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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Fall
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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Comments (86)
ShadowGenius 12
Get really drunk at the work Christmas party and do some stupid shit. I did that 3 years ago and now the first day people know my name before meeting them.
ZhippyDavid 8
Wait, what is your name? O.o
DrMario_ 16
Was just reminded of Prison Break. You shouldn't work for the company. They're bad seeds.
mandi52511 2
Well at least if you do some thing wrong they can blame you
PNiggZ 19
Social anonymity has its pros too ;)
hazzamyman 11
Damn op. Maybe at your next meeting you could raise the idea of name badges? I'm sure your boss is dying to know your name but is too shy to come out and ask. I know I would be embarrassed and shy and awkward if I had to ask fir ha colleagues name after I've been working with them for 3 years
ohSNAPyall 27
No one wants to wear name badges.
tryle_fml 6
I love big black mandigos
joshali 5
could be good when they layoff people. if they don't remember you, you won't make it to the list.
ItsDutch 16
I wouldn't really see this as a bad thing. I'd personally prefer to be "under the radar," but to each their own I guess.
lukian_fml 29
Name plaques on desks are pretty great!