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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Halloween
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)
NullPointer 20
I have an idea. It sounds like they admit to having forgot about it, and are mad that you didn't remind them. Record a conversation with your boss, having them admit they approved the time off, but fired you anyway. This would be great evidence in court. Double check that recording a conversation that you're a party of is legal wherever you are.
batman_516 9
I'm from Australia, so there's things that I miss...but seriously, don't the States have ANY unfair dismissal laws?!
RedPillSucks 33
It varies from state to state, but you have to have documentation in order to prove anything. If he just spoke to someone, he's probably screwed in most states.
pushpop85 2
Take them to court you have a valid case
KiddNYC1O 22
Pfft, management.
Bebbo_fml 21
Well thats a lawsuit right there.
samicna 4
Sounds like you work for the state
Lovesglee 3
Sorry dude. But anyway, congrats on the marrige!!! :)
purpletigers1527 3
hope it was worth it.
wittygirl 8
Time to report them to the better business. Burea and when you do have the paper work ready so you can sue :3
StalinsHeir 1
Wankers!