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Tedious

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

Today, I had to sit here for 8 hours copying and pasting thousands of product codes on a frigging spreadsheet. My job title is not data entry, I'm a graphic designer. FML

I agree, your life sucks 23 715

You deserved it 2 912

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By averagemom4days - 07/09/2016 02:45 - United States - Roosevelt

Today, I spent a ridiculous amount of time working and reworking a design for a client. Eight hours and many tears later, she sends an email saying, "Let's go with the first design. I liked that one the most." FML

I agree, your life sucks 14 063

You deserved it 1 030

By Colormered - 12/01/2010 15:08 - France

Today, I spent all day organizing a list of electronic parts for my boss. I found the easiest way was to color problem parts in the spreadsheet red and okay parts green. After I finished at the end of the day, I found out my boss is red-green colorblind. FML

I agree, your life sucks 32 399

You deserved it 3 581

Rollercoaster

By Margaret - 04/09/2020 02:02 - Canada - Toronto

Today, within the span of one day, the owner of the business I work at said I could write "Technical & Compliance Manager" on paperwork where I was the approver for engineered compliance of product regulatory records, but also that I was "basically just a secretary." FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 106

You deserved it 212

Great replacement

By Bottom feeder - 08/01/2016 03:41 - Hong Kong - Ngau Tau Kok

Today, my boss dropped a highly important and dense report on my desk that had to be finished by the end of the day. After the initial panic attack and hours of scrupulous work, I finished. She then asked me to pick up the revised copy, where my name was replaced with hers. FML

I agree, your life sucks 23 741

You deserved it 1 439

Self report

By Anonymous - 07/12/2022 10:00

Today, at work, I had to analyze timecards data and generate a report on the least billed / occupied people at work. I found myself at the bottom. I sent it to my boss too. FML

I agree, your life sucks 712

You deserved it 174

By ihatemyjob - 15/08/2016 19:12

Today, I worked from 8 to 7 without a break and I'm still not done with my assignment. Meanwhile, my coworker crafted a piece of paper looking like a watermelon slice and posted a picture of herself seemingly taking a bite out of it. FML

I agree, your life sucks 13 613

You deserved it 1 037

By Whybother - 20/09/2016 08:13 - United States - Hilo

Today, I'm jobless and picked up transcription work online. I typed furiously all day. I have made a grand total of $2.06. FML

I agree, your life sucks 15 649

You deserved it 1 375

By danrocketman - 05/10/2010 05:16 - United States

Today, I got a job in my university library. My job title is technical services. My actual job is pulling off the book label for the scanner and putting a new one on. For six hours a day. FML

I agree, your life sucks 24 983

You deserved it 4 648

By KillMePlease - 11/03/2015 20:15 - United States - Hicksville

Today, I was given a new responsibility at the law firm where I work. I'm now in charge of punching holes in every single piece of paper to be found in the office, estimated to be in the hundred-thousands. The reason? I finish my daily clerical work too quickly. FML

I agree, your life sucks 28 353

You deserved it 2 569

By :'( - 09/09/2015 03:34 - United States - San Francisco

Today, I was let go from my dream job for requesting Photoshop as well as Illustrator. I was hired to create marketing materials. Guess I should have just used Paint. FML

I agree, your life sucks 24 739

You deserved it 1 643

OP_here 0

Sunday 6 September 2009 5:05

well did u at least design the spreadsheet to look awesome then? :P

yep_me_again 0

Monday 16 February 2009 20:35

yep -- meeee too...#14 forgot to add that after college, you're 100k in debt.

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yep_me_again 0

Monday 16 February 2009 20:35

yep -- meeee too...#14 forgot to add that after college, you're 100k in debt.

Chanti_fml 26

Thursday 18 October 2012 23:24

That's called being a DTP'er, get used to it ^.^

jixan 0

Thursday 26 February 2009 2:36

my bother has that job... i think he hates it too

steve070 0

Monday 16 March 2009 4:24

That's a recession for you....

meleecow 0

Sunday 19 April 2009 5:11

bitch about your job on twitter

thatgirl3 0

Tuesday 28 April 2009 17:09

try having that job and title ... yay for data entry 40 hours a week

ph_babe 0

Friday 1 May 2009 0:28

you're seriously b*tching about your job? At least you have one.

forBianca 0

Sunday 7 June 2009 8:40

Well I've never done spreadsheets before but I had to take apart pasteup negatives for a solid 8 hours.

Crazy8chevy 0

Sunday 14 June 2009 14:57

Im with #16 either get over it, or quit so some one else that wants a job, can do it.

Andyangels27 0

Sunday 9 August 2009 10:59

omg I'm a graphic designer not a data entry person who cares deal with it or quit i

I_Am_The_Edge 4

Tuesday 11 August 2009 0:57

I do that for my dad. I've got to search for the PMID and then go back and paste it on. I get paid $30 for 6 hours worth of work.

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Today, as my new boyfriend was taking me home from our first date, a family of ducks walked across the road. I yelled at him to stop, but he ran over every single one of them. His logic? “They shouldn’t have been in the way,” and it was “natural selection anyway for them being so stupid.” FML

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Today, I went shopping with this girl I like while my girlfriend was busy. We ended up going grocery shopping to make dinner together, and I ran into my girlfriend's parents. FML

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You deserved it 78 735

Today, I found a limp head of celery in the fridge. I thought it looked like the squid alien baby from Men in Black. After nursing it for a couple of hours, giving it food, and rocking it to sleep, my parents found me. Then I realised it was just celery. Too bad it took that long for my meds to kick in. FML

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You deserved it 7 475

Today, my girlfriend and her mom dropped me off at home. I told my girlfriend that I love her. She said nothing, then her mom blurted out, "I love you too!" and drove away. FML

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Today, my son thought it was a good idea to spray deodorant into his mouth because he wanted fresh breath. This resulted in him passing out. My son is 17. FML

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