Health, Boredom and Work: Bored

Bored

By letmeinplease - This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff - United Kingdom

Today, I wasn't allowed to work from home, despite being ill enough to just take the day off anyway, all so there could be "someone to answer the phone." The phone didn't ring once all day. FML

I agree, your life sucks 28 726

You deserved it 3 013

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By tee - This FML is from back in 2015 but it's good stuff - United States - Kansas City

Today, I was told it was inconvenient for me to take lunch breaks, because someone else has to answer the phones and no one else wants to actually do any work. FML

I agree, your life sucks 29 891

You deserved it 2 027

How is that a reason?

By now sharing the blessing - This FML is from back in 2018 but it's good stuff - United States - New York

Today, while battling a severe flu, I was forced to come to work by my manager. Upon arrival, I discovered that a colleague he likes who should be covering for me is out today. The reason? Her shoes hurt. FML

I agree, your life sucks 3 606

You deserved it 242

Second class citizen

By crapped on - This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, my family went on vacation. I had to stay home to take care of everyone's animals. I called my mom, who said she was too busy to talk to me. When my sister asked her who was on the phone, she replied, "The dog sitter." FML

I agree, your life sucks 38 560

You deserved it 4 261

Back to square one

By nurseITHINKNOT - This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I finally started my job as an in-home caregiver. The man I was hired to care for died two hours after I made it to his house. FML

I agree, your life sucks 47 803

You deserved it 3 958

Stuck

By canessadawn - This FML is from back in 2015 but it's good stuff - United States - Portland

Today, I was at my boyfriend's house waiting to surprise him when he got home from work. I was laying in his bed when he called to tell me we were over. I couldn't leave before he got home. FML

I agree, your life sucks 29 802

You deserved it 2 580

Taking the piss

By Mug - This FML is from back in 2012 but it's good stuff - United Kingdom

Today, my boss made me work a longer shift than usual. Not because he needed me in, but just so I'd finish at the same time as his brat of a son, and give him a lift home. FML

I agree, your life sucks 29 252

You deserved it 2 233

You played yourself

By Anonymous - This FML is from back in 2012 but it's good stuff - United States - Saint Paul

Today, I faked a sore throat for the school nurse so I could go home early. It took my dad the rest of the school day just to get there to pick me up. FML

I agree, your life sucks 10 104

You deserved it 49 217

I hate myself

By trixanne - This FML is from back in 2015 but it's good stuff - Australia - Sydney

Today, anticipating another stressful day of work, I left my house with a cluster of thoughts in my mind. It was only when I heard my front door lock behind me, my hand still resting on the handle, that I realised I had forgotten my house keys. FML

I agree, your life sucks 28 720

You deserved it 3 948

Piss off

By Anonymous - This FML is from back in 2016 but it's good stuff - United States - Sandown

Today, my boss sent me a message about a project, via WhatsApp. It's my day off, so I figured it could wait till I was able to give a flying fuck. Literally a minute later, he was spamming me, demanding to know why I'd left him as read and reminding me that he has firing powers. FML

I agree, your life sucks 14 335

You deserved it 1 618

Running late

By SMV - This FML is from back in 2008 but it's good stuff - France

Today, my company was having a huge party so I went to work dressed in my best outfit. During lunch break, my boss said to me, "You really missed out on something yesterday, it was great fun!" FML

I agree, your life sucks 32 251

You deserved it 6 095

perdix 29

Tuesday 22 March 2011 8:35

Don't worry, you'll soon have all the time off you want when your singularly shitty company goes broke and shuts down. No calls -> no customers No customers -> no raison d'être

ChibiChibi_fml 27

Tuesday 22 March 2011 10:02

I'm with No_habla_espanol, if you don't want to read someone's complaints than you really shouldn't be coming to a site called FMyLife. The entire basis for the site is people complaining about something in their lives.

Comments

Ryonix 0

Tuesday 22 March 2011 8:40

well to be honest fyl for answering phones

sourgirl101 28

Tuesday 22 March 2011 8:45

Too bad you couldn't forward the calls to your house. I hate being sick. FYL

Happygofucky 0

Tuesday 22 March 2011 8:56

Must have been a very boring day :( But the plus side is you didn't have to deal with any asshole customers while sick! Next time if you are that ill just take the day off, silly.

BoCo_fml 9

Tuesday 22 March 2011 14:09

I've had to go into work sick a few times. I think it's somehow better to be busy. The day goes by a lot faster.

SirEBC 7

Tuesday 22 March 2011 8:58

But if it did, you'd have been there to answer it. :D This reminds me of the time the entire health center that I work at closed down for the retirement party of the then director, and I was told to stay back to tell people who called that we were closed.

docscientist 9

Tuesday 22 March 2011 10:50

They couldn't make an automated message?

Nashie 0

Tuesday 22 March 2011 11:08

Did you get paid extra?

roxytripp 0

Tuesday 22 March 2011 8:59

bad day for you. whatever tho :) just come home and relax!

grandpaearthling 2

Tuesday 22 March 2011 10:06

at least you contributed to their immune systems by spreading your germs. I hope they are grateful

TheWorldGreatest 8

Tuesday 22 March 2011 10:19

you should be thankful you still have a job, stop complaining . And be thankful the phone didn't ring at least you didn't have to answer a million phone calls while you weren't feeling well . poor girl. lol