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)
vintaqe 28
When it rains, it pours! Best of luck, OP.
zoey260 6
Aw sorry about your cat :(
DepressedBlade 6
So sorry for you loss OP. :'( Adopt a new kitty then find another job. All will be well again soon!
TogeBara 12
Anyone else think that maybe the coworker assumed she lost her job and was crying at her desk? That maybe she didn't actually lose her job. OP should speak with her boss to see if it's true or not and should say why she was crying at her desk.
dogpup4 23
Why would she just assume that? Bit of a big conclusion to jump to.
Shrike 24
Makes infinitely more sense than OP being fired, not even being told about it, and let back into the building despite being fired.
WildWonder808 14
I'm sorry Op I hope your luck turns around soon
outoftown 27
What a dreadful day! So sorry for your losses, OP.
nflhomeboy 7
Sorry to hear that. Remember, there is always a rainbow after rain.
kokoroddd 2
YDI for making a ridiculous scene at your job. That's why they probably fired you all of a sudden. They probably saw you emotionally unstable. Who cries when they're on the job? No one cares. Next time, please stop crying about the death of a flea bitten animal and focus on putting bread on the table. Animals come and go. Focus on you. There's always other pets out there. My condolences though, original poster. Good luck in job hunting.
Calingaladha 21
Yeah, good job on the condolences there...
CeeCee_fml 16
How much you wanna bet that this person never had a pet before?
walkingspastic 22
You're a ******* horrible person.
tiarnatargaryen 23
#59, my guess is they are also a Cyborg. Who hasn't had a bad day and been in a shit mood while working? Your emotions and private life don't just turn off when you're on the job...
hellphone_fml 37
If I could just not cry because im working my life would be so much better. Most people with human emotions just can turn them off because of work. Love and people/pets should go first not work. You can find another job you can't replace something that held a place in your heart.
neuroticallyyour_fml 17
Bitter much?
kokoroddd 2
For your information, I had a pet before. It was a dog. Like any other animal or being in this world, it passed away from natural cause. I was working at job at the time which required lots of human interaction. Did I cry like a baby about it? No. Sure, I was sad because dang, it was my dog. But you know what? Life goes on. A deceased animal isn't gonna pay my bills. Sure, they're a cherished pet, but you gotta move on and stop crying about it. It's a part of life. People die. Animals die. Get over it.
kokoroddd 2
Hahaha Cyborg. I wish XD And sure, I had crappy days at work before. But do I cry like a baby about it? No. If OP was a child, I could understand. But he/she is most likely an adult which means, in an adult life you have to face atrocities as they are. Like it or not. It is what it is.
ni0ve 9
maybe they assumed thats why u would cry at work...
mkid232 15
Maybe he didn't know you were fired and just automatically assumed? I mean, I don't know the actual issues there are in your workforce, but maybe he just thought crying at desk = fired.