Today, my boss called me Ashley. My name doesn't even start with an A. I even wear a name tag. You would think after nearly four years, your boss would remember your name. Every time he speaks to me, it's a different name. FML
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Today, after being with the company for over 3 years, I realised nobody really knows my name. This was after my boss was walking around a new staff member and couldn't introduce me. Neither could my colleague, who's been sitting next to me for the last 6 months. FML
Today, I had the Monday meeting that I have had every week for 8 months. We had new people joining today. One of my bosses went around the room introducing people, and he forgot my name. I've been sitting across from him with a nametag for 8 months. FML
Today, a co-worker superior to me called me "Stephanie" yet again. My name is Ashley. I politely informed her that my name is Ashley and subtly pointed to my work ID. Later, I get called into my supervisor's office. I got written up for correcting someone of higher status than me. FML
Today, my boss keeps calling me by my coworker's name, no matter how many times I correct her. We all have nametags, and my coworker and I look nothing alike. There is absolutely no feasible way to confuse either of us at all, let alone all the time. I'm convinced she's doing it on purpose to test my patience. FML
Today, my boss shouted and screamed at me for my fuck ups that have humiliated the company and cost thousands to put right. It was only when he paused that I was able to tell him he had the wrong guy, he wanted my coworker down the hall. I’ve been here for four years and he still doesn’t know my name. FML
Today, I started a new job. The supervisor handed me a badge with the name 'Rachel' on it, which is not my name. When I told her this, she responded with, "I know, but it will be easier for the customers to pronounce than your actual name." FML
Today, my boss finally pronounced my name correctly. My name was then followed by the words, "You're fired." FML
Today, I finally got my nametag. I had been using other people's names like Maria and Caie for a week, so I was happy to be called my own name. I put it on and got to work. Ten minutes later, I was called into the office. I got laid off. I got to wear my nametag for 10 minutes. FML
Today, I found out that my boss of 2 years not only doesn't know my name, but calls me "Jew hair" behind my back because of my natural ringlets. This man determines all of my career progression. FML
Today, it was my last day at my job. My team made a little party for me so they could wish me well and say goodbye, but when it came time for my manager to give a little speech, she couldn't even remember my name. I've been working there for two years. FML
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x_Cupcakes 0
And so you never know when he's referring to you...
afdude87 6
so your boss can't remember your name. maybe he's just messing around. wouldn't stress too much about it.
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x_Cupcakes 0
And so you never know when he's referring to you...
TomasT 0
So, you are JD, and he is Dr Cox?
noto_fml 0
yeah It's cool for the boss to no your name for promotions or other opportunities, but if you were worthy of anything he would no your name. fyl tho
kile88 2
I don't think he likes you op
I_iz_B_a_troll 24
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cfalen 0
lol this reminds me of scrubs
Bekll 31
It reminds of the time Stewie from Family Guy was drunk and said to Brian "Peter... Meg... Brian".
marinus_fml 20
Luckily Ashley is a cross gender name!
afdude87 6
so your boss can't remember your name. maybe he's just messing around. wouldn't stress too much about it.
rockr_chick 5
maybe u should be more social with him OP, he might not remember your name cuz you keep to yourself all the time
lolbrick 0
its better than "sugartits" or "bitch"
KrazieKleo 13
Wow lol. You need to play name games with your boss..call him a dick or something and see what he says haha.
Alysin 14
I have a feeling if she did that the next name he'd give her would be you're fired : P
unfortunate_13 5
as long as you get paid well, there's no problem!
dre_bro11 12
OP, there's too much going on in the FML! Structure it properly next time, it's too confusing. But FYL anyway.
LynzG 2
it's very clear. if you don't like it, don't read it. and one persons opinion of Fml can be deferent from anothers.
DjeePee 25
Do you really think they need your name to fire you? OP, YDI. If it bothered you so much, you could just say it to your boss. Be assertive.
Alanah101 0
I don't see why you can't return the favor. By calling him something else, every time you see him. Just my 2!
tygerarmy 35
I had a boss that used to mess with peoples names on purpose. There was three people he'd call by each others names, most people he'd mispronounce their name or call them a name close to theirs but not quite it and mine he'd just added extra emphasis in the middle for no reason. I thought it was funny. Just tell your boss your name, every time he says it wrong. And you may need to be more social at work.