Today, I had an emergency appendectomy, so I texted my boss to let him know about the situation. He replied that it'd be good for my continued employment prospects if I came into work tomorrow. 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 tested a candidate for my current position while I was out of the office. How did I find out? I work in HR and the test results were sent to my email. The reason I was out was to have emergency surgery. Now I get to recover and job search at the same time. FML
Today, I was feeling down about being stuck in bed after ankle surgery. I thought I would go ahead and call my boss and let him know everything went well. He said the obligatory nice things, then told me that if I'm not at work on Monday, I'll be fired. I can't even get out of bed. FML
Today, I was told I have kidney stones, kidney infections, and a bladder infection and that I have to get admitted into the hospital. I let my boss know, and she replied, "But you're still coming in for your shift tonight, right?" FML
Today, I got up and left for work despite being really sick, because I had a big meeting. Halfway to work, in deadlocked traffic, my boss texts me to let me know he's rescheduling the meeting to tomorrow because of personal conflicts. FML
Today, I called into work because of a family emergency. My boss was understanding; my coworker? He tore me a new one because his wife wanted him to take the day off, which he didn't because it was going to be a tough day at work. He also threatened to find a way he could get me fired. FML
Today, my bitch of a boss sent out a group text saying she'd had a chainsaw accident and lost the tips of 4 of her fingers and would be out indefinitely. When I told my boyfriend, his immediate response was to grab my phone and reply "I'm stumped, I don't know what to say." She hasn't responded yet. FML
Today, during my second shift back at work after missing four weeks for knee surgery, I stabbed myself in the hand and now need three weeks off for that surgery. Just as I'm up for a promotion. FML
Today, I texted my friend to ask if she wanted to grab lunch. She didn't respond, so I followed up with, "You alive? Or just avoiding me?" An hour later, I realized I'd texted my boss. He replied with a very professional, "I’m alive, thank you for asking. Lunch is a bit early for me today." FML
Today as I was waiting at the gynecologist I texted my husband to see if birth control pills were covered on our insurance...yep texted my boss instead who I had been asking about a raise..don’t think I’ll be getting that raise... FML
Today, my boss put me on suspension, a week after granting a subordinate time off to recover from surgery. When I signed the paperwork, I was too embarrassed to admit I didn't understand her writing, which apparently said she was getting treated for "dangerously low levels of dick". FML
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maz08 11
It would be bad for his continued employment prospects if you reported him and used that text as evidence at a tribunal
Liamj774 36
It would be good for your life if you didn't
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Comments (66)
wuellmar 18
I am terribly sorry about the situation you are in. Sadly I do not know the Legal Situation in NZ, how ever I dont think its right. Some people just should not be a boss. As many have already said, make sure you save the TXT messages and dont be affraid to fight him on it. Best of luck to you, and a good recovery from your surgery.
Witchylady 18
Do t let him bully you. File a complaint through a government body for work place bullying from your stupid is if you have to
emokitty91 12
I think it sounds tacky to have to text a boss..most issues with managers are done over the phone last time i checked
GhostFox 34
If the manager gave the cell phone number it likely meant he would prefer to be informed through any method, and texting has become an accepted method of communication between workers and their employers. Even if this particular boss just used it to be a dick.
spacepants 11
I have to ask. did you at least give them advanced notice that you had a surgery scheduled ?
_caitlyn992 6
What does the word 'emergency' mean to you?
Psycho_Babydoll 26
Generally, when it's an 'emergency', it wasn't pre-planned...
marcelmg 10
He is not saying that it is bad if you don't show up. He will just give you like bonuspoints.
tingtingmeg 12
he can't legally do that. fmla. family medical leave act. it's a thing.
writergirl1029 17
OP isn't American. In any case, you can't get FMLA until you've met certain requirements with your employer, and you have to sign up in advance.
jvanevery 19
your boss doesn't believe the appendix story and is calling your bluff just send them copies of some medical paper that you have from the whole mess it should be okay then
shadowl 11
When I read FML's like these I always think about how people would react if someone else told them. For example if your SO had phoned your boss and explained you had to have surgery. Maybe they'd actually take it serious because you aren't even able to phone them.
delichick 27
Why do I have the feeling the boss thought the Op was lying like he/she has called in numerous times & the boss was calling their bluff?Im very distrustful of others though-and actually had a staff member call in 'sick' very close to their start time.In any case bring note from your dr & feel better
Moyer1666 2
is that even legal?