Work: Pleased to meet you

Pleased to meet you

By Anonymous - 25/08/2012 00:20 - United Kingdom - Manchester

Today, a thirty-something guy swaggered into my workplace. He was wearing shutter shades and torn jeans, and claimed to be our new boss. I called security to throw him out, at which point he produced his ID and let me know I'd be attending an employee review session next week. FML

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By Anonymous - 22/08/2015 06:58 - United States - Cadillac

Today, I showed up to my new job early, hoping to impress my new boss. When he arrived, he walked by me and muttered, "Fucking tryhard." FML

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By Anonymous - 26/10/2010 00:22 - United States

Today, I went to my first day of work in over 2 years. As I approached the boss, he asked me what my name was. Turned out they hired the wrong person. FML

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Meritocracy is a lie

By Anonymous - 30/05/2023 00:02

Today, we got a new manager in his 20’s who has never worked our industry before. His introductory speech included, “and you will respect me as your superior.” Our veterans have pranked him three times already and he blames me because mine is the only name he seems able to remember. FML

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By Poorman - 11/12/2011 01:03 - United Kingdom

Today, our new boss showed up for his first day of work. I thought I'd seen it all, but he demands that we say "Hail to the King" every time he passes through the office. When I called HR about it, the guy on the other end told me to "man up and deal with it". FML

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Overly enthusiastic

By Dan the man - 08/10/2024 00:00 - Canada

Today, I excitedly got ready for my first day at my new job. I arrived on time, dressed up, only to find out they meant next Monday, not today. My new boss just gave me a weird look and said, "See you next week?" FML

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Great start

By Anonymous - 06/10/2019 06:00 - United States - New York

Today, I was starting my new job in the city. A man with a torn suit on came up to me and asks me for spare change. In a hurry to catch a taxi, I declined and rushed to catch one. At the office, my boss was late. About an hour later, I found out the man in the suit was my boss. He was attacked. FML

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By Anonymous - 18/12/2015 10:17 - United States

Today, I started my new job at a small business. I was pretty excited to finally be working, until I found out the big boss is a creeper and sees no problem making comments such as "You're way more interesting than the rest of these slope-eyed fucks." FML

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By robert - 31/01/2012 00:20 - United States

Today, I went to deliver some reports to my boss in his office. He was facing away from me and ranting about his "useless employees", so I slipped in and waited for him to put the phone down. Turns out he was talking to himself. When he noticed me, he bitched me out and threatened to fire me. FML

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By Paul - 02/05/2013 01:52 - United States

Today, my boss called me into his office. After yelling and firing me, his assistant comes in telling him he had mistaken me for someone else. He did not give me my job back, as he claimed it would make an awkward work environment. FML

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By Anonymous - 24/02/2013 13:56 - Canada - Thunder Bay

Today, while at work, my ex-boyfriend came in. I pretended not to see him, hoping he would just pass on by. No such luck. He stopped to tell me that he was there for orientation. My company hired him. FML

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Saturday 25 August 2012 5:00

But I don't blame you, who can take him seriously if he's not professional?

Glitterhinoceros 14

Saturday 25 August 2012 5:01

People still wear shutter shades?

Comments

Futacy 29

Saturday 25 August 2012 6:13

Dafuq???

lmbachman 23

Saturday 25 August 2012 6:30

Completely unprofessional of him, regardless of where you work. ID should be presented upfront, and since your first thought was to call security and not demand to see credentials, I'm thinking you work in an upscale or business-professional environment, and your actions were legit.

Redekai 0

Saturday 25 August 2012 6:31

He obviously needs to attend a fashion "emergency" class. Because shutter shades, and hokey jeans remind me of a beach bum not a new boss. First impressions anyone? I know what I would think.

byRose 7

Saturday 25 August 2012 12:57

Nice man, i also can spot out a judgmental prick easily! That's you.

winnie_moline 6

Saturday 25 August 2012 6:34

YDI u judged him by stereotypes. Never judge a book by its cover. The way he was dressed doesnt affect his ability to do his job. I hope u get fired and learn ur lesson

TheyCallMeDamien 17

Saturday 25 August 2012 6:50

You might want to start working on your resume.

Fmlsea 28

Saturday 25 August 2012 7:24

I'd be looking for another job in the mean time , Hopefully it works out for the best OP

TheDrifter 23

Saturday 25 August 2012 7:34

The last time I transferred, I came to my meet and greet in Levis and a Pantera tour t-shirt. I found out who was uptight, insecure, presumptive or snobbish in under two minutes, learned everyone's names and then went to the company gym and changed to go sit at my desk and start weeding out the excess baggage in the office. For furure reference, most new bosses are brought in to make changes. If your work and personality don't impress them, a decade of mediocre snivelling to their predecessor won't save your job.

dead_insects 18

Saturday 25 August 2012 10:19

wanna be my boss?! :-)

Dracoboxer357 35

Saturday 25 August 2012 11:07

73- Actually, if you showed up like that as my new boss, I'd be pretty impressed with how casual, approachable and secure you would have seemed. :) I like that approach to get a better idea of people when you catch them off guard. Cuts through the bullshit a bit quicker, I imagine.

TheDrifter 23

Saturday 25 August 2012 13:21

Yeah, it saves months on creating persobality profiles. Most people take it pretty well in stride, but their response to Saturday casual in the office will tell you a lot about them as a person, good or bad.