Today, my boss gave me a new assignment at work: go online and look for my own replacement, then interview him. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, at work, my colleague started to look for a new job. For me. FML
Today, during work hours, I took time off and discreetly went for an interview for a prospective job at our rival company. As soon as I reached the place, I bumped into my current boss. FML
Today, fifteen minutes before the end of the day, my boss asked me who I was training to replace me. He then said never mind, that it was his job to choose someone. I hadn't indicated that I was planning on leaving the company. FML
Today, my boss sent me some application forms to check over. After I spell-checked them and returned them, I found out they're going to be used to hire someone to replace me. FML
Today, I've been working towards a management position at my IT job for 9 years. My boss quit, so I thought, "This is my chance!" Nope, our department got outsourced and now I'm interviewing for my own job on Monday. FML
Today, my boss hired a new meat cutter because our old one stopped showing up for work. After he put the smock on, I told him what needed to be done. Without saying a word, he walks over to my boss, hands him his smock and says, "I quit." Guess I'm on my own. FML
Today, I had the great pleasure of meeting my replacement, who was sitting at my desk in my office. My boss must've forgotten to mention to me that I've been fired. FML
Today, after interviewing for a promotion to a position that was created with me in mind, I eagerly accepted a call from my boss, expecting good news. Turns out, they found a better applicant, who they don't believe will need support from the position I currently hold, so it's being eliminated. FML
Today, I interviewed potential employees for a job position that I was supposed to get promoted to. FML
Today, it's my first day as the boss, after waiting months for this promotion. Today is also the day my replacement, who I trained for three months, quit. Now I've got two jobs for the price of one. FML
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stepgurl2011 0
Get the worst possible replacement you can!
cradle6 13
Find the worst qualified people to interview, and then don't hire anyone. While you're doing this, look for a new job. What's your boss going to do? Fire you?
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Comments (143)
OnlyOnFML 0
At least he trusts your decisions in the work place?
jc10x 8
Promotio?
randomthing 22
That must really suck. Good luck with finding something better.
ghirahim 5
That's like digging your own grave...
opendoorclosed 8
Just send him a flower arrangement that says: "**** you". And then below that: "and **** your family". Then shit on Deborah's desk and leave.
Hiimhaileypotter 53
Judging just from the way he's being fired, I'd say it wouldn't be too difficult to find something better than that.
Quinn32 16
Am I the only one who thought the OP may be getting promoted and therefore need a replacement for his old job? Or his boss could just be a complete jerk...
phatdaddy62 23
No 47, I thought that too. Not unusual to hire and train your replacement in order to get promoted.
blcksocks 19
Take your own sweet time to find the replacement. You know, until you find another job.
NicollieOlliO 0
Yeah, but OP can just decline everyone from the job. Right?
cajekraze 7
Find the best person you can. This was used as a step to determine my eligibility for a promotion. Do it right, they wouldn't have you do something that could screw them
VorpikeII 17
It could very well be a promotion. I wonder if OP asked... Well if it was, I hope OP didn't do anything stupid.
ReesieBanana21 12
So, when are you hiring?
AKGirlinSD 20
I agree that it sucks but at least you know what's going on and have some time to find another job. Possibly, your boss is about to give you a better/higher position and just wanted to mess with you while he/she still can?
stepgurl2011 0
Get the worst possible replacement you can!
MCRaddict15 15
I imagine her boss begging for her to come back.
ryanmatos3 0
Him*
alh303 0
His**
Abdul888 16
Him* + his* The world has two genders: females and males.
Trisha_aus 15
But in this case it tells us that OP is indeed a male!
yupitssoph 18
Yes recommend the interviewee that's a complete ignoramus
kotabones 0
This
TheArchAngel 8
44- You forgot hermaphrodites.
skoob1 12
Hermaphrodites don't have their own gender. That is determined by a 'y' chromosome, or lack there of.
ch3s 4
XXY chromosomes can exist ...
dellis44 7
So then just don't do it. If you.you're jobs in jeopardy, start looking for a new one quick!
p3mguin 7
Yeah, say you don't have a replacement yet, but will soon.Spend your time looking for a new job. Half/half
stan86_fml 1
That's just...******.
Hiimhaileypotter 53
You don't say?
PawnShopPenguin 4
Ohhhhh so that's what it's considered... Thanks!
SuperKnuckels 6
when i read the FML i saw it in 2 ways. 1) the same way everyone else is ie. what a terrible boss or that sucks. and 2) you get a replacement cause you just got promoted. itd be nice if it were the 2nd one.
cradle6 13
Find the worst qualified people to interview, and then don't hire anyone. While you're doing this, look for a new job. What's your boss going to do? Fire you?
amunnra 14
Honestly, I am uncertain of if the boss is really just being an ass or just trying something out. Frankly, I'd pull the same trick if I were the guy's boss, but only to check if the guy is qualified enough for a higher function. Yes, I know some bosses really are assholes and actually expect you to find a replacement for your own spot, but, please, do bear in mind that, if the poster's boss really wanted to replace him, he would do the interviews himself. I mean, if the poster does a crappy job how the hell would he be able to know the qualifications for his job and how the hell would he be able to pick the perfect employee for his own position?
sBqOuMaBd 9
could you imagine if he was up for promotion and took the advice of idiots like you? Would be pretty embarrassing when he got fired because he listened to people that were on the internet instead of doing his job and getting that promotion. Now, I am not saying that is what will happen, but neither of us should assume that he is getting fired or promoted or anything. It is a possibility and Nothing more, so keep your opinion to your self and wait for the OP to reply to his own comment.
inkedav 8
Damnnn. Find a terrible replacement. :)
inkedav 8
Don't you love when you think your the first person to write something and come back and realize 50 ppl said the same damn thing. f-MY-l..
UnloadedChexmix 1
Just tell him none are qualified for the job, and emphasize that you are.
PYLrulz 17
That's where you say "**** you, I quit!" Honestly though, that sucks, give them the worst possible replacement
sBqOuMaBd 9
and chance missing a promotion? The op didn't give enough info for anyone to assume he is being fired. What if he should get a promotion and you idiots told him to quit or find the worst replacement possible. He would definitely be screwed then. Just because you read it the way you want, and his boss PROBABLy didn't give him details past finding the replacement, doesn't mean it is what either of you assume.
Yourheadache 19
well if it was for a promotion it wouldnt be on FML.
Unbweavable 17
Go online & look for a new job...then quit without hiring anyone
SqueakyChipmunk 22
And hire a transvestite hooker with herpes to go to his office.
Unbweavable 17
Flipn awesome ?