Today, I was fired for "blatant, inexcusable racism". My boss had asked me which website background I preferred for our company, and I said that white backgrounds are usually best. He thinks that I believe in white supremacy, and that's bad for the company's image. 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, my boss threatened to fire me for racism after I refused to hire a black woman. I didn't hire her because she came to the interview wearing what was basically a bikini and she was covered in tattoos depicting lewd sex acts. FML
Today, I was let go without warning at work. Why? Because my boss saw some comments I'd posted. Nothing I'd said was offensive or controversial, but he said he didn't care, because he didn't agree with it and didn't want me to "smear" the company name. I represent the company? I just serve coffee. FML
Today, I got fired, apparently for being racist to black people. When I told my boyfriend, he couldn't stop laughing. He's black. FML
Today, my extremely racist coworker was doing his usual thing. Since it was 9/11 he went absolutely hardcore on his "jokes" so I reported it to my supervisor. She asked what did he say specifically and I recited it to her. She decided to write me up for "making inappropriate comments at work". FML
Today, I was at work and commented on someone’s YouTube video that they sounded “so white” when pronouncing “Tacos Al Pastor.” I didn’t realize I'd used my job’s Google account to post the comment. Someone flagged my comment, and our IT department told my boss, who then fired me. FML
Today, I was fired from my job because I, in my boss's words, "Abided by company policy to such an extent that customers were starting to hate me." FML
Today, I accidentally selected an emoji with a dark skin tone to use in a Teams chat with my colleagues and supervisor. I'm white. One of them complained and now HR wants to talk. FML
Today, my boss fired me because I look like her ex-boyfriend. FML
Today, I was accused of being a "racist whore" at work. I'd only asked a man if he needed help finding anything, as that is part of my job. FML
Today, I found out that my company used a nice photo of my coworkers and me for their corporate website, in efforts to make their office seem fun and relaxed. This wouldn't be so bad if they hadn't just fired every single person in the photo, myself included. FML
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Top comments
AnnaDeWitt 27
Does your boss think "a stab in the dark" is insulting gay people as well?
jen1097 25
Some people just try to find any excuse to shout racism, even when it's totally ridiculous. Sorry that you had to associate with one of them OP
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Comments (101)
AnnaDeWitt 27
Does your boss think "a stab in the dark" is insulting gay people as well?
dragoongirl90 34
Ha! Nice reference!
Exodiafinder687 58
It's actually more offensive to blind serial killers who prefer to use knives.
KhaleesiDannie 26
He could also mean sharp pointy sticks don't be stab-ist
kmarie22_613e 25
I thought the same thing! Those two should run a business together.
redstone7693 29
lol I love it when people quote previous fmls that perfectly fit others such as this one
gatorclay97 28
I'm sick and tired of this ******* saying, it makes people think I'm gay just because I stab people at night :/
WattledParsley 11
i sharted
Darkness_Hate 29
Well someone has some issues and needs to see a psychatrist. That's really ****** up and you cans sue your boss! Anyway good luck.
lengi123 18
What if he's at an at-will company?
False_Stupidity 42
New Zealand doesn't have those ****** up "at will" laws.
pratikp03 22
Explain you actually meant white wallpaper background not white background
clemsi 20
Because logic and common sense always works in situations like this.
Just_A_Tree 20
I'm offended that OP thinks white is a proper background for a website. Brighter color backgrounds distract from content, that is basic level marketing and advertising design. WHAT ARE YOU THINKING, OP?
Retaheki 27
#78, FML has a white background...
Milussi 3
I was thinking the exact same thing
MrDonSalvetti 27
Wow, your (ex)boss is a retard! I hope you'll find a job with a better boss in no time! Good luck OP! :)
howard007 18
Why was e down voted so much? I agree if his boss misunderstands something and someone is fired due to it, it would be better off finding a different job.
pooanpee 4
Why does this have so many down vites?? ?
Chilupa 28
He's being down voted for his offensive use of the word "retard"
jen1097 25
Some people just try to find any excuse to shout racism, even when it's totally ridiculous. Sorry that you had to associate with one of them OP
KrustyKrab 18
Sometimes, I just don't understand the way people think. sorry you had to work with such an anal boss and even though it's tough to find a job, we wish you the best of luck OP!
feven 32
He jumped to that conclusion quickly lol. How does wallpaper relate to people's race anyways
UO88 10
It has to do with the meaning of the word background. White background can be taken to mean the color of a wallpaper, or a person's ancestors.
Trin_Tran 26
#15 that was the stupidest thing I've ever read . If I want my background to be a certain color because it looks better, it doesn't mean I'm racist ...
expertsmilee 26
How is what 15 said stupid? Background can refer to ones lineage...not that it applies in THIS situation, all 15 did was hit on that. Perhaps you are the one lacking comprehension.
UO88 10
Thank you 35. And after re-reading the FML, I guess I was wrong to suggest that it applies to the FML. My bad.
Marcella1016 32
Yep 15 was just answering 8's question... Manager is an idiot, though, and I'm sorry OP got fired for it that sucks. And white backgrounds are usually best for logos lol
brand125 17
(didnt mean to comment here, cant delete it)
Jasim 17
People never cease to amaze me of how stupid they can get.
telli164 30
What a nutjob! Good luck with finding a better boss OP :)
IWishIWasObama 12
You're just like those racists at Subway who order white bread because it tastes better.
KingBobtheThird 16
Hey, it does taste better. But that's just preference.
howard007 18
Oh so you're saying burnt bread and bread with cheese on it is inferior to the white bread :o