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By jobless - 13/09/2015 14:07 - United States

Today, a guy came into my gas station, showed me the gun on his hip, and asked me to kindly empty the register. My asshole boss claimed afterwards that because we live in an open carry state, and because the guy didn't point the gun at me, that there was no actual robbery and I just gave him free money. FML

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By Pxuccy - 20/02/2022 22:00

Today, I was robbed while working overnight at the gas station. They demanded I give them all the cash in the register. Seeing they were armed, I was reduced to tears and complied. They mocked me and took a video with their cellphone. When I told my boss, he promptly fired me for not “fighting back.” FML

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By Anonymous - This FML is from back in 2016 but it's good stuff - United States - La Mesa

Today, while working third shift alone at a gas station, I had to deal with a crazy guy tripping balls and asking me if it was okay to bring a gun into the place. I don't get paid nearly enough for this. FML

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By grant b - 09/06/2011 04:06 - United States

Today, my boss asked if he could pay me in guns. FML

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By lamed - 04/12/2009 22:01 - United States

Today, I stopped by the gun store to pick up a new concealed weapon for protection. As I was leaving the store, a man came up behind me, hit me with a crowbar, and stole my gun. FML

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By jennlikewhoa - 18/07/2011 10:07 - United States

Today, I got robbed at the gas station I work at. After only getting $38 dollars out the register, the guy then stole my purse. It had my rent money in it. FML

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By forever damaged - 21/12/2015 04:24 - United States - Wallkill

Today, while I was working at a gas station, a man came up to the register with his zipper undone and his penis hanging out in full view. I had to awkwardly hand him his change while trying not to look or make eye contact. FML

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By Daniel_rules - 17/04/2009 17:02 - United States

Today, my friend was pulled over and told to get out of the car. The officer motioned for me to get out of the car too so I reached behind me to get my shoes. He then pointed his gun at my face and frantically asked my friend if I had a gun. My friend calmly replied, "No, but shoot him anyway." FML

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By unfortunate - 09/06/2009 23:12 - United States

Today, I was late to work and couldn't get my gas tank open. Panicking, I asked the only person around to help me who happened to be a very large man. He was able to open it for me and seemed really nice. That is until he pulled out a knife and robbed me. FML

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By notfuckingpaidenough - 13/06/2015 11:45 - United States - San Leandro

Today, a man tried to rob the store I work at. Before the guy was taken by the cops, he complained to my manager for "unfriendly behavior". He took it seriously and bitched me out for not providing "quality service" to our customers. FML

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By lobotomized - 13/07/2009 03:15 - United States

Today, a couple came into the gas station where I work to ask for directions. While I was giving the woman directions (and even writing them down to be as helpful as possible), the man stole my wallet out of my purse that was sitting on the other end of the counter behind a display. FML

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XxDanno316xX 27

Monday 14 September 2015 0:08

Your manager is an idiot. Period. Fyl OP.

lvg_fml 10

Monday 14 September 2015 0:09

Better not to work for someone who values money more than your life

Comments

corky1992 33

Monday 14 September 2015 5:11

Apply for unemployment for wrong full firing..and maybe access to the surveillance video for proof? Whether he pointed it to you or not it wasn't worth risking your life.

dyscomonkee 12

Monday 14 September 2015 5:17

Based on the way you describe it here That actually is armed robbery. What he did is considered a threat. Hope you filed a police report.

jude_iscariot 7

Monday 14 September 2015 5:24

Maybe you should call the police to see what they say.

Soverain 15

Monday 14 September 2015 5:33

Did he say "Would you kindly?"

Merith2004 17

Monday 14 September 2015 6:11

It does not matter if you live in an open carry state or not. Gas stations are protected by laws that state no weapons may be carried on the premises at any time. That includes concealed carry and open carry. Sorry OP and I hope you find a job that values your life more than money.

Taolan 23

Monday 14 September 2015 6:24

LOL no, Gas stations are "protected" by no such law because no such law exists. Where did you even hear something so ridiculous? Gas stations are not federal or state property, they are private property, so there would be no way for a law like that to even work.

Taolan 23

Monday 14 September 2015 6:23

Legally, being an open carry state or not is irrelevant. There was a robbery, and it is considered armed because the thief was in possession of a weapon. He doesn't have to use it to threaten you for it to be considered armed.

jleach287 11

Monday 14 September 2015 6:52

I say sue the company, make millions off of it, and never have to work another day in your life.

momac86 17

Monday 14 September 2015 7:08

An open carry state and you didn't have a gun to shoot him with?! Not too smart

soulreaper12296 28

Monday 14 September 2015 17:00

Just because it is an open carry state doesn'g mean every single person has a gun with them. And maybe OP can't afford a gun.

summer4me 25

Monday 14 September 2015 7:10

I would've done the same thing

alorene_7 9

Monday 14 September 2015 7:29

i'm not sure how it is where OP is from, but i live in an open carry state & happen to work at a gas station. i just finished training not too long ago so i am still fresh on the laws & rules. now i work for a corporation. even though it is an open carry state, if someone comes in with a gun, drawn or not, it is considered a robbery. now we have to do exactly what they say, even if they don't make it known they have a weapon. we are not to put our lives at risk for any reason. & we are NOT allowed to bring weapons with us while we work, we will get fired. whether we use it to defend ourselves against a robbery or not.