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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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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)
soulreaper12296 28
Your boss sounds like a total asshole.
sean0930 11
Where do you guys get those jobs and bosses? its crazy !!!!
worldclassrager 41
At least you were honest...maybe next week?
PiinkVanilla 15
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
Call corporate, if the company you work for has a regional office.
TomeDr 25
Time for a new job.
juturnaamo 29
Luckily there are tons of jobs available for people who don't want to work weekends.
mrtennis 8
time to find a new job!
vikky538 29
bosses...never a dull moment always proves themselves stupid..
SmoothPancakes 10
Your boss is a retard.
Omniprism 15
Your boss sounds like a dick. It's so hard to find places that appreciate you. Good luck.