Today, my boss made me work a longer shift than usual. Not because he needed me in, but just so I'd finish at the same time as his brat of a son, and give him a lift home. 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 entrusted me with his car to run an errand, as I usually take the bus. I managed to get there and back safely before someone slammed into me while I was re-entering the lot, causing major damage. It was his wife, who thought I was a car thief. FML
Today, I arrived at work six minutes late due to heavily congested traffic. This is just two days after my boss put out a memo saying that anyone who's late to work from then until the new year will have their holiday bonus pay forfeited. FML
Today, I faked a sore throat for the school nurse so I could go home early. It took my dad the rest of the school day just to get there to pick me up. FML
Today, I finally started my job as an in-home caregiver. The man I was hired to care for died two hours after I made it to his house. FML
Today, I was at my boyfriend's house waiting to surprise him when he got home from work. I was laying in his bed when he called to tell me we were over. I couldn't leave before he got home. FML
Today, I was told it was inconvenient for me to take lunch breaks, because someone else has to answer the phones and no one else wants to actually do any work. FML
Today, I wasn't allowed to work from home, despite being ill enough to just take the day off anyway, all so there could be "someone to answer the phone." The phone didn't ring once all day. FML
Today, my company was having a huge party so I went to work dressed in my best outfit. During lunch break, my boss said to me, "You really missed out on something yesterday, it was great fun!" FML
Today, while battling a severe flu, I was forced to come to work by my manager. Upon arrival, I discovered that a colleague he likes who should be covering for me is out today. The reason? Her shoes hurt. FML
Today, I overheard my boss stressing out over finding a replacement for me. I didn't know I was leaving. FML
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Top comments
margie2194 12
I hate when bosses abuse their power.
TheElderTROLLZ 15
He can't get a taxi?
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geod69 8
Comment moderated for rule-breaking.
Brown noser
siickman 7
His nose would be brown if he was kissing ass but he wasnt... He had no choice it is his boss, he either complies or gets fired.
The_Hitdude 12
That isn't what brown nosing means. Brown nosing is when someone is kissing another person's ass to the point that their nose turns brown. Neither OP nor the son are doing that...as far as the FML is concerned, anyway.
Cad6 24
I'm glad I didn't know that. Now I'm mentally scarred.
nofearjenshere 12
Next time, google a phrase before you use it. :b
iiTsAJ 5
People like that really piss me off
simonsaysYDI 8
well OP could have refused the son a ride. "I'm not heading that way after work, sorry". then the boss paid him a longer shift for nada ;)
RegenaGeorge 0
What :( your boss is crazy! Can't u sue him for tht??!
RetardedChipmunk 7
Only an idiot would ever sue for something that trivial
Jaxx66 21
Sure 69, you could try. Then you'd be out of a job and paying legal fees after it got laughed out of court. Seriously??? Sue?? Money waster and whiner, you are if you want to sue for things like that.
nado13579 12
I think we all could have gone our whole lives without knowing what a brown noser is.
iCagetheElephant 6
Every time I hear the word brown noser, I think of The Lizzie McGuire movie from when I was little, but after hearing 10's definition of the word, my childlike perception of that movie will forever be tainted.. I still love Miss Ungermyer though :)
wolfshadow 4
81, I think of the anime Desert Punk. It's hilarious :D
Okeeferz 3
love ur profile pic... im gana use it in geometry tomorrow
margie2194 12
I hate when bosses abuse their power.
LSS_fml 18
I hope the boss is chipping in for petrol!
fromthesuck 8
He really could have said no. Even in the military I have never once been told that I have to drive someone home in my vehicle. If he decided to feed into his boss's plan it's really on him. Simply saying you don't have the fuel or your clutch is wearing our would have dobe
TheBonzaiGirl 0
Absolutely. People who abuse their power and are like, "respect my authoritah" have a special layer of hell reserved for them.
TheBonzaiGirl 0
Sorry, it made me post twice, please delete this!
j_cat187 20
Petrol? Sounds so much cooler than gasoline.
