Today, I got fired for being late. Apparently you're supposed to be on time after your boss specifically tells you that the office will open an hour late. FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I won employee of the month. I was then fired for being late. FML
Today, I was yelled at and almost fired for showing up "late" to work. I was the first one here. FML
Today, I arrived at work and was immediately given a disciplinary write-up for being two hours late for my shift. Apparently the manager had changed my schedule that morning and failed to tell me. FML
Today, I was fired for being late to work, even though the only reason I was late was because I had to stop at Starbucks to get my boss a drink. His son, who is at least 30 minutes late to work every day, was just walking in as I was walking out with all of my stuff. FML
Today, my boss yelled at me for leaving on time. After months of management hounding us about our overtime, I get in trouble for doing what I was supposed to do. FML
Today, my boss at my new job yelled at me for being 15 minutes early to work. Last week he yelled at me for being late for my shift when I arrived 5 minutes early. He's considering this my final warning before I'm fired. FML
Today, I was told by my boss if I was late one more time he fired me. I replied, "Can I quit then if that's the case." He then said no, and gave me more shifts. FML
Today, despite leaving early to go to work, I still ended up late because some dude decided to have an argument with the bus driver, delaying us by 20 minutes. As a result, I was fired without a write-up. This was my first ever time being late. FML
Today, it was my first day on a £600 a week job. I was fired for being 10 minutes late. FML
Today, I was chastised by the CEO in the middle of a management meeting for showing up late to work every day, despite being in my office before 9:00am every morning. It was my 5th day on the job and no one had bothered to tell me that the office opens at 8:00am, and not 9:00am. FML
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FarFromHome_fml 17
Did they say 'the office will open an hour late' or 'come in an hour late'? There's a big difference, OP.
rorex 26
He probably meant the store is opening an hour late but it doesn't change the time you come in for your shift, as he didn't specifically say you get to come in late.
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Comments (34)
jarrahj 19
I'm willing to take a bet and say this is retail, this sucks op
pokemyeyes 23
"the office"
FueledByFate 24
You should look into filing a complaint with HR and getting your job back OP!
mariri9206 32
It may not matter. A lot of states are "at will" and they can fire you for anything with no warning. We don't know where OP lives but it could be an at will state.
Utetopia2014 18
Kenya..
Dale_shackleford 13
I'd be surprised if Kenya has the laws that would help someone in this situation.
mariri9206 32
Quick (genuine) question(s): Where does it say Kenya? I can't see it. Is it possible to not see it on the mobile app?
KayDee29 31
#24 it's right under the FML in parentheses, before the FYL and YDI buttons. And I use the mobile app, you can still see it on here :) that's on every FML. Unless they don't post a location.
tantanpanda 26
#25, that's the old app. The new mobile app changed the format. You can no longer see gender nor location.
bunnyfish 27
you'll get unemployment dont worry. let them pay you to not work.
kayla_everson 10
Why are there so many thumbs down on this one?
xXDemonWolfXx 13
People like you are the scum of society.
pickle682 17
I may be wrong but I'm pretty sure you don't get unemployment for getting fired. You may get a severance package from the company tho. But that doesn't excuse the fact that just collecting unemployment for no reason is taking advantage
hi358 6
Actually, unemploymemt is for people who are either fired or laid off.
FarFromHome_fml 17
Did they say 'the office will open an hour late' or 'come in an hour late'? There's a big difference, OP.
more4me 27
That's true, there is a difference . But to be fired for that? Now that's brutal .
soulreaper12296 28
Either way that means OP didn't need to be there until an hour later than normal. But if their boss meant it will open an hour later but wanted them there at the normal time then they should have specifically said that.
rorex 26
He probably meant the store is opening an hour late but it doesn't change the time you come in for your shift, as he didn't specifically say you get to come in late.
aliciousness116 16
Well, your boss should've cleared the dilemma between store opening time and attendance time. HR might be able to help. Good luck OP :)
abbyade 21
That's ridiculous. Unfair dismissal. If only you had evidence about what your boss said or else it is his word against yours.
BoxFullOfLazy 25
I don't know what the labor laws are in Kenya, but I'd say you're probably better off finding a new job where the boss says what he/she means.
bitchs_and_hoes 20
Maybe you can go to HR? It probably won't help though, sorry
GhostFox 34
Generally speaking, it's better to ask for clarification about things like that, even if you think you understand what they meant. Better to look like an idiot than be fired or reprimanded because your employer used unclear language in instructions.