Work and Relatable: Gotta keep grinding - FML

Gotta keep grinding

By Anonymous - 22/08/2025 05:00 - United States

Today, I was once again called into work on my day off after someone called in sick. All I want is one day where I get to stay home. Please. FML

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By Maryanne Swain - 12/08/2019 14:00

Today, after I've been sick all week, but still coming in to work (I'm not contagious) because I know that we're short staffed, I sucked it up and came in again, only to find out 3 other employees called in because they're hungover. Now I have to do my job and theirs. FML

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By hell - 14/11/2015 21:08 - United States - San Francisco

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Yudith 25

Friday 22 August 2025 12:31

If you don't say "no" to your boss, your body will do it for you by making you sick.

d j mom 9

Friday 22 August 2025 14:42

next time lie and tell them you're in the next state over and can't do it.

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Yudith 25

Friday 22 August 2025 12:31

If you don't say "no" to your boss, your body will do it for you by making you sick.

d j mom 9

Friday 22 August 2025 14:42

next time lie and tell them you're in the next state over and can't do it.

mike3775 36

Friday 22 August 2025 14:49

Just tell them no, or don’t answer your phone. I have a ringtone and text tone just for work, when I hear it, I never pick up. Can’t get you to come in if they can’t get hold of you.

bidet 9

Friday 22 August 2025 18:54

You can be sick on the days they try to call you in

GoogieWithers 23

Saturday 23 August 2025 1:33

Tell them you woke up dead, but not to worry you will recover by your next shift.

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