Birthday, Management and Work: No fun allowed

No fun allowed

By karmas a kunt - This FML is from back in 2012 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I was at work when an elderly lady casually mentioned it was her birthday. I motioned two of my coworkers over, and we sang a little "Happy Birthday" to her over the phone. Our boss stormed in mid-song and suspended all three of us on the spot for "unprofessional behavior." FML

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By Anonymous - 03/07/2019 07:00 - Vietnam - Hanoi

Today, it's my birthday and I had to work. My boss wished me a happy birthday, and then told me I was fired. FML

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By pale-suzie - 19/03/2014 12:28 - Denmark - Copenhagen

Today, I was fired over the phone, losing my only source of income. When asked if I was okay, I explained that although I understood why, I was a little peeved they'd chosen my birthday to deliver the message. My - now former - boss then sang "Happy Birthday" to me in its entirety. FML

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By retailshell - 28/01/2015 15:01 - Australia - Perth

Today, I was ringing up a woman at work. I saw she'd bought a birthday cake, so I smiled and said I hoped whoever it was for has a happy birthday. She looked at me in disgust, told me to mind my own business, then called me a "chucklefuck bitch." Okay then. FML

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By lukey101 - 20/07/2023 02:00 - Australia

Today, it’s my birthday. My boss treated me to a day off work, except my mother called at 12:01am drunk as hell screaming, “Happy birthday” down the phone. When I finally fell back asleep, I awoke to my boss asking me to come in after all. FML

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By firedofbirthday - 14/02/2010 00:29 - France

Today, I was fired. Why? Because I called in sick on my daughter's birthday, even though you cannot "abandon work for personal affairs". My boss's favorite employee got to skip work on his wife's birthday two weeks ago. He still works here. FML

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Pulled a sneaky on you

By blank sheep at work - 01/03/2022 09:00 - United States - Richland

Today, I found out that my work threw me a birthday party alongside my coworker’s birthday. Said coworker spread a rumor, telling everyone that I wanted each person to buy me flowers and cake. Everyone thought that I was a weirdo for asking for those things from them. I wasn't at work today. FML

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Ignore! Ignore!

By Anonymous - 12/05/2023 22:00 - Canada - Windsor

Today, I was at a job interview when my phone started ringing. It was my mom, so I quickly hit "Ignore", which was probably for the best since she was obviously drunk. She left a voicemail in which she sang "Happy Birthday" to me. It's not my birthday. FML

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By hangman - 01/08/2013 18:25 - United Kingdom - London

Today, my boss suspended me for laughing too hard at my desk and causing a big scene in front of our customers. I was laughing because he'd forwarded me a hilarious email. He was practically smirking as he handed me my official warning. FML

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By Anonymous - 05/06/2010 10:36 - United States

Today, it was my co-worker's birthday but she told me not to mention it. Feeling bad for her, I went out to buy her a card, a present, and even a small cake. It turns out that there was actually a party during our lunch break, and I was the only one in our office not invited. FML

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Strauss would've been proud

By Jobless - 26/03/2022 14:00

Today, at a company event, there was a break. The Blue Danube was playing. Bored, I absentmindedly start singing, “My butt is ugly” to the melody. I forgot that my mic was on and the whole auditorium heard. Not only was I sent home, but my boss wants to “discuss” it on Monday at the office. FML

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Canchan 12

Saturday 22 September 2012 5:16

Your boss is a prick . He should've at least let you finish the song .

icecoldwaterr 1

Saturday 22 September 2012 5:18

Forget your boss, but that was really sweet of you especially since it was an elderly lady :)

Comments

walmartpaysme 15

Saturday 22 September 2012 5:21

The question that I want to know is, where do you work that your boss thinks it is inappropriate to sing "Happy Birthday" but okay to make a scene about you singing.

Aspen_Grace33 27

Saturday 22 September 2012 5:21

Sorry to hear that, OP, but if it's any consolation at least you made her birthday special!!!

Rainbowjumper0 12

Saturday 22 September 2012 5:24

No happy birthday song for you boss on his special day then! Hmmph

retrorewind 13

Saturday 22 September 2012 5:28

your boss is a dipsh!t.

Shrike 23

Saturday 22 September 2012 5:32

He's a "dipshexclamationmarkt", is he?! I'm gonna write that one down, because I'm a sarcastic dipshit with a bad memory.

olpally 32

Saturday 22 September 2012 5:29

Nice username op... Lmao... Your boss definitely is that word! Suspended for a happy birthday song? What the **** is that? Just another boss abusing his power I guess... You need mother ****** jones!

devious418 3

Saturday 22 September 2012 5:29

That's messed up lol...!! What a dad/no offense...!

Airman1988 9

Saturday 22 September 2012 5:35

Wrong FML

Shrike 23

Saturday 22 September 2012 5:45

Guys, I don't think you understand 21's comment. OP's boss is obviously his dad, because the people he works for are hell-bent on nepotism and corruption. It's pretty obvious OP works for the Mafia's new customer service department. Not really seeing how you're missing that fact, but we all make mistakes.