Today, I was at work when an elderly lady casually mentioned it was her birthday. I motioned two of my coworkers over, and we sang a little "Happy Birthday" to her over the phone. Our boss stormed in mid-song and suspended all three of us on the spot for "unprofessional behavior." 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, it's my birthday and I had to work. My boss wished me a happy birthday, and then told me I was fired. FML
Today, I was fired over the phone, losing my only source of income. When asked if I was okay, I explained that although I understood why, I was a little peeved they'd chosen my birthday to deliver the message. My - now former - boss then sang "Happy Birthday" to me in its entirety. FML
Today, I was ringing up a woman at work. I saw she'd bought a birthday cake, so I smiled and said I hoped whoever it was for has a happy birthday. She looked at me in disgust, told me to mind my own business, then called me a "chucklefuck bitch." Okay then. FML
Today, it’s my birthday. My boss treated me to a day off work, except my mother called at 12:01am drunk as hell screaming, “Happy birthday” down the phone. When I finally fell back asleep, I awoke to my boss asking me to come in after all. 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 found out that my work threw me a birthday party alongside my coworker’s birthday. Said coworker spread a rumor, telling everyone that I wanted each person to buy me flowers and cake. Everyone thought that I was a weirdo for asking for those things from them. I wasn't at work today. FML
Today, I was at a job interview when my phone started ringing. It was my mom, so I quickly hit "Ignore", which was probably for the best since she was obviously drunk. She left a voicemail in which she sang "Happy Birthday" to me. It's not my birthday. FML
Today, my boss suspended me for laughing too hard at my desk and causing a big scene in front of our customers. I was laughing because he'd forwarded me a hilarious email. He was practically smirking as he handed me my official warning. FML
Today, it was my co-worker's birthday but she told me not to mention it. Feeling bad for her, I went out to buy her a card, a present, and even a small cake. It turns out that there was actually a party during our lunch break, and I was the only one in our office not invited. FML
Today, at a company event, there was a break. The Blue Danube was playing. Bored, I absentmindedly start singing, “My butt is ugly” to the melody. I forgot that my mic was on and the whole auditorium heard. Not only was I sent home, but my boss wants to “discuss” it on Monday at the office. FML
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Top comments
Canchan 12
Your boss is a prick . He should've at least let you finish the song .
icecoldwaterr 1
Forget your boss, but that was really sweet of you especially since it was an elderly lady :)
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Comments (63)
walmartpaysme 15
The question that I want to know is, where do you work that your boss thinks it is inappropriate to sing "Happy Birthday" but okay to make a scene about you singing.
Aspen_Grace33 27
Sorry to hear that, OP, but if it's any consolation at least you made her birthday special!!!
Rainbowjumper0 12
No happy birthday song for you boss on his special day then! Hmmph
retrorewind 13
your boss is a dipsh!t.
Shrike 24
He's a "dipshexclamationmarkt", is he?! I'm gonna write that one down, because I'm a sarcastic dipshit with a bad memory.
olpally 33
Nice username op... Lmao... Your boss definitely is that word! Suspended for a happy birthday song? What the **** is that? Just another boss abusing his power I guess... You need mother ****** jones!
devious418 3
That's messed up lol...!! What a dad/no offense...!
Airman1988 9
Wrong FML
Shrike 24
Guys, I don't think you understand 21's comment. OP's boss is obviously his dad, because the people he works for are hell-bent on nepotism and corruption. It's pretty obvious OP works for the Mafia's new customer service department. Not really seeing how you're missing that fact, but we all make mistakes.
walmartpaysme 15
Damn it, 33. I should have seen that. All that information is CLEARLY written write there in the FML. All I had to do was read between the lines.
fredh33 3
Cute but happy birthday over the phone is unproffesional
TinyEMT 6
I'm sure this has been stated already, but your boss is an ass. -_- He should be ashamed of himself. Does customer service not exist anymore?
chisty87 16
Not only is he a dick he's also a heartless bastard
TheSeasonsChange 0
Your boss is a total ass