Anonymous
Today, my boss reprimanded me for a huge screw-up that he was responsible for. FML
Collection
Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Same thing different taste
gt
Canada
Today, my boss fired me because I corrected him after he misspoke during a meeting. FML
Anonymous
United States
Whipping boy
Today, like every day, my boss was complaining about something or other, but this time it was work that I knew he'd done himself, and he still blamed me. FML
cantgetabreak
Today, my boss reprimanded me for not finishing my work on time. Yesterday, she cut an hour from my schedule every day until further notice. FML
Anonymous
Today, my boss yelled at me for leaving on time. After months of management hounding us about our overtime, I get in trouble for doing what I was supposed to do. FML
Anonymous
Auckland, New Zealand
Smart
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
Is he stupid?
United States
Overachiever
Today, due to being stressed and overwhelmed by my tasks, I made a mistake and completed a few of my colleagues' tasks as well. When I informed my boss about it, he said that I did an outstanding job, but I shouldn't have messed with other people's documents. As a result, my promised raise is cancelled. FML
Anonymous
This FML is from back in 2019 but it's good stuff
Can't win
Today, my supervisor told me off for doing something. When I reminded her that she told me to do it, she yelled at me for correcting her. FML
Tired
Today, I got in trouble with my boss for doing what she wanted me to do. I guess she didn't think I would do it, so she did it herself. FML
BohGlam
Today, my boss reprimanded me for my lack of media communications skills. It would be more understandable if I weren't a janitor. FML
tooefficient
Monday, Monday, so good to me…
Today, I was scolded by my boss, all because I can finish most tasks in a quarter of the time it takes him, and he doesn't want to be shown up. FML
Top comments
david66_fml 20
How dare you not watch over your bosses shoulder and do his job for him! Shame on you OP! On a serious note, either find another job, or if you work for a corporation try going to a higher up. Good luck!
Le_ponderer 14
Its called saving-face and is a signature go-to move for bosses who aren't decent human beings. Sad that they do not realise how much respect for them you lose; because they are incapable of admitting their mistakes. Don't let it psychologically get you down. Tell a few close colleagues the truth and you'll feel better knowing the facts are out there.
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Comments (23)
MitchRapp 20
Call him out on it?
david66_fml 20
How dare you not watch over your bosses shoulder and do his job for him! Shame on you OP! On a serious note, either find another job, or if you work for a corporation try going to a higher up. Good luck!
BandsRuleBro 11
Go to a higher up OP. Your boss shouldn't be blaming any screw ups on employees, instead he should take full responsibility.
beachtrash 7
Making your boss look good is always important. If she's a good manager, you may earn her trust by letting her blame you publicly, and talk about it with a wink and a nod behind closed doors. But if she was just attacking you in private, get out.
Jachin357 28
Screw that. If my boss screws up its on their own head, not mine. It doesn't matter if a boss is good or not. The boss needs to learn to take personal responsibility.
AverageAvarice 23
The thought to kiss someone's ass in this way has never occurred to me, It an is important trait to accept responsibility for your actions.
katelng09 16
Sounds like your boss is Michael Scott.
KingLewisII 34
I think he misunderstood when he was told how to delegate responsibility.
lexiieeex3 32
Did he know he was responsible when he reprimanded you though?
Le_ponderer 14
Its called saving-face and is a signature go-to move for bosses who aren't decent human beings. Sad that they do not realise how much respect for them you lose; because they are incapable of admitting their mistakes. Don't let it psychologically get you down. Tell a few close colleagues the truth and you'll feel better knowing the facts are out there.
Appmusicgirl 3
I think that's called having a job.
hkhan24 23
How did he keep a straight face while doing it?