Work: Today, while working the dinner rush at my job, every single...

By starrybrooke - 06/04/2009 08:40 - United States

Today, while working the dinner rush at my job, every single computer, credit card machine, and printer froze for an hour and a half. The reason behind this issue was a large wire ripped from the mainframe, the same wire I tripped over 20 seconds before while my boss watched. FML

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vt_mruhlin 0

Monday 6 April 2009 20:04

Clearly the wire posed a safety hazard. You should sue your boss.

Inspired22 11

Monday 6 April 2009 20:06

Why is it out in the open where people can trip on it? Especially at a restaurant, because there is so much traffic! That is not your fault at all!

Comments

lollipopz8988 0

Monday 6 April 2009 20:03

I'm a fuckface.

jonan1212 5

Monday 4 October 2010 13:38

nows the part where you edit ur comment to an actual comment

Sandsh8rk 36

Tuesday 21 August 2012 8:15

No one cares.

vt_mruhlin 0

Monday 6 April 2009 20:04

Clearly the wire posed a safety hazard. You should sue your boss.

the17doctor 12

Friday 23 March 2012 15:52

so glad someone pointed this out quickly instead of there being a virtual ton of ydis for not looking where she was going.

Amkii 0

Monday 6 April 2009 20:04

No worries... I actually did that once too. No joke.

Jaxro 6

Monday 6 April 2009 20:05

Safety hazard, should contact the Labour Board

Inspired22 11

Monday 6 April 2009 20:06

Why is it out in the open where people can trip on it? Especially at a restaurant, because there is so much traffic! That is not your fault at all!

Nakedsquirrel 5

Monday 6 April 2009 20:12

Tripping is really easy in a busy place like a restaurant, especially when stuff always ends up all over the floor. Don't sweat it and I hope you didn't take shit from anybody. At my old job I would frequently slip on ice cubes dropped onto the floor that were nearly impossible to see with the lighting, but luckily I'd never had that happen while carrying something.

guitardedman 0

Monday 6 April 2009 20:14

you literally did deserve that one, sorry bud. i mean you caused the computers to crash an shit, i dont believe that could be anyone elses fault. but i understand, that shit sucks. i cashiered once when the comps froze (someone elses fault) and had to bust out one of those credit card machines that stamps the card from the 80s ***** weak

PureGold 0

Monday 6 April 2009 20:15

They shouldn't been keeping such important wires out there for people to trip on...especially in a restaurant, where people are rushing around carrying food and breakable things. Otherwise I'd be like you...the (first) one who trips over it and messes everything up. I really don't think this is your fault.