anonymous
United States
Bored
Today, I was so bored at my job as a receptionist that I actually got excited when the phone rang. FML
Collection
Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Same thing different taste
Robyn
Ireland
Today, during my second day as a receptionist, every time the phone rang I jumped in shock. My co-workers now already think I'm weird. FML
Username
Hello?
Today, at work, my phone rang. My intern answered it and told me it was a coworker who'd just left. I picked up and said "What's up bitch? What are you going to complain about now?!" It was actually my boss. FML
Anonymous
Leave me alone
Today, I was taking phone calls. In my dreams. That's just how horrible my job is. FML
Lukey1028
San Francisco, United States
Today, my co-worker handed me the phone and said it was my boyfriend calling, so I answered "Hello, Love!" It was my boss. FML
arthur
This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff
New Zealand
Where are you?
Today, my boss phoned me and asked me why I wasn't at work. I was in the staff room. I'd said hello to her as I came in the door. FML
Forever Alone
Hashtag ForeverAlone
Today, I was so happy to hear my phone go "Ding" that I jumped for joy out of my couch. It was actually a character on my TV getting a text. FML
urrrppp
Netherlands
Today, I got through to the phone interview stage for a great job. When the phone rang, I answered and suddenly, spontaneously, burped really loudly. The interviewer hung up. FML
Sleepy
Apo, United States
Today, the phone kept ringing so I picked it up and answered. When there was no response, it took a minute to realize that I was still in bed and talking to my hand. FML
number2
United States
Today, while sitting on the toilet, my phone pocket dialed my boss's cell. He was in the next stall. He answered. FML
SpeakerPhone
France
Today, in a big meeting, my secretary calls me saying that I have an important call waiting. I put the call through. It was my beautician, confirming my appointment to get rid of an ingrown hair. I hurriedly confirm and hang up to see everyone in the room giggling. The speaker phone was on. FML
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s0m3guy2010 21
If you get excited about that, I wonder what happens when you have to do paperwork.
arcticdoctorwho 0
I hate when the phone rings at work, it wakes me up.
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Comments (45)
lulututu 4
Not all jobs can be fun.
Epic_Fail911 15
that's not really an fml
ImFrackinBored 13
Theres been a couple of FMLs about how bad being a receptionist sucks lately...
DynamicDave 11
I work overnight at a Walmart and I do this. I love when it's a prank caller because I'll mess with them right back. And if I can get them to hang up on me instead of vice versa, I like to think I win :)
StoryOfTheYear 15
Goodwill is hiring :D
enonymous 9
Yes, sitting tagging all your non existent friends on Facebook, asking random people to be your friend and help you grow your FarmVille all while getting paid is a very strenuous job.
TheRealFamilyGuy 5
When i was a receptionist I would make fake memos from employees and give them to other employees creating so much confusion that it would cause people to go insane. One person was found and arrested for public defecation.
Brandi_Faith 34
On the bright side, you're being paid to do nothing, and you're not stressed out so bad you're carrying your job home with you like alot of people I know! Sometimes you're probably getting paid to read a book, play on the internet or phone, texting and much more! If you want a receptionist job that will make you go insane with the business and craziness, be a receptionist for a family physician! You'll work yourself stupid and probably end up hating people. :)
EnEl_Infierno 15
How can you get bored at work, when you can be reading fmls all day. ;) I wish I had that kind of time at my job.
bubble25_fml 5
32- I would seriously rather be stressed out at work than be bored, hands down. I've worked a boring uneventful job before, and trust me, it's a living nightmare.
opendoorclosed 8
33- OMG DAVID BLAINE! :D
KronikSplakkn 4
It would be great if the person dialed the wrong number.
kaegomay12 17
dont u love getting to sit around all day i wouldnt mind being a resptionist
Yousuck24 21
Did you have a good conversation?
boofgall 16
I get so excited no matter who I talk to. That's why I love being a cashier ^^
StoryOfTheYear 15
Yehh, cashiering is quite interesting. I cashier at a Goodwill (thrift store) and its very easy to make conversation over their items because the stuff there is so random. Generally they're down-to-earth people too because it's a thrift store.
s0m3guy2010 21
If you get excited about that, I wonder what happens when you have to do paperwork.
thantomaniac 0
An ******?
ShroomsOnAcid 17
Then what happens when she has an ******?
s0m3guy2010 21
I think it would be pretty similar to the double rainbow guy's reaction.
rawrkittyrawr 6
I wonder what happens if s/he gets asked out
ricinator 11
don't receptionists do anything else other than pick up calls? I thought they had side tasks to do too...
thantomaniac 0
Of course they do! Receptionists are charged with many other task, like minesweeper and solitaire.
fthislyfe 22
You forgot freecell
ikickgingers 15
The receptionist in my office is actually an administrative assistant. She does Everything.... Here in the US we rape our employees for blood, sweat, and tears.. Sooooo Unless OP is temping or working for a five man operation... Not very realistic... Or op has no initiative ... And will probably get canned anyway.
Pslcybn5 7
Seriously!?! This isn't an FML you tard... How exciting did you think a receptionist job was going to be?
RA661 8
I see no problem here.
asselhoff 5
Isn't that part of the job?
ellybelly_502 4
Exactly, at least she is getting paid and HAS a job in this economy!
xSynergY 8
How does this post make it this far. What a joke
i_iz_awesome 0
Maybe you should be a operator?
britasif27 5
Your job sucks!