Work: Today, my father passed away. I called my boss to let him know...

By Anonymous - 23/05/2015 14:50 - Canada - Edmonton

Today, my father passed away. I called my boss to let him know about the situation. His only response before hanging up: "Shit, dude. Well, I'll see you in the morning, these reports won't write themselves." FML

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By ... - 12/03/2009 18:57 - France

Today, the really hot guy that works in the same building as me came to work after being away for the past two days. I said "Look who finally decided to come to work." His response: "I had a death in the family, thanks." FML

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By Anonymous - 17/03/2016 13:21 - Netherlands - Ottersum

Today, I got a heads-up that my boss suffered a death in the family, but was coming into work anyway. I thought he'd be depressed, but it seems he deals with grief with anger instead. I found that out when he yelled at me, threatening to rip my spine out my ass over a typo I made in a report. FML

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Galaxy brain

By Anonymous - 10/05/2021 17:01 - Australia

Today, I found out my boss wrote me up because he heard me crying on the phone, and that it was unprofessional. I was talking to my sister, who was telling that me my father had died. Three weeks ago, he was crying about his dog breaking his leg. FML

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By KathleenSchuler - 05/03/2013 03:38 - United States

Today, I took a week off work because my father passed away. I was at the funeral home making arrangements when I overheard the owners complaining about how their insurance agent had left them to fend for themselves. I'm their insurance agent. FML

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The giggle loop

By Laugher - 31/12/2022 15:00 - United States

Today, my boss announced he will be taking bereavement leave due to his father passing away. For some reason I’ll never understand, I got the urge to laugh. I tried so hard to hold it in but it was very obvious. If looks could kill, I wouldn’t be able to write this. FML

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What's worse?

By Ben - 21/10/2023 07:30

Today, after I'd saved up and frontloaded working hours for two weeks to ensure I'd have time and funds to go to a local show on my birthday, I received a call letting me know my father had a heart attack and was dying. He did pass away, at around 5AM on the morning of my birthday. FML

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Heartless

By Anonymous - 01/02/2022 14:00

Today, I lost my job. Why? Because I'm taking care of my dying mother. My boss actually said, "Well, if she dies today, we can hold your job." FML

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By Nasu Johi - 06/09/2018 00:00 - United States - New York

Today, as a CNA, I had to go through the belongings of a patient. His phone rang and I answered - it was his boss. As I explained, he cut me off and said to "drop the act" and "he better be there now or he's fired". He was pronounced dead-on-arrival. FML

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By GLHan - 07/03/2014 22:31 - United States - Commack

Today, I asked my boss for a few days off next week, because my grandmother passed away yesterday and I'll need to travel to attend the funeral. His response: "She's dead, you're not. You want time off, then quit." FML

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Shark-infested offices

By Anonymous - 23/08/2020 20:01

Today, I attended my father’s funeral. I have the week off work, and one of my colleagues is using this time to make a play for my job. I’m not supposed to be checking emails, so I can’t call them out on it until I get back, by which time it may be too late. FML

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legendairy3000 16

Sunday 24 May 2015 6:02

What a douchebag.

reklawelyk 15

Sunday 24 May 2015 6:03

Some people just have no heart.

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sarahyep 17

Sunday 24 May 2015 6:30

Really sorry about your loss OP! How can anybody deserve this..

Epickitty58 29

Sunday 24 May 2015 6:32

ASSHOLE ALERT sorry for your loss, OP. I hope your boss finds his heart soon.

Fas4wd 13

Sunday 24 May 2015 6:34

He either doesn't believe you or he is one callous s.o.b!!

JustinJK 21

Sunday 24 May 2015 6:38

I agree 8. The boss will just have to deal. Idk how Canada law works, but definitely use bereavement laws. I'm sure Canada has them. Also, start looking for new jobs. then your boss can write their own damn reports.

blostrich_ 19

Sunday 24 May 2015 6:39

What a ****** up boss. He should've been more understanding. If he actually used his brain, he would probably know that you would be sad and stressed that you wouldn't be able to concentrate on work. Sorry OP for your inconsiderate boss.

stormrunner987 12

Sunday 24 May 2015 6:43

Asshole of a boss.

Al3xv3l92 24

Sunday 24 May 2015 6:47

what a cold hearted boss. I'm sorry for your loss OP.

ZelmaSlayer 30

Sunday 24 May 2015 6:52

How the **** can anyone say YDI to "my father passed away"???

hasooon 24

Sunday 24 May 2015 8:11

People click onYDI by mistake, Like what I did.

cwenboo 18

Sunday 24 May 2015 9:24

"YDI for having emotions" "YDI for having a job" "YDI for having a dad"

alyciawatkins37 13

Sunday 24 May 2015 6:56

So sorry for your loss.

RedPillSucks 31

Sunday 24 May 2015 7:00

chances are he didn't believe you. Send the address of the funeral home and ask if he would like to send flowers, but make sure you attend the funeral and take whatever bereavement leave you're entitled to.