Anonymous
Today, I was let go from work because they need "younger people". I'm 19 and I work at a flower market. FML
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jobless and broke
Mesa, United States
Hello Goodbye
Today, I got fired from my new job on my first day. Why? Because I'm 19 and company policy says you have to be 21. But they can't ask how old you are. FML
unemployedaussie
Perth, Australia
Today, I was fired because my boss found out I had been looking for a new job. Then, I got a call from my only job prospect, saying I was overqualified and too young to work there as a waitress. FML
smyp
This FML is from back in 2015 but it's good stuff
Vilnius, Lithuania
Thanks, I guess…
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
Matthew
Largo, United States
Today, after working at my summer job for 3 weeks, I was informed that I was too young to work there. I had contacted them 3 months prior and had given them my birthdate multiple times. I had also attended a special training in their corporate HQ, which I drove 7 hours both ways to get to. FML
Anonymous
Floral Park, United States
Nebo baby
Today, I was fired from the job I've had for 15 years. My boss recently hired his daughter as a senior manager and she made several cuts because, as she put it, the sales team was "too old and lame". I didn't know being a young bitch was a requirement to work at a furniture warehouse. FML
lisha182
Australia
Today, I got demoted from my manager's position, only to be replaced by a 21 year-old who has never worked in retail in her life. I now have to spend the next month teaching her my job so they can fire me. FML
fml
United States
Today, I got fired from my job. I worked for my parents. FML
Anonymous
Canada
Today, my boss walked up and smacked my butt. I am a 19 year-old guy. My boss is a 50 year-old woman. I desperately need this job. FML
Eddy
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
Anonymous
Unfair
Today, I was let go from my job for not being able to come into work early. FML
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unwantedforlife 14
I'm pretty sure that's an illegal reason for being fired, at least in America.
Wizardo 33
If the employees get any younger its gonna get illegal, fight the flower power OP.
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worldclassrager 39
I was too old for my job as well...until someone else was hired then I got to keep it... You should appeal that...if that's the reason they give you then there must be something else going on that they don't want to tell you...
brokenperfectnes 15
I get fired from my workplace when I turn 18 because it's cheaper to have employees under 18. So that can be a reason why they let you go...
ivanhoe4u 3
That's illegal, sue.
mfjkr 10
At least you don't work with pansies anymore.
KingreX32 21
that
TallMist 32
Go on...
Axel5238 29
A lot of places to fill up with younger than college age workers because they won't have to pay for full time and on average cost less than several full timers.
free_a_nipper 11
That's mental. 19 and already being told you're past it. They obviously want a cheaper less questioning workforce. Rise above it and aim onwards and upwards! You're worth better than that!!
dark_chocolate69 3
Hooters doesn't even do that
MandieL 27
As much as I am against suing, I'd say sue for wrongful dismissal as that is ageism and illegal.
fmlrulesBolt 14
Screw that, it's time for a lawsuit