Management, Capitalism and Work: Double standard

Double standard

By hurikan68 - This FML is from back in 2010 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I requested two hours off for tomorrow afternoon. My supervisor and manager called me into the office to talk to me about how important it is to be in the office as much as possible. A little later, my supervisor told me that for budgeting reasons, I have to take 3 non-paid days off. FML

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You deserved it 2 773

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By Hareega - 19/12/2009 07:39 - United States

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By Girl With a Cold - 08/02/2012 18:46

Today, I was sick, so I emailed my co-workers with a list of my hours, asking if anyone would be willing to cover them for me. I only got one hour covered, and that was during a day I don't even work. FML

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hsshae 0

Wednesday 28 July 2010 9:07

that's when you throw a bitch fit

FFML_314 11

Wednesday 28 July 2010 9:09

Take advantage of those days off. Go have some fun.

Comments

Hwikek 2

Wednesday 28 July 2010 10:38

Hurikan? Dear god. An Amime/Manga fan? As a person of Japanese descent I can't stand to see these things become a part of nerdy pop culture. Trust me, Anime and Manga are not cool

Trollz4daLULZ 1

Wednesday 28 July 2010 11:31

Anime and manga are just like any other medium; some of it is great (like Cowboy Bebop), and some of it is utter shit that isn't worth viewing (like almost everything else). Saying ALL anime and manga are awful based on the shitty ones is like saying all SITCOMs are terrible b/c the vast majority of them are., but forgetting the great ones like Seinfeld. Don't dismiss an entire medium just b/c most of it sucks.

Son_of_Helghan 0

Wednesday 28 July 2010 11:19

What does race have to do with it? You can be any race and like anime (I don't like anime BTW), so why the hell does it matter if he's white?! also "gay" means happy, so why do so many people use it out of context?

furburger 0

Wednesday 28 July 2010 11:41

You had a meeting with the 2 Bob's? Or was it Bob and Neil? If not, it sounds like you need to start doing some bobbing and kneeling or you're going to be ass out with no job.

tear_publius 0

Wednesday 28 July 2010 11:58

you asked for time off less than 24 hours before you wanted it off? obviously your life does suck. but only because you're such a moron that you make it suck. ask for time off with a reasonable advance.

lilmissy1290 0

Wednesday 28 July 2010 14:31

i agree 39.. obviously you cant plan emergencies or being sick but there are some cases that leave you with little notice to get off work.. but op you kinda deserve it for giving such short notice.. makes it more difficult to get someone to cover your time off