Today, my boss asked me to read through a document. I gave my feedback, saying it seemed like it had been written by an 8-year-old. Turns out it was in fact written by him. FML
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Today, my boss asked me to send an email on his behalf with an important report attached. I've already received 3 responses from directors commenting on poor spelling and factual errors. I get paid 1/4 the salary of my boss and he can't even write properly. FML
Today, I had to proofread a document my boss had written. When I pointed out that he spelled "college" as "collage" multiple times, he angrily accused me of trying to make him look stupid. This is the guy who constantly boasts about his "genius" IQ level to the whole office. FML
Today, I had to reply to my boss's comments to a 50+ page document. Every second comment could be answered by, "See the sentence above/below" because apparently someone has problems with his short term memory. FML
Today, my boss and I were preparing a lunch order for a nearby real-estate agency. I noticed that the order was riddled with spelling mistakes, so I laughed and mocked the realtors, calling them stupid and incompetent. My boss then pointed out that the order was written in his handwriting. FML
Today, my boss chewed me out for correcting several spelling and grammar mistakes in one of his reports. The words "Think you're so damn smart, don't ya?" were uttered. I'm his secretary, and proofreading his shit is part of my job. FML
Today, I had my teacher look over my essay before turning it in. He said it was extremely well-written, so I handed it in. When I got it back, the feedback he left said it was one of the worst essays he'd ever read. FML
Today, my boss made me type up my own written warning, where I had to trash myself and describe my own "shocking incompetence". All the department heads are going to receive a copy of this. FML
Today, my boss signed and sent me back my timesheet. He named the PDF file "Timeshit". Now I don't know whether he's terrible at spelling, or just expressed his view of my job. FML
Today, I was fired because of a "poorly executed" task. My boss claims that I just copypasted an existing document in a new file; I was instructed exactly to take the document and move its content to a new table without changing anything. It was discussed beforehand, but looks like his own messages are not a proof. FML
Today, I had to proof-read a terrible paper containing a bunch of mistakes. It took me 4 hours and I didn't eat dinner until I was done. His response when he got it back was, "What the fuck did you do to my paper?! You bitch!" FML
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MagicGiraffe 12
You're supposed to give constructive criticism, not be a d-bag about it...
carry_on 19
Don't expect that honesty to earn you a promotion anytime soon OP...
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carry_on 19
Don't expect that honesty to earn you a promotion anytime soon OP...
AMCJEEP 10
#1
Ambient25 25
Why would OP want to be promoted though? If his boss has the skills of a 4th grader, then there'd be no meaning to that accomplishment.
thewaterbear 10
The difference in income means something though.
Punny 3
Truth is a virtue. At least you were honest. If it was that bad he wouldn't want it to go out to the public.
Tzofi 11
OP deserved it. He could have found a better way to word his opinion while keeping his honesty.
Alihb 16
fourth grades r, on average, 10 yrs old
stoneYa 8
oh ypu r so practical
HKCgrimmjow 15
Honesty is expensive
zango1 15
Probably too late but OP could suggest that the standard of writing is ideal if the company want to target non English speaking markets.
PleaseStayChill 9
Well if he's an idiot, he needs to know he's an idiot. Ignorance is certainly NOT bliss.
fuzz97 23
anyone can write poorly, it doesn't necessarily make them an idiot
Zomg_Okay 27
12 - To be fair, there's a difference between writing poorly and writing at the level of an eight year old.
fuzz97 23
good point
Freethaawave 19
Or OP could have just edited the mistakes in the document, and handed it back to the boss with their mouth shut. Win win.
EvilUndead 9
19, There are different kinds of 8 years old. Some people (nowadays they're rare, but still) learn to read at 3, read a lot, and by the age of 8 have decent intuitive understanding of grammar rules.
ddlovatolover 23
The phrase 'ignorance is bliss' is not used in this context, it's more of like when people say 'what you don't know can't hurt you', not used to describe idiots.
Zomg_Okay 27
59 - I said at the level of an eight year old. An eight year old like one you described is above that level by virtue of reading/writing ability, not limited to it just because they're eight.
AbstraktThoughts 13
I guess you should start looking for a new job!
Adhdkid107 9
That's probably not true. Yes, his boss might get pissed, but I have a feeling he won't fire the guy. Plus OP probably apologized right away once he knew it was his bosses.
Kiki242 19
Insert foot in mouth.
MagicGiraffe 12
You're supposed to give constructive criticism, not be a d-bag about it...
kamikrazy 6
Honesty can can be a douche. Unless its a girl, then its douchette.
HKCgrimmjow 15
I don't get what your talking about, a douche is a girl thing to begin with
Futacy 30
Contructive criticism is always the safest way to go, to avoid mayhem, like me.
deadhead419 15
But the best way to go is in your sleep.
rg350dx 29
I'm your boss's document he asked you to review. I'm full of incomplete sentences, grammer misteaks, and run-on sentences. Clearly, I can't be written by the person who supervises you and makes more money than you. You should totally insult my composition and the person who wrote it. If you've got cut rate intelligence you could be dealing with this mess yourself. Avoid mayhem like me and save face by switching to constructive criticism.
perdix 31
#7, according to Ovid, the safest way to go is through the middle (between Scylla and Charybdis.)
Futacy 30
23- *grammar mistakes ... I couldn't help it.
llamarachel 5
Don't forget *mistakes!
Kuhu1993 21
Well you were just being honest, so it isn't really your fault. Even though honestly is the best policy but you never know how this one will work out for you. Hope for the best.
geko911 22
He wasn't being honest, he was being a bitch. When you're asked to review a text, review the damn text, not the person who wrote it. In that situation, that's a golden rule. It's very easy to state your opinion without insulting anyone. OP definitely deserved that one in my opinion.
xcam1995 6
He didn't review the person who wrote about. He simply stated that it was written at an 8th grade level. Which is not that bad actually, it's only 4 years from College.
nissa0909 16
Except he didn't say eight grade level. He said it was like an eight year old wrote it. Different things.
jackiemora 18
Sounds like the boss' FML "I was confident about my document so I asked a co worker to read it, he said it sounded like an 8 year old wrote it, FML" lol
jstorie95 8
He wanted an opinion and you gave him one
Adhdkid107 9
Well try to explain to him that it was your feedback. Also you could offer to help him. Well OP I hope you don't get like demoted or anything.