Capitalism, Cigarettes and Work: So unfair

So unfair

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

Today, my boss decided that we no longer have to clock out for cigarette breaks, but we do for toilet breaks. I'm the only non-smoker on my floor, and I'm getting penalised for it. FML

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By Anonymous - 24/10/2014 20:52 - Ireland - Dublin

Today, after my first day at work at a local daycare, I found out that I'm not entitled to breaks because I'm the only worker there who doesn't smoke. My boss asked me, ''What do you need a break for?'' FML

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By Dano - 07/08/2021 10:01

Today, I was fired from my job for not buying a pack of cigarettes for my boss. I only lasted two months in that junkyard. FML

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By P057M4N - 01/10/2020 04:02 - United States - Raleigh

Today, my coworker called out for the sixth time in two weeks with no reason, while my manager was out until noon. It was just the three of us in my department. He’s had zero repercussions and has been doing this for months. They threatened to fire me for taking five minutes in the bathroom. FML

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By Anonymous - 15/11/2021 12:59 - United Kingdom

Today, I told the coworker who sits next to me that I don't smoke weed anymore, after she brought a spliff to work. I then got called into the directors' boardroom to receive a warning for smelling like marijuana at work. I was only allowed one more warning before they were due to fire me. FML

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By Anonymous - 21/12/2020 11:02 - Australia

Today, I got disciplined for sleeping on night shifts, by my boss, who also sleeps on night shifts. FML

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By Anonymous - 18/07/2019 00:01

Today, I saw my boss, so I mentioned to him, "Oh, I quit." He then interrupted, saying, "Great, I was going to fire you this week anyway." I wanted to tell him I quit smoking. FML

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Slow day

By lion2294 - This FML is from back in 2015 but it's good stuff - United States - Laingsburg

Today, my boss threatened to fire me if I didn't stop looking at my phone while working. I work in the back room, and there is no clock in there. I look at my phone to check the time. That way I know how long I have left in that hellhole. FML

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By Karansuni - 14/10/2013 10:38 - Germany

Today, my boss told me that my attitude to work is awesome and that he'd follow my example of coming in half-an-hour early every day from now on. I relish those 30 minutes as the only time I can get work done without him constantly interrupting me. So much for that. FML

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By "jojolovesyou134" - 31/03/2019 14:00 - Australia

Today, I decided to stand up to my bosses for making me lose money and work with heat stroke... while my co worker got to go home early I had to work 2 hours later. Turns out I got a supervisor in trouble for making me work when there was help allocated. Now I have to walk on eggshells, FML

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By a816090 - 27/05/2019 18:09

Today, I got written up because I took a dump at work that lasted longer than 5 minutes, and I didn't punch out for it as a "paid break." FML

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Welshite 39

Thursday 19 September 2013 0:04

Is that even legal? I honestly don't know if he can do that.

yetanotherginger 19

Thursday 19 September 2013 0:03

Well, that's a pisser

Comments

BigDogMatt 13

Thursday 19 September 2013 12:27

pretend to be walking out to go smoke a cigarette when you have to go to the bathroom lol

carecow 16

Thursday 19 September 2013 13:45

Might aswell buy a decoy pack and head to the bathroom anyway.

zomgbies 17

Thursday 19 September 2013 15:11

how are you being penalised for not smoking? Unless you defecate more than the smokers you aren't being penalised for anything.

monnanon 13

Thursday 19 September 2013 15:50

smokers can go to the bathroom while on their paid for smoke breaks. op has no cover up excuse and is thr only non smoker so it is unfair.

Maxwell_TM 2

Thursday 19 September 2013 16:27

This isn't legal. Let your boss know of the discomfort this causes you and how it affects you. For health reasons you need access to bathroom breaks, whereas smoke breaks are a privilege, not necessary. Talk to your boss.

TogeBara 12

Thursday 19 September 2013 17:38

Actually bathroom breaks are not a required part of a job position. Dispatchers in some places aren't allowed to go to the restroom since they can't leave the call center. I would still talk to the boss about this and see if you can be the exemption and if anyone has an issue with it they should be told off in some way.

dabchicity 1

Thursday 19 September 2013 16:51

clock out to pee? preeetty sure you can't do that...just sayin

Icemist 6

Thursday 19 September 2013 17:55

Yes they can make you clock out to use restroom. Long as everyone has ti. As for smoking breaks. In USA that falls under discrimination policies. If everyone else can take a break to smoke they cant stop you frim taking a break even if you dont smoke. uk might be different