Today, at work, we've just hired a new load of people. As an icebreaker, we were paired up randomly and told to learn about our partner so that we can introduce them to the group. I got matched up with someone I've worked with for 4 months. Mid-conversation, I blurted out "I don't know your name." 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 being with the company for over 3 years, I realised nobody really knows my name. This was after my boss was walking around a new staff member and couldn't introduce me. Neither could my colleague, who's been sitting next to me for the last 6 months. FML
Today, we had an impromptu meeting to get to know the new additions to the team. They asked me to introduce myself. I started a year ago. FML
Today, I got asked, “And you are…?” by a senior colleague while in a morning meeting at work. I’ve been working here for 3 months and I've already introduced myself multiple times to them. FML
Today, my first day at the job, I went up to my coworker and began to ask her name. She cut me off and snapped, “I have a name.” FML
Today, I went to my first day of work in over 2 years. As I approached the boss, he asked me what my name was. Turned out they hired the wrong person. FML
Today, I had the Monday meeting that I have had every week for 8 months. We had new people joining today. One of my bosses went around the room introducing people, and he forgot my name. I've been sitting across from him with a nametag for 8 months. FML
Today, I realized that I've been using the wrong name for a coworker for the past 6 months. I just found out their real name when I saw their name tag. FML
Today, a coworker introduced herself to me and told me she hopes I enjoy my new job. We've worked in the same building for two years. I say hello every time I see her. FML
Today, I was on vacation, when a very cute guy starting talking to me and asked me what my name was. Overwhelmed and stressed out, I blurted out that I didn't have one. FML
Today, I went on a lunch date with a guy I used to work with. When the conversation got dry, I asked him if he went by “Chris” or “Christopher” these days. His name is Daniel. My brain knew my mistake as I said it. Just when I thought the silence couldn’t get more awkward. FML
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Top comments
persianjr1 7
that's kinda your fault!! ydi
Jrefinne 7
Why would you be paired with someone who's not new? That seems counterproductive.
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Comments (31)
ChantelRenaeee 0
you totally deserved that.
ILoveEggnog 7
In this case, YDI definitely means You Dumb Idiot.
jordizzle1496 0
well the point was to get to know them... so your off to a good start
BuckeyeNut28 1
it's all good.. I don't remember every ones name either..
thatsabadkitty 0
Try to look on the bright side OP, you more or less did what you were suppose too. You broke the ice and learnt something new about your partner!
alex1432 9
oh well, it shouldn't be that big of a deal, I wouldn't be that offended
drifterz 0
So? I work with new employees all the time. I don't make an attempt to learn names until they are full time. It is not to be rude, its cause they usually quit or get fired before I even know them.
Stumblebum30 5
Sorry this post just doesn't make sense to me. they just hired a bunch of new people but you were just paired up with someone who had already been working there for 4 months? I guess I wouldn't consider that 'just' hired. I guess it would depend how closely you work with someone as to remembering their name.
cherryblossomchi 4
ydi for having no tact
notquite69 0
How did they pair people up without saying your names?