Work: Today, I called work crying, telling them that I wouldn't be... - FML

By fired - 17/09/2013 04:36 - United States - Barnesville

Today, I called work crying, telling them that I wouldn't be able to go to work tomorrow due to my grandmother's sudden and tragic death. After hanging up, I walked into the midnight release of Grand Theft Auto 5. I had no idea my boss was also an avid gamer. FML

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Allornone 35

Tuesday 17 September 2013 12:11

Most people have played hooky from work at some point, but you never EVER use a family member's death as an excuse. That's just horrible. Ydi

ItsAUnicorn 27

Tuesday 17 September 2013 12:09

Come on, especially he should understand the magic of GTA V

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circlelranch69 1

Sunday 22 September 2013 8:08

BAD karma what if she dies in the next couple months or so. Hoped they fired you

pewdiepiefan93 6

Sunday 22 September 2013 10:07

I'm sorry but this killed me... Although it's very disrespectful towards your grandma.. :/

Funnyguyproblems 1

Monday 23 September 2013 5:13

Dick move.

crystalxa 35

Wednesday 25 September 2013 18:33

busted. real smooth

TheAngryPrincess 3

Thursday 3 October 2013 23:34

YDI.

darkfireflame 15

Saturday 5 October 2013 23:39

YDI for lying. Bet if you'd just told the truth your boss might have agreed.

TechnoStew 21

Friday 11 October 2013 5:00

You see, this is why I ALWAYS receive games via download/mail, in order to prevent shit like this from happening.

lolalola47l 8

Sunday 10 November 2013 18:55

its what you get for lying op

OscarEcho 12

Monday 24 February 2014 11:23

This has to be the biggest YDI in history of FML...

fictionaldiary 11

Saturday 10 May 2014 5:52

In what universe do you NOT deserve this? You're a disgusting human being.

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