Needgasmoney · 16 May 2026, 12:00 ·United States How dare you? Today, I got fired for “insubordination.” All I did was ask how my compensation would be adjusted due to my coworker quitting and having to do her job until her position is filled. I live in Florida, which is an “at will” employment state. FML I agree, your life sucks 444 You deserved it 90 2 comments Share
Replacable · 7 June 2022, 12:00 Unionize Today, I was fired. Last week, I was written up because I came in one minute late from lunch break. The week before, I was yelled at for yawning. I found out it was all a plan for my boss’s favorite employee to get promoted to my position, so they wanted a reason to terminate me. I work in an “at will” state. FML I agree, your life sucks 1 250 You deserved it 162 2 comments Share
Boundaries · 21 January 2023, 06:00 Wage slave Today, I learned that asking your boss, “Am I gonna get paid extra?” when he asks that you chip in for your co-worker-who-just quit’s duties is not an appropriate response. In fact, I was written up for “insubordination” and “inability to be a team player.” FML I agree, your life sucks 1 089 You deserved it 151 6 comments Share
Kan23 · 26 January 2016, 03:37 ·Altus, United States Today, I got fired from my job. When I asked why, all that was said to me was, "We don't have to disclose that information, but you did nothing wrong. It's just not working out." FML I agree, your life sucks 21 086 You deserved it 1 474 73 comments Share
Jasmine · 14 July 2020, 17:01 Payday Today, I got fired during my maternity leave for requesting my unpaid wages. FML I agree, your life sucks 2 103 You deserved it 130 12 comments Share
Anonymous · 23 July 2026, 12:00 ·Los Angeles, United States Diversity hire Today, on my second shift at my job, I was fired for “ruining the communication of coworkers” AKA I don’t speak Spanish. This was known before I was hired and I live in California. FML I agree, your life sucks 382 You deserved it 79 1 comment Share
Anonymous · 28 June 2019, 16:03 Today, I told my supervisor how awful my coworker was at her job. I then got fired. FML I agree, your life sucks 1 539 You deserved it 552 5 comments Share
Anonymous · 13 June 2023, 12:00 Une rule for thee, none for me Today, I got fired for following my work directions. I found out when I tried to badge into work, and paid $40 for a ride home. There also was an argument with my supervisors because I actually follow the directions correctly and knew what they meant. I'm temp to hire so there's no recourse for me. FML I agree, your life sucks 772 You deserved it 131 4 comments Share
Anonymous · 3 August 2009, 14:50 ·United States Tactical Today, I got fired from work. Why? I finally took a stand for myself and confronted my coworker of writing things up in my name for herself, and it getting deducted from my check. So she went to the manager and accused me of sexual harassment. FML I agree, your life sucks 55 126 You deserved it 3 947 140 comments Share
Anonymous · 13 May 2017, 02:00 Today, while on vacation, I got fired for not working a shift I wasn't scheduled for. Even after texting my boss a copy of my vacation approval letter, she still fired me. FML I agree, your life sucks 7 094 You deserved it 345 36 comments Share
fml · 5 February 2009, 11:41 ·United States Today, I got fired from my job. I worked for my parents. FML I agree, your life sucks 41 395 You deserved it 10 955 42 comments Share
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tiptoppc 21
Now you know why your coworker quit
TomeDr 25
What a stupid company! Now they need people to cover TWO jobs. They’re gonna start hemorrhaging employees.
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tiptoppc 21
Now you know why your coworker quit
TomeDr 25
What a stupid company! Now they need people to cover TWO jobs. They’re gonna start hemorrhaging employees.