Today, I started my first job as a power line technician. My boss's first words to me were, "I have a good feeling about you, kid!" That would've been great if he hadn't said, "Although, the last time I had a good feeling, the guy died" right afterwards. 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, it was my first day of work at my new job. I got dressed and arrived early, only to find out that the store had closed due to a power outage. Then I found out that the person who'd hired me had totally forgotten about hiring me anyway. FML
Today, at my new job at a funeral home, my boss threatened to fire me if I didn't "lighten the hell up" while dealing with our grieving clients. FML
Today, I was starting a new job. I got up early, showered, did my hair, put on my uniform, had a good cry because I was scared/excited that I was starting a future where I will be financially free for the first time. Then my boss texted me because one of his back of house employees is sick and he can’t train me until tomorrow. FML
Today, for the first time since I can remember, I went in to work feeling positive, and that I could make good things happen. At the end of the day, my employment was terminated. FML
Today, after months of unemployment, I finally started at a new job. The building burnt down on my very first shift. FML
Today, I went to my first day of work in over 2 years. As I approached the boss, he asked me what my name was. Turned out they hired the wrong person. FML
Today, I walked out of a job interview feeling confident because I'd really hit it off with the interviewer. He called me an hour later to tell me that I didn't get the job, since he was afraid we'd "get along too well and never get any work done." FML
Today, I was supposed to start my first day of work at my dream job. However, my car had other plans and refused to start. When I called my boss to tell him I was going to be late, he told me not to come in at all and fired me on the spot. FML
Today, I was talking to my boss at the end of an awesome internship. He said he was really satisfied with my work, and that he had considered hiring me. Turns out he decided not to because I smile too much, and it freaks him out. FML
Today, the manager that hired me and worked for years to inspire and connect her staff was laid to rest. Hours before the funeral, her replacement told me he wanted my two weeks notice on his desk tonight. I've been a model employee, he just doesn't like me. FML
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theonecasey 27
Be safe!
ThatFancyPenn 18
"On another note, welcome to the crew!"
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Comments (99)
horneyhic 15
Power line tech is dangerous that's why you get paid the big Money just don't be stupid
alex_gen 39
I would say he's just kidding around, but seeing as how this involves being electrocuted on the slightest mistake, well...
Credibleskills 28
At least he was honest...
MartinDJ 26
I'd say you'll probably be fine. He seems to have gotten a good first impression and if we may suspect that you don't die you'll probably keep the job.
weveallbeenthere 30
haha, just messing with you.
azyjazy713 11
Hopefully he was just being hard on the new guy and you'll be fine
Spyfiction 6
Ha!
JMichael 26
Just be careful and alert, you'll be ok
NandaPanda 22
I'm going to go out on a limb and say that it was just his ****** up way of making sure you're careful out there? I mean, a power line technician can be a dangerous job if you don't exercise caution and follow all the rules. Sure, that's a ****** up thing to say to someone, especially on their first day, but I'm sure you'll be exceptionally careful now, right? I say just brush it off, hope for the best, DO YOUR BEST, and try your hardest to be the best and safest employee he has =) Good luck, OP!
Vanessa_Leeann26 17
Psh, no wonder she hasn't taken you to see him since you were 4. Creepy old man.
Chanti_fml 26
You're kinda commenting on the wrong FML... This is the beware-of-electrocution FML, not the grandpa one.