Today, my boss got mad at me because I told her that I wouldn't be able to work two days out of the week, due to college classes. She then cut back my hours so much that I now only work one day a week. I got the job in the first place to pay for my college classes. FML
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Last call, bad decisions and 3 a.m. texts you'll regret until noon. Cheers.
Today, my boss reprimanded me for not finishing my work on time. Yesterday, she cut an hour from my schedule every day until further notice. FML
Today I was fired from my job. They fired me because they couldn't work around my college schedule. The only reason they hired me was because they were looking for college students and without a job I can't go back to school. FML
Today, I handed in my 2 weeks notice, since I have to leave for college soon. My boss told me it was fine, then cut all my remaining shifts. FML
Today, I found out that my mom called my boss informing him that I am a little behind on some college projects. She felt he should know that she fears I might not be able to graduate on the planned date. My boss had already offered me a permanent job. I may not get that job now. FML
Today, I found out I'm getting a pay cut, a week after I told my boss I need a raise or second job just to afford bills. I made the company 10k last week. FML
Today, I shouldn't have told my boss that I was interested in management. She now throws any problem she doesn't want to solve at me and either gets mad when I can't work it out or takes credit when I do. FML
Today, my boss found out I had applied for a much better paying job. He told me I'd do a better job and make more money there. Then he fired me. FML
Today, my boss called me and asked why I haven't been showing up to work. I didn't show up because he fired me last week over the phone. Then he fired me again for not showing up to work. FML
Today, I found out via a voicemail from my boss that my hours are being cut. He said, "They said I can't fire you, so you'll only be getting 20 hours a week. Starting today." Who'd they give my other 20 hours to? The one person that calls off sick almost daily and is never on time. FML
Today, my boss told me I was fired 3 weeks ago because there's no money to pay me, meaning that I worked the last three weeks for free. FML
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dolphinlvr7 24
That's really rude, at least you offered to work 5 days
MzZombicidal 36
Don't worry, OP! Now you have more time to stress over classes and the finals they bring! Who needs financial income when you've got stress keeping you going!
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Comments (59)
Steve97 32
My manager does the same thing to some of my co workers. Retail is so bullshit they ask for too much for so little pay...
JustRidingMyBike 5
As a manager, I'll explain. If you apply originally to work 5 days a week consistently, I give you priority. If you can only work for 2, the situation changes and you are no longer the stable fill. The next worker who can work the most consistently is. Say, I call someone and they can do 4 days but not 5. You get 1 day. Now let's say I call someone else who can work 5 days, I might give you 1 day a week to keep you on payroll and be nice or lay you off depending on store needs. Finding workers and scheduling is difficult and being fair is hard.
Myo_fml 20
Too bad you read the fml all wrong. OP CAN work five days, it's just the two days for classes that are off limits.
corky1992 33
Bet you don't keep employees for long. You sound like one of those dick managers/bosses people constantly post about on here.
MagnusDeus 24
The backwards logic is strong with your boss.
smoothies14 32
This probably happens a lot. If you can, try to find a campus job because they will always work with your schedule. If your college is in a college-centered town a lot of the local businesses, chain retail, and chain food will also be willing to work with your schedule.
williamcarter93 13
Life in the good old US of A. You can't get an education without work but if you can't put work ahead of education you won't get a job. Saddening
Erdricks_Sword 9
managers are out for themselves
PinkGlitterBunny 8
Depending on where you live, that itsn't legal. Go to your local labor board.
Delphos 14
Did you not notify your manager when applying that you would be taking classes, so they wouldn't have a false expectation of your availability? If not, then, you don't deserve it, but I can see where the manager is coming from.
soulreaper12296 28
If I were you I'd definitely quit and find another job. No one should have to work for an asshole like that.
bellydancer82 15
Your boss is an asshole. If they're going to be that way because you can't work all the time to further your education, it's time to get a new job. Just start applying to other jobs, most bosses understand that you have to go to school. And who knows, maybe you'll end up being paid more ;)