/12/2014 21:49 - Portugal

Today, one of my classmates asked the teacher to postpone her presentation because she had to study and the teacher happily agreed. When I approached her, the teacher started yelling at me because postponing deadlines is irresponsible. I just wanted to make sure we didn't need to bring our book. FML

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Empathy 101

By Anonymous - 16/05/2022 04:00

Today, I was supposed to attend my best friend's funeral. When I asked my boss for time off, she actually said friends don't justify having the day off, unlike say a blood relative. My boss is autistic, so she struggles to understand certain things, but even for her that was a real prick thing to say. FML

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Truancy

By Shauna - 08/11/2012 11:09 - United States

Today, I had to go to my daughter's school because she hasn't been going to class. Her teacher seemed surprised to see me with my husband when we arrived. Apparently I "died" recently and my daughter has had extra responsibility around the house, hence why she doesn't come to class. FML

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You snooze, you lose

By Anonymous - 27/10/2023 19:00 - United States - Menlo Park

Today, I was going to ask my coworker to cover for me for a few hours so I could go somewhere where they would pay me for my opinion. I had rescheduled this. Before I could ask, my coworker messaged asked if she could take the exact same time and date off to take her son to a school event. She beat me to it, again. FML

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By projectfain - 22/05/2013 12:28 - United States - Akron

Today, I e-mailed the on-line instructor for my job, telling her that I had fallen behind in my work due to my grandmother's passing and the subsequent funeral arrangements, but that I would catch up this week. Her reply? "OK. Hope your grandmother gets better soon." FML

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Sorry…

By Anonymous - 02/10/2009 21:07 - United States

Today, my English teacher asked me why I didn't have my project completed. Thinking quick on my feet, I told her it was because my grandmother had just passed away. Apparently they go to the same country club and have known each other for years. My teacher started crying and ran out of the room. FML

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By atalose - 06/03/2017 07:00 - United States - North Las Vegas

Today, my college professor said that anyone who misses the final next week automatically fails, "even if their grandmother died." My grandmother, the woman who raised me, died last night and her funeral is next week. Same day as the final. Across the country. FML

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By Anonymous - 20/07/2023 06:00

Today, I told my mother I was doing fine with my classes when I actually wasn't because her mother is dying, and I didn't want her to have more things to stress about. She found out and she's very hurt. I feel awful about it and I know lying wasn't the right thing to do, but in the moment I didn't want to cause her any more pain. FML

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friedpwnadge 25

Saturday 16 January 2016 1:15

Tell her that next time, you'll have them die at a more convenient time.

FalloutScrolls 25

Saturday 16 January 2016 1:13

I'm so sorry for your loss. What a heartless bitch, your teacher is!

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FalloutScrolls 25

Saturday 16 January 2016 1:13

I'm so sorry for your loss. What a heartless bitch, your teacher is!

friedpwnadge 25

Saturday 16 January 2016 1:15

Tell her that next time, you'll have them die at a more convenient time.

chuka81 27

Saturday 16 January 2016 2:09

This is why most families have death schedules. Grandpa dies on a Wednesday and great grandma on a Thursday. That way every death is organised and this sort of inconvenience would be avoided.

thawny_fml 21

Saturday 16 January 2016 17:10

Something similar happened to me when I was in school. Apparently "go **** yourself" isn't an appropriate response.

schmoo_schmoo 14

Saturday 16 January 2016 1:15

I hope you told her where to go! Sorry for your loss OP.

chuka81 27

Saturday 16 January 2016 2:10

I don't think Satan would want her in hell. Where else could she go?

freya1998 23

Saturday 16 January 2016 9:30

Up her butt, perhaps.

firefighter925 18

Saturday 16 January 2016 1:17

Should of dropped kicked her in the throat

SamSwebb 24

Saturday 16 January 2016 1:20

Woah. That really sucks ... Hopefully an administrator or something would be more understanding. A test can always be taken again ... Not a funeral

Skycop_S 23

Saturday 16 January 2016 1:23

Screw em. Go to the funeral. I'm so sorry that you lost a family member :(

EarlFug 19

Saturday 16 January 2016 1:25

Maybe if you bring a note from your teacher, the funeral director would be willing to reschedule. Or maybe it should be the other way around.

disasterlydeed 26

Saturday 16 January 2016 1:26

I'm sorry for your loss op, and sorry that your teacher has no feelings. Tests are trivial compared to the death of a loved one...trust me I've been there :'(