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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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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, exactly 19 seconds after I logged on, my boss Zoom-called me to let me know 3 people are out sick, probably until Monday, so if I wouldn’t mind doing their work as well so we don’t fall behind, within working hours, no overtime available. He wasn’t happy when I told him no. 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 called in sick to my job. I'm already on shaky ground there, but I was honestly sick. I happened to call in during the mandatory departmental meeting. Apparently, I was supposed to go in a half-hour early. I called in thirty minutes late, during a required meeting. 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 did my work, the work of my co-worker who called in sick and the work of my boss who has no idea what the hell is going on all at the same time. I didn't get a promotion because I don't work hard enough. FML
Today, I was legitimately sick so I called in to work. Apparently, 4 other guys on my line called in too. My boss thought we planned it. Now we're all written up. FML
Today, I decided I would call in sick to work after working 60 hours the week before just so I could have a day off. My body responded this morning with vomiting and diarrhea, so I had to call in sick and didn't get to have much fun. Karma 1 - Me 0. FML
Today, I was once again called into work on my day off after someone called in sick. All I want is one day where I get to stay home. Please. FML
Today, despite having a stomach bug, I went into work, as my boss is overseas and had warned me not to take any sick leave until she returned. After 4 hours and vomiting twice, I left. She found out and sent me an email bitching me out for coming in sick. FML
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fancyclown 9
Next time you're sick, go to work and spread that shit.
clumsychik 1
Wouldn't you only need to be covered for today, though? It's only a cold.
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Comments (116)
bri5083 9
Duh.(:
Burrito_Time 5
One hour down a few to go!
maloriewatson 3
Happened to me last month.. it sux.. :/
TheJester12 15
I remember the day when I got sick at work with explosive *****. good thing i teach swim lessons and there were 5 toddlers around me conveniently to take blame !
Katiekhalifa_fml 28
That's ******* disgusting. Even if you're kidding. I have a higher mental capacity than a baboon. And this just makes me want to puke.
hateevryone 15
so when your coworkers get sick, don't do anything for them.
YourAFailmod 4
Sucks for you
warriors32 1
That blows:0 i would make a better friendship with co-workers
eminemop 0
If they're rude enough to refuse to do any extra work for you while you're sick, I wouldn't want to be their friend.
HannahWho 8
People usually don't inform others weeks in advance that they will be sick X and Y day and needs someone to cover for them. If someone is not already working those hours or "on call" to work, then there is probably a reason for it, such as a kids bday, or going to the doctor or being out of town. It is not the responsibility of your co-workers to always cover for you, even if you are sick, unless they have agreed to be on call for those hours on that day. I have had times when I was asked to work for a co-worker and I turned them down, not because I was lazy or rude or was not their friend, but that I had not had a day off in several weeks, had school to go to (which I miss for no one), and had to take care of my sick sister (respectively). So don't call people lazy just because they don't want to cover at the last moment and change their plans. Unless Op is a doctor or fireman, then the work can likely be put off for another day or covered by people already scheduled to work.
Snowbat4u 10
Ever heard of using a phone and calling them instead????
Suba_fml 8
That's why you call or talk face to face. Not many check email as as before. At least that is for me.
govoner 0
Lmao