Today, I learned not to get a job as an elephant keeper at the zoo when the water at home is out for a week for renovations. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I was let go from my balloon-selling job at the zoo. They put a new monkey cage in my designated spot. I was literally fired so a monkey could take my place. FML
Today, I went to the zoo to see all of my favorite animals. When I got there, I realized they must've all been on strike or something, and refused to come out of their enclosures. FML
Today, I'm sat at home alone on a Friday night, watching a documentary online about decomposing elephants. FML
Today, I had my first ever shift at the zoo. My job is to explain the characteristics and habits of various animals to the visitors. A five-year-old outsmarted me while I was talking about lions. FML
Today, I received an email from my potential employers at the zoo, saying that they won't be hiring me. This wouldn't be so bad if they didn't keep sending me the same email every two hours to remind me that I am still unemployed. FML
Today, my neighbour's boiler broke and flooded his home. To solve the problem, the water company shut off the neighbourhood's water supply while they fixed his boiler. I am now unable to shower, and I smell like a zoo animal. FML
Today, my job announced we will be working mandatory 7 days a week for the next 6 weeks, maybe longer. There goes my summer. FML
Today, while on holiday. I got a call to let me know my job will be gone away when I return. FML
Today, I was fired from my local animal shelter. I was a volunteer and am currently in school for veterinary technology. My education made the paid staff at the shelter feel threatened. FML
Today, I got bitch-slapped by a walrus at Sea Life Park. FML
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Top comments
Lexie 7
I worked at zoos before. They have showers in the staff quarters, just find one. Working with animals you shouldnt even leave the place wearing the same shoes and clothes you use for work, as to not potentially carry diseases with you
ViviMage 40
Mucking or shoveling out the elephant enclosure and not being able to shower after work.
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Comments (6)
riley873 21
this needs clarifying
ViviMage 40
Mucking or shoveling out the elephant enclosure and not being able to shower after work.
kfchicken 31
shouldn't work have a shower? and we're they planning on not showering for a week otherwise?
RichardPencil 32
Are the elephants offended by how bad you smell for not showering?
bl3ur0z3 17
Thanks for the advice. You really saved me from making a huge mistake.
Lexie 7
I worked at zoos before. They have showers in the staff quarters, just find one. Working with animals you shouldnt even leave the place wearing the same shoes and clothes you use for work, as to not potentially carry diseases with you
LostSoul 20
I thought that most zoo's had uniforms and shoes for you to wear while working also.