Today, my boss claimed that I've been lying to get days off because apparently nobody can be so unlucky as to have three family members die within a month. I'm just that unlucky, and suspended. 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, my boss called me a liar and untrustworthy. Why? Yesterday I went home to grieve, after finding out my father figure is in hospice, but because he's just in hospice and not actually dead yet, that somehow means I lied about his death to get a day off work. What? FML
Today, I got written up and may be placed under suspension due to my recent five consecutive day unscheduled absence. When I told them I was on bereavement leave, they still wouldn't accept my excuse, because it's still considered as "unscheduled." FML
Today, after three weeks of my boss telling me how much he appreciates my hard work and has submitted my name up for a promotion, he called me into his office to announce I'm being laid off. FML
Today, I got fired for taking time off to see my sister in the hospital after she got in a car accident. Before I got fired, I found out my boss took time off because her horoscope said she should. FML
Today, I called in sick to work for a second day. After months of my boss trying to get me sacked by spreading vicious rumors about me, taunting me into retaliating, and generally making my life a living hell, he finally got his chance. He sent me a text saying, "yeh dont bother son ure fuckin fired." FML
Today, my boss called me and asked why I haven't been showing up to work. I didn't show up because he fired me last week over the phone. Then he fired me again for not showing up to work. FML
Today, I found out my boss wrote me up because he heard me crying on the phone, and that it was unprofessional. I was talking to my sister, who was telling that me my father had died. Three weeks ago, he was crying about his dog breaking his leg. FML
Today, my boss got a promotion and I got laid off. FML
Today, I was fired. Why? Because I called in sick on my daughter's birthday, even though you cannot "abandon work for personal affairs". My boss's favorite employee got to skip work on his wife's birthday two weeks ago. He still works here. FML
Today, I asked my boss if I could take a vacation day for my birthday on Monday. She called to tell me yes, and then told me I'm getting laid off. FML
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purebliss_fml 19
Your boss is an insensitive asshole
NeatNit 33
Just show him their death certificates, that'll shut him up. I'm sorry for your loss. All of them.
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Comments (118)
Ecudaniel 16
I think u just surpassed Bad Luck Brain's bad luck.
perdix 31
He's probably too cheap to shell out for paid Bereavement Leave. After a death in my family, a co-worker pointed out to me that we are entitled to three days of paid Bereavement Leave for certain deaths in the family. Not my boss, my co-worker. Sorry for your losses.
FitForFun 11
Hate to break it to you but some of the best paying jobs and the ones we want have assholes for bosses. It could be a really awesome job, just because he has a bad boss does not make it "not worth it"
DrippingSarcasm 20
What does he want you to do? Prove it? I know you can and could but you shouldn't have to. If you're hardworking (and I am sure you are), your boss should trust you. Sorry, OP.
DrippingSarcasm 20
I see. I didn't really think about that, especially because if a school (like you mentioned) asks for proof then so would a job but each time I've had to leave school (no matter the circumstances) I didn't need proof of anything. I guess I just found it a little insensitive to ask for proof, but I don't have any experience in that area
edanielleh 21
@15 in a perfect world they wouldn't have to, but unfortunately people lie about this stuff all the time to get time off of work. So the people who are really grieving have to prove it
conman531 23
can someone tell me why OP in any way shape our form deserve this?
RedPillSucks 33
Apparently so people can get their FML badges.
CrazyGirlfriend 21
Some YDI's are accidental and some are to just get badges. I dont know why badges are so freaking important to some. Their lives must really suck if that is what they have to show off.
bfsd42 20
If op just let the suspension happen without putting in some serious effort to prove the deaths, then maybe they deserve it.
bfsd42 20
If op just let the suspension happen without putting in some serious effort to prove the deaths, then maybe they deserve it.
catkat1988 17
I'd say take it up with a higher-level manager or the HR-department, and show them the death certificates. Your boss is an ass, and this approach is bound to get him into hot water. Seriously, trying the old-fashioned trick of actually talking to an employee and connecting on a human and personal level would easily tell him whether or not someone is lying about something like this, but I suppose empty accusations and a suspension is easier.
SweetasCandy0609 28
I'm sorry for all your losses OP and I'm sorry that your boss is such an insensitive jerk off this is the last thing you need added to your plate I hope things start to look up for you soon.
HaiYoGG 4
ouch! That is really slack. Sorry Op. :( x
krupa1017 18
Oh wow, that sucks! Sorry for your loss. :/
rgri 11
Show him the obituaries.