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
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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
Today, my boss sent me a text message saying, "You're fired. Merry Christmas!" FML
Today, my manager rejected my leave application for Christmas. Later I found out that I'm going to be the only employee working at the office during Christmas. FML
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
Today, it's Christmas day. Normally, I'd be spending it with family. However, my boss decided everyone has to work today, despite the fact that there's enough people who want to work to run the place. Apparently it's "fairer" if we all have to do it - except him. FML
Today, my boss decided that a mug and a public 'thank you' were a sufficient substitute for a Christmas bonus. FML
Today, I thought working through the holidays would mean little to do and the boss telling me stories all day. Actually, it meant having loads to do, while my boss was telling me stories regardless, effectively keeping me from doing the work he is paying me for. FML
Today, I talked to my boss about scheduling my urgently needed surgery. She asked me to wait until after Christmas, and told me that I should use vacation time instead of sick leave. She's also not going to give me the total paid time off my contract specifies, because it's "inconvenient." FML
Today, nearly Christmas, my dad got mad because I don't have enough money for holiday festivities. I can't afford things because I haven't gotten my paycheck yet. I work for my dad. FML
Today, after calling my bank to see where my paycheck was, and waiting on hold for my entire lunch break, my boss told me she forgot to submit my deposit. I was relying on that money to pay for lunch today as I used all I had for bills. Looks like I eat tomorrow. FML
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clintml11 13
What a cheap, lying, no-good, rotten, four flushing, low life, snake licking, dirt eating, inbred, overstuffed, ignorant, blood sucking, dog kissing, brainless, dickless, hopeless, heartless, fat ass, bug eyed, stiff legged, spotty lipped, worm headed sack of monkey shit!
NicoleP1993 29
Revenge plan: 1. Set up office secret Santa. 2. Rig it so you get your boss. 3. Shit in a box. 4. Gift wrap said box. 5. Attach note that says 'made me think of you!' 6. Enjoy!
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Comments (65)
arrowgold 19
Sounds like this must be a small business. Otherwise you would probably have some automaticity and consistency. So most likely you don't have an HR department. Try talking to him?
LPac5295 27
That's totally illegal to do. Try going to the higher ups. They'll make sure that doesn't go unpunished.
Heorshe 0
If you will receive the money next month for sure, it might be good to take a loan to be able to pay rent and bills a loan is acceptable, if you
Kiernan151 25
A loan isn't a good idea, because of the interest. If he's living paycheck to paycheck like it sounds, they wouldn't really be able to afford a loan
TheNewGuy03 29
Loans are generally bad things and can negatively affect your credit.
Heorshe 0
In order to be able to pay rent and bills a loan is acceptable, if you know you get the money next month. If your boss is able to pay you, ask him what you should tell your kids ready Christmas. He will prob say to tell them Christmas isn't all about presents. So you reply: Next time you need extra hours I'll say life isn't just about work.
darksaber522 12
Sounds like OP is strapped for cash, so working a few extra hours might be a good thing.
moodyreallyrocks 27
Not sure that's exactly legal!!
SPN_lover666 27
Did he also get you a membership to the Jelly of the month club? All kidding aside, I hope you can talk to him and are able to get the money.
Dexter83_fml 17
That suck dude, do you get every 4 weeks at the end of the month and instead of paying you early before Christmas is he sticking to the end of the month payroll rule? let us know
Roscoe182 4
yeah super illegal. get that shit sorted man go above his pay grade.
Dixie_Ann 1
unfortunately this is perfectly legal. I'm Assuming you get paid on Friday. Christmas falls on a Friday. banks are closed and they can't do payroll. Some companies pay a few days before and some pay days after. it's kind of crappy but nothing you can do about it at least you know for next time
darksaber522 12
If your payday lands on Dec 25th like mine, than that sucks (but its not your boss's fault). If he's just skipping pay for one week, then you really need to talk to him/her pronto. And why are you waiting until the week of Christmas to buy gifts?
pokemyeyes 23
Our official paydate should be the 25th as well but in december we get paid a week early for the hours already worked this month exactly so we dont end up like this FML and unable to buy presents. Then on the 25th we'll get the rest of the money