Anonymous
Dunning-Kruger effect
Today, I tried to impress my boss with my knowledge of a subject and ended up sounding like a complete idiot. FML
Collection
Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Same thing different taste
CanIGoHomeNow
Delirious
Today, while not feeling well at work, I had to finish up some papers. I was so out of it, I couldn't remember how to spell my name. I had to improvise by pronouncing each syllable of my name out loud. My boss now thinks I'm a dumbass. FML
failedgamer01
Mount Laurel, United States
Grind mindset
Today, someone I work with embarrassed me in front of everyone in my job; because I wasn’t doing something the way she liked during our meeting this morning. I ended up crying in front of my boss. FML
Anonymous
Wait, what?
Today, I confidently answered a question in a meeting, only to realize everyone was staring at me because I’d misunderstood it completely. My boss gently rephrased it while I nodded like that was my point all along. It absolutely wasn’t. FML
Anonymous
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Is this a stand up show?
Today, I had a big presentation at work and I was feeling really confident. I'd practiced it over and over and I knew it inside out. But when I got up to speak, I realized I had left my notes at home. I ended up winging it and it was a disaster. FML
fabiennemorin35
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Today, my boss told me that he’d hired me because he thought I looked intelligent. He then went on to say that it was about time that I proved that I was. FML
Fred
Perth, Australia
The best form of flattery?
Today, I mistakenly sent a voice message to my boss while imitating him in a comical way. The message contained my spot-on impression, complete with exaggerated jargon and phrases he frequently uses. I didn't realize it until I received a reply saying, "LOL, nailed it!" FML
Anonymous
Today, my boss reprimanded me for a huge screw-up that he was responsible for. FML
gt
Canada
Today, my boss fired me because I corrected him after he misspoke during a meeting. FML
in big trouble
Sydney, Australia
Today, I had an argument with my boss and tried to text a friend about it. I accidentally texted my boss instead. FML
Anonymous
San Francisco, United States
Timing
Today, my boss stopped me mid-sentence, scowling and telling me to zip up my fly. It wouldn't have been so embarrassing if I hadn't been in the middle of giving a presentation to not only him, but his own boss and a company executive as well. FML
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RichardPencil 32
Sometimes Impostor Syndrome is not just a syndrome.
Chazzster 32
Risky move unless boss asks a specific question. Most managers don’t have the time or patience to listen to a long dissertation. And that’s assuming you know what you are talking about…
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RichardPencil 32
Sometimes Impostor Syndrome is not just a syndrome.
Chazzster 32
Risky move unless boss asks a specific question. Most managers don’t have the time or patience to listen to a long dissertation. And that’s assuming you know what you are talking about…