Today, I realized I might lose my job because some asshole customer complained about me to my district manager. His complaint? Girls can't work at video game stores. My DM agreed. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Same thing different taste
Today, at work, a table of girls complained to the manager about me. The complaint? "He's not hot enough to work here. We want a sexy server." The manager agreed with them and sent me home. I might lose my job because of a table of shallow women. FML
The customer is always a dong
Today, a customer filed a formal complaint with corporate about me, because I wouldn't help her find things she wanted while I was off the clock. We were in a completely different store than the one where I actually work. FML
Today, I got yelled at for providing horrible customer service, in a store I don't even work for. FML
Today, I was shopping at my workplace, out of uniform, with my husband. A customer recognised me and wanted me to serve him, but I couldn't since we can be fired for doing so while off-duty. He complained to my manager, who wasted no time publicly bitching me out. FML
Insult of the week
Today, a customer got angry with me, because store policy says we can't accept returns of unsealed video games unless there's actual damage to the disc. The guy got enraged and started yelling about how I'm a "useless fuckwhistle". I almost got written up for laughing so hard at the insult. FML
Today, I'm no longer allowed to work the drive-thru at my job, because over the weekend, 3 dumbasses I go to school with came in and complained to my manager, saying I sounded a creepy pervert and that it scared them enough to take their business elsewhere. FML
Today, a customer filed a complaint against me because my coworker took too long to do a price check. I hate my job. FML
Today, a man tried to rob the store I work at. Before the guy was taken by the cops, he complained to my manager for "unfriendly behavior". He took it seriously and bitched me out for not providing "quality service" to our customers. FML
Wrongful
Today, I was fired for "customer dissatisfaction." I work in IT and have never met one of my company's customers. FML
Today, I had a formal complaint filed against me for being outrageously rude to a customer. All I did was tell a customer that she couldn't use food stamps at the movie theater. FML
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MissMess 12
I spy a gender discrimination lawsuit!
unknown_user5566 27
Oh, sexism. Never ceases to amaze me. There was a dad at the school I used to work for who would call in and scream at all the women, and then tell the men that "he couldn't believe they could handle working with so many women". FYL indeed, OP.
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MissMess 12
I spy a gender discrimination lawsuit!
anythingmustbe 18
Bloody hell sexism is awful. But if they want to fire you fine just sue them in return. Reason why he was complaining is because he is probably to scared to talk to you.
evilplatypus 39
Yep. A lot of states can fire people at will, but gender is one if the federally protected demographics and is an unlawful reason for termination.
A7XCamaro 19
21 - It got turned around on him quite nicely before it was deleted.
Kn0wledge123 21
All the girls I've run into that work at video game stores were not only quite nice, but they were cute too. And killed at COD and Battlefield. Your DM is a fuckstick.
riack 2
Best part is the customer was just to embarrassed to admit the OP knows more about games than him, and apparently the DM too!
sarahlove281 4
Agreed! If he does end up firing you, ask upon what grounds. If you think he's lying, you can cite this conversation.
thgiL 9
49% of gamers are female
LegalNinja 2
A few key things to know my friends: 1. Remember that lawsuits are extremely expensive and can go on for years if not months. 2. Your bills do not stop. So look for new work immediately. In some states you can still get 100% of the claim even if you work. It's known as a reparation. 3. Taking out a loan will only work if you win, otherwise it's a potential "shot-self-in-foot" scenario. 4. Also, the US Employment Benefit Payment Control denies payments pending lawsuits in lieu of termination or past terminations. 5. Finally, also keep in mind that you (or an attorney) still has the burden of PROOF that they fired you for that comment and NOT for any other blemish you may have in your record that the company can stated they decided to get you on in the past. They could state "we held back until we had enough of the repeated offense before terminating (said employee)." We all make mistakes so it's likely that they will use the most common one you make (be it immoral or innocent) to justify the action. And depending on the judge's political perspective you could have someone who doesn't buy it or someone who is completely on the employer's side. There's very little in-between perspectives in the judge circles when it comes to this. Anyways that was long winded but this is generally pretty normal for me. I hope this helps you and others who intend to sue their employers to build stronger cases. :)
Pygmy 6
I was gonna say that
Hiimhaileypotter 53
I usually don't advocate lawsuits on FMLs but I think you really have a potential one here. EDIT: Didn't see #1, sorry.
