Today, I was making the daily commute to work when suddenly my mother calls me, crying that there's been a death in the family, then abruptly hangs up. I speed home, to find my mother holding the tiny corpse of a fish that she got 2 weeks ago. I got fired for being late to work. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I had organised to go for an all day fishing trip, but had forgotten to book a day off. I called my boss and told him that I had to stay with my mum in hospital after a car crash that she had last night. He called me a liar and fired me. Turns out my mum is having an affair with my boss. FML
Today, my mom was criticizing how I can't handle taking care of any living thing because I'm too irresponsible. We had a huge argument so I went back to my apartment, only to find that my fish had died. I forgot I had a fish. FML
Today, my sister called me at work and told me our elderly mom had passed away. I dropped everything and rushed home, to find out she was fine, and that my sister was just pranking me. When I explained this to my boss, he accused me of lying to get out of work, and I was fired. FML
Today, I accidentally showed up 5 minutes late for my shift. My boss mercifully declared that I would not be fired if I called my mother and told her I love her. My mom died 11 years ago. FML
Today, at work, I was about to close a big sale, when a coworker rushed over and said there was a call for me in the office. He heavily implied my mom had died, and I rushed out. After I figured out there was no call and that my mom was fine, he'd already stolen my sale and the commission. FML
Today, my neighbor called me on vacation to tell me that she let my mother into my house to feed my fish. I don't have fish, and my mother passed away 3 years ago. FML
Today, I lost my job. Why? Because I'm taking care of my dying mother. My boss actually said, "Well, if she dies today, we can hold your job." FML
Today, I got a call from the office telling me I was fired. When I asked why, my boss explained my mother called and told him I was in a "weak mental state." She thought she was helping me get off for my birthday. Now I have no job. FML
Today, my coworker left a tiny mess in the break room. I cleaned it up and jokingly said, "Your mother isn't here to clean up after you." She started crying. I forgot her mom died last week. FML
Today, my boss fired me from my job at a local family-owned business. Thanks, mom. FML
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Top comments
ragnarok1540 39
Did you not think to call into to work to mention that you would be late because of a family emergency? Showing up late without prior notice is pretty irresponsible (unless you were in an emergent situation that rendered you unable to call ... such as you had a heart attack or were trapped under a 10 car pileup or something.) Also, I know it's never nice to loose a pet, but to be so hysterical in a situation like this is odd. While it seems like poor judgement on your mothers part to call you, if she was truly upset, it may indicate a more serious issue such as depression.
Alup132 22
I thought the fact that she hung up seemed a little fishy.
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SnapeIsGood 20
I understand that you're upset but i guess it wasn't your first time being late for work, otherwise you wouldn't get fired.
samwilliams800 28
Some places are really strict on attendance. I've work at a couple places that if you weren't there clocked in and ready to work on time you were fired.
Rabite 28
You are fired for one minute late even if you tell them beforehand? That's a little bit overreacted on the employers side.
species4872 20
Any place that has such strict attendance criteria are not worth working for.
Alup132 22
I thought the fact that she hung up seemed a little fishy.
XxPojoxX 17
Dude your comment actually had me laughing out loud
Bassam24 21
total dick move from your mom's part. FYL
MidnaLink 35
She needs to sort out her priorities.
lexiieeex3 32
Totally read this in a Ron Weasley voice.
MidnaLink 35
That's exactly what I was thinking when I wrote it.
lantz4levi 19
Agreed!
ragnarok1540 39
Did you not think to call into to work to mention that you would be late because of a family emergency? Showing up late without prior notice is pretty irresponsible (unless you were in an emergent situation that rendered you unable to call ... such as you had a heart attack or were trapped under a 10 car pileup or something.) Also, I know it's never nice to loose a pet, but to be so hysterical in a situation like this is odd. While it seems like poor judgement on your mothers part to call you, if she was truly upset, it may indicate a more serious issue such as depression.
I_am_TheSixth 15
don't you just love these internet experts
ragnarok1540 39
I said the situation "may" indicate a serious condition. It could also be that the mother is a complete jokester. It could also be that the entire post is fabricated ... or a myriad other possibilities. I know it is not possible to render a medical or psychiatric diagnosis through an internet comment. I simply mentioned that it may be a possibility based on the limited information provided. Only a consultation to a trained medical professional can render a definitive diagnosis of clinical depression.
sophiehelen 32
If your mother calls you in hysterics telling you there's been a death in the family, I can't say my first thought would be oh I better tell work. I'd be way too worried, upset and anxious to get home.
species4872 20
That's why you would ring back to find out what happened.
derpina72 23
It could also be that she just really, really loved her lil pet fish.
yerawizardlizzy 27
8, Dude, he's one of the smartest, most articulate people on this website. Don't knock him.
ballerinaaub 17
I agree. My dog that I had for 15 years I had to put down this week. Before we made the decision my mom called me crying hysterically too because it's sad and upsetting. But I know that after I got off the phone with my mom I was booking it home, I didn't even think about calling work. On top of that, the appointment took longer, and I had to work, so I didn't think to call work to tell them I'm going to be late because I was saying goodbye to a family member.
elisadineroo 14
usually, if a person has been told there has been a death in their family, their first concern most likely isn't going to be calling in for work to let them know they will be late; the only thing they think about is who died. so her job should be a little more understanding even though the death was of a fish, but how was OP supposed to know that? ? smh
elisadineroo 14
& you're really going to call OP responsible here? how was OP supposed to know she was going to get a phone call about a death before hand? sorry but not the brightest comment mate
RichardPencil 32
Look at it this way: you can always get another job, but your mom can't just get another fish ... wait ... yes, she can. Wow, that sucks.
Ise_fml 6
Why didn't you call back?
Oogly979 8
Your mother needs a slap and to be tool to get a grip in a stern voice. She's an adult.
bobsanction 18
Your boss must be a total dick or something. I've been late just because I wasn't paying attention to the time and I didn't get in trouble for it.
gracehi 33
As a Jedi, you should have noticed that the disturbance in the force was only miniscule. No wonder The Council fired you.
Dilexar 26
this made my day
ragnarok1540 39
"Strong with the Force you are not. Fired you are!" - Master Yoda
Dave_Davington 34
It's actually a very little known fact that fish are incredibly strong with the force. How do you think they're able to breathe underwater for their entire lives? Even the most powerful force sensitive human can't even manage it for a single day.