Today, I shoveled snow at work. I had to because my co-workers refused to "get sick." I told my co-workers if anyone needs me, just tell them I'm shoveling snow. Our boss asked for me and they said that I left without punching. This also happened when I went out to water the flowers in the summer. 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, after shoveling one guy's steps, sidewalk, and driveway for two hours straight, I went to ask for my money. He said, "Work is its own reward!" and shut the door in my face. FML
Today, there was a big snow storm and I wanted to help shovel, so I put on 3 pairs of socks, 2 pairs of pants, 2 winter coats, 2 pairs of gloves, a hat and a scarf. Once outside, I was told to go back inside because the job was done. FML
Today, I got snowed in. At work. FML
Today, I dragged myself to work, suffering from a bad cold. My boss quietly told me to go home and rest, to avoid spreading it around the office. I thought it odd since he dislikes me so much, but I did as he said. He called later in the day to suspend me for leaving work early. FML
Today, I spent over an hour shovelling the walkway and driveway, snow blowing in my face and down my coat. When I was finally finished, a guy started going through the neighborhood plowing everyone's driveways for them. FML
Today, my boss texted me to say the office was closed because of the snow. I begged him to let me go in anyway because I had nothing to do all day. I have no life, friends or hobbies. FML
Today, my parents left early in the morning to run some errands, and I thought it would be nice to shovel our rather large driveway for them while they were out. An hour later, they returned from the store with a snow blower. FML
Today, is the blizzard. I have to go into work, my boss threatened to fire me if I didn't show up. I sent him a picture of the snow completely covering my car. He said I moved the snow there and could move it back. FML
Today, I was sick, so I went into work to see if I could get my shift covered, instead of just calling in. I ended up working an extra hour. FML
Today, I was sick, so I emailed my co-workers with a list of my hours, asking if anyone would be willing to cover them for me. I only got one hour covered, and that was during a day I don't even work. FML
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Chazzster 32
Make sure your boss knows where you were. In the future, clear it with your boss before doing such things. That way he will know and appreciate what you are doing, and if he thinks someone else should do it, it will give him the opportunity to tell one of your sorry-ass coworkers to do it instead.
Cow_Girl_Lilly 24
I agree with 2. You should let your boss know before doing something. If you can't find your boss then go to a trusted coworker. Hopefully you don't get in too much trouble OP!
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possomman 10
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Chazzster 32
Make sure your boss knows where you were. In the future, clear it with your boss before doing such things. That way he will know and appreciate what you are doing, and if he thinks someone else should do it, it will give him the opportunity to tell one of your sorry-ass coworkers to do it instead.
Cow_Girl_Lilly 24
I agree with 2. You should let your boss know before doing something. If you can't find your boss then go to a trusted coworker. Hopefully you don't get in too much trouble OP!
cootiequeen4444 11
Well, now you know your co-workers are little ***** whom can't be trusted. gotta take out the proven dysfunctional middle man and take your messages to the boss directly. Hopefully your boss will notice your exemplary behavior and how your co-workers maybe need to follow suite. On the flipside, why do your coworkers supposedly seem to dislike you enough to potentially sabotage your employment? *eyes sleptically* Did you do something to offend OP? Of course, they could just be worried your taking initiative means they no longer have an excuse to be collectively lazy. Or, a on the other hand, you could be a rude twerp. As your are the one whom wrote the FML, I'll give you the benefit of the doubt, however.
T1A2Z3 35
Who* You're* Who* You* sorry that was driving me crazy.
ajk168 22
Are the comment numbers screwed up for anybody else?
Winchesterbride 9
yeah they are
sweetbliss3 37
everything is screwed up lately
LittleLittlered7 6
I'm thinking your co-workers are a bunch of cliquey snots. I have some co-workers who did similar whenever the boss wasn't there and I'd volunteer to shovel/drive to the other store etc. He'd just ckock me out and write me up. I constantly had to get security to check cameras to prove I was where I said I was. It became such a hassle that he banned me from those duties. In the end, he made the prissiest girl there shovel etc and she was always whining about the cold and how her cute boots were "ruined" lol
TacoTheDank 27
Wow, I would really hate to be you. I abhore people like your co-workers.
awildwhisper 30
That sounds like a good boss.
thundawill28 0
you should probably leave said job ??
katietoasty 3
I would have opened my phone w hen my coworker was being lazy recorded her (asking her why i had to do this ) gone outside and recorded myself shoveling nsow, then sent the video to my boss. HELLO PEOPLE YOU HAVE A CAMERA ON YOU AT ALL TIMES RECORD THESE MORONS.
pjsr 33
Send video of you shoveling to the boss?! - Nobody likes a suckup
LyricaSilvan 30
Pretty sure this goes without saying, but your coworkers are assholes. I suggest taking the previous commenters' advice.
Thor1012 28
Hard to know how to take this. It's a dog eat dog world out there. Everyone has to look after themselves. It's not your colleagues responsibility to tell your boss where you are. First time should have been a warning. You really should let your boss know first
mariri9206 32
You're right - it's not their coworkers responsibility to let others know where OP is. However, since OP asked, doing so is called common courtesy and being a good coworker. Also, it shouldn't be on OP to be the one to go outside and shovel or water flowers all the time and OP's coworkers should get off their entitled behinds and do some actual work instead of acting like princesses and just repeatedly screwing over OP.