Awkward, Celebration and Work: Oh, thanks…

Oh, thanks…

By Whoops - 24/06/2009 20:44 - United States

Today, I lost it on my co-workers about how hard I've been working, picking up everyone's slack with no appreciation, and it was clear that I needed to find a job that actually rewarded hard work. As I went to grab my jacket to leave, I saw a cake and gift card for a cruise on the table, from the staff. FML

I agree, your life sucks 16 143

You deserved it 72 927

Thanksgiving: Turkeys and Skids
Family meals that turn absurd, because Thanksgiving is also about laughing at little disasters. More…

Previous FML Next FML

Same thing different taste

By itsthebestdayoftheyear - 22/12/2015 12:30 - Canada - Stoney Creek

Today, after 3 years of hard work, very little vacation and no raises, our boss got us a crappy box of drug store cookies as an employee appreciation gift. Which he ended up eating. FML

I agree, your life sucks 21 667

You deserved it 1 536

Great, some ice cream!

By Anna - 11/10/2019 06:00

Today, after three years of working at my current occupation, they decided to give me a bonus for all of my hard work and effort. A 5$ gift card to Cold Stone. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 654

You deserved it 203

By Noname - 22/02/2009 06:14 - Australia

Today, I did my work, the work of my co-worker who called in sick and the work of my boss who has no idea what the hell is going on all at the same time. I didn't get a promotion because I don't work hard enough. FML

I agree, your life sucks 45 354

You deserved it 3 212

By Joel - 02/09/2009 04:29 - United States

Today, I found out that my company was throwing a work picnic. When i showed up, I realized that it had been planned months ago and I wasn't supposed to find out. The entire restaurant was there greeting me with faces of utter shock. Nothing says 'you suck' more than being 'that guy' at your job. FML

I agree, your life sucks 44 138

You deserved it 6 293

By Darth Binks - 01/02/2015 18:48 - Canada

Today, I came back from vacation to find a packet on the company's stress management programs on my desk. I was sent the same packet over my vacation. I got the same packet from my boss as I left. All because I snapped at a co-worker who was throwing a tantrum over the Star Wars trailer. FML

I agree, your life sucks 28 421

You deserved it 3 874

By Anonymous - 20/12/2013 14:27 - South Africa - Cape Town

Today, my boss decided that a mug and a public 'thank you' were a sufficient substitute for a Christmas bonus. FML

I agree, your life sucks 40 469

You deserved it 3 886

By Anonymous - 18/06/2016 03:22 - United States - Detroit

Today, I finally started my first job. I also lost it, for being too "enthusiastic" and making my fellow employees look lazy. FML

I agree, your life sucks 15 111

You deserved it 969

By Abby - 17/10/2018 08:00 - United States - Watertown

Today, my employer gave me a gift to celebrate the one-year anniversary of my hire date. It would have been a really nice gesture if they weren't laying me off at the end of the month. FML

I agree, your life sucks 2 866

You deserved it 161

By Janitor - 08/03/2012 01:08 - United States

Today, I asked my boss for a raise. He gave me a cupcake. FML

I agree, your life sucks 26 330

You deserved it 3 886

By horniness - 10/10/2009 16:30 - Hong Kong

Today, I was in a bad mood after being stuck in traffic for 2 hours and late for work. I was walking to my building when I saw a 100 dollar note flying my way. A man called after me for it, but being selfish I took the note in my pocket as a little reward. That man was my boss. Yes, I'm fired. FML

I agree, your life sucks 9 040

You deserved it 74 947

messyjessy 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 1:34

idk whether you deserved it or not, it sucks you had to do that but you should have looked around before you threw a hissy fit! you have great coworkers you should apologize

jumpman3000 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 1:39

did u still get the cruise

Comments

Gaby_peaceandluv 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 2:43

ooouu.... feel like a dick yet?

thelonelylurker 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 2:49

Hissy fit!

mexicansweetie48 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 2:56

YDI you should have never thrown a little hissy fit like that. shows you that you spoiled the surprise with that

PTERONOPHOBIA 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 15:12

so are we doing comments in haiku form now ?

beaverdogmouse 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 2:59

FYL for getting a cruise and a cake. life sucks. live with it.

soozin 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 3:02

I think its more of an FHL because this guy works very hard and it seems like he hasn't been given an ounce of appreciation until..that moment.

Colby_Colbert 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 3:18

#29 exactly, so kiss my dick

delly_fml 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 3:26

Aw that's so sad I wish it wuznt true...aww I'm srry FYL u should go back and apologize BiG time!

lakergurl91 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 3:39

Grab the cake/gift card and run!! Smile Jesus loves you =)

cheertigers 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 3:49

oooooh I bet you felt like an ass!! hopefully u didn't quit, and I hope u still get your cruise!

jmeg_fml 0

Thursday 25 June 2009 3:50

Hahaha. As much as I resist, life proves to me over and over again that it's always worth it to give people the benefit of the doubt, and to hold my tongue whenever I'm about to say something negative. It's so hard to do, but I inevitably wind up in a really bad situation if I don't. Like this. PS - if you're prone to passive-aggressiveness, like me, assertiveness is your friend! If people are slacking off, a gentle reminder is not a bad thing. Enjoy your cruise! :)