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
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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 called me to say that I've been slow at work this week and that I will be replaced if I don't pick up the pace. That would be understandable, if I didn't have a broken ankle and pneumonia. FML
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
Today, I called into work because I was too tired to keep my eyes open. My boss berated me over the phone, saying I should be more like that other employee who came in with a broken toe. That was me. FML
Today, I was feeling terrible so I called in sick to work. My boss refused to believe me and told me he'd fire me if I didn't come in. I dragged myself to work, only to spend most of the day glued to the toilet. Now he says I won't be paid for the day because I barely did any work. FML
Today, I called in sick to work for a second day. After months of my boss trying to get me sacked by spreading vicious rumors about me, taunting me into retaliating, and generally making my life a living hell, he finally got his chance. He sent me a text saying, "yeh dont bother son ure fuckin fired." FML
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'm in hospital after having surgery for a broken leg. I’m maxed out on Endone and still in pain. Work have said that I’m on the roster next week and I’ll be fired if I’m not there. My wife said that she is going to have some "me time" for a few days when I get home from my "holiday". FML
Today, my boss called and yelled at me because he said I was "spotted" out after I called off sick. I was out getting the medicine the doctor had just prescribed me. FML
Today, I was enjoying my first vacation day in 2 years. My boss then called me to come in, saying it was an emergency. I got to work and got fired. Yes, my boss made me come in just to fire me. FML
Today I was home sick from work because my doctor gave me a new pill that made me throw up violently. My boss called. I thought she was checking on me. She fired me instead. FML
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tj4234 36
Hopefully he's joking. If not, sue for unfair dismissal.
Serisent 26
That's illegal. Employers have to give you leave for things like surgery. There's a federal act that mandates it called FMLA. If he attempts to fire you over this, you can definitely get him in a lot of trouble.
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ksks1234 33
Sorry you had to get ankle surgery. If you have an office job or something, you should be able to return to work by Monday. I was down for a day and a half, so the weekend should be adequate time. If you have a manual labor job, do what everyone else has said, talk to a lawyer. I hope your ankle feels better.
mbuck87 19
Seriously though, its just your ankle... Man up sweetheart!
EmberEyes 16
Well 35, maybe be had metal plates put in his ankle. That's a very, very painful experience. You've clearly not had surgery before. It depends on type and how PAINFUL it is. Not everyone has a high tolerance for pain like you apparently have.
NostalgiaFreak9 43
In case you're too lazy and stupid to read, it clearly states that he had surgery on his ankle. So according to your logic, he's just suppose to "man up" and risk damaging his ankle further by putting more weight than he can handle on it? Just in case you didn't know, surgeons recommend recovery time after an operation for a reason. His boss has no reason to force him into work with the threat of termination for failing to show up, employers actually have to allow you time off for medical recovery.
The_Big_Boss 20
Whatever then. Show up like he said to and just do nothing
Not_Impressed13 9
On the down side, seeing as your job may actually be in jeopardy, You may actually have to be at work on Monday. On the up side, you boss did only say you had to be there, not actually work!
Ctrl_H 18
Hello fml users of the future! If you are wondering what day it is this fml was written, today is Friday. Have a nice day.
georgiag_93 4
If it makes you feel better love, I'm in the same boat. Rest up and hope he's feeling generous Monday. If not, get a walking stick and 'accidentally' stand it on his feet a few times
rt567 15
pretty inconsiderate, the boss should take in to the account that you can't go out, and to accommodate during your recovery.
TheDrifter 24
Yay for modified work duties. Be prepared for every crap job they can think of that can be done sitting down. You should be good by Monday, not real mobile, but functioning. I had my knee done and I was up and moving the next afternoon, with some help from medication.
AngrySailor 17
Report them to your union.
EmberEyes 16
I thought this said unicorn.
Kuhu1993 21
i hope he was joking .. He can't fire you though thats just not fair
RedPillSucks 33
Since when does fairness have anything to do with the American legal system?