Health, Bosses, Capitalism and Work: Stuck

Stuck

By clutzasaurus - 03/05/2013 05:35 - United States - Odessa

Today, I was feeling down about being stuck in bed after ankle surgery. I thought I would go ahead and call my boss and let him know everything went well. He said the obligatory nice things, then told me that if I'm not at work on Monday, I'll be fired. I can't even get out of bed. FML

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By Anonymous - 04/09/2015 21:56 - United States - San Francisco

Today, my boss called me to say that I've been slow at work this week and that I will be replaced if I don't pick up the pace. That would be understandable, if I didn't have a broken ankle and pneumonia. FML

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Not gonna happen

By wormiformed - This FML is from back in 2015 but it's good stuff - New Zealand

Today, I had an emergency appendectomy, so I texted my boss to let him know about the situation. He replied that it'd be good for my continued employment prospects if I came into work tomorrow. FML

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I can't take it anymore

By genn - 23/05/2023 18:00

Today, I called into work because I was too tired to keep my eyes open. My boss berated me over the phone, saying I should be more like that other employee who came in with a broken toe. That was me. FML

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By Mark - 27/02/2015 18:24 - Malta - Naxxar

Today, I was feeling terrible so I called in sick to work. My boss refused to believe me and told me he'd fire me if I didn't come in. I dragged myself to work, only to spend most of the day glued to the toilet. Now he says I won't be paid for the day because I barely did any work. FML

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By sick of life - 23/09/2011 14:48 - United States

Today, I called in sick to work for a second day. After months of my boss trying to get me sacked by spreading vicious rumors about me, taunting me into retaliating, and generally making my life a living hell, he finally got his chance. He sent me a text saying, "yeh dont bother son ure fuckin fired." FML

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By Anonymous - 03/07/2019 07:00 - Vietnam - Hanoi

Today, it's my birthday and I had to work. My boss wished me a happy birthday, and then told me I was fired. FML

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Get well soon

By Anonymous - 07/02/2021 08:02

Today, I'm in hospital after having surgery for a broken leg. I’m maxed out on Endone and still in pain. Work have said that I’m on the roster next week and I’ll be fired if I’m not there. My wife said that she is going to have some "me time" for a few days when I get home from my "holiday". FML

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By gothicvamp93 - 04/01/2015 06:46 - United States - Jacksonville

Today, my boss called and yelled at me because he said I was "spotted" out after I called off sick. I was out getting the medicine the doctor had just prescribed me. FML

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By Anonymous - 12/01/2017 14:00

Today, I was enjoying my first vacation day in 2 years. My boss then called me to come in, saying it was an emergency. I got to work and got fired. Yes, my boss made me come in just to fire me. FML

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By StupidJob - 01/09/2016 23:23 - United States - Batavia

Today I was home sick from work because my doctor gave me a new pill that made me throw up violently. My boss called. I thought she was checking on me. She fired me instead. FML

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tj4234 35

Friday 3 May 2013 12:20

Hopefully he's joking. If not, sue for unfair dismissal.

Serisent 26

Friday 3 May 2013 12:25

That's illegal. Employers have to give you leave for things like surgery. There's a federal act that mandates it called FMLA. If he attempts to fire you over this, you can definitely get him in a lot of trouble.

Comments

noreallywhat 17

Friday 3 May 2013 13:03

Do you have Aflack?

fleur_de_fevrier_fml 22

Friday 3 May 2013 13:04

He should try and fire you. And then enjoy getting fired over wrongful dismissal.

alphatoomega 21

Friday 3 May 2013 13:21

As several people have pointed out, this is against the law. Call him up and point this out to him before you do anything else.

RedPillSucks 31

Friday 3 May 2013 15:58

As several other people have pointed out, the "law" has a large number of loopholes. YMMV

sugarshane007 20

Friday 3 May 2013 13:22

Gotta love a boss who thinks that he has his own laws and rules to follow, none of which are indeed the actual law. The fun part is when those lawsuits and the dismissal notice from their boss show up on their desk, leaving them speechless.

bReLiNg 18

Friday 3 May 2013 13:37

As people have pointed out the obvious, this is unfair. Report this right away! Then munch on popcorn as your jerk boss gets fired.

lollypop30001 19

Friday 3 May 2013 13:38

They can't fire you for Medical problems if they do you can sue. Lots of lawyers will be willing to take the case too. You have to also have a work release from you Dr. first.

perdix 29

Friday 3 May 2013 13:42

Get a wheelchair. The FMLA doesn't apply to small companies and in other cases. Although it may be a dick move by the boss, he may be within his legal rights to can the OP. Maybe you can get one of those cool electric jobbies that fat and/or handicapped and/or lazy people plow through Wal*Mart in. Load up on Oxycontin before you attempt to operate one at work.

ozpunker 20

Friday 3 May 2013 13:43

If your ankle wasn't so bad you should kick him in the balls.

simsgirlgem 25

Friday 3 May 2013 13:44

I'd give fair warning and if he still said he fire you sue and get him fired or go with the wheelchair and when you see him run over his foot and innocently apologize all the while knowing he can't do anything since you are at work