Work: Today, my boss called me Ashley. My name doesn't even start with...

By LynzG - 01/02/2011 05:56

Today, my boss called me Ashley. My name doesn't even start with an A. I even wear a name tag. You would think after nearly four years, your boss would remember your name. Every time he speaks to me, it's a different name. FML

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Tuesday 1 February 2011 12:08

And so you never know when he's referring to you...

afdude87 6

Tuesday 1 February 2011 12:16

so your boss can't remember your name. maybe he's just messing around. wouldn't stress too much about it.

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Ilikepie82479 20

Monday 7 July 2014 4:41

He probably thinks it's just a thing by now

GermyGirl 13

Sunday 11 January 2015 5:00

I was once called Delilah... My name is Lilly. Um?

beeferjay 34

Thursday 23 July 2015 10:01

He probably does it on purpose...

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