Today, I got written up for asking my coworker a question that I should have asked my boss to ask my coworker. Yay bureaucracy. 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, I got in trouble with my boss for doing what she wanted me to do. I guess she didn't think I would do it, so she did it herself. 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, at my new job, a coworker offered to help me mop the floors since she wasn't busy. I ended up getting written up by my boss for supposedly being too lazy and making other people finish my work. FML
Today, I was given my marching orders because I corrected my supervisor on something he was actually doing wrong. It seems I deserve this for "not learning to obey my immediate superiors." FML
Today, my boss yelled at me, telling me that I can't answer the phone anymore. Not because I do a bad job, but because a co-worker whined about it being her job. People call her and complain about how rude she is and then ask to talk to me. FML
Today, I got written up at work over false accusations that I didn't do some safety tasks. The same tasks that were done before I had even arrived. FML
Today, I got a write up from HR because the new boss says we have to check our e-mail everyday, and I missed checking my e-mail for one single day. FML
Today, I learned that asking your boss, “Am I gonna get paid extra?” when he asks that you chip in for your co-worker-who-just quit’s duties is not an appropriate response. In fact, I was written up for “insubordination” and “inability to be a team player.” FML
Today, I got in trouble for following the rules at work. This is the third workplace where this has happened. Each time, when I provided the written document that showed the rules that I followed, I was told, "Well…" Don't make it a "rule" if it's really going to be a guideline with 50+ possible exceptions. FML
Today, I finished my last day of job training. At the beginning, the boss had told us to ask as many questions as possible. I was fired because I asked too many questions. FML
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Top comments
Kindroth 12
If they want to be inefficient that's their choice.
cjwayy 22
It's weird that rules like that are so strictly enforced...
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Comments (74)
Kindroth 12
If they want to be inefficient that's their choice.
Spyderbane 10
it depends on the question. it may prevent a law suit.
omgitsmoe 26
Hey , you single?
HanBroman 20
Yeah I can't help thinking a little context could change everyone's perspective on the matter. like if the question was "can you stop being a ******* idiot and do your job?" perhaps it isn't your place to tell your coworker what to do. If your coworker is doing something wrong you should be alerting your boss and not taking matters into your own hands. Stop complaining for not following procedure and stop acting like you're the boss (If that is the case)
cjwayy 22
It's weird that rules like that are so strictly enforced...
lexiieeex3 32
I know right? I mean what was that damn question... It couldn't have been THAT bad...
Aspen_Grace33 27
It always seems there are rules that make absolutely no sense, but that come back and bite you in the ass if you don't abide!! Fyl,op!!
ihavenolifehaha 16
Get a new job
Shemp_5 14
Thats a really good plan, quit every job when you have a disagreement with your boss
Akerra89 14
I agree! After all, jobs are easy to get. Everyone is hiring nowadays.
SkyDog 9
Everyones hiring? Where the **** do you live and when can I move my box there?
zevo1415 10
Boy that sarcasm sure is hard to figure out
that_band_nerd 22
I'm confused by that reply, the first half screams "SARCASM NOT ACCEPTED" but then you threw in the box joke and totally messed me up. Do you not get it and live in a box with internet connection? Or do you get it and just want to be sassy about it?
photogfrog 13
Lol!
fantasyworld 39
OP can just get into the job cannon and be at a new job.
WordAficionada 19
Workplaces sometimes have the most stupid rules!
yeahthatsmeee 10
What was the question?
kingdomgirl94 29
It might have been something that OP didn't have the authority to ask, like if they could operate a piece of machinery or sign off on something.
kingdomgirl94 29
... I'm confused as to why my comment was taken so poorly. It was just a theory. Damn... tough crowd...
HanBroman 20
#62 because who would ask their coworker for permission for something?
Sandman366 6
17-But I don't have a staple to staple my 6 pages together to ask for more staples! I'm screwed now :(
lexiieeex3 32
62- it said they should have let their boss ask their coworker... There's more to it than asking a coworker's permission that's just stupid.
MichaelDeSanta 20
C'mon OP... it's common sense!
nemcali 34
I feel your pain buddy. Same in my company. It just sucks
krundale 6
Follow the rules.
pratikp03 22
unrelated but... did I maı̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̨̨̨̨̨̨̨̨k you wipe your screen?