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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_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)
alwaysalady 0
SHot glasses are very common gifts, really. if he gets offended, thats his fault.
DoomJeff91 2
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 Revolutionary War Soldier for the Americans. FML Now that's a FML.
ForestFire0 1
Or: 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 shot glass with the British flag on it. I later found out that a British Flag killed his father and raped his mother. FML
wafflemonger 0
ForestFire, you made me lol in real life.
turtlellama 0
HAHAHAHA, me too. That's hilarious.
Zorrorulz 0
I guess you helped him... remind his sweet past...
Tehalon 0
Shame, now the gift will go to waste :(
brilliantbarbie 0
haha truthfully, send it on over to the one earlier FMLs from today...the guy all pissed off that the other business offered booze as a payment form....if he takes it, he could use that shot glass!!!
Chocoholic17 0
lol at #15.. This thing really isn't an FML as much as a slightly awkward situation. So he can't drink out of it or use it as a paperclip holder on his desk. He's not going to think you're a d-bag for buying it.
sarahbau 0
My sister used to get me shot glasses wherever she went, even well before either of us turned 21. Shot glasses are common souvenirs. You don't need to feel guilty about him being an alcoholic.
shirvon100 0
you dont have to use them for drinking my brother has some from disney world and they just sit as decorations
Structive 0
I agree with most of the comments that it's not a big deal. Speaking as a recovering alcoholic, I would certainly not be offended if somebody who didn't know got me a shot glass as a gift. I think it's a very thoughtful gesture, and if he mentioned it after you presented him with the present, then that's his own issues he needs to deal with. If you'd presented him with a bottle of Scotch whiskey, that'd be a different story!
subtle 0
haha #19 It's so much fun connecting FMLs! But seriously, shot glasses aren't just used for drinking. Besides it's not like you got him a bottle of whiskey or something. That would really be an FML. Hope your trip was fun at least!