Today, a coworker and I got bitched out and suspended by our boss after our computers got infected with a weird porn virus. It soon turned out the virus had come from our boss's infected memory stick. Did he apologize? No. Is our suspension still in force? Yes. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, discovered that all the viruses I have gotten on my computer at work haven't been from anything I've done, but because my boss has secretly been using it after hours to download or watch porn so he wouldn't risk getting a virus on his own computer. I've lost 3 major projects due to this. FML
Today, our computer system has irretrievably broken down due to viruses. My boss is the one who refused to get new antivirus software, but he’s still blaming me because I’m the computer guy and should be able to protect us from stupidly complicated viruses, "like the hackers in the movies." FML
Today, my boss put me on suspension for violating company policy by having non-work related mail in my inbox. They were spam emails. FML
Today, at work, I stepped out for a few minutes to use the bathroom. Shortly after returning, I found out the hard way that one of my coworkers had used my computer to send a profanity-filled email to our boss, calling him an asshole and telling him to go fuck himself. I'm now jobless. FML
Today, I had to explain to my boss that using a wired connection instead of wifi won't stop his computer from getting viruses. He looked at me, open-mouthed and wide-eyed, like he was a 13-year-old boy and I was a pair of tits. Then he called me clueless and told me to get back to work. FML
Today, my boss was using my computer and tried to copy and paste a website URL. It must not have copied first, because it pasted a URL to a porn site. I think I should start looking for a new job. FML
Today, my boss sat me down to discuss the sounds my co-workers have heard coming from my cubicle. Apparently my music sounds like the background tracks from shitty soft-core porn movies. I'm getting a three day suspension while they go through all my files. FML
Today, I got a harsh warning from my boss. I apologized because I was genuinely in the wrong. My girlfriend found out about it and sent my boss a message, threatening to kick her ass. I'm now suspended. Thanks babe. FML
Today, at work, I received an email telling me that viewing porn websites was prohibited and was a good enough reason to fire me. FML
Today, my boss suspended me for laughing too hard at my desk and causing a big scene in front of our customers. I was laughing because he'd forwarded me a hilarious email. He was practically smirking as he handed me my official warning. FML
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silverkaast 9
labor board
danthehuman 29
That must suck, OP. However, I'm sure you can prove your innocence to your boss. I don't think it's legal to get suspended for something like that.
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silverkaast 9
labor board
xnikkilynn 11
Yes! Definitely get HR on his ass OP. I worked with Human Rights for a year now. Get them involved asap.
Lehk 9
Comment moderated for rule-breaking.
OP is from the US, this is not illegal in the US boss can suspend or fire you for any reason or none at all
sayyestothedress 24
To OP: correction, it's not "I and a coworker", it's "a coworker and I"
201chasew 22
Lehk, that is true in some states, but there are many that you cannot do that.
danthehuman 29
That must suck, OP. However, I'm sure you can prove your innocence to your boss. I don't think it's legal to get suspended for something like that.
botanistjessica 24
I too agree that either you or your boss must provide proof of their side of the story before any suspensions can even occur. Otherwise it's probably illegal to force leave.
stellamahone 4
wow OP your boss doesn't sound too professional. maybe call the police and see how they handle it.
clemsi 20
A lot of workplaces in the US use a at will model for employment. So unless OPs work has a employee handbook that lays out reasons for suspension/termination, or they had you sign some papers that state how they can suspend/fire you, OPs boss might not have to give a reason.
Googolman 29
Actually, I'm pretty sure it is legal. OP's boss could suspend him for no reason at all, as a matter of fact.
skittyskatbrat 19
well, any reason except "race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age or disability." Those were the biggies, so they are banned. But the boss can come up with any BS reason or none at all as a cause to fire/suspend/etc. Some states and cities have added sexual orientation and gender identity to it, and some have covered maternity, too...but most places you can fire/suspend/etc. for any reason except the EOC reasons above.
Davids9199 14
What an ass he is. Report him to higher ups or something.
JOEBOBARNOLD 15
I think you go to HR for that, not sure though
Lhiah 17
Put more viruses on his computer.
AnOriginalName 19
Sounds good to me. Might as well commit the crime that you were accused of.
Alkpwn 6
A Stick Transmitted Disease perhaps?
volcanes_jovenes 6
What a great boss.
chocolatefrog28 29
If he's watching weird shit and bringing it around with him, chances are he might need to get his other infected memory stick looked at as well.
tonyfan00 38
^Haha!
rekkas 16
You need to bring it to someone higher up than your boss.
devildog562 33
Contact the better business bureau, and possibly a lawyer. I know New York doesn't tolerate those kind of illegal work punishment.
flufee2 27
A Coworker and I....
Thatguy334 7
2 words: law suit
badluckalex 23
*lawsuit is actually one word my friend
littlekellilee 45
Unless he means a business suit for law.