Cars, Taxis and Work: Great story man, but…

Great story man, but…

By hapless - 16/01/2009 07:27 - United Kingdom

Today, I was late for work and took a taxi. The driver told me he tried to commit suicide recently. I listened to him for 20 minutes, sat outside my workplace with the meter off. He charged me £5.80 and my boss gave me a warning for being late. FML

I agree, your life sucks 23 286

You deserved it 3 437

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By Fml37 - 20/12/2009 05:13 - Canada

Today, I had to take a taxi to work, because I was pressed for time, and didn't have a ride there. When I got to work, I paid the cab driver, and realized I had spent more money on the cab than I was going to make at work. FML

I agree, your life sucks 30 614

You deserved it 4 748

Hard knock life

By rockytrolley - 08/10/2014 09:01 - Cyprus

Today, my taxi driver kept falling asleep and swerving off the road, so I asked him if he was okay. He stopped and burst out sobbing about the long hours he had to do after his divorce, and his wife taking all he had. Long story short, I ended up driving him home and getting another taxi from his place. FML

I agree, your life sucks 43 499

You deserved it 3 693

By Alexis - 16/01/2017 15:14

Today, I took a cab ride home from a bar. After a few minutes of horrible driving, I felt sick. The cab driver got so mad she locked me in the car and started driving me to the cops unless I payed her extra. Basically, I paid $120 for a five-minute cab ride. FML

I agree, your life sucks 6 661

You deserved it 1 403

Naptime

By Celeste - This FML is from back in 2010 but it's good stuff - Singapore

Today, I fell asleep in a taxi. So did the taxi driver. FML

I agree, your life sucks 35 999

You deserved it 3 326

By horniness - 10/10/2009 16:30 - Hong Kong

Today, I was in a bad mood after being stuck in traffic for 2 hours and late for work. I was walking to my building when I saw a 100 dollar note flying my way. A man called after me for it, but being selfish I took the note in my pocket as a little reward. That man was my boss. Yes, I'm fired. FML

I agree, your life sucks 9 040

You deserved it 74 952

By Chloe - 20/12/2010 18:08 - United Kingdom

Today, it was my first day on a £600 a week job. I was fired for being 10 minutes late. FML

I agree, your life sucks 11 985

You deserved it 65 784

Great start

By Anonymous - 06/10/2019 06:00 - United States - New York

Today, I was starting my new job in the city. A man with a torn suit on came up to me and asks me for spare change. In a hurry to catch a taxi, I declined and rushed to catch one. At the office, my boss was late. About an hour later, I found out the man in the suit was my boss. He was attacked. FML

I agree, your life sucks 2 039

You deserved it 619

No warning

By lol - 19/09/2021 11:00

Today, despite leaving early to go to work, I still ended up late because some dude decided to have an argument with the bus driver, delaying us by 20 minutes. As a result, I was fired without a write-up. This was my first ever time being late. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 251

You deserved it 71

Round trip

By Anonymous - 13/11/2021 20:31 - Australia - Adelaide

Today, I got home from hospital after being sent there for suicidal intentions because I'm poor, chronically ill and want out of my life. Five hours later, I was sent home after being given one Valium and a taxi ordered, that I had to pay for. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 107

You deserved it 134

By LifeSucks - 08/11/2009 04:46 - United States

Today, as I was driving to work, I got a flat tire. While attempting to replace said tire, I got mugged. The guy took all my money, my iPod, cellphone, and CDs. When I finally called my boss to explain my situation, he fired me. Why? Because I was late and had an "overactive imagination." FML

I agree, your life sucks 39 039

You deserved it 2 512

alucryts 0

Thursday 19 March 2009 21:09

just know you did the right thing. you can't REALLY blame the boss tho, he's doing his job. Yea, its crappy, but just know karma owes you one and you only got a warning.

christopherlove 0

Tuesday 21 April 2009 22:40

How did he get played by the driver if the meter was off? I don't get the point in telling us how much he charged you, since you clearly state the meter was not running after he stopped.

Comments

Ratchet319 0

Saturday 5 June 2010 4:46

you paid 5.80 for his life

lovelyundead 0

Saturday 19 February 2011 4:35

agree with #4

MustangMan29 13

Saturday 5 March 2011 10:27

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ThatLoneIyGuy 8

Thursday 7 January 2016 2:33

Wow

Norther 1

Monday 25 April 2011 22:32

^ he saved the drivers life!

leeyaro 13

Friday 12 August 2011 8:12

Well you became his listening ear though. Good thing.

moonpiglet 4

Friday 18 May 2012 10:59

You did a nice thing listening, he got it out in the open and will probably think twice about doing it again.

hsRoseTyler5 14

Thursday 18 October 2012 0:54

That's so kind of you. Non of that sounds bad. Maybe a little awkward or uncomfortable but all you received was a warning and it doesn't seem like you're broke from this experience. Good job :)

hsRoseTyler5 14

Thursday 18 October 2012 9:13

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Dilwann 27

Tuesday 19 March 2013 20:23

You did a good thing, but I voted YDI because you're actually whining about £ 5.80 and a warning...

AmberBlazeee 18

Thursday 15 August 2013 18:53

By sitting and listening to that driver you could have given him a moment of "Wow, someone cares." And that moment alone could save his life. One day when you're at your lowest point someone you don't know will come out of who knows where and be willing to sit and listen. Consider yourself a hero because for all you know you could be one in his eyes.