Today, I started a new job. After being trained on several obscure computer programs I'm expected to use in just one day, my new boss informed me she's going on a week long vacation starting tomorrow. She's the only other person who knows how this program runs. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I began training my replacement at work. She's a senior citizen. She got excited when I taught her how to highlight text on the screen and double-click the mouse because she "never knew how to do those fancy tricks." The job is entirely computer-based. I have to train her for 6 weeks. FML
Today, I'm starting a new job. Only problem is, I haven't been told what my duties are, who my line manager is, or who to ask if I need help. FML
Today, my boss quit his job and stopped coming in without warning. Guess who just inherited his tasks and responsibilities without the training or pay associated with his manager role. I was hired last year as a junior system admin. FML
Today, I started my new job, and was introduced to my colleague. She seemed old and quite experienced, so I thought she was going to teach me. I was wrong. It turns out I'm a replacement for her daughter, who used to secretly do all of her work for her because she has no idea how to do it herself. FML
Today, after nearly two months of working at my new job, one of my co-workers finally explained to me that the list of tasks that our boss gives me every day are actually HER duties, and as I complete them, she just sits in her office and watches Netflix. FML
Today, I excitedly got ready for my first day at my new job. I arrived on time, dressed up, only to find out they meant next Monday, not today. My new boss just gave me a weird look and said, "See you next week?" FML
Today, as I was leaving for a 2-week vacation after working my ass off for 2 years, my area manager handed me a project. It's a 3-week job, and he told me he needs it when I get back. FML
Today, after getting her "out-of-office" email, I realized that my coworker is on vacation this week. We're doing our final presentation for a major project on Thursday, and she hasn't finished her part. I guess I won't be sleeping this week. FML
Today, it's my first day as the boss, after waiting months for this promotion. Today is also the day my replacement, who I trained for three months, quit. Now I've got two jobs for the price of one. FML
Today, I was informed that- despite an already skeletal staff- my supervisor is leaving the company. Tomorrow. FML
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weird_adult 27
You, dear op, Have just entered the expert level of the game. Only the strong survive
laurenemilyy 17
That was harsh of her. Although I'm sure you will learn the program's well if you have to use them without help for a week. Think of it as a learning opportunity OP!
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Mike_Oxhard 14
If you can't remember the instructions you were told on how to operate the program(s) you should have recorded her instruction on a voice recorder or you should have made a list/manual.
mrjiggles1992 18
Best way to lear is trial by fire! Same thing happened to me at my job. Tbh it was the best thing that happened to me. Zero to hero in a week.
FailStaff 15
Which program? Unless it's a highly involved system like the UNIX OS or SAP, there should be an in-program guide and online options
slavka012 11
Did your both developed the program himself?
Emirac 10
I read that the way it was mistyped, with a speech impediment.
slavka012 11
that was "Did your boss develop the program himself?"
dumplings525 9
public class FML_comment { public static void main(String[]args) System.out.println("that's rough"); }
zainman13 26
Java the hat developer .
JKPwnage 27
Google will be your savior.
zainman13 26
Outsource it to Pakistan! We have IT experts here
Etweens96 25
In sorry to hear that op! I took an animation figure class and the teacher didn't teach us a single thing. We were all basically chickens running around without our heads (I dropped it because the software crashed on my laptop and he refused to help) I hope things will turn out ok in the end op!
mrBearBear 11
Google is your best friend
diego92 13
You're f*cked.