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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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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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Comments (155)
mikede420 0
I hope it was approved on paper or a email and that you have a copy.
zmunnam 5
I smell a LAWSUIT
Zomg_Okay 27
*Sniffs* Nope, that's feces.
cheefer 0
I wish everything in life was scratch n sniff.
jellyD 1
Take them to unemployment. Fight it
gremlin_bros 19
One word for you (lawyer) as in get one a sue their asses for wrongful termination
123_omg 19
sounds like the call center i worked at for a whole 2 weeks...twice. Got sick during first time of training...they let me go cuz "i missed too much class". Gave me a second chance, I got sick cuz I'm pregnant...they fired me for good...for missing 1 day of class.
unluckiestperson_fml 14
You could easily kick up shit for that, you're pregnant, that's discrimination. It's the same as choosing someone based on their looks or firing them for their ethnicity: they're not allowed to do that.
KociaQ 30
Fudge, that sucks... But if you have proof for your vacation being approved they have little to stand on. Take it to the court. Good luck!
123_omg 19
sounds like the call center i worked at for a whole 2 weeks...twice. Got sick during first time of training...they let me go cuz "i missed too much class". Gave me a second chance, I got sick cuz I'm pregnant...they fired me for good...for missing 1 day of class.
gardenwhipped3 14
print out your e-mails call a lawyer.
teresedanielle 2
Did you get the approval in writing? If so you have your job back.
moodyreallyrocks 27
Sorry, I hope everything works out….