Today, I was helping a customer when she asked if we were open on Christmas eve. I wasn't sure, so I asked my manager. My manager looked me over and said, "Yes, we will be open. Thank you for volunteering to come in." 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, 30 minutes before I was supposed to quit work at 6pm, my boss showed up. After telling him how the day went, he asked why I was still there. Apparently, for the holiday, we close early. 4 hours earlier. FML
Today, I called my workplace to ask if I was going to be working, and if our store would be open. I was told that yes, we're still open, however, I can order inside, but I can’t sit in the dining room. They thought I was a customer. FML
Today, I was going to volunteer at a soup kitchen. I saw a man working, so I went up to him to ask where I should sign in. Before I even opened my mouth, he told me that they opened at 12 and to come back then for my meal. FML
Today, I work in healthcare, and I was told that since someone quit I have to work Thanksgiving weekend, Christmas day, and all of New Year's weekend. This is after I was told, "Our workplace is a family." FML
Today, my manager rejected my leave application for Christmas. Later I found out that I'm going to be the only employee working at the office during Christmas. FML
Today, while at work, I was asked to see my boss. I was informed that the company would be laying off 20 people, and that I was one of them. I was told I could finish off the week, then was sent back to work. Twenty minutes later, my boss walked around and handed us all Christmas party invitations. FML
Today, my boss sent me a text message saying, "You're fired. Merry Christmas!" FML
Today, at the supermarket where I work, we had at least 40 people waiting outside for us to open our doors at 7:00 a.m. FML
Today, I covered a 10-hour shift for a sick coworker. Glad to earn some extra money for the holidays, I went to clock out. I hadn't even clocked in when I first got there at 7 am. FML
Today, my boss phoned me and asked me why I wasn't at work. I was in the staff room. I'd said hello to her as I came in the door. FML
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Doortje 30
That's when you say "I was asking for a customer, I can't work that day, sorry".
ikayleighh 0
I'd be like eff that, peace out trout.
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Comments (57)
Korro 8
your boss is kind of a dink hu?
Yog_Sahaw 0
Hey, I have to work on Christmas Eve. No sympathy for you! And like others have said, it's not a holiday.
anahlicious 10
My work is closed Christmas eve...so I get to stay home and chill =D
cheeksMcgeeks 3
Being paid to go to a job on a day that isn't a holiday? What kind of brickcrapping society do we live in?
thirdtesticle 0
lol... brickcrapping
nontoxicpuppydog 5
Quit your bitching! I have duty Christmas Eve (24 hours spent on my ship) and my sister is coming to Washinton State from Pennsylvania to visit. I havenmt seen her in half a year. I'm just glad I get to spend Christmas with her. Man up and stop whining!
cheeksMcgeeks 3
Hahaha... I'm pretty sure everyone and their mother has to work on christmas eve.. Try reading my comment again.
ice_rose88 0
Thank You for serving! We are Navy stationed in WA too...I know what you sacrifice...Happy Holidays to you and your sister!
nontoxicpuppydog 5
I was just replying to the FML. I can't post a comment on the post unless I reply to another comment. I was telling the OP to suck it up.
littlejellybeans 3
Just because it's not a holiday for Americans, doesn't mean it's not for other people...in many Hispanic cultures, Christmas Eve is a bigger deal than Christmas day. Not to mention for some American families' traditions. Not saying saying that shouldn't be grateful for their job, but don't be judgmental.
tykiej 0
Merry Christmas!!
suave0510 0
y didn't u just let the customer ask the manager, that way u could've avoided getting involved nd u wouldn't of had to worry about your boss doing that to you, its all about thinking 3 steps ahead
caitlin21holly 0
what is the big deal?! do u have a big celebration or something he is ut boss and u should be grateful he didn't say Christmas
Crysta_fml 3
that's not too big a deal, it's only a few hours, you get more pay, and if your boss is the good kind, he's probably going to be very grateful, and think you're a hard working employee who would be the kind of person he wants in a higher position. Working on Christmas can really push you up career wise, and it is after-all only another working day.
Danniiboii22 0
now that's a win lol
slickrasta 1
Correct him you PUSSY!
Kawaiichan42 3
I can kind of see where Op is coming from. My extended family always does dinner/presents at my grandma's house on Christmas Eve. That said, Op should really quit complaining. I work for my grandma, and I have to work Christmas Day.