Today, I got back to work from a 3 week vacation. My boss had asked me to get him something so when I returned I presented him with a shotglass with the British flag on it. I later found out that he is a recovering alcoholic. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, the boss returned from vacation. While he was gone we thought it would be a great idea to fill the water cooler with margaritas. Even after rinsing it, we still have lime flavored water. Needless to say we got a company memo about appropriate office behavior. FML
Today, I had to have a word with my boss about how him coming into work drunk is probably not a very good idea. FML
Today, after drinking myself to an oblivion, I awoke with a massive hangover. I didn’t want to go to work, but every excuse I came up with in my head screamed of alcoholics. When I arrived, my boss asked me why I was there. It was my day off. FML
Today, while working at the bar, I was having a flawless night. Every pour was perfect, every shot expertly measured. I saw my manager for the first time that night, turned to greet him, and knocked over a tray of 30 or so glasses. Only two remained unbroken. FML
Today, it's been almost a week since I returned from my vacation to Ireland. Before I rarely drank. Now I'm pretty sure I'm an alcoholic. You might think I'm joking, but I've woken up hungover every day since I landed there. I basically paid to kill my liver and become AA's next poster child. FML
Today, a coworker confided in me that he’s taking a leave of absence to get treatment for alcoholism. I feel for him, but I’m also incredibly jealous. He’s better at our job while drunk than I am while sober. FML
Today, I got promoted to a management position. After work, I went for a drink with my co-manager and a few of our colleagues, where they discussed their plans to take Ecstasy before/during our work Christmas party. Wonderful. FML
Today, I didn't get promoted, but the guy who showed up to work drunk a few weeks ago did. FML
Today, as a recovering alcoholic, I called my brother to share the news that I've been sober for a month. He invited me to a bar to celebrate. FML
Today, I was at my boss's house for a company BBQ. Earlier I had taken muscle relaxants to calm my lower back pain. After a few drinks it was clear the alcohol and medication did not mix. I woke up few hours later to find out I had stripped naked and jumped into the 4-foot cake before passing out. FML
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Top comments
_Noon_ 0
There's probably no way you could've known that, so I think he'll appreciate the gesture :)
locasocha 0
he doesnt have to use it for drinking, he could use it for like a decoration
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Comments (66)
robertertert 0
First FYL!! But yeah, that's a common gift. Had he mentioned it before?
oldskoolman85 0
OMG YOU'RRE FIRST YOU ARE THE COOLEST PERSON EVER!!!!! But seriously, go choke on a horse's ****.
divesh777 0
mayb he was trying to say like: firstly, FYL,, but yeah...
TysonFawlay 0
He made a relevant comment. Then it's ok to say "FIRST" along with it.
Zomlette 0
......#3, why does it even matter? Are horrible things done to you every time someone on the internet says "first" or something?
Joe2794 0
People like #3 are the ones that annoy me more than the people that say "first". If the morons want to make themselves special by posting first when they get the first post, then let them. It obviously makes them happy. People like #3 annoy me because they care so much when people say first and hate it so much for some reason. Just chill and let them feel special.
jpd212 1
wow, you guys are STILL arguing over this? stfu and get a life. virgins
okiidokii_fml 6
#3 he meant first of all fyl! then... blag
_Noon_ 0
There's probably no way you could've known that, so I think he'll appreciate the gesture :)
ssyyyykke 0
#4 but you didnt knoww.
MrBoredomioo 18
you're number 4
sahara_fml 0
Yeah, there's not really any way you could have known unless he had mentioned it before. Hopefully he wasn't offended.
goldengophers12 0
You guys are completely missing the point! Obviously he probably has tons of shot glasses, so getting him another one is kinda pointless.
koalieo 0
I think it might be you who's missing it. It's like giving a recovering klepto the keys to your house.
brrrx 0
You couldn't have gotten him a better gift than a novelty shot glass? Looks like someone isn't getting a christmas bonus this year...
divineinstrument 2
It's a fairly common gift really... If you don't know someone that well (and it doesn't sound like the OP knew their boss very well at all, as they had no idea about the recovering alcoholic thing) then you kinda just end up giving them lame, novelty gifts anyway. I hate the present culture.
missbucket 0
This is hardly a FML.
divineinstrument 2
I wish for all comments like that to be banned. They're just plain annoying. Clearly it is an FML, which is why it was allowed through moderation. Now stfu
locasocha 0
he doesnt have to use it for drinking, he could use it for like a decoration
genius_man16 1
Or for like orange juice. Just because it's a shot glass doesn't mean it has to be used as such. I use my mom's shot glass when I need something to wash down a pill with. Just the right amount of liquid.
sheni_009 0
A lot of people collect shot glasses who don't drink, they are good souvenirs!! Kinda embarrassing, but don't worry about it :)
kitkatkelly 0
Eh, nobody actually drinks out of those things.
oh_0_0 0
Aw man, no way for you to know that! Plus, just get him a really small flower next week and tell him it's a miniature vase, not a shot glass.
lilajeanlynn 0
um if the man's a recovering alcoholic..i believe he might maaybe, just maybe, know what a shot glass looks like.