Anonymous · 17 June 2014, 15:28 ·Saint Louis, United States Differences Today, I almost got written up for insubordination by my boss. All I did was explain to him that I couldn't help a tourist out because I speak Japanese, not Korean, and that it's not in fact "the same Asian shit" as he seemed to think. FML I agree, your life sucks 48 844 You deserved it 3 329 90 comments Share
rosie · 8 March 2021, 13:59 Communication Breakdown Today, I was unable to communicate with a customer who only spoke French. As a result, my boss called me a "monolingual idiot." I speak Spanish, German, and Japanese. FML I agree, your life sucks 1 161 You deserved it 78 7 comments Share
Anonymous · 17 April 2025, 09:00 ·United States Duolingo Today, a client came in and was struggling to speak properly. He said, “Sorry, no good English” so I offered a Spanish speaking colleague who could assist. He frowned and said he was from Greece. He threw a fit and got my manager involved. I got a write up and have to do an online sensitivity training. FML I agree, your life sucks 422 You deserved it 294 5 comments Share
Anonymous · This FML is from back in 2009 but it's good stuff ·Canada Offended Today, a customer came in who only spoke Spanish. I speak Spanish rather well so I helped the customer. She ended up buying $2300 worth of stuff. I got written up because not speaking English apparently "has the potential be offensive to other customers if they are not able to understand you." FML I agree, your life sucks 60 635 You deserved it 3 574 97 comments Share
Username · 28 February 2011, 16:26 Today, my assistant manager was arguing with a customer. I interjected letting the customer know that "we want everything to be copacetic." After the customer left, I received a write up for using "big words." FML I agree, your life sucks 29 924 You deserved it 5 425 140 comments Share
Almost Fired · 15 August 2019, 12:00 Today, I got written up for insulting a customer last week, who then rang up to complain about my bad attitude. I was on vacation all last week. My boss doesn't believe me. FML I agree, your life sucks 1 984 You deserved it 147 9 comments Share
PaneraSucks · 19 February 2014, 06:24 ·Londonderry, United States Don't laugh Today, a customer at work pronounced the word "Asian" as "Ah-See-Awn" when ordering a salad. I wasn't allowed to say anything. FML I agree, your life sucks 39 222 You deserved it 4 301 34 comments Share
Anonymous · 21 September 2011, 12:11 ·United States Grammar rules, OK! Today, my new boss lost his shit and flew into a ten minute rant against me about the "value of respect". He told me that if I wanted to stay in "his" company, I'd best start toeing the line. All this because I corrected his misuse of "your" and "you're" in one of his memos. FML I agree, your life sucks 29 143 You deserved it 9 414 197 comments Share
Tired · 17 August 2016, 17:51 Today, I got in trouble with my boss for doing what she wanted me to do. I guess she didn't think I would do it, so she did it herself. FML I agree, your life sucks 13 334 You deserved it 1 074 23 comments Share
choke on a dick, sir · 1 November 2013, 22:47 ·Portland, United States Make up your mind Today, my boss came around to my way of thinking. He called our customers a "bunch of assholes" and to kick them out if they gave me trouble. When a lady began yelling at me for "setting the damn prices too high" I told her to leave. My boss soon bitched me out for being unprofessional. FML I agree, your life sucks 41 772 You deserved it 7 694 73 comments Share
zoosmell pooplord · 2 September 2012, 19:41 ·Geilo, Norway Today, my boss got angry at me because my English is better than his. He accused me of trying to steal his management position, and implied that I'll be lucky if I still have a job by the end of the month. FML I agree, your life sucks 26 010 You deserved it 1 749 74 comments Share
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izzybd 20
Insubordinasian?
King_Nero 15
Your boss is an idiot.
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Emocuttergirl 13
Your boss is ridiculous im glad you did'nt get fired though
rocker_chick23 27
Your boss is a racist asshole.
Brody_Generico 7
Nothing he said was racist just ignorant... He never expressed hate for anyone
rocker_chick23 27
Saying "It's the same Asian shit" is racist.
JJ_86 22
Next thing is that dumbass going to China and asking for a western translator and gets assigned with a French one.
idonotknow7 16
Racist bastard.
ginger196 14
He is a dummy, grouping together all asians
gemstone586 12
Lawsuit?
godfathermock 19
sounds like you need to talk to HR.
EvilLittleMan 23
It appears though your boss may be fluent in Stupid Backwards Ass Redneck.
ahsanmasood 4
racist fuckturd you keep your head up high! Don't let racist ***** get you down!
FrankHotpants 31
Ignorant fool