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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First day

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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kaduzy 12

Friday 31 May 2013 13:44

YDI, big time. It's called RESEARCH and it's not hard to do.

LyraAlluse 25

Friday 31 May 2013 13:49

If I were your boss, I would have given you extra points for showing up in Star Wars gear.

avapaige1234 19

Friday 31 May 2013 13:57

This same situation just happens to me all the time.

Slavgaard 16

Friday 31 May 2013 14:29

GOOGLE can be your friend...use him.

QueenSaru 28

Friday 31 May 2013 14:32

To me that would depend on whether it's a work function or not. You could be going to an outside work function, or you could just happen to be going out with co-workers. If I'm going to the amusement park with co-workers (which we've done), I'm going to dress for the weather, which will likely be shorts and a t-shirt or something similar. However, if it's a work dinner where it's clear you're still representing your work, then it would all depend on the level of casual that exists at your job.

Slimma 20

Friday 31 May 2013 14:46

Even if you never heard of the place before... never is it appropriate for shorts and a t-shirt when with co workers and a boss. At least jeans and a nice shirt. This is common sense.

lashes_to_ashes 14

Friday 31 May 2013 15:01

Why would you wear a t-shirt and shorts to see your boss in the first place? YDI.

XxTaliaxX 16

Friday 31 May 2013 15:02

THAT is why you always do your research first!

blackvyper 8

Friday 31 May 2013 15:20

Next time use a search engine.

coleman05 4

Friday 31 May 2013 15:33

It's called the Internet... If you where trying to make an impression mb you should have done your home work. You probably have an iPhone to you could h e just asked your phone lazy ass