Today, a guy came into my gas station, showed me the gun on his hip, and asked me to kindly empty the register. My asshole boss claimed afterwards that because we live in an open carry state, and because the guy didn't point the gun at me, that there was no actual robbery and I just gave him free money. 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 was robbed while working overnight at the gas station. They demanded I give them all the cash in the register. Seeing they were armed, I was reduced to tears and complied. They mocked me and took a video with their cellphone. When I told my boss, he promptly fired me for not “fighting back.” FML
Today, while working third shift alone at a gas station, I had to deal with a crazy guy tripping balls and asking me if it was okay to bring a gun into the place. I don't get paid nearly enough for this. FML
Today, my boss asked if he could pay me in guns. FML
Today, I stopped by the gun store to pick up a new concealed weapon for protection. As I was leaving the store, a man came up behind me, hit me with a crowbar, and stole my gun. FML
Today, I got robbed at the gas station I work at. After only getting $38 dollars out the register, the guy then stole my purse. It had my rent money in it. FML
Today, my friend was pulled over and told to get out of the car. The officer motioned for me to get out of the car too so I reached behind me to get my shoes. He then pointed his gun at my face and frantically asked my friend if I had a gun. My friend calmly replied, "No, but shoot him anyway." FML
Today, I was late to work and couldn't get my gas tank open. Panicking, I asked the only person around to help me who happened to be a very large man. He was able to open it for me and seemed really nice. That is until he pulled out a knife and robbed me. FML
Today, a man tried to rob the store I work at. Before the guy was taken by the cops, he complained to my manager for "unfriendly behavior". He took it seriously and bitched me out for not providing "quality service" to our customers. FML
Today, a couple came into the gas station where I work to ask for directions. While I was giving the woman directions (and even writing them down to be as helpful as possible), the man stole my wallet out of my purse that was sitting on the other end of the counter behind a display. FML
Today, I was at work when two sheriff's deputies walked in. They asked me my name and when I told them, they asked me to turn around and they cuffed me. They told me I was under arrest for robbery. Turns out I was mistakenly IDed, but now every one at my job thinks I'm an armed robber. FML
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XxDanno316xX 27
Your manager is an idiot. Period. Fyl OP.
lvg_fml 10
Better not to work for someone who values money more than your life
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Comments (98)
kaymo2 21
FYL for living in a state allowing guns, never understood that law
americanafrican 32
every state allows guns to an extent....
havoctran 7
In this day and age it still counts seeing how easy it is for something to be considered "assault", so it should be safe to say that showing a firearm and telling someone to give money can be considered robbery
nightstalker282 6
If you work at a place with audio and video I'd be calling corporate and filling a lawsuit against the company. As far as the boss is concerned, if you kept less than $50 in bills in the drawer I'd prove that as well unless you forgot to make a drop. Either way that boss is a serious douche.
o76923 8
It's unfortunate that you live in a "right to work" state. That means your boss is able to fire you arbitrarily. If your state had better job protections you might be able to sue him for that.
mas12806 24
I'd be just as scared, OP. Ur boss should be pointed out to HR.
epilepticloh 20
OP come live in Canada! We don't have that problem here aha
MossyMegaMan 20
A.K.A. He didn't want to pay for the proper security equipment to catch the robber, and needs a scapegoat. Sorry OP.
assassinmaster 22
maybe a robber needs to write "I am a robber" on his forehead in order to threaten your idiotic boss
Fairyjoshy 13
And in order to convince half the commenters here that what he actually did was robbery.
tigerzroze 16
I think it is time to look for a new job. Your life is worth more then money. I quit my last job for a fairly similar situation, and I don't regret it one bit.
ThatDutchGuy 15
It sucks you got robbed, but since no one actually threatened you the police can't do anything right? I understand why your boss is pissed at that..
leogachi 15
@110 In the U.S., showing a weapon to someone is a threat.
Shade1982 21
Not just in the US. Declaring intent is illegal, wether the weapon is pointed or not.
ThatDutchGuy 15
Alright, didn't knew that. (As my name says, I'm dutch :p) I thought 'casually pulling back your jacket and accidentally showing your gun' wasn't illegal with open carry guns.
soulreaper12296 28
Where does it say he accidentally pulled his jacket back? OP said that he showed him and the gun and demanded that he give him the money in the register. How is any of that "accidental"?