Today, I lost my job for taking an unauthorized vacation. I just got married and requested time off for the wedding and honeymoon months ago; it was approved then. They forgot, and then got angry because I didn't remind them. I did remind them, the day before I left. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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
Today, I found out I lost a promotion intended for me because I was on planned vacation. FML
Today, I lost my job because my mom and stepdad forced me to go on our family vacation, even though my time off got rejected. FML
Today, I returned from vacation overseas to find I'd lost my job. The manager approved my leave, but forgot to put it in the system, so I was written up repeatedly for not showing up. If I want my job back, I have to wait 90 days and apply to start over. FML
Today, after getting a new remote job and traveling to the Bahamas while working remote, without asking my employer, because I figured they wouldn't find out and I didn't want them to say no. IT ended up tracking my computer and telling HR I was overseas and I got fired after I returned from my trip. FML
Today, after I let my job know I needed time off for a friend's funeral a week ahead of time and they declined to approve it, telling me to call in sick, the day of the funeral arrived and I called in sick, only to come back to a write-up and threats of being fired for not getting it approved in advance. FML
Today, I asked for time off from work for my wedding and honeymoon. A grand total of three days. My boss made a face like he'd sucked on rancid toes and asked me if I was stupid. Awesome. FML
Today, I asked my bosses for three weeks off in July to go on a much-needed vacation. Their response was to fire me on the spot. My bosses are my aunt and uncle. FML
Today, after being jobless for 2 years, I got a call back for an interview. I was ecstatic until I saw the date. It's the same day I leave for a weeklong, nonrefundable vacation. I applied for the job 6 weeks ago, and since not hearing anything bought the vacation 2 weeks ago. FML
Today, I submitted a vacation request to my manager and it was approved. I came back from lunch and was informed that I have been let go. FML
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Top comments
Epsilonyx 15
Sue for unlawful termination. I'm sure SOMEONE there can vouch for you.
exohazard 6
Fyl. This sort of companies shouldnt even exist. You deserve better OP
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Epsilonyx 15
Sue for unlawful termination. I'm sure SOMEONE there can vouch for you.
smurfsarwales 9
It would be even worse if your husband was your boss. In case anyone's wondering, I am a threadjacker and proud of it.
auriane_fml 19
I just hope that he got an email about it or else it would be difficult to prove that his vacation was approved.
Muslimgal92 0
OP's nickname made me giggle:)
IvantheGrinch 5
Wow should have reminded them einstein.
kaykay20 0
61 if you read it correctly he did twice
valdezadair 0
Hehe, wonder what his job was....tsk, tsk. His boss must be senile or forgetful.
IvantheGrinch 5
Yet your to stupid to read that they said they did not get reminded.
calphae 5
66. What does the last sentence before FML say?
IvantheGrinch 5
They forgot and got mad at me for not reminding them.
ALpein 0
75- Do you have some mental disease? The last sentence says he reminded them the day before he left. Or are those too many sentences for your handicapped brain.
livjune97 0
61 Even the grinch had a heart. It just took til the end of the movie to find it. I'm sure u got some kindness in u:)
TheDeadlyTurtle 7
Read his page he's being an idiot on purpose don't give in he wants to be a troll.
DarylAndrew 2
Guess it wasn't meant to be. You should sue^ or move on
Damn_Hippster 11
Take a shit on your bosses desk... Like a boss!!
Naitsi 19
me too :P
ItsYourMamaDoe 0
Yeah I agree with you 1. I'm sure op could show the emails he exchanged with his boss about taking off of work.(If that is how op did it)
ShakeMeDown 12
Why would anyone at his work vouch for him if he sued. (Possible lay offs in successful and not to mention pissed boss for ratting on the company).
pancakerocks 1
im sorry but 21 what is your bio saying?
Epsilonyx 15
111, not necessarily. That said, if it did happen, I'm sure someone there would have adequate morals and would stick up for an ex-employee. My mom was in a similar situation before. Regrets nothing.
elementalz 2
111 the bosses may be pissed but they wouldn't do anything about it unless they are looking to get sued again there are laws against that type of stuff but yes there could be layoffs if the company doesn't have enough money afterwards
mfjkr 10
hey 21 im a penguin and i wear A tux on tuxedo night, just ask Ted,
fml_seriously316 13
#111 if they have layoffs, I can understand but if IF they still had enough money to pay and just fired them for helping sue the company, they would get sued again.
exohazard 6
Fyl. This sort of companies shouldnt even exist. You deserve better OP
Llama_Face89 34
Your grammar is terrible.
dumboears 8
Your gramma is terrible.
bylliam 0
I have my money on this person being asian
doubleea 3
If you're Australian it is spelt grammar. Not everyone is American.
steviesnm 6
It's spelled grammar in America also...
JohnBoyFsYL 10
22- I imagine your Singapore grammar is top notch then?
Jovecove 13
To 71 - 22 is from the US, how is Singapore even related to that?
DrDilllonReese 12
On the bright side, at least she's married :D
silver_trish 2
quit!
partyfool2011 4
Did you read the FML? Just read the first 5 letters and you'll see what's wrong with your comment.
Epsilonyx 15
"Today"?
Llama_Face89 34
8- first five letter? T-O-D-A-Y. Doesn't really tell me anything. :P
partyfool2011 4
You know what I meant
death_dolphin24 0
He meant, first five words
leogirl95 12
He means first 15 letters
thatoneitalian 3
Your marriage is Ruining your life already? XD shoulda known!
pancakerocks 1
i concure. i belive marriges can be both amazing and wonderful. and dreadful and pityful. it is stupid to say it is only one and not the other.
me_gusta_eso 1
Yeah, because trying to spend time and going on vacations with your spouse ruins your life.
PuffDaddy395 3
Stick it to the man...unless the man is your boss...then, stick it in your newlywed wife.
hugs1976 0
Real mature of you to say.
PuffDaddy395 3
Stick it to the man...unless the man is your boss...then, stick it in your newlywed wife.
dubstepfreak123 0
I wouls say suck it! Im getting laid:)
Gondile 4
and then become homeless
77777771 12
And you need to tell the good people of FML this why?
pancakerocks 1
doesnt matter had sex
RedPillSucks 33
If you just told someone, then you're probably screwed. Always make sure your vacation plans are recorded somewhere so it's not just your word against theirs. Good luck in your marriage and job search.
NullPointer 20
It's their fault. I don't know how they can blame you. What was your job, btw?
tylersign 11
You should have reminded them. God dammit OP!
tylersign 11
Oops. Forgot to add the sarcastic font...
HideouslyHuman 10
You should make that.I don't know how that kind of thing works,but you could make a font and copyright? it(I know nothing about things like this,if it's possible go for it!) then sell it(Cheap,you'll sell more.50¢-$5.00 max) as a program you download that merely adds a program to generate the font,but if you go through with this,try to make the font compatible with a multitude of websites(Especially big ones like Facebook and YouTube.) Your font will either be a huge hit and universally known or be a big waste of time and money...