Work, You're fired and Capitalism: Today, on Asshat Bosses…

Today, on Asshat Bosses…

By need a job - 24/06/2021 13:02 - United States

Today, I was fired from my cashier job for "abandoning my post." I saw a man pass out in the 100° heat in front of our store and I rushed to give him water. Not to worry though, my manager assured me he wouldn’t press charges for the water I took from the fridge, but I’m still fired. FML

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Work You're fired Capitalism

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By Anonymous - 07/10/2015 16:46 - United States

Today, the AC broke in the kitchen of the restaurant I work at. Temperatures reached over 100 degrees and one of my coworkers nearly passed out. Our boss accused us of being "dramatic" and only let us step out after I collapsed. I need this job too badly to quit. FML

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You deserved it 1 716

FREAKOUT!

By peachesthepigeon - 19/01/2011 18:54 - United States

Today, at work, I helped out an employee who was having trouble. I even bought her a bottle of water. After the production manager decided to fire her on the spot, she went out in the parking lot and broke into several cars, including mine. FML

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You deserved it 2 669

By Soap0015 - 16/08/2012 09:57 - United States

Today, I was at work as a lifeguard. The temperature was absolutely stifling, but I tried to tough it out. A couple of hours into my shift, I passed out, fell off my stand, and crashed into the water. Or so the medics tell me. FML

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You deserved it 2 804

Sticky boi

By emonsteadman - This FML is from back in 2012 but it's good stuff - United States - Denton

Today, at my job as a lifeguard, I told a teenager to, "Walk please." He then threw his soda at me as he ran away. We aren't allowed off stand unless it's an emergency, so I baked in that soda for 30 minutes. FML

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You deserved it 3 424

Frozen

By ohno. - 19/08/2009 08:44 - Canada

Today, while washing the dishes at work I was told to go put some things into the big freezer at the back of the store. While doing so, the door closed behind me, so naturally I pushed it, only to have my wet hands freeze to the door. I yelled to my manager for 10 minutes before help came. FML

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Caught in 4K

By Pxuccy - 20/02/2022 22:00

Today, I was robbed while working overnight at the gas station. They demanded I give them all the cash in the register. Seeing they were armed, I was reduced to tears and complied. They mocked me and took a video with their cellphone. When I told my boss, he promptly fired me for not “fighting back.” FML

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You deserved it 80

Boozing on the job

By paulcorrea95 - 21/09/2019 06:07 - United States

Today, I was at work, cleaning up a construction site. I picked up a beer can and accidentally spilled some of it on me. My boss came in to check on me and thought I was drunk. Instead of getting a raise, I was fired. FML

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You deserved it 190

By Bob - 21/01/2010 13:33 - Canada

Today, I'm a cashier in a grocery store. The visiting regional manager tore me a new one for being lazy. His reason? After working a double shift with no break, I decided to sit down for a minute when things got slow. FML

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What a freak

By Anonymous - 11/11/2023 20:00

Today, a manager mistook me for an employee because I was wearing a shirt I bought from that shop. He was yelling at me for not working and tried to grab me to stop me leaving. I had to punch him in the nose to get free, and as I ran he actually shouted that I was fired. I’ve never worked there. FML

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You deserved it 75

By FuckSteakNShake - 06/06/2017 16:00

Today, I was fired, all because I asked my manager for help on the line when we were short staffed and he was on his butt in the office. He said it wasn't his job to help us. Apparently, asking your manager for help when you're busy gets you fired. FML

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1known 30

Thursday 24 June 2021 22:52

Tell the press about it. They should love such story.

Chazzster 26

Friday 25 June 2021 0:16

Call your local TV station. They will love the story and your former boss will be shown up for the a-hole he is. You might even get a job offer afterwards.

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1known 30

Thursday 24 June 2021 22:52

Tell the press about it. They should love such story.

Chazzster 26

Friday 25 June 2021 0:16

Call your local TV station. They will love the story and your former boss will be shown up for the a-hole he is. You might even get a job offer afterwards.

John Bigley 8

Friday 25 June 2021 1:06

wrongful termination maybe? consider speaking to a lawyer

Bogrbon 27

Friday 25 June 2021 1:31

In many states with at will employment and right to work laws, this definitely wouldn't constitute wrongful termination. Maybe just termination without cause (hello unemployment insurance, goodbye asshole boss). In most cases the termination has to be for something specifically prohibited by law to be unlawful, like for making a good faith report, whistleblowing, or for a protected characteristic (race, religion, national origin, age, sex, veteran status, etc.).

red6joker 8

Friday 25 June 2021 2:12

That's a wrongful termination, you faced a ethical/moral dilemma which you acted upon. If anything that manager can be fired. for it.

Undiscovered_X 8

Friday 25 June 2021 4:37

sue for wringful termination

JosephFDawson 7

Friday 25 June 2021 18:09

Along with a lawyer. Contact HR as well.

asflack 9

Tuesday 29 June 2021 19:54

If someone has a medical emergency or accident, store employees are actually required to not interact or touch the person to avoid lawsuits. It's stupid but they tell you that when you start training for the position.