Today, my boss asked me if I could work this weekend, doing the work of 2 people, for almost no extra pay. I had a weekend out with my kids planned, so I said I couldn't. My boss called it a shitty excuse, yet gave a free pass to a guy who claimed he had a "phobia of working on weekends". FML
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Today, my boss asked me to work over the entire weekend. That would be fine if I didn't already work a 60 hour week. He also said the extra hours on the weekend wouldn't be paid. FML
Today, I got a call from my manager saying that I won't need to work this weekend. Too bad I already cancelled a family vacation because he threatened to fire me if I didn't work this weekend. FML
Today, I got into an argument with my boss about the importance of a decent work/life balance. He then asked me to work overtime on a Saturday. FML
Today, my boss made me cover for him by working two extra hours, because he had to rush home early to deal with an "emergency". The emergency was taking a shit, because he claims to have a phobia of doing them anywhere but at home. FML
Today, I had a huge amount of work to get through. Two colleagues offered to help, because one had nothing else to do, and the other couldn't work until I was done. My boss got really pissed at me for "making" them do my job and wasting their time. FML
Today, my boss told me I have to start work 4 hours early tomorrow, because that my coworker, who happens to be his son, will not be coming in because he's "too tired". I work 10 hours a day, 6 days a week without complaining. His son works two 4-hour shifts a week. FML
Today, my boss took back my week off because he wants to take a spontaneous Caribbean vacation with his wife, which is "clearly more important" than what I was going to do. I needed that time off so I could be with my Dad in hospice. 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, my boss asked me to pick up an extra shift. I said I couldn't because I have a date. He told me I didn't need to lie and to just say no next time. FML
Today, after realizing I had 130 unused vacation hours, I requested two weeks off. My vacation time was denied, but my boss still gave me the time off. So I don't have work for 2 weeks, all unpaid. FML
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Top comments
cjwayy 22
Hahaha. What a pathetic excuse. Can't believe it actually worked. A "phobia of working on weekends". Dear god
xXToxicPenguinXx 12
I honestly cannot understand some bosses logics.
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Comments (48)
IJG2000 16
Wow... I wanna know why assholes like this are allowed to be a boss.
Rizzen 27
I really wonder how people like him come to power, what an ass
xmaan667 15
Your boss is a dick.
Marie54321 19
I would have told him that I have a phobia of doing a two man job and not getting paid for it
Daniel589 7
And the boss doesn't feel 1 bit bad about it?
sdroze1389 31
he probably treats you like shit because he feels you won't stand up for yourself. I'd tell him where to stick it if I were you, but a safer bet would be to just call in sick. ya know, cause of your phobia of sharing illness.
GentlemanBastard 15
Ah, phobias and religion: getting people out of work since 1918
dark_angel4121 12
You can call HR and claim that favoritism is being played.
Witchylady 18
A phobia of weekend work? Lame ass excuse but smart move as your boss was so stupid he believed it or just likes your coworker better than you. Either way. Good for you for sticking up for yourself and saying no. A lot of employers don't really appreciate the extra time their staff put in at the best of times. And why on earth would anyone work for very little extra compensation. Your boss is an ass. I hope you had a great weekend with your family.
PoisonOrchid 21
Your boss sounds like Bill Lumbergh.