CalebNotShomo
Houston, United States
Today, my boss sent me a text message saying, "You're fired. Merry Christmas!" FML
Collection
Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Same thing different taste
robthebuilder
Canada
Today, while at work, I was asked to see my boss. I was informed that the company would be laying off 20 people, and that I was one of them. I was told I could finish off the week, then was sent back to work. Twenty minutes later, my boss walked around and handed us all Christmas party invitations. FML
soon to be unemployed
Southampton, United Kingdom
Today, my boss let me know that I'm being laid off, via a text message that ended in "lmao". FML
amf
United States
Reasons to be cheerful, pt. 4
Today, I got fired via text. The last sentence was, "Wish you the best, take care!" FML
Anonymous
Hanoi, Vietnam
Today, it's my birthday and I had to work. My boss wished me a happy birthday, and then told me I was fired. FML
Anonymous
Cape Town, South Africa
Today, my boss decided that a mug and a public 'thank you' were a sufficient substitute for a Christmas bonus. FML
JunkDex
Merrylands, Australia
Today, my boss thought it would be a great idea to delay paying me until after Christmas. There goes rent, bills, food and of course Christmas presents. FML
Anonymous
United States
Today, my boss announced that instead of holiday bonuses being on the cards, the company is going under and we'll all be out of a job next year. FML
Sarah
This FML is from back in 2016 but it's good stuff
San Francisco, United States
Nice to know
Today, my boss mistakenly drunk-texted me and was talking shit about me. FML
GhostPenguin
Antiwork
Today, my soon-to-be former boss tried to NOT pay me for working on Christmas Eve, but I called her out. Now, she's blocked me out of her life, and is looking for my replacement. FML
Anonymous
Melbourne, Australia
Today, my boss asked me if I had any special plans for Christmas. After I told him I was planning a trip to Canada, he snapped, "Well, you can forget it. I need you at the office." FML
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ihartmytdi 23
Text back and say "Error 404. Text message not received. Please contact service provider." Show up the next day and quit. Checkmate.
ShoyuSauceSoup 26
Who voted "You deserved it"? Nobody deserves a piece of shit boss! It was very rude of him/her to act like that.
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Comments (57)
oj101 33
If he's that sort of boss, you'll be better off without him in the long run.
Murilirum 23
No kidding, why is he in a position of leadership when he thinks it's okay to text something like that. I've had to fire a few people and it's never something fun, but it's a level of courtesy that you at least say it to their face and given them the respect they are due.
mrmcleod 29
The hell #37 got down voted? He's right. That "boss" is a coward. Can't even give an employee the respect of doing it to his face. Not only is the dude a coward he's a sadist, he took joy on a text like that on Christmas. It's as childish as a text message breakup. OP is better off anyway.
ShoyuSauceSoup 26
Who voted "You deserved it"? Nobody deserves a piece of shit boss! It was very rude of him/her to act like that.
Duckzy 16
Probably some trolls or people going for that judgmental badge
5secondsofvvifi 21
Not necessarily. Yes, it's terrible to do it on Christmas, but we don't have enough information to say OP didn't deserve it. For all we know OP could slack off, fake being sick, etc. Never overestimate somebody!
tonyfan00 38
#32 Even so, no one deserves to be fired via text message, let alone on Christmas.
brebabee793 13
people can be heartless
TheCookieComet 23
If you've been bad enough to get fired on Christmas... You deserve it
juturnaamo 29
It's the end of the year, and the beginning of a slow season in several industries. I've had 2 jobs end on Christmas.
slyde32 12
no one deserves to be fired on Christmas; let alone on Christmas through a text message, that's just spineless
mrmcleod 29
#12 were you "let go" or fired and was it via text message? I understand seasonal work may end at the end of the season, but normally they let you go or lay you off so you can at least receive unemployment benefits.
myind_yabiness 13
This boss seems very rude. Quite frankly getting away from him seems like a great way to kick off the new year. Good luck with finding a new job!
teentee401 37
For your boss to not wait till after Christmas to fire you, you must've either REALLY ****** up or he's just a HUGE asshole.
Matheo_fml 21
I also think there are two sides of each coin, so could not agree more!
defuck 8
Sorry op, hope you find a new job soon.
exoticwaved 9
Well at least he didn't wrap your pink slip in fancy wrapping and say "this gift will change your life."
captaincarlz 17
Any boss who texts their employees to fire them is so unprofessional.
micassures_fml 19
is it even legal to fire someone like this?
ihartmytdi 23
Text back and say "Error 404. Text message not received. Please contact service provider." Show up the next day and quit. Checkmate.
Armygirl93 10
perfect!
edris_305 21
And get no severance fee ? Na i dont think so