iTsbSkuLLy 8
They belong in kitchens. Speak of what are you doing away from there?
laxbro4769 6
Says the farming equipment...
unknown_user5566 27
4- If you're going to make a sexist joke, at least use an original one.
PYLrulz 17
I'd like to know what the sexist joke was so I could turn it against the pig. Too bad the mods made it bite the dust.
SamanthaCassieL 10
Being a girl gamer is hard- if you play online and need to speak.. Everyone goes silent and you can almost hear them saying "...girl...oh my god..." It took my guild on Warcraft forever to accept I was actually a girl. No one believed me until I was like **** it and went onto voice chat- and they ended up disowning me and saying things like I shouldn't be playing boy games and I should be in the kitchen, etc. I left their guild and I am currently in a more accepting guild. Sucks sometimes.
THuD29 4
There are plenty of girls on wow, but I'm not surprised that some didn't believe you and we're being immature!
TigerNicole 6
Same with me or try try to hit on you XD I also work at GameStop and my coworkers and manager are super nice and cool
unknown_user5566 27
Oh, sexism. Never ceases to amaze me. There was a dad at the school I used to work for who would call in and scream at all the women, and then tell the men that "he couldn't believe they could handle working with so many women". FYL indeed, OP.
feldco1 17
I deal with the same problem at my job. Being a female in a hardware store exposes me to a lot of discrimination and I've had tons of customers tell me that they needed a man to help me instead. It's frustrating.
UberNova 18
I don't know why people care so much about sexism (I mean the sexist side/the discriminators) can't they just not care about it?
RadikulRam 16
I'm sure there's something that irks you. For me it's when someone says something that just defies logic.
evilplatypus 39
67 - there's a big difference between being "irked" by something and being blatantly sexist/racist/other-ism against it.
unknown_user5566 27
18- That definitely sucks. That used to happen to me due to my age, because I am very young compared to my coworkers. Eventually I decided to use that as motivation to show everyone I was just as good as they were; it ended up with me getting a big promotion over those who were older and "more experienced". Keep your chin up!
lardinmybum 1
School is pro girl cause teachers prefer them more
laden_swallow09 35
Good for you, Kylee! Seriously, way to go.
megapeyt 17
I also agree with one. That smells like a legal war waiting to happen.
soulebelius 17
Then reply to it. But I'm sure you knew that and just wanted to have your own separate reply. downvote
chellyX92 8
And stating their own opinion in their own comment is wrong how?
TBelle4Ever 15
Being a woman gamer is awesome!
gc327072 31
I think I'm gonna make an FML: Today, I realized that I've never met a girl that likes video games. FML.
I_lost_the_game 25
Then, you sir, simply haven't been looking hard enough.
mvc3ftw 17
I played against a female gamer in mvc 3.She is the only one I've ever seen...she sucked and rage quit,calling me "some fat@$$ who can't get laid" before leaving. but I know they aren't all like that and hope to meet some in the future I guess. didn't remember her gamer tag though.
TheDrudgeChild 4
I'm female and game, but I don't enjoy multiplayer at all (I play for good storylines and single player). Sorry guys.
TBelle4Ever 15
Me too 63, that is why I like the GTA games.
