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By NoMagicMike - 27/06/2012 16:53 - United States - La Crescent

Today, I was assigned to work on a huge project with Michael. Michael refers to himself in the third person, constantly mumbles unintelligibly to himself, doesn't smile, laugh or make eye contact, and refuses to address me directly. I'll be stuck with him for about four months. FML

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Today, the girl who tormented my life for nine years was hired at my part-time job. We're assigned to work together on a three-month-long project which will involve tons of communication. FML

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By 3 More Months - 30/09/2013 06:02 - United States - Stanford

Today, I got paired up with a coworker for a three-month project. All he talks about is how attractive my girlfriend is and what he would do with her. FML

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By Anonymous - 01/06/2009 19:07 - United States

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

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By Anonymous - 19/11/2015 09:46 - United States - Chippewa Falls

Today, I was assigned to a group of four to brainstorm ideas for a project. One by one they listed their ideas, but when it was my turn they skipped me. They suddenly started a casual conversation with each other, oblivious of my existence, while I sat quietly between them for an hour. FML

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By Anonymous - 04/06/2018 20:30

Today, like most days, I spent my lunch break with a sandwich in one hand while typing with the other, trying to keep up with my work load, while my coworker took a nap. We're supposed to be doing the same job, but he refuses to learn most of the software. The boss is fine with this. FML

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Fancy seeing you here

By Alyssa - 19/10/2009 19:37 - United States

Today, my manager mentioned that she'd hired a "cute boy" to help me out at work with paperwork. The "cute boy" was my ex-fiancé and now I have to be with him in an office for 30 some hours a week while his current fiancée brings him lunch everyday. FML

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I mean…

By Anonymous - 16/12/2020 01:57

Today, I finally noticed that my new coworker, with whom I have to share an office, starts every sentence with, "I mean…", then a pause, then says whatever he has to say. I can't un-notice it now, and it's like hearing nails on a chalkboard. FML

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By Anonymous - 03/12/2015 09:47 - United States - Tualatin

Today, I completed my two-month internship, where I have been working as hard as I could with the hope of being hired. My boss couldn't remember my name, and declined to be a reference. FML

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Unnerved

By Greenskies - This FML is from back in 2015 but it's good stuff - France - Corneilla-del-vercol

Today, I was talking to my boss at the end of an awesome internship. He said he was really satisfied with my work, and that he had considered hiring me. Turns out he decided not to because I smile too much, and it freaks him out. FML

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DocBastard 38

Wednesday 27 June 2012 22:44

DocBastard approves of Michael.

bmkc4 1

Wednesday 27 June 2012 22:46

Maybe he is autistic

Comments

NinjaNick1990 0

Thursday 28 June 2012 5:05

OP is Michael O.o

GetTheFuckOut 7

Thursday 28 June 2012 5:21

Wow. You gonna' cry about it?

badgrl 0

Thursday 28 June 2012 5:28

be nice. sounds like they might have a form of autism. treat them like you would want to be treated.

1893enfield 2

Thursday 28 June 2012 5:37

So, sans the third-person malarkey, you're basically working with Sheldon Cooper?

Ratracer 6

Thursday 28 June 2012 6:12

Don't be such a dick. Work with him. It won't be the last time in your life you have to learn to work with a challenging person for your own success.

TheyCallMeDamien 17

Thursday 28 June 2012 6:55

Demand to put on another team or to be aloud to work independently.

ohitsdaniella 7

Thursday 28 June 2012 7:41

Bonding time with michael! :D

MeowsLikaLion 4

Thursday 28 June 2012 9:25

don't be so judgmental. he's probably just shy. try being nice and friendly to him.

hellokeroppi 5

Thursday 28 June 2012 10:27

Are we supposed to know who Michael is?

SPIR4L 0

Thursday 28 June 2012 11:21

Um, are we sure the *OP* isn't Michael? Read it over again.

dogpup4 23

Thursday 28 June 2012 18:20

You just blew my mind.

nevershoutkendal_fml 10

Sunday 1 July 2012 8:53

No, it said "Michael mumbles intelligently to HIMSELF". OP is a girl.

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