Awkward, Celebration and Work: Oh, thanks…

Oh, thanks…

By Whoops - 24/06/2009 20:44 - United States

Today, I lost it on my co-workers about how hard I've been working, picking up everyone's slack with no appreciation, and it was clear that I needed to find a job that actually rewarded hard work. As I went to grab my jacket to leave, I saw a cake and gift card for a cruise on the table, from the staff. FML

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messyjessy 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 1:34

idk whether you deserved it or not, it sucks you had to do that but you should have looked around before you threw a hissy fit! you have great coworkers you should apologize

jumpman3000 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 1:39

did u still get the cruise

Comments

batrob 7

Thursday 25 June 2009 1:43

hell I hate having to pick up the slack for others stupidity. I've done it about 5 times this year at least you got cake after. I now do not get as many hours FML

DenBriZel 31

Friday 26 July 2013 3:35

I don't understand... When did this become a pity contest?

YourBenefactor 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 1:43

As far as I'm concerned, as long as you apologized your ass off, you didn't deserve it. Too bad on the timing...

Jmido 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 1:44

did you take it and leave? thats what i woulda done.

RigChan 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 1:44

Aww, just apologize, and thank them for noticing...

Enchantment_9393 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 1:45

you kinda deserve it......but i completely understand where you're coming from. Sorry about the job.

sophie109 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 1:46

ur a piece of shit, u know that?!

reki_fml 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 1:46

What? What kind of co-workers buy you a cruise to say that they appreciate your hard work? Fake, big time.

blackbear6193 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 2:01

agreeeeeeed. especially since economy sucks right now. unless this guy is a big CEO of a corporation, this is fake.

delta249 2

Sunday 19 August 2012 17:46

Not necessarily, the staff could have chipped in on it.

holly_fly 34

Monday 2 May 2016 19:58

And a 3 day cruise is only about the cost of a plane ticket... I know those are expensive, but if everybody pitched in what they could... It's possible to pull together for a 3 day cruise.

ru4real_ 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 1:47

wow you are so professional any company is lucky to have you representing them

metheonlyb 17

Thursday 25 June 2009 1:54

Great!!! Well atleast you can enjoy the cruise after asking a big sorry!!

angorashi 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 1:55

Wow. On the one side, i feel for you, i really do, but if you have a consciense you should return the cruise and apologize... However, if you're anything like me, you'll take the cruise AND start looking for another job tonight ;)