Weird, Cats and Work: Pay your respects - FML

Pay your respects

By whymyliferose - 03/06/2011 04:47 - United States

Today, my boss's cat died. I'm expected to attend the service. FML

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By catfriend - 06/05/2014 05:42 - United States - Salida

Today, my husband's cat died. He has resorted to calling me by her name to comfort himself. FML

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By Thanks, but... - 09/09/2023 09:00 - United States

Today, I had to explain to my boss that the reason I was sobbing hysterically as she told me that I was getting a pay raise was because I was going to the vet to have my sick and dying cat put down. Good news at a bad time. FML

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By Anonymous - 28/07/2013 14:31 - Sweden - Ludvika

Today, I was crying at my desk at work. My colleague tried to cheer me up by saying: "Don't worry, I'm sure you will find a new job soon". I didn't even know I was fired. I was crying because my cat died this morning. FML

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By anonymous - 06/02/2015 05:16 - Australia - Mitcham

Today, my boss brought his cat to the office. Despite our no pet policy, I still managed to get the blame when the crazy animal scratched 3 colleagues and peed on the floor after my boss left for bathroom. Apparently I was supposed to be "looking after it". FML

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By jnr1234 - 20/06/2012 02:15 - United States - Princeton

Today, I was sent a letter by the vet, saying my cat was late for her yearly checkup. My cat died last week and I'd had her cremated by the same people who had sent the letter. FML

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The giggle loop

By Laugher - 31/12/2022 15:00 - United States

Today, my boss announced he will be taking bereavement leave due to his father passing away. For some reason I’ll never understand, I got the urge to laugh. I tried so hard to hold it in but it was very obvious. If looks could kill, I wouldn’t be able to write this. FML

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By Crazy cat lady - 10/04/2015 15:20 - Canada - Winnipeg

Today, my roommate's noisiest cat passed away. My previously-silent cat has decided that someone has to fill the void, and has been running around the apartment howling ever since. FML

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The sociopaths amongst us

By Anonymous - 26/10/2023 22:00

Today, my boss is such an unfeeling asshole that he seriously thought he could demand I only stay at my best friend's funeral for 45 minutes then return to work, because it was “just a friend, not a relative', and that when his mother died he "took a whole 2 hours off and was back at work by 11:45.” FML

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By ktwithaq - 18/10/2010 11:27 - United States

Today, I got a promotion. I was really excited until I realized that the only friend I had to celebrate with was my pet cat. FML

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By Honey Badger - 08/03/2012 05:47 - United States

Today, I was at a meeting. One of the other members decided to share that their cat had passed away recently. I got an uncontrollable nervous laugh, started crying because I was laughing so hard, and left the room while everyone watched in horror. FML

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pertained 12

Friday 3 June 2011 11:49

In Republic of Korea, that would be lunchtime.

roeroe66 0

Friday 3 June 2011 11:53

I thought cats had 9 lives!!?

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steveoliv 0

Friday 3 June 2011 18:05

buy him thunder cats on dvd. show you really care...

monnanon 13

Friday 3 June 2011 18:12

Your boss has every right to mourn for his cat but no right to demand you do that too. its not your pet and though everyone should be respectful when someone grieves for a pet there is no need to attend its funeral. The only exception to this rule is the death of your kids pet (not one like a cat/dog since they are family pets) when your kid is distraught over their goldfish then Im sorry in that instance your gonna have to suck it up and go.

Zahos 0

Friday 3 June 2011 18:16

Wow fyl

TKrisha_fml 5

Friday 3 June 2011 18:29

Lol

BigEyedOwl 1

Friday 3 June 2011 19:28

bring cat nip..It might come back alive

kei1108 13

Friday 3 June 2011 20:05

So?! is it really that hard to be there for someone when they lose a relationship they loved? Just do it.

BadKitty13 28

Friday 3 June 2011 21:45

Just suck it up and Put on your Big Girl/Boy Panties and go. Quit your wining and have a little compassion. Besides that, DO YOU WANT TO KEEP YOUR JOB ? Obvioulsy that cat meant alot to your boss and he just needs to get through this difficult time, and it would probobly mean alot to him if his trusted employees were there for support.

twinklestars7216 0

Friday 3 June 2011 21:52

a very easy way to get a boss to like you. definitely attend.

bbucaro98 0

Friday 3 June 2011 22:03

dead pussy^

savs11 13

Friday 3 June 2011 22:05

yeah, some people are into that.

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