Work: Today, by request from my new boss, I came into work over an...

By Tottie - 24/06/2009 14:34 - United States

Today, by request from my new boss, I came into work over an hour early to finish some backed-up filing. This seemed like a great opportunity to earn some extra overtime pay. After spending an hour and half filing, I realized I hadn't clocked in for the day. FML

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ilikeboys 0

Wednesday 24 June 2009 19:54

just explain to him what happened and they'll make sure you get paid for the work you did. not a big deal.... jeez

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Wednesday 24 June 2009 19:52

Wow. YDI for being that stupid, but FYL because I can imagine myself doing the same thing :(.

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SusanaSaysRawrxD 0

Wednesday 24 June 2009 20:51

explain it to your boss. it's not that hard. but FYL just in case you can't get those hours >_>

sexy_chan 0

Wednesday 24 June 2009 21:08

Agreed.

collegekid29 0

Wednesday 24 June 2009 20:53

You just have to write the time in and get your boss to initial it. This is a horrible FML because it is easily avoided. Plus, so what, you miss out on like 20 bucks. Get a real job and you won't have a punch card.