wipeoffincircles
Gresham, United States
Patronizing
Today, at work, my manager thought I needed to be showed how to use Windex. FML
Collection
Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Same thing different taste
Kait
This FML is from back in 2012 but it's good stuff
United States
Give it to me
Today, I was cleaning the windows at work and a guy walked in so I opened the door for him. After I opened the door, he stood there with his eyes closed and his arms open. I thought he wanted a hug so I hugged him. Apparently he wanted me to spray him with Windex. FML
Anonymous
Desperate housewives
Today, I thought I was waving at my neighbor, who was also waving enthusiastically back. After smiling and gesturing, I realized she was actually cleaning her windows. I was flirting with Windex. FML
CSPKrissi
Today, we got a new window washer in my office : a three-year-old, who decided the best tool for the job was his tongue. I'm the only one in the office willing to touch a bottle of glass cleaner. FML
Anonymous
Normanton, United Kingdom
Top dog
Today, my sexist, misogynistic boss showed me a new program we all have to use. After several minutes of him explaining it badly and belittling me for doing it wrong, I opened a sub-folder that showed that I CREATED THE PROGRAM. He walked away, then later wrote me up for "having a bad attitude." FML
Anonymous
Chicago, United States
X marks the spot
Today, I had to explain to a coworker that "the little red X" next to the email title she's been pushing out of curiosity is actually the delete button. Then, I had to restore the dozen emails she'd deleted even after I told her to stop. She's a manager. I stock shelves for a living. FML
911
France
Today, my boss sneezed onto his hands and then licked them in front of my best customers. FML
Taylor Page
Gainesville, United States
Today, my boss used the restroom at work. She returned and told me I needed to go clean the toilet because "someone left a mess in there." It was her mess. FML
worksux
United States
Unionize!
Today, at work, my computer started acting up. I told my boss I could fix it, but he told me to call the IT department instead. Neither the IT technician or his supervisor could figure it out, so I showed them what was wrong and how to fix it. I was promptly fired for wasting 2 hours of company time. FML
Anonymous
Anchorage, United States
Today, I told my boss I need a scrub brush to properly clean the stairs at my workplace. She gave me an old toothbrush. FML
Anonymous
DeLand, United States
Duly noted
Today, my boss watched me get my waistband hooked on a safety hazard in the warehouse. She included it in the safety report. FML
Top comments
Talented73 54
If you said "shown"instead of "showed" he might not have felt he needed to show you.
Leeono 26
I hope he was CLEAR enough....
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Lemou_fml 25
Yeah, I hate my housemates ability to clean of something. If it was in this house, you clean it, show me and do it again. Till you've done it properly. I have all day to spare.
Pixiewolfe 46
Ouch, micromanagement is always painful!
RichardPencil 32
That's a borderline case of workplace condescension. When your manager comes at you with a roll of toilet paper, that's when you run like hell!
Glowworm56 27
Yeah, it's not for cleaning things, it's a cure all for when you're hurt.
Leeono 26
I hope he was CLEAR enough....
Talented73 54
If you said "shown"instead of "showed" he might not have felt he needed to show you.
Rachel Todd 9
Same thing happened to me. My mom hired me to deep clean her office (I'm unemployed unfortunately) and after 2 hours of cleaning, when I moved to the room her office is in, she felt the need to start explaining in baby terms on how I should be cleaning. Wouldn't that have been helpful in the beginning as oppose to when I'm finished??
species4872 20
You weren't at a big fat Greek wedding were you?
Lalala579121 28
Well did you?
Lobby_Bee 18
Keep telling your manager you don't quite understand and show you again and again on a new spot. Your manager would eventually clean the whole place up and you wouldn't even need to lift a finger!