Today, after being with the company for over 3 years, I realised nobody really knows my name. This was after my boss was walking around a new staff member and couldn't introduce me. Neither could my colleague, who's been sitting next to me for the last 6 months. 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, I had the Monday meeting that I have had every week for 8 months. We had new people joining today. One of my bosses went around the room introducing people, and he forgot my name. I've been sitting across from him with a nametag for 8 months. FML
Today, at work, we've just hired a new load of people. As an icebreaker, we were paired up randomly and told to learn about our partner so that we can introduce them to the group. I got matched up with someone I've worked with for 4 months. Mid-conversation, I blurted out "I don't know your name." FML
Today, my boss shouted and screamed at me for my fuck ups that have humiliated the company and cost thousands to put right. It was only when he paused that I was able to tell him he had the wrong guy, he wanted my coworker down the hall. I’ve been here for four years and he still doesn’t know my name. FML
Today, I found out the reason I can't get a job. My previous employer didn't know my name, so when places I applied to called there for a reference, my boss said he had no recollection of me working there. FML
Today, it was my last day at my job. My team made a little party for me so they could wish me well and say goodbye, but when it came time for my manager to give a little speech, she couldn't even remember my name. I've been working there for two years. FML
Today, I realized that I've been using the wrong name for a coworker for the past 6 months. I just found out their real name when I saw their name tag. FML
Today, my boss called me Ashley. My name doesn't even start with an A. I even wear a name tag. You would think after nearly four years, your boss would remember your name. Every time he speaks to me, it's a different name. FML
Today, I went to my first day of work in over 2 years. As I approached the boss, he asked me what my name was. Turned out they hired the wrong person. FML
Today, I got asked, “And you are…?” by a senior colleague while in a morning meeting at work. I’ve been working here for 3 months and I've already introduced myself multiple times to them. FML
Today, I saw a few old co-workers at the bar. They recognized me and started calling me by the nickname they had for me that I was unaware of. It appears I was known as "butch megan" by the entire office for 2 years. FML
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Top comments
The_Avatar 22
Well it just looks like you need to be more outgoing! Go introduce yourself to people! Make friends!
nikkipettyfer 24
Try saying hi and making friends!
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The_Avatar 22
Well it just looks like you need to be more outgoing! Go introduce yourself to people! Make friends!
hugozac88 22
Don't take it too bad, maybe if you show them that you didn't mind and you throw your name around a little more it'll stick
lnheritance 19
Or that, throw a cubical party.
Enslaved 38
Or maybe OP just has a difficult name to pronounce?
MrSassypants 34
"Is it Cohen? Koogen?" "For the last time, it's Xöêjúñ! It's so easy!"
Colon_Man 17
Jane Smith.
nikkipettyfer 24
Try saying hi and making friends!
tranced_ 45
hi !
BillMurray_fml 12
No way, if nobody knows your name, they won't send stuff your way and you can sit and comment on FML all day.
RayneSmytson 24
Some people are less outgoing than others. I find it very difficult to say Hi to people or start the conversation first.
Brandi_Faith 34
That's understandable 52, but it just means you can't be upset if no one knows your name or doesn't invite you out or try to make friends with you. People can't not talk to people and then be upset when no one knows them or wants to hang out with them. It might be really hard to do, but it could be in op's best interest to try.
Brandi_Faith 34
Haha, so true 51. Everyone will just leave op alone as long as op gets her work done.
RayneSmytson 24
Yes you do make a valid point but it doesn't seem like the OP is too cut up about it. Surprised maybe, but the wording doesn't convey them to be upset.
zykrithium 22
This isn't high school, honey.
brieee 23
Consider it a good thing! Less you have to worry about.
igive 29
Unless they have to downsize, less memorable people are more likely to get cut.
Zebediabolical 45
It's true. If you work for me for three years and I don't know your name or nickname (for those impossible to pronounce ones), you're first on the chopping block when the time comes.
brieee 23
I understand what you guys are saying, but I meant it more as in, the OP has clearly been performing their job duties correctly and hasn't needed corrective actions.not a problem employee
bl865ood 17
if I don't even know your name, how would I know if you put in the extra effort. also it's always a good idea to have a decent relationship with your boss, without kissing the boss's ass.
TheCookieComet 23
It's better to be unnoticed sometimes. It sounds like your coworkers are assholes who haven't tried to get to know you
WavRace 14
Or maybe OP is anti social.
[email protected] 14
or maybe op is shy ever thought of that
randompizzaguy 17
They're not assholes for not talking to someone who probably has never tried to speak to them...
JustinJK 21
It's not their job to get to know the op. OP is new. should be introducing themselves.
lil_ham1644 29
Op isn't new, they said 3 years of employment
Zebediabolical 45
By that same logic, OP is an asshole who hasn't tried to get to know her coworkers.
MistaBlista 9
Nothing wrong with keeping to yourself!
tukies 28
Maybe it's time to do something about that. Start talking to people more. Time to be more entertaining.
myind_yabiness 13
1.) Set your ringtone to What's my name by Rihanna. 2.) If you want to change things start slow by having a casual conversation with someone. Begin with the new employee it's a fresh start. It may seem hard, but you can overcome shyness with practice.
Ichiya 29
Or be like me I enjoy not talking to people. I find most people to be irritating. That doesn't mean that if you try to talk to me I'll ignore you or be rude. I find being alone gives me more time to just think.
Johnnycake23 42
Don't say anything! You're in the perfect Office Space set up!
MurielWeathers 9
Sounds like real life Office Space.
acommonman 23
socialize at work! I'm not sure how you couldn't have made friends in 3 years.