Today, my coworker called in to say that he couldn't make it to work today because he was in a coma and asked if I could cover his shift. This isn't the first time he's tried to use this excuse. FML
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Thanksgiving
Questions about your love life, a burnt turkey and the cousin who knows everything: Thanksgiving, a contact sport.
Same thing different taste
Unionize
Today, my coworker has once again called in and asked me to cover her shift. She does this for every single one of her shifts, and my boss told me that if I don’t cover it, I’ll be fired. I used to have a life, but not anymore. FML
Nostradamus
Today, I had to cover for a coworker who didn't turn up for work. He's always late for work and I was pissed off about having to cover for him again, so I said to my colleagues, "He better be either in hospital or dead." Turns out he was dead. FML
Emergency
Today, I called into work because of a family emergency. My boss was understanding; my coworker? He tore me a new one because his wife wanted him to take the day off, which he didn't because it was going to be a tough day at work. He also threatened to find a way he could get me fired. FML
Today, I was sick, so I emailed my co-workers with a list of my hours, asking if anyone would be willing to cover them for me. I only got one hour covered, and that was during a day I don't even work. FML
Asshat
Today, I asked a co-worker if he'd cover for me while I slipped out to cash some money at the bank. When I got back, I found out that when he said "yeah, sure" he actually meant "yeah, sure, I'll tell the boss and get your dumb arse suspended". FML
Suit yourself
Today, my coworker, who constantly no-shows, ranted to me about his work hours being reduced. He somehow doesn't realize that he's the problem. We're understaffed as of now, so they can't fire him, and I have to be there constantly to make up for him being a lazy ass. My days off have been few and far between. FML
Toxic workplace
Today, I had a seizure for the first time in months. My fiancé went over to my job to let them know I wouldn't be going in. My boss bitched both of us because I didn't call myself. Sure, I'll get right on that when I'm conscious. FML
Thanks, I hate it
Today, after I let my job know I needed time off for a friend's funeral a week ahead of time and they declined to approve it, telling me to call in sick, the day of the funeral arrived and I called in sick, only to come back to a write-up and threats of being fired for not getting it approved in advance. FML
Annoying
Today, my boyfriend called work because he is sick. Then he called me four times while I was working, to complain that I was working, and then he got mad when I told him I was sick and worked a double shift two days in a row, because apparently that's "insensitive" of me. FML
Taking the mickey
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
Top comments
subhaan786 19
Surely your manager or whoever isn't dumb enough to fall for someone saying they're in a coma? Like if they're the ones calling in I mean?
theladygamer 10
Seems like your coworker is a special kind of stupid.
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Queen_of_Night 20
If he's used this excuse on you before and he's using it again on you methinks you let him get away with it the last time... YDI.
YourEvilHero 12
you can actually be in a partial coma and be able to still do things, but your mind isnt all there. Happened to my mom a few times doctors said it was a partial coma
cbroady0529 9
Has no one said yet "that word, I do not think you know what it means"? Surprising.
cryssycakesx3 23
actually, about 5 people did. maybe you're in a coma?
twodotgirl 8
wow my friend texted me she couldn't go to school since she had lost her phone...
Drpness 6
Guess that means it's not the first time you said yes to covering. Who's the bigger moron
lina21 12
Your coworker comes complete with the brains of an animal cracker. Seriously, you can't exactly call if you're in a coma, though I bet he thinks he's being clever calling you rather than a manager
lolnoodles 3
what the **** do u actualy work his shift tell urboss or someone
mattbaker 17
Smart friend you have got there.
atsignat 18
FIOCS=fast in and out coma syndrome
fantasyworld 39
Don't cover his shift.