Today, I got laid off. Why would they lay me off right before the holidays? Because they want to make sure every one else gets a nice holiday bonus. 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, while at work, I was asked to see my boss. I was informed that the company would be laying off 20 people, and that I was one of them. I was told I could finish off the week, then was sent back to work. Twenty minutes later, my boss walked around and handed us all Christmas party invitations. FML
Today, my employer gave me a gift to celebrate the one-year anniversary of my hire date. It would have been a really nice gesture if they weren't laying me off at the end of the month. FML
Today, I found out I'm being laid off. Because I'm the only person at this company who knows how to process a layoff in our HR system, I get to have the pleasure of laying myself off. FML
Today, at work, I found out that they are taking all bonus pay away, but giving us an extra $1 an hour due to Covid-19. Last week, they laid off half my department. Those people laid off are making more money on unemployment than I am now. FML
Today, my boss announced that instead of holiday bonuses being on the cards, the company is going under and we'll all be out of a job next year. FML
Today, my boss got a promotion and I got laid off. FML
Today, I found out why the temps were not invited to the company Christmas party. The company paid for the regular employees to go to a nice restaurant, gave them nice presents, and handed out substantial bonuses. They keep telling me they can't hire me on because the company can't afford it. FML
Today, I asked my boss if I could take a vacation day for my birthday on Monday. She called to tell me yes, and then told me I'm getting laid off. FML
Today, after I spent the last year working overtime to prove myself at my tech job, I got an email saying I was laid off due to “strategic restructuring.” My boss posted a vacation picture right after. FML
Today, after three weeks of my boss telling me how much he appreciates my hard work and has submitted my name up for a promotion, he called me into his office to announce I'm being laid off. FML
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Top comments
MrSassypants 34
That is both thoughtful and an asshole thing to do.
mackdeezy 22
Is that what they told you? If so, then thats messed up and i hope you get back on your feet.
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Comments (49)
MrSassypants 34
That is both thoughtful and an asshole thing to do.
oj101 33
Oh no no, he's a casserole. *reference to previous FML* for those of you who get it.
mackdeezy 22
Is that what they told you? If so, then thats messed up and i hope you get back on your feet.
Neonemerld 21
Perhaps it's best, because even though he doesn't have a job, he also doesn't have an asshole boss.
CharresBarkrey 16
Honestly, I'd rather have an asshole boss than be unemployed.
wallandpiece 16
OP should take this to the trade union.
RadikulRam 16
#7 You cannot pay your bills without an asshole boss. What was the name of the legislation passed, to protect/compensate employees' against getting fired for BS reasons again?
FMLouis 6
He still sorta deserves it. If you're the guy getting fired so other employees don't protest a shitty bonus, you probably suck at your job
CharresBarkrey 16
43 - That is very true. Or you're the one least liked in the place.
outoftown 27
#44, Or just the newest.
majorjeneral 0
If OP was laid off he can collect unemployment. It won't be as much as he was earning, but it will help with bills.
qirde_15 5
getting laid is not always a happy thought
GuessWhatKids 13
Laid off, as in fired.
BlowinChronic 18
Well that's totally irrelevant.
fml121785 14
Getting laid is, getting laid off is not. BIG DIFFERENCE!
newbiehere99 6
21- sometimes it can be a small difference :/
vcapelo 19
That should be illegal. Of course it depends on where you live, but where i live that's illegal!
perdix 31
You must live in a civilized country. In America, employment law is the Law of the Jungle where most of us are helpless gazelles relying on the lions for health care insurance.
zingline89 18
Perdix, that might be one of the best quotes I've ever seen on FML.
onlychildFTW 34
It could have been OPs first 3 or 6 months. Where management can do whatever that want.
OhAidan 7
On the flip side, during the holidays you'll be able to worry about other things! Like family etc... Or getting a job.
mario2012 18
Or worry about things like money to be able to able to spend for gifts for his/her family. Dick.
peachesncreem 21
Don't forget about the daily living expenses, bills & rent/mortgage OP still has to pay. Just because it's the holidays, it doesn't mean you take a break from paying for those things.
OhAidan 7
Job -> Money -> Gifts for family I ain't trying to be a dick, I'm just making sense, without a job, money goes fast.
vic55jets 13
Why would they lay you off during such a busy time of the year? That's messed up, hope after the holidays those pri*ks call you back. Fyl indeed.
BlowinChronic 18
It says right there in the FML that OP was laid off in order for everyone else to get a nice holiday bonus.
Enslaved 38
Was the FML changed then? Because I'm re-reading it and agreeing with19? :P
Bakarra 22
I usually dont so brightsides but a severance package to help pay for holiday gifts and/or now alot of free time to spend with friends and family during the holiday season sound like decent brightsides
alycion 39
Severance isn't guaranteed and if op got it it doesn't sound like the company would give a good severance package since they were concerned with finding money for bonuses. Last time I got severance it was enough to cover my bills for a few weeks while I found another gig. Looking for jobs this time of year sucks as well since most companies are waiting until after the holidays to hire because of management taking vacations and budgets getting finalized. Temp agencies can be a good source though, since there are a lot of people taking vacations this time of year and some places need warm bodies for a month or so until things get back to normal. They often use the agencies to do that. Not the best pay but it can be a decent way to fill the gap until something can be found.
doglover100 29
That's messed up. You'll get back on your feet soon.
LexBvl 4
Your ex employer is a saint. Now you will mind your money during the holidays. If they fire you after you will most probably incur a sizable holiday debt making it harder to get back on your feet.
perdix 31
Nice self-delusion. Even if they did get rid of you to pay everyone else more, they did have to choose the worst worker to let go. You should be thankful they employed your useless ass for as long as they did.
ccoverup 5
Exactly what i was going to say.. Except maybe slightly less harsh.
omgstoparguing 10
You sound like a bitter person who does not have a job.