LSS_fml 18
I dunno 97, Metallica made gasoline sound pretty cool!
hellbilly205 17
So did seether 99
TheElderTROLLZ 15
He can't get a taxi?
supimnyancat 9
Yea cause a taxis not a waste of money or anything, especially when you're going home from school.
nofearjenshere 12
OP said work, not school. :b
Annis_x3 7
18- Just because they shouldn't waste money, doesn't mean the boss should use his status to take advantage of OP. "Oh, I didn't know you're leaving now! WOW, what a coincidence, you can drop off my son on your way home!" Cheap. What if OP had a previous engagement?
mpfau797 0
Because he's a small child?
xStaciexLynnx 15
3- We don't all have taxis available to us. 62- Pretty sure if it was a small child he wouldn't be working...
ALpein 0
62, please point out where it says it's a small child for me.
mgkgambino 3
Can you say bum?
nofearjenshere 12
I like bums.
TheElderTROLLZ 15
Bum. What did I win?
cooIbeans 0
challenge accepted.
Cad6 24
At least he saves on gas.
ClassyCommando 13
You mean the boss? How is that a good thing?
ClassyCommando 13
Shit! I misread the FML. There is a special place in hell for people like me. I'm sorry :(
Cad6 24
Well you don't deserve to burn in hell for a misread comment. If that were the case FML would be renamed Hell.
iliketurdles 7
Dude, relax. It's okay. Why do so many apologise for making a bad comment? I think people are so scared to make a mistake on FML in fear they will be crippled with humiliation and condescending finger pointing, especially by some of the regulars. Honestly, it's not the end of the world if you make a mistake. Or even if you say something that not everybody likes. It's not a popularity contests. Just be yourself and speak freely, I'm sure someone will appreciate that.
KiddNYC1O 22
Well said. ^
Cad6 24
That was so beautiful I almost cried.
LightningCactus 12
I did cry.
ladyLALAA 29
It's an FML thread and I'll cry if I wanna, cry of I wanna!
iliketurdles 7
Awe, you guys!
downtime 13
...People kinda do that in everyday life too. It tends to make sense because you apologise for misunderstanding as you made a mistake. I suppose you could switch it up every now and then and just bitchslap anyone who notices, but I don't know how well that would go down.
Airman1988 9
At least you got payed and he didn't just have you stay, still sucks tho
downtime 13
I really doubt he could get away with it without payment...
killaKT 2
Just don't give him a ride, unless your car has a meter in it and a taxi sign I would either make him pay you or walk home
itsame0987 18
Finally someone said don't give him a ride. Even if it is a lie op just say you have some previous engagement, and taking him home would be out of the way.
br0ccoli 15
Please don't donate your kidney to your boss the way that lady did. She will still fire you. Did anyone else hear about that?
lyssa_jean 7
What a bitch, that is so messed up unless the kidney donater thought she was gonna get a free ride for life at that hob and was not doing her job....
RaggleFrock 13
No. But a similar FML was on here back last year where a girlfriend had one of her boyfriends kidneys and then she dumped him. Personally, I don't care for offal.
lyssa_jean 7
**job**
br0ccoli 15
13-I would've asked for that kidney back or sued for the black market price of $267,000. That ******.
The_Hitdude 12
9-I actually heard about that this morning. What an asswipe. It reminded me of an episode of Lost where Locke's 'dad' conned him into donating his kidney to him. A sad story indeed.
br0ccoli 15
15,27-Moral of the story: give no one your kidneys. OP, I hope you got overtime or at least a 'thank you.' And be glad you have two kidneys.
TheBonzaiGirl 0
"aw they took my kidney!"
BunBunBabe 8
Charlie the unicorn?
lyssa_jean 7
After work make something up and say you are going in the other direction not straight home:)
llamafish 25
Lock the son in your basement and hold him hostage until you get better working conditions. If your boss doesn't want him back, then...um...you now have a personal servant to do your bidding?