Christmas and Work: Merry McXmas

Merry McXmas

By myjobsucks - This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff - Australia

Today, I found out that I'm working on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. I'm spending my favourite time of the year working for $8.70 an hour. At McDonald's. FML

I agree, your life sucks 41 811

You deserved it 9 402

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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 46 205

You deserved it 8 424

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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 29 891

You deserved it 2 027

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 30 018

You deserved it 2 228

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

I'm not paid enough for this

By Doublescrewed - This FML is from back in 2015 but it's good stuff

Today, I showed up for my first shift in my new night job; I now work at an apartment complex during the day and at a gas station at night. It turns out that our biggest problem tenant in the former happens to be my boss in the latter. FML

I agree, your life sucks 24 620

You deserved it 1 631

You must be kidding me

By surfernerd6987 - This FML is from back in 2009 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I received an email from a temp agency trying to hire me. Surprisingly, it was the same job I was just laid off from after two years of great employment. They were trying to hire me at half my original salary. FML

I agree, your life sucks 55 687

You deserved it 2 724

So that's a no, right?

By SadMan - This FML is from back in 2010 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I went to ask my boss for a raise. Turns out they are firing 35 people. I wasn't on the list until I asked for a raise. FML

I agree, your life sucks 32 871

You deserved it 7 467

It's in the fine print

By fuckkkkk - This FML is from back in 2015 but it's good stuff - United States - San Francisco

Today, after getting my dream job and quitting my old one, I was told my position is strictly "experimental" and will only last 2 months. FML

I agree, your life sucks 33 098

You deserved it 3 689

Broke boyz

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

Today, due to "severe cuts to the budget" at work, I had to stir my coffee with a paperclip. FML

I agree, your life sucks 28 749

You deserved it 5 570

Back to square one

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

Today, I finally started my job as an in-home caregiver. The man I was hired to care for died two hours after I made it to his house. FML

I agree, your life sucks 47 803

You deserved it 3 958

Capt_Oblivious 10

Tuesday 13 December 2011 8:49

Would you like a McTissue?

InsaneMcFries 5

Tuesday 13 December 2011 8:41

Actually you'll get double time. And I get 12.80 an hour standard at 17 years old.

Comments

Dommon 7

Tuesday 13 December 2011 15:48

Marry Christmas

bjkbilly 2

Tuesday 13 December 2011 15:54

Centrelinks looking better and better :)

Ins0mau 20

Wednesday 14 December 2011 2:40

Centrelink ALWAYS looks fugly. I'd rather work for the same as unemployment than deal with their shit. And at least you are supporting YOURSELF.

peacefully84 19

Tuesday 13 December 2011 15:54

you make more than I do all year

hollyrenea2013 0

Tuesday 13 December 2011 15:55

im right there with you except for christmas day. EVERY mcdonalds will be closed, its company policy.

hollyrenea2013 0

Tuesday 13 December 2011 15:55

im right there with you except for christmas day. EVERY mcdonalds will be closed, its company policy.

hollyrenea2013 0

Tuesday 13 December 2011 15:57

and #1 its not that easy you cant just do that. you have to find someone with the capability to do your job and get them to work your scheduled hours. then it has to be aproved by someone.