Relatable, Awkward and Work: Dogsbody

Dogsbody

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 29 893

You deserved it 2 027

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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 28 727

You deserved it 3 013

Early warning

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

Today, I overheard my boss stressing out over finding a replacement for me. I didn't know I was leaving. FML

I agree, your life sucks 30 019

You deserved it 2 228

By ISwearImNotOCD - 05/04/2017 08:00 - Australia - Melbourne

Today, I found out that the chefs at my work can't spell for shit. FML

I agree, your life sucks 3 153

You deserved it 371

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

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 29 255

You deserved it 2 235

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 32 253

You deserved it 6 097

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 14 355

You deserved it 1 619

This is mine now

By Anonymous - This FML is from back in 2014 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I took my printer to work because the one in my office is broken. When I tried to leave, my boss stopped me and accused me of stealing it from the office. Nobody would believe me when I explained. Now my boss has a new printer. FML

I agree, your life sucks 38 229

You deserved it 6 803

By aaannnddd there goes my boner - 28/11/2013 22:03 - United Kingdom

Today, I arrived at work six minutes late due to heavily congested traffic. This is just two days after my boss put out a memo saying that anyone who's late to work from then until the new year will have their holiday bonus pay forfeited. FML

I agree, your life sucks 46 208

You deserved it 8 425

Meritocracy

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

Today, I was put on notice at work due to my "anger problem." Apparently, sighing in a meeting means you'll be labeled as someone with a short temper. However, the creepy stalker guy is on the fast track to management. FML

I agree, your life sucks 26 953

You deserved it 3 219

Tarlachia 33

Tuesday 7 April 2015 6:52

"If I chose to quit right now, is that going to be an inconvenience to you? It will?! Oh my! ... I quit."

Roskosity 22

Tuesday 7 April 2015 6:44

It'll be even more inconvenient when you waste away and they have to do your job anyway.

Comments

janfleury 19

Tuesday 7 April 2015 19:51

New job time. If you work 8 hours in a day you must get a 30 minute lunch and a 15 minute break. If its just 6 hours a 15 minute break. It's the law.

Matheo_fml 21

Tuesday 7 April 2015 21:36

Unfortunately I'm currently in the same situation...

needagoodlaugh 34

Tuesday 7 April 2015 21:42

I've been there. It's not fun. Hopefully you can find another job.

Witchylady 17

Wednesday 8 April 2015 0:55

Sounds like something my idiot boss would say. The sad thing is because you need the job there isn't a lot that you can do.

CandyApple88 13

Wednesday 8 April 2015 1:41

Find a new job as soon as you can. Get out before things get worse for you OP. Also... do take your lunch break - do get out of the building. And if you are meant to finish at 5pm, then from 4pm remain quiet (so people don't put "urgent" work on your desk at 4.55pm), pack up at 4.45, and just quietly walk out the door at 5pm on the dot.

philipjfry82 1

Wednesday 8 April 2015 2:35

is that legal where you live? Isn't there some sort of employment laws that prevent that?

flee2321 10

Wednesday 8 April 2015 5:11

Do you have my old job?

PANDORUM89 21

Wednesday 8 April 2015 8:54

hahaha that sounds like my old job. get. out. of. there. seriously that job was one of the worst I've ever had just because nobody wants to fight for what is LEGALLY theirs everyday.