Today, a customer spent ages bitching me out, because he refused to believe he needed to upgrade his computer, which still runs Windows 98, in order to install a modern game for his grandson. He ended up calling my manager and trying to get me fired for scamming him. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, a customer gave me hell because a high-spec game he bought wouldn't run on his ancient Windows XP PC. I ended up having to profusely apologize and refund him. Whoever coined the phrase "the customer is always right" should probably be shot, run over by a bus, then shot a few more times. FML
Today, my manager cussed me out for being unable to keep a customer happy. That "customer" was a senile old twit who had wandered away from his carer, thought our shop was his living room, and demanded to know who replaced all his furniture. FML
Today, a very rude older woman came in wanting to buy her first laptop. After a full hour showing her laptops and all the stuff you can do with them, she decided she didn’t want one. As a bonus, she told my manager, “He’s not very good at his job, is he?” Walk toward the light, you grave-dodging old bag. FML
Today, at work, my computer started acting up. I told my boss I could fix it, but he told me to call the IT department instead. Neither the IT technician or his supervisor could figure it out, so I showed them what was wrong and how to fix it. I was promptly fired for wasting 2 hours of company time. FML
Today, I got written up for filing a complaint against IT for unplugging my computer while I was on my lunch break. I found out because one of my workmates warned me. I work with a computer so old, it takes about 40 minutes to get it running. The company refuses to update the equipment, because "it's unnecessary." FML
Today, I realized I might lose my job because some asshole customer complained about me to my district manager. His complaint? Girls can't work at video game stores. My DM agreed. FML
Today, the guy I like recommended I buy this computer game. Wanting to impress him, I agreed. Turns out it was a joke. I am now the proud owner of Microsoft Train Simulator 2005, and he can't stop laughing. FML
Today, I called Tech Support because the computer program wouldn't let me open files for my online classes. After an hour, and being walked through the downloading process multiple times. There was a pause and he said, "You're a fucking idiot." and hung up. It still won't work. FML
Today, I went out and bought a copy of Black Ops 2. I got home and opened the case, only to see the game disk was missing. When I went back to the store to complain, the guy at the desk accused me of trying to pull an old scam on him. FML
Today, a customer got angry with me, because store policy says we can't accept returns of unsealed video games unless there's actual damage to the disc. The guy got enraged and started yelling about how I'm a "useless fuckwhistle". I almost got written up for laughing so hard at the insult. FML
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Lilsbills 15
My grandma wouldn't have understood either probably vut trying to get you fired was rude
SS99_fml 20
You mean you can't run Crysis on Windows 98?...huh...I have some reevaluating to do
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Batterypost 23
He must be very careful with that computer, seeing how it still works and all..
HeartOfLead 24
His grandson should show him. Regardless his age, he probably has more sense then him.
mario2012 18
More sense THAN him. * facepalm*
HeatherFeatherB 31
Did you catch the typo in the actual FML? *ages
slycooper_fml 11
Some people don't care about their elders. I wish people took the time like I did. My grandmother might ask me how to use Skype every week, but I am more than happy to help her. Maybe the customer's children or grandchildren simply don't care.
ElmoSaysSquishy 28
There's a chance the grandson doesn't know either. My girlfriend is 18 and she needs a step by step guide from me to install a browser add on, never mind a full game.
lotusenta 14
the person obviously has no understanding of how computers work. and he obviously needs a new computer. if he's still running 98, he hasn't gotten new hardware in forever. his hardware probably wouldn't be able to handle a Facebook game, nevermind anything more resource-consuming.
ClaireWinchester 17
That sucks /: seems like something you'd get used to working at a job like that though
gracehi 33
If your OS is old enough to be in high school, you need to upgrade. And if you're old enough to not understand that, you should let that grandson of yours handle the installation of that game of his.
Cheeley 17
Wait a minute OP. Are you trying to tell me that I won't be able to play Battlefield 4 on my SNES? I'd like to see your manager...
caohm 18
some people are so old they're just living and that's about it
thatnucca 36
Can that computer even start crysis?
brewmasterg 34
Plenty of computers have difficulty with that without the unnecessary disability of running Windows '98.
Jjimen1654 9
I bet it could still run cod. :) jk
dinagdotphoto 13
Just because we're in a digital age, doesn't mean that some of the population still bands on rocks with sticks... Sorry, OP, customer service is always a bitch, and doubly so when it comes to computers and IT specifically.