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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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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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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)
nightwalker707 8
YDI its whos fault nobody knows your name? Its your fault. try being social.
semimaniac 3
hi Fi.. same here
Mooglefox 24
I don't know the names of half the people I work with.
rockwrench 18
You'll be a mouse until you start changing into someone more outgoing. Try saying hi to co-workers. It won't be long before your talking. Or maybe you just work with a bunch self centered assholes. I'm on the fence on this one.
berkeleyjake 13
I have to say it's your fault for not engaging people more
ZannityZan 13
This has to be a YDI. How can you possibly have worked somewhere for 3 years and not engaged with ANYBODY, including your boss and the person who sits next to you? Fair enough if you don't want to build any office friendships, but they should at least know your name...
StickyPickles 33
Time to make an impression op.
wierdDreams 10
TIme to bring dougnuts to office
wierdDreams 10
Or ask the next guy if he saw the movie which released last weekend,or if he watched the match last evening.Just see what others bond at.Try to talk to the new staff guy.With you helping him as you must clearly be knowing more abt the job,you will be making new friends as well as be known as a helpful person. You are clearly not even infamous,in case you dont have a secret nickname that others know you by and have forgotten ur true name
chef4money 12
I can not help but feel that you are totally responsible for this. If almost an entire office doesn't know your name after so long, chances are it's totally your fault. Speak up, make some work friends and don't be "that person" that always sits alone and keeps to themselves.
dansco 25
Yeah this is... Erm... Him.