Work: Today, my boss asked me if I could work this weekend, doing the...

By Anonymous - 26/08/2014 18:11 - Latvia - Riga

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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By girlfromnowhere - 23/02/2016 11:06 - United Arab Emirates

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

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By Pizzaguy - 02/08/2012 16:22 - United States - Dundee

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

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By Anonymous - 21/03/2023 16:00 - United States

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

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Germaphobe

By AFSDALK:AFSDQWE - 23/11/2013 18:33 - United States - Hillsboro

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

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Teamwork works

By Anonymous - 16/02/2021 01:58 - Australia

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

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Get off your ass

By nepotwatism @ its finest - 23/09/2015 15:05 - Sweden - Halmstad

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

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By soontobemurder - 03/05/2017 18:00

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

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By Flavorite - 10/02/2009 19:35 - United States

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

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By Stevejobs - 26/11/2018 17:30

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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Thanks for your help

By Anonymous - 07/05/2021 20:01 - United States - Pittsburgh

Today, after sacrificing multiple weekends to help my kid brother with his various projects, I asked him to help me with one of mine. He nearly blew up at the thought of losing an evening of his free time on a simple task, so I postponed it to later, which means never. FML

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cjwayy 22

Wednesday 27 August 2014 5:10

Hahaha. What a pathetic excuse. Can't believe it actually worked. A "phobia of working on weekends". Dear god

xXToxicPenguinXx 12

Wednesday 27 August 2014 5:11

I honestly cannot understand some bosses logics.

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soulreaper12296 28

Wednesday 27 August 2014 7:05

Your boss sounds like a total asshole.

sean0930 11

Wednesday 27 August 2014 7:27

Where do you guys get those jobs and bosses? its crazy !!!!

worldclassrager 39

Wednesday 27 August 2014 8:02

At least you were honest...maybe next week?

PiinkVanilla 15

Wednesday 27 August 2014 11:19

Props to you for putting family first--not many do that. I hope despite this shitty situation, that you and your children have a lovely weekend. :)

BananaMan844 4

Wednesday 27 August 2014 12:00

Call corporate, if the company you work for has a regional office.

TomeDr 24

Wednesday 27 August 2014 12:45

Time for a new job.

juturnaamo 29

Wednesday 27 August 2014 19:48

Luckily there are tons of jobs available for people who don't want to work weekends.

mrtennis 8

Wednesday 27 August 2014 14:39

time to find a new job!

vikky538 28

Wednesday 27 August 2014 14:46

bosses...never a dull moment always proves themselves stupid..

SmoothPancakes 10

Wednesday 27 August 2014 17:13

Your boss is a retard.

Omniprism 14

Wednesday 27 August 2014 17:52

Your boss sounds like a dick. It's so hard to find places that appreciate you. Good luck.

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