Work: Surprise!

Surprise!

By Anonymous - 13/02/2016 01:56 - United States - Dallas

Today, I returned to work after taking two days off to find I'd been fired. Why? For not being at work on those two days. Everything was agreed in writing, all trace of which has mysteriously vanished. I can't work until HR sorts it out, and nobody can tell me how long that'll take. FML

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You deserved it 1 500

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By fired - 04/11/2011 04:04 - Australia

Today, I was fired for the second time in as many days. I received a letter notifying me that I would no longer be working for the company, effective immediately. When I did not attend work the next day, I received a phone call firing me for not turning up. FML

I agree, your life sucks 33 908

You deserved it 2 675

By Anonymous - 13/05/2017 02:00

Today, while on vacation, I got fired for not working a shift I wasn't scheduled for. Even after texting my boss a copy of my vacation approval letter, she still fired me. FML

I agree, your life sucks 7 043

You deserved it 336

Brutal

By Bob - 26/07/2024 13:00 - United States - Los Angeles

Today, I worked my job then went home to enjoy my weekend. An hour later, I was called and told I was fired, without any reason given. I can’t even empty my locker, as they'd said they would mail my things to me. FML

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You deserved it 67

Unionize now!

By BanaNacakE92 - 10/07/2023 22:00

Today, after taking a much-needed mental health week off from work, I discovered I wasn’t on the schedule this week. Turns out, I was fired. Apparently, my absence made things “inconvenient” for my department, since they had to do double work due to my “selfish” PTO usage. FML

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You deserved it 176

By Anonymous - 29/08/2013 19:33 - United States - Little Rock

Today, after a long couple of months working non-stop, I finally got someone to cover my shift. Turns out she was joking, and when I didn't show up for work, I was fired. FML

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You deserved it 3 688

By Kan23 - 26/01/2016 03:37 - United States - Altus

Today, I got fired from my job. When I asked why, all that was said to me was, "We don't have to disclose that information, but you did nothing wrong. It's just not working out." FML

I agree, your life sucks 21 052

You deserved it 1 469

Free labor

By mannnnn - This FML is from back in 2009 but it's good stuff

Today, I went into work to change a shift I was unable to work. I phoned the first person on the employee sheet and they promptly answer by saying, "You still work here? I thought the manager fired you." I was fired last week and have been showing up for shifts without anybody noticing. FML

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You deserved it 6 207

Mismanagement

By Anonymous - 30/04/2019 04:00

Today, I returned from vacation overseas to find I'd lost my job. The manager approved my leave, but forgot to put it in the system, so I was written up repeatedly for not showing up. If I want my job back, I have to wait 90 days and apply to start over. FML

I agree, your life sucks 2 967

You deserved it 174

Make your mind up

By Anonymous - 30/09/2009 21:04 - United States

Today, when I got to work, I found out that I was being laid off. Two hours later, I found out my boss had my name on the wrong list. I was elated. I went to lunch, but on the way back was rear-ended, in the rain. I was an hour and a half late getting back to work. I was fired upon returning. FML

I agree, your life sucks 43 049

You deserved it 3 197

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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You deserved it 609

LadyKayDee 23

Sunday 14 February 2016 0:14

Wow. No one could have seen that coming. Atleast HR is looking into it. Hope it gets sorted real soon. Good luck

it___happens 12

Sunday 14 February 2016 0:14

More time off?

Comments

Katrinnaw 19

Sunday 14 February 2016 6:01

Bitchcraft at it finest.

MandieL 27

Sunday 14 February 2016 6:04

This is why emailing these things is handy. Or at my work they have carbon copies so everyone gets the paperwork.

SublimeChic4 15

Sunday 14 February 2016 8:03

Well, unfortunately it sounds like you aren't really wanted there - usually you don't just get canned that easily without reason. SUCKS, sorry for ya, move on to bigger & better things now!!!

WatDaHail 13

Sunday 14 February 2016 8:25

They deleted your work life, they would be coming for your personal life next, Mr. Bourne.

zombiekiller52 24

Sunday 14 February 2016 8:28

Guess you will have to make copies of time of notices from now on.

Dexter83_fml 17

Sunday 14 February 2016 9:11

You can take them to court for unfair dismissal

brenton490 19

Sunday 14 February 2016 9:51

That's why I'm happy my company will update the schedule even if the schedule already out .And they email me it so I have proof myself

GrumpyGrinch 23

Sunday 14 February 2016 10:45

Bitches were waiting for this opportunity!

Headcrab 29

Sunday 14 February 2016 11:06

I'd there was a problem your boss could have called you? That way you would have may e lost a couple of hours at max. Also, don't you get a copy of your agreed time off when you apply for it? When I request a day (or more) off I always get a signed copy from my boss. So I have proof too.