Today, I was crying at my desk at work. My colleague tried to cheer me up by saying: "Don't worry, I'm sure you will find a new job soon". I didn't even know I was fired. I was crying because my cat died this morning. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I found out my boss wrote me up because he heard me crying on the phone, and that it was unprofessional. I was talking to my sister, who was telling that me my father had died. Three weeks ago, he was crying about his dog breaking his leg. FML
Today, I had to explain to my boss that the reason I was sobbing hysterically as she told me that I was getting a pay raise was because I was going to the vet to have my sick and dying cat put down. Good news at a bad time. FML
Today, I was at a meeting. One of the other members decided to share that their cat had passed away recently. I got an uncontrollable nervous laugh, started crying because I was laughing so hard, and left the room while everyone watched in horror. FML
Today, my boss's cat died. I'm expected to attend the service. FML
Today, I was crying because my cat died. My boyfriend cupped my face in his hands, looked me straight into the eyes and said, "I love seeing you cry." FML
Today, my coworker said her dog died. Without thinking, I tried to cheer her up and said, “Oh man, that’s rough. Get it? Ruff? Ruff ruff!” and giggled like a schoolgirl. Nobody laughed. My coworker burst into more tears. I have a Teams video meeting with my supervisor and HR this afternoon. FML
Today, while I was at work, I was on the verge of tears. My coworker asked what was wrong and I explained that I recently had to put my dog down. He then replied, "Cool story, bro. Tell it again." FML
Today, at my job at a pet store, my boss told me to go outside and hand out flyers. I saw a man sitting on a bench and walked up, saying, "Hi! Do you have a pet?" He teared up and said, "I just put her down this morning." FML
Today, my youth pastor died and I was crying. My boss told me to dry my tears, because it was affecting my coworkers. Sorry I'm human and cry when someone I know dies. FML
Today, at work, my colleague started to look for a new job. For me. FML
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redstone7693 29
What a bad day. Sorry, OP.
anchorsaweigh003 13
that's absolutely horrible, I'm so sorry OP, and RIP your kitty and hopefully you find another job soon! :)
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Comments (111)
redbandit9877 12
At least you have a supportive friend. Things will get better.
Chikiriwak 17
Ouch
KingReppin956 15
Maybe he just assumed you got fired hopefully ? Sorry op
edris_305 21
Thats inconsiderate of your boss to fire you on the day on which you clearly looked sad :(
BobbieH 19
Being considerate what's nothing to do with terminating someone's employment. Most people don't like doing that job, but it has to be done. Once a decision is made to terminate someone's employment, it needs to be handled swiftly. What's happening in the person personal life can't affect the time it get done. Otherwise you'll find there's always bad days and it won't happen in a timely manner. Which is bad for everyone else and the company.
Gothicbunnyx3 16
Oh my God!!! Sorry for the loss of your cat, I'd be a mess too OP. You need a hug :(
jecka 9
That really sucks
buddy51 23
I was going to make a pun about you feline blue but I thought better of it. Sorry for your double loss OP.
JasonUMN 15
As long as it wasn't your boss, maybe your co worker was just making assumptions and you weren't really fired.
MrConcise 35
The only way I can imagine a misinterpretation is OP looking at a box with her dead cat in it and the coworker thinking she was packing her things to leave. Obviously OP wouldn't bring her dead cat to work, that violates the "no weird smells" rule.
lulubelles 33
Maybe the coworker heard people were being laid off at their company and when they saw OP crying they wrongly assumed it was them. Easily done.
punkyboy 11
well you may be having bad luck right now but that just means good luck is coming your way in the future.
Enslaved 38
I heard bad luck comes in "threes". :O
punkyboy 11
(╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻)
lulubelles 33
Why do you keep doing that #38?
jw90 18
Two bad things in one day? Dang OP I'm sorry.