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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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By This is gonna suck - 30/12/2022 05:00 - United States

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By anonymous - 12/08/2010 04:31 - United States

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

Gauzl 2

Saturday 30 June 2012 5:24

Sounds like down syndrome, what number can he count to? If his answer is potato then yes he has down syndrome

maggieabc 0

Saturday 30 June 2012 6:15

Michael could be special needs, don't judge.

JRSOne 5

Saturday 30 June 2012 9:16

OP: you are michael, aren't you?

icodyonline 4

Sunday 1 July 2012 6:58

Are you Michael? Lol

iwadasn 32

Sunday 8 July 2012 7:44

Michael sounds like he has autism. Maybe you should try to be more understanding.

vhivfe 3

Wednesday 12 September 2012 5:00

If he has a mental disorder should he be separated from the people without mental disorders?

Sweetpea22 14

Saturday 8 December 2012 9:54

Um...A lot of people with handicaps are mainstreamed, ASSHOLE

Shilokitten666 19

Friday 5 October 2012 1:47

Hes probably autisic or mental handicapped, shame on u for judging him it may not be his fault hes that way

ZombieKitteh 8

Monday 3 June 2013 13:46

Hmmm. Is Michael a house elf? He sounds like Kreacher from Harry Potter.

nmartinez2018 10

Monday 10 March 2014 5:29

Does your name happen to be michael?

demonddm 24

Friday 20 February 2015 0:48

i recommend laxatives and itching powder

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Today, I was with my dad at the supermarket and this guy was checking me out. My dad yells at him with a grin, "I know! I make beautiful babies!" FML

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