Work and Health: How is that a reason?

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

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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 28 728

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 30 020

You deserved it 2 228

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

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 32 255

You deserved it 6 100

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

Team building

By Incompetent - This FML is from back in 2016 but it's good stuff - Pakistan - Lahore

Today, my boss admitted that he seriously regrets hiring me, but can't really do anything about it because that would make the senior management question his judgment, making him look bad. So he's just 'putting up' with me. FML

I agree, your life sucks 14 216

You deserved it 1 398

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 46 210

You deserved it 8 425

Why would you do this?

By harrassment101 - This FML is from back in 2009 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, a female co-worker was struggling with a stack of boxes in her hands. Her pantyhose was falling down and she asked me to help her, so I pulled up her pantyhose. When I looked up, she had a horrified look on her face. She was asking me to help her hold the boxes. FML

I agree, your life sucks 9 561

You deserved it 57 404

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

Hungover

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

Today, my husband and I woke up to see my drunk mother passed out on our couch. She was wearing nothing but socks. FML

I agree, your life sucks 38 652

You deserved it 3 697

whiskey'swino 15

Thursday 22 November 2018 5:20

Hopefully you give your manager the flu, serves them right. Karma for making you work.

Dave_Davington 33

Thursday 22 November 2018 5:12

"Her shoes hurt? Well, your face is killing me." That'll get the point across, I'm sure.

Comments

Charlie Given 26

Thursday 22 November 2018 22:45

your boss is a piece of s*** I would sue because it's illegal to make anybody who is sick come to work I hope you got everybody sick

Emma Marshall_738558922 12

Thursday 22 November 2018 22:51

Conflict of interest right?

kade 2

Friday 23 November 2018 0:11

Dude leave

Paul B. Gyurcsanszky 14

Friday 23 November 2018 2:29

Time to report this to HR.

yeongji 31

Friday 23 November 2018 4:52

No one can force someone to work when they are sick, and if your position is on the line for not showing up, take it up with HR. OP, I suggest you do let HR know because the manager clearly does not have his priorities straight and it seems to me that he is not ashamed of letting everyone know why he let the one he fancies get away with her lame excuses.