Today, I returned to work after taking two days off to find I'd been fired. Why? For not being at work on those two days. Everything was agreed in writing, all trace of which has mysteriously vanished. I can't work until HR sorts it out, and nobody can tell me how long that'll take. 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, I was fired for the second time in as many days. I received a letter notifying me that I would no longer be working for the company, effective immediately. When I did not attend work the next day, I received a phone call firing me for not turning up. FML
Today, while on vacation, I got fired for not working a shift I wasn't scheduled for. Even after texting my boss a copy of my vacation approval letter, she still fired me. FML
Today, I worked my job then went home to enjoy my weekend. An hour later, I was called and told I was fired, without any reason given. I can’t even empty my locker, as they'd said they would mail my things to me. FML
Today, after taking a much-needed mental health week off from work, I discovered I wasn’t on the schedule this week. Turns out, I was fired. Apparently, my absence made things “inconvenient” for my department, since they had to do double work due to my “selfish” PTO usage. FML
Today, after a long couple of months working non-stop, I finally got someone to cover my shift. Turns out she was joking, and when I didn't show up for work, I was fired. FML
Today, I got fired from my job. When I asked why, all that was said to me was, "We don't have to disclose that information, but you did nothing wrong. It's just not working out." FML
Today, I went into work to change a shift I was unable to work. I phoned the first person on the employee sheet and they promptly answer by saying, "You still work here? I thought the manager fired you." I was fired last week and have been showing up for shifts without anybody noticing. FML
Today, I returned from vacation overseas to find I'd lost my job. The manager approved my leave, but forgot to put it in the system, so I was written up repeatedly for not showing up. If I want my job back, I have to wait 90 days and apply to start over. FML
Today, when I got to work, I found out that I was being laid off. Two hours later, I found out my boss had my name on the wrong list. I was elated. I went to lunch, but on the way back was rear-ended, in the rain. I was an hour and a half late getting back to work. I was fired upon returning. 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
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Top comments
LadyKayDee 23
Wow. No one could have seen that coming. Atleast HR is looking into it. Hope it gets sorted real soon. Good luck
it___happens 12
More time off?
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Comments (58)
techiejames 8
Get a lawyer, and be prepared to file a lawsuit against them.
vegantreegirl 26
That's really terrible. I know it's an easy mistake to make, but try to get a copy of the paperwork whether a photocopy or an email copy. I hope everything works out.
mccrightp 29
I don't understand how it got from his front to his back...oh, I get it now.
mccrightp 29
Sorry, somehow I responded to a different message in this one.
pedinhuh 23
Since there was a written document of this, how come you didn't get a copy of it yourself? I would have atleast taken a picture or have it formalized through e-mail.
ChippyChoppy 21
Always remember to ask for a copy for yourself
sanchogrim 18
Since you are in Texas do you by chance work for any Trinity Industries? If so I think there may be a correlation there.
MummahszBaby1993 11
next time keep the written agreement on u or with u. never trust no one everyone will do u dirty smdh
quibz90 12
always keep copies of things people can twist and use against you. Get it in black and white, even mail trail ;)
yellowzinnias 20
Email. Always, always, always. Even if it's just, "Just wanted to remind everyone that I will be out of the office on xx/xx and xx/xx, but you can direct any questions and/or concerns to (name of employee who works under you or who will be taking over your duties while you are gone). Thanks! - John Doe." Then, forward the email to your personal account that nobody at your job has any access to. That way, you have a paper trail that everyone knew you were going to be absent and your time was obviously approved.
genshift 8
It's already been said, but I always keep a copy of my leave requests for my records.