Today, I was prank called yet again by someone asking for a game that was released over 10 years ago. The store I work at only sells modern titles, and I angrily slammed the phone down. My boss saw and fired me on the spot. FML
rashpimplezitz tells us more.
Hi everyone, OP here. The game they were asking for, was, yes, Battletoads. Just another prank call. Many of you assume that the guy on the other end could have called me legitimately asking for the game, but really, it was the same person each and every time. They were just trying to be a jerk. Hell, you could hear their friends laughing in the background of the call. Yes, I understand that it isn't right to behave like this in the workplace, but I was a bit stressed out (girlfriend breaking up with me, etc.) and I didn't really feel great that day. After some explaining to the boss about the whole Battletoads prank call phenomenon, I was rehired and just took a 3 day suspension. I promise you all that I will not behave in such a way ever again, and thank you all for your wonderful comments.
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ColCyclone 17
do you have battletoads??
FlyingLeumer 19
Well, you do need to have self-control in the workplace, but that shouldn't be a firing offense
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Comments (155)
Wizardo 34
Seriously just explain to them what your store specialises in, no need to get angry if the caller is genuinely not aware.
asparagus12 21
YDI. A little self-control goes a long way. You were at work so there is a level of professionalism expected especially in difficult situations
minagiv 11
Battletoads?
FlyingLeumer 19
I'm sorry, remind me what battletoads is?
rashpimplezitz 9
The 1991 beat em up starring Rash, Pimple, and Zitz. Surprisingly it's one of my favorite games of all time.
Elle_Fox 2
battletoads.
pinso 3
Battletoads!
1dvs_bstd 41
My wager's he's been trying to fire you a long ass time ago. Unprofessional behavior by you, harsher decision from your boss.
prljm10 10
Next time have a sense of humor and play along!
lifes_a_b1tch 7
Well, now you can go work for GameStop. Bet they have Battletoads ;)
R00ST3R 12
No they don't.
imdabess 9
#50- yes they do, their accepting pre orders now!
frozen92_fml 12
Anyone who said ydi has never worked in retail or a service industry sorry OP fyl
JanisEvans 10
I have worked in retail and I've clicked YDI. There's the proper shit worth getting pissy over and there's being extremely unprofessional. This here is the latter. The very definition in fact.
HeartOfLead 24
Shame on you OP, Shadow of The Colossus is a great game! *sarcasm*