Work: Today, we had a get together for work at a restaurant I've never...

By Lizzie - 30/05/2013 22:32 - United States - Rockford

Today, we had a get together for work at a restaurant I've never heard of. After spending all week trying to make a good impression on my new boss and co-workers, I showed up in a pair of shorts and a Star Wars T-Shirt. Turns out it was one of the fanciest restaurants in town. FML

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By Anonymous - 22/03/2009 02:36 - United States

Today, one of my co-workers invited me to a cookout at her house with some other people from my new job. She said to wear my suit. Assuming she had a pool, I showed up in a bikini, only to find everyone else wearing business attire and staring at me like I had lost my mind. FML

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By Anonymous - 09/06/2014 21:20 - Canada - Calgary

Today, I went to work in my best outfit for the big corporate party we were having later in the day. When I arrived, my boss said, "You missed one hell of a party yesterday!" Shit. FML

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By Joel - 02/09/2009 04:29 - United States

Today, I found out that my company was throwing a work picnic. When i showed up, I realized that it had been planned months ago and I wasn't supposed to find out. The entire restaurant was there greeting me with faces of utter shock. Nothing says 'you suck' more than being 'that guy' at your job. FML

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Suck up

By Anonymous - 22/08/2015 06:58 - United States - Cadillac

Today, I showed up to my new job early, hoping to impress my new boss. When he arrived, he walked by me and muttered, "Fucking tryhard." FML

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By notsogoodtrainee - 09/07/2015 17:02 - United States - Fargo

Today, at my first day of work, I was impressing my trainer with my skills by carrying many trays at once. Well, I could until I came around a corner and ran into a customer. With food all over his front, he introduced himself to me as the head manager. FML

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By Anonymous - 20/10/2009 02:38 - United States

Today, I walked into work, and the first question my boss asks me is "Are those your pajamas?" I was wearing my favorite outfit. FML

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By jobsearching - 21/11/2012 20:43 - United Kingdom - Bristol

Today, I ran into my boss outside of work. She smiled, and started trying to have an in-depth chat with me. I wouldn't have minded, if it weren't for the fact I ran into her at a club, whilst they were having an S and M theme night. And we were both fully dressed up for it. FML

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It's called fashion

By anonymous - 04/05/2009 05:40 - United States

Today, I went into work to set up a new store. There was a lot of lifting so I dressed casual. This happened to be the day the owner brought in his conservative family to check out the store. I was wearing a shirt that says "Everyone Poops" and has a donkey and elephant pooping. FML

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By Anonymous - 20/11/2009 01:50 - United States

Today, I finally got an interview at a restaurant after looking for a job for three months. I dressed nice, and the interview was going well until this blonde girl in booty shorts and fishnets walked in. The manager hired her on the spot. FML

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Quick thinking

By Anonymous - 08/02/2023 12:00

Today, I showed up to a meeting without my pants and had to pretend it was part of my outfit. FML

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TweetAnne 13

Friday 31 May 2013 9:52

You should of research / google the restaurant before going, or asked someone if it was casual or business casual dress.

kAPISH 29

Friday 31 May 2013 9:51

Star wars is fancy. So I don't see the problem.

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Lilo4life 26

Friday 31 May 2013 11:38

When is it a good idea to go casual for work?

drewflav 17

Friday 31 May 2013 22:24

Only when the boss specifically says to do so :)

PhDInLife 8

Friday 31 May 2013 11:53

You could have (apparently SHOULD have ) just asked a coworker "hey, I'm new, what should I wear to these kind of functions?" Preparedness and information will limit your embarrassment, piece of advice.

_burgJB 2

Friday 31 May 2013 11:57

Why would you wear that around your boss??? Hope you're 90 days is up!

fleur_de_fevrier_fml 22

Friday 31 May 2013 12:19

Even if it is a casual dinner, you shouldn't be wearing shorts and themed T-shirt around your boss, an exception would be I guess a pool party. Always, always do your research if it's work related. Lesson learned.

xStaciexLynnx 15

Friday 31 May 2013 14:12

Even when its a 'casual' function I still dress up. I just went to a meeting where the district manager said jeans and a t-shirt were completely okay and only one or two people actually wore jeans and a t shirt, most were dressier.

bexxiiee 11

Friday 31 May 2013 12:30

Well, if you'd never heard of it you should have researched it. And who turns up wearing shorts and t-shirt to a dinner anyway!? YDI.

worldclassrager 39

Friday 31 May 2013 12:34

You could have checked out the restaurant online...but still Star Wars FTW...

xXNerrrdXx 16

Friday 31 May 2013 12:37

ever heared of google ?

Enslaved 36

Friday 31 May 2013 13:06

It was a restaurant you were going to and yet you dressed like you were going to a pool party?

lexxiii 17

Friday 31 May 2013 13:06

This was a mega plot twist for me. Every time I try to impress my boss I dress FANCY. T-shirts are never appropriate for your poss unless y'all are super close.