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jayc80 - 20/05/2011 17:59 - Bermuda

Today, my boss scheduled a staff breakfast at a swanky new restaurant for all the hard work we've been doing. The dining area is on the roof, and the building has no elevator. I've been in a wheelchair for 11 years. When I brought this to my boss's attention, he said it wasn't his problem. FML

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Anonymous - 27/02/2021 00:30 - Germany - Wolfsburg

Today, two people at work - both higher up than me - called me out for "stomping" when I walk up stairs. I have a disability that causes this. We work at a place specifically for disabled people. FML

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Anonymous - 02/02/2016 10:06 - Ireland - Cork

Today, I got to work and saw a new desk had been setup on stilts. "Oh, who got the standing desk?" I asked. Turns out it's for the guy in the wheelchair who was right behind me. It needs to be high so the controls of his wheelchair can fit under the desk. FML

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Anonymous - 29/09/2011 07:34 - United Kingdom

Today, my co-workers agreed that I was the one causing the elevator to be over its weight limit. When I protested, saying that I only weigh around 150 pounds, one asked me if that included the weight of my wheelchair. They made me get out. FML

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Elevated fear - 24/12/2017 19:00

Today, I finally sought help for my crippling fear of elevators. When I arrived at my new therapist's office, I found the door to the stairs locked. To get to my appointment on the third floor of the building, I have to take the elevator. FML

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The neverending story

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Today, for the third time in as many months, I woke up early and got dressed up for our department’s networking breakfast, where I stood in the back, with no seat and no food, while employees from other departments and less senior staff ate breakfast. My boss later asked me if the food was good. FML

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Anne - 26/01/2026 03:00

Today, I went to a café that claimed to be fully accessible, as I use a mobility aid. The ramp was technically there but so steep, I needed help. Three strangers helped push me up while I apologized, laughed nervously, and tipped coffee onto myself at the top. FML

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Anonymous - 24/11/2024 05:00 - United States

Today, we have elevators at my work, but you need to go to HR to get a key. I was denied one after I almost died in a car accident because I didn’t look “hurt enough.” FML

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j0natron - 03/02/2009 20:30 - United States

Today, I was taking the elevator down with a group of people. It stopped on the 2nd floor and I said "What asshole can't take the steps from the 2nd floor?" Then a kid in a wheelchair got on. FML

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LETMEOUT! - 18/09/2017 04:30

Today, despite being claustrophobic and avoiding lifts at all costs, I had to use the lift at work to carry boxes of paper to the 3rd floor. It broke down. FML

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myownperson - 25/10/2011 08:17 - United States

Today, I ordered food at McDonald's. I'm on crutches, and a guy offered to carry my tray to the table. He rushed out with my food. FML

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HannahForbesxo 13

Friday 20 May 2011 23:06

Run over his foot in your wheelchair "accidentally".

ImNoSuperman13 0

Friday 20 May 2011 23:09

you should record him, saying that. big money for discrimination

Fr3nChii 0

Friday 20 May 2011 23:17

some bosses are tough! but your boss is just rude!

PeteyPablo12308 20

Friday 20 May 2011 23:18

What a douche-bag. Roll over his foot, or ram into his shins and say, "did that hurt? Sorry, it's not my problem."

Calyx_fml 21

Friday 20 May 2011 23:18

It's not his fault. The event venue should be up to code for accessibility. Report them.

lmaoatall 6

Friday 20 May 2011 23:24

it's not his fault, but he didn't have to be a dick about it. I'm sure op wouldn't be here posting if he had talked to her in a civil manner.

stephanie911_fml 0

Friday 20 May 2011 23:20

that bloody wanka!

harbqll 0

Friday 20 May 2011 23:20

YDI for living in an imaginary land without the ADA.

zowieandzander77 1

Friday 20 May 2011 23:21

I hate to sound "all American" but that truly is discrimination and you shouldn't have to put up with it. if you can't attend the breakfast you should shouldn't have to work during the breakfast and be paid for the time.

lmaoatall 6

Friday 20 May 2011 23:21

I truely feel bad for you for this op. your boss is a ********. I would love to say more but I may get modded. your boss must have a boss you can report this to. this is one of those incidences I wish I was standing there when he said that. I can assure you he would be speaking like mickey mouse. what a douche!!

Dottiemojzak 9

Friday 20 May 2011 23:22

Considering the boss scheduled a meal not during work hours, I doubt OP can sue. Still is awful though, sorry.

Pigpen181 3

Friday 20 May 2011 23:23

Go to the Restraunt, early sit at the bottom of the stairs. So everyone of your coworkers can see what an A$$ Hole your Boss is! I would never do that to a member of my team.