Today, I was helping my cousin plan her backyard wedding. I requested September 19-21 off for visiting and festivities. My asshole of a boss is refusing, because of some proposed Area 51 invasion. I have no idea what he’s talking about, and I’m afraid I might miss the wedding. FML
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Today, I found out that I have to reschedule my upcoming honeymoon because my office will be understaffed that week, due to the boss going on vacation right after my wedding. Oh, yeah, and he's in my bridal party. FML
Today, my time off request was rejected, and my boss promptly took the day off himself, claiming he has people coming to work on his house. We work from home. The day in question is my 5-year wedding anniversary. FML
Today, my boss tried to cancel my leave because he’s “taking a mental health break next week and really needs me in the office.” I’m getting married next week and going on a two-week, non-refundable honeymoon, but he needs a mental health break. I had to get HR involved. Snowflake lazy prick. FML
Today, I asked for time off from work for my wedding and honeymoon. A grand total of three days. My boss made a face like he'd sucked on rancid toes and asked me if I was stupid. Awesome. FML
Today, my assistant booked me an important meeting tomorrow, which is also our anniversary. My boss says I can’t miss the meeting or I’ll be sacked, and since I forgot our anniversary last year, my wife swears she’ll divorce me if I miss this year. I have no good options here. FML
Today, my manager called me to demand I come in to fix his computer, unpaid of course, since I have no overtime rate, then threatened to fire me when I said, "No chance." I’m 1000 miles away on my honeymoon and he knows this, since he granted my holiday request and congratulated me on the wedding. FML
Today, I had to spend a quite considerable chunk of my Saturday on the phone to my boss explaining that no, it is not reasonable or convenient for him to try and cancel my honeymoon leave, all because he messed up the schedules, and doesn’t want to upset the other girl in the office he fancies like mad. FML
Today, my boss informed me that I'll have to work all weekend to finish a project that's due on Monday. This wouldn't be so bad, except for the fact that my ex-girlfriend is getting married on Saturday, and I was supposed to be in the wedding party. FML
Today, I requested to have the next Sunday off of my job in retail. Not only did my boss say that we're not allowed to ask for weekends off anymore, but I also have to work on another weekend that I requested off. I guess I'm not going to my sister's wedding. FML
Today, I heard my fiancé tell his friend that he's working on Sunday. Which is my birthday. The birthday I don't even get a party for because of Covid. My only plan was to be with him and my BFF. He says he didn't think to take the day off, and now there's "probably not enough time to get coverage." He's the manager. FML
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bl3ur0z3 17
Storm area 51 on September 20th!....... You might want to get somebody he trusts to help him realize the whole thing is a joke. Or tell him you need the time off to storm yourself.
childlessmother 16
Call off. And Area 51 invasion is a bunch of idiots who want to invade on September 20
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bl3ur0z3 17
Storm area 51 on September 20th!....... You might want to get somebody he trusts to help him realize the whole thing is a joke. Or tell him you need the time off to storm yourself.
PenguinPal3017 19
I think the boss thinks that he wants the days off to storm Area 51 and that's why he said no.
kieralumina 30
That's why I make it a rule to say "I will be unavailable x dates" and tell them ahead of time. Don't make it sound like there's any chance that you will come in or be able to come in during that time. Finding someone to switch is good too so you're covered.
raven_of_azarath 35
Sounds like that’s what OP did. Bosses still have the right to say no, you can’t be gone those dates, take your vacation some other time.
alycion 39
Some jobs, it doesn’t matter. In news, you could be called in from your vacation if it was a big enough story. Even funerals aren’t safe. You know this when you sign up. You just hope it doesn’t happen during your time off.
Lurker1 9
Don't know about the United States where OP is but in Australia the Boss does NOT have a right to say no unless they have a legitimate reason and the boss going to an Area 51 Raid or not believing OP has a wedding to attend is not a legitimate reason. In fact you don't even have to tell the boss why your taking time off.
childlessmother 16
Call off. And Area 51 invasion is a bunch of idiots who want to invade on September 20
kfchicken 31
...you do know it's a joke right?
Wadlaen 24
Well if there's actually going to be an area 51 invasion that day, you might be thankful...😮
AmbrosiaFan 19
Tell him why you want those days off?
RichardPencil 32
It’s the autumnal equinox. Heavy shit goes down then, beware!
jc1015 25
Its a bunch of people joking that they are gonna storm Area 51. personally I think some fucktard will actually try it and get their dumbass shot...I hope I get to see the video.
Cody Vertigo Bonthoux 15
you seripusly need to look at some memes
toodamntall 9
Ask him again, but this time show him the wedding invitation as proof.
BurnInDemonFire 39
Does he want to go, and take you with him, have you cover while he's gone, or is he trying to make you go in his stead? Whatever it is, tell him to **** himself, and go to the wedding.