Work: Oh no

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By norina - 11/02/2014 10:01 - France - Paris

Today, at the bank where I work, I escorted a very short woman to her safe deposit box in the vault. I left her alone, knowing she could use the phone to call the reception when she was ready to leave. We later realised the phone was too high for her to reach. If glares could kill… FML

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By notadoorman - 25/07/2014 18:16 - United States - Elmont

Today, I held the door open for a woman and her kids on my way out of the bank. She started accusing me of patronizing her, and when I just let go of the door in protest, she deliberately leaned in so it hit her in the face. I felt the glares from the entire bank as she pretended to cry. FML

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By Mrs. Awkward - 15/10/2018 12:00

Today, I helped an older guy with his safe deposit box. He said it's perfect for holding his ex-wife's remains and laughed. I laughed because I thought he was kidding. He wasn't. FML

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By heymacie - 29/04/2016 01:41 - United States - Beckley

Today, it was my second day at my new job as a bank teller. I got locked in the vault while alarms were being tested. I was in there for an hour and none of my coworkers had even noticed that I'd gone missing. Gee, thanks. FML

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By bobafett892 - 02/10/2016 17:32 - United States - Atlanta

Today, while working at a cell phone store, I helped an older woman learn how to use her newly updated phone. After trying to help her for over 20 minutes, she threatened to throw her phone at my head. FML

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By Anonymous - 03/11/2011 03:58 - United States

Today, I went to the bank to make a deposit. While I was waiting on my transaction, the bank tellers were making fun of me. I could tell cause I heard them through the speaker. FML

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By Anonymous - 25/11/2014 20:15 - United States

Today, as I walked into the bank, I tripped and bumped into a security guard. He thought I was assaulting him, so he pinned me to the floor and called for backup as he held me at gunpoint. FML

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By KatieElizabeth - 27/10/2013 04:57 - United States - San Francisco

Today, at work, I had a customer accuse me of taking the giftcard I had issued her for her return, after spending 15 minutes trying to fix her screwed up transaction. She began to yell, and follow me around the store. Security had to intervene and I had to be locked in an office until she left. FML

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High security

By ducky2721 - 02/01/2010 13:46 - United States

Today, while working my overnight shift, I went into the isolation room to find some items for a former client. The door fell shut and the magnetic lock went to work. Both unit telephones and my cell phone were lying on the desk, and I waited four hours for my supervisor to rescue me. FML

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Weird old lady of the day

By Anonymous - This FML is from back in 2013 but it's good stuff - United Kingdom - Swindon

Today, I was at the supermarket when an elderly lady asked if I'd grab some coffee for her from a high shelf. The moment I took my hands off my almost-full shopping cart, she made off with it. I ended up getting thrown out by security after she claimed I was trying to steal it from her. FML

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By outagrand - 01/08/2009 14:08 - Australia

Today, I gave my mother a pre-prepared deposit envelope with my fortnightly wage in it, in cash. I tell her exactly where the deposit box is and what to do. I'm now desperately calling the bank because my mother accidentely put my $1200 deposit in the little trash can for receipts under the ATM. FML

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ThatPlankton 15

Tuesday 11 February 2014 16:14

should've used her safety deposit box as a step stool lol

michelleJ11 25

Tuesday 11 February 2014 16:13

Don't feel too bad OP, you didn't know that when you left her there. And she got out eventually.

Comments

olpally 32

Tuesday 11 February 2014 18:07

Not much you can do about that one op. Can't always please everyone.

kenleybunch 15

Tuesday 11 February 2014 18:10

This sounds like a comical tv show episode plot

diaspora_fml 26

Tuesday 11 February 2014 18:22

It is absolutely your fault. You do not simply "know" that a phone exists to call for exit. If you were remotely competent you would have said something in unctuous French like: "Take your time madam. When you're ready to leave, please use this phone here <gestural flourish> and someone with be with you right away." At this point you'd both notice that that is not going to be possible.

cryssycakesx3 22

Tuesday 11 February 2014 18:35

exactly! I don't know how people are saying NHF. he knew she was short...

arandomusernameaa 20

Tuesday 11 February 2014 21:15

When you do this 20 or so times a day, you don't tend to think about the various issues that could arise...

iAlissa 34

Tuesday 11 February 2014 18:36

I guess I didn't realize that the customer was Snooki.

kinky44 28

Tuesday 11 February 2014 19:05

That was short-sighted.

awilliams44 9

Tuesday 11 February 2014 19:23

step stool time

WD_Stevens 22

Tuesday 11 February 2014 19:27

Oh dear. How long was she in there for?

AFCCT 7

Tuesday 11 February 2014 21:43

She was in there for a small amount of time. After a little while, she went to leave. Being unable to reach the phone caused a miniature problem. Her temper was short, that's for sure. Her glare heightened the intensity of OP's situation.