Metallica36176 16
I'm a girl gamer. Wow you just met a few on here ;) My cousin (also a girl) was at GameStop last night to pick up RE 6. So far its pretty awesome. :)
Metallica36176 16
and I*
Mauskau 36
Me and my sister are both girl gamers and we game together. Game of LoL? ;)
bteundeadmidget 5
League of legends that's and awesome game 85
GothickNihilist 15
I'm a girl and I love gaming.. I play eroge , amnesia , the diablo series , American McGee's , portal, and visual novels. I personally don't understand why more girls don't game , it's a fun way to relax and escape. Have a nice day fellow gamers.
Trix_Disorder 20
52 - I find it surprising you've never met one. As a group, we love to brag about it to get attention from the opposite sex. :I
PrimeEvilTahir 24
101 - ooh Diablo gamer! Nice; which hero are you playing with? Surprisingly I've met a few girl gamers that are into Diablo. Message me your ID if interested in co-op!
davestrider 0
#52 you've obviously never met me
gc327072 31
Well if any of y'all play bf3 on ps3 I'm down.
dinoluvsrawr 2
I'm a left4dead girl ;)
NeonBluee 8
I'm a girl and I love playing cod, gta, halo.. pretty much anything with shooting :D Girl Gamer Power!
Tzofi 11
You probably don't know a lot of gamers then :P. I play Lord of the Rings Online (lotro) and I'd say about half of the people I know are female.
taran6 3
I'm a girl and I love playing games! I play Halo reach mostly and have made friends (all guys) who automatically assume I'm a guy and then freak out when they realise I'm a girl. Its kinda lonely being a girl gamer though I have no girl friends on there
kittycat1597 10
I'm a girl gamer, I play a lot. L4D one and two, cod, gta, amnesia, hospice ( another version of slender), heavy rain, Diablo, and for some entertainment happy wheels xD
TalkCrazy47 7
198- I play Halo Reach too. That's how I met all my friends, who are all guys. It's a lot of fun to use my mic when they start questioning my friends if they are sure I'm a girl or not. They go silent pretty fast lol
sulitak 27
most of my female gamer friends tend to go with non-feminine tags because its annoying to hear two things repetitively "get back in the kitchen" (and other sexist comments) or "OMG girl gamers are soooo hot" So probably you do play with quite a few and don't realize it
Furia_fml 8
Female gamer here. ^^ Play alot of WoW, had 14/14 mythic in SoO, but also Skyrim, League of Legends and Diablo.
ZigZAG1488 10
This is true! Ppl don't even know what we look like or even who we are but we get harassed just for being a girl! I've never had anyone be mean to me but I have had more than one guy try to get my phone number..
krapula 4
You think gamers would want girls to work at video game stores. Then they actually get to interact with girls
CaptainDipShit 0
I was thinking the same thing, but apparently Mr. Sexist enjoys his right hand over an actual, real woman. Hope he enjoys his mother's basement!
stan86_fml 1
Heh heh. Amen. X3
TrueTriage 16
Heh Hando Calrissian.
afropuffjake 9
I wanna agree but it just may backfire if the gamers are too shy... Then sales drop :-(
TheOnlyX 11
Ohoho, I see what you did there.
greenie213 23
Hey! A girl helped me pick out Fable 3 and I thoroughly enjoy that game!
unknown_user5566 27
I love Fable 3... definitely my favorite game.
Shafreeka 8
Hell yes! My absolute favorite game!
Tavers 19
Fable 3 sucked. A girl helped me pick ME 1 though, so yeah, girls at game stores rock!
greenie213 23
You of Fable ad though it has come and gone. It is still here, and it is still fantastic.
greenie213 23
Jesus! Just reread my comment. *speak *as There we go.
skyeyez9 25
Try Dragon Age 1 and 2.
Forlorn420 9
Borderlands is where it's at
RaggleFrock 13
If fable 3 sucked why do so many people still play it? That goes for fable 2 as well. The fable series is awesome and I'm a fellow gamerchick.
S182 15
Of course you enjoyed it...
KVKdragon 26
Technically, you can fight this since this is a clear example of sexism and your DM is being prejudiced for horrible reasons. Don't let them oppress you, fight to win >:(