Work: Thanks, I hate it

Thanks, I hate it

By Anonymous - 25/05/2011 05:21 - Canada

Today, my boss called me into his office. Expecting a long overdue promotion, I hurried in. Instead, he told me he thought I would be perfect to take his son on a pity date, because he's a suicide risk due to his depression. FML

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You deserved it 3 637

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Motivated

By Leah - This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, my boss gave me a speech about my "motivation issues". I've been working for him for 2 months, the commissions I've made for him paid off his bills, so what are my motivation issues? I turned down his offer of a date. I have a boyfriend. He keeps asking. FML

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By AnonUser464 - 08/01/2013 16:40 - United States

Today, my boss called me over to his office; he wanted me to fire four hardworking employees. One of them was the girl I was going to ask out. FML

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You deserved it 3 424

By Anonymous - 17/03/2016 13:21 - Netherlands - Ottersum

Today, I got a heads-up that my boss suffered a death in the family, but was coming into work anyway. I thought he'd be depressed, but it seems he deals with grief with anger instead. I found that out when he yelled at me, threatening to rip my spine out my ass over a typo I made in a report. FML

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You deserved it 1 404

By um - 08/02/2011 00:54

Today, I told my new boss to wish his daughter a happy birthday on my behalf, as I overheard him saying it was today. Turns out she committed suicide three years ago. FML

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You deserved it 8 000

By Anonymous - 19/11/2010 19:38 - United States

Today, after three weeks of my boss telling me how much he appreciates my hard work and has submitted my name up for a promotion, he called me into his office to announce I'm being laid off. FML

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You deserved it 2 350

By Da Boss - 05/10/2016 01:19 - Canada - Calgary

Today, my coworker and I agreed to come clean and tell our fellow employees that we have been secretly dating for a while. Before we could, I received a promotion. I'm now his boss. FML

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You deserved it 1 925

Compassion

By zawbentley - 26/09/2009 07:01 - United States

Today, I called my boss to let her know that I was suffering from severe depression and that my doctor suggested I take a month's leave. Her response? "Glad you are getting help, however we can't hold your job. No need to come to the office, we'll mail your stuff to you." FML

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You deserved it 6 526

By perfecttiming - 06/05/2013 15:25 - United States - San Jose

Today, my manager called me in to tell me I got the promotion I've been hoping for. He then said that since I didn't look excited about it he might have to rethink it. I was too busy concentrating on holding in diarrhea. FML

I agree, your life sucks 58 647

You deserved it 4 674

kingsamuelcdt 0

Wednesday 25 May 2011 11:52

maybe if his son is satisfied you could get a raise ;)

PSQ91 6

Wednesday 25 May 2011 11:55

Look on the bright side OP, he trusts you. Next step will be promotion :)

Comments

Livinia 11

Wednesday 25 May 2011 12:05

Say you'll do it for a promotion.

barlessprison 16

Wednesday 25 May 2011 12:06

Maybe this is your final test to see if you're worthy of the promotion. Either way, what harm is there in just helping the poor kid out right?

FMLephant 2

Wednesday 25 May 2011 12:06

Tell him to promote you or you will give the kid some rope, a gun, a knife, and some arsenic. you'll be the boss in no time at all.

EvilLilCupcake 10

Thursday 26 May 2011 10:42

wow... asshole much?

FlyingLazerWALRU 0

Thursday 26 May 2011 23:39

You must be a real hit at parties...

rttr 18

Saturday 28 January 2012 9:03

What is wrong with you? That is some sick shit. My best friend was at risk of suicide, and this comment just pisses me off. Go to ******* hell. Asshole.

Livinia 11

Wednesday 25 May 2011 12:07

Say you'll do it for a promotion.

mrahhhhh 21

Wednesday 25 May 2011 12:08

Shut the **** up already, bitch.

Blueglasscup 18

Wednesday 25 May 2011 12:11

Ouch 20 ouucchh. FML on my iPhone glitches out sometimes and causes that too happen. No biggy.

0opsie 6

Wednesday 25 May 2011 12:07

What if the guy gets attached to you and kills himself because you don't call him again? He needs professional help, not a date.

SeasonedLemur 5

Wednesday 25 May 2011 12:19

Agreed

Alex94xela 0

Wednesday 25 May 2011 16:52

^win lol

likeabaws 0

Thursday 26 May 2011 4:22

lol :D

jklol11 0

Wednesday 25 May 2011 12:15

just think- if you don't go out with him, its possible he could die...

MissCharlotte_fml 26

Tuesday 20 August 2013 18:22

Or... he could get professional help and not drag OP down into depression? What if she doesnt like him? Why should she have to waste her life on him just because her job relies on it? She is not a psychiatrist, and that is what he needs.

dreamering 16

Wednesday 25 May 2011 12:20

Who saves a life, saves the Entire World.

elmski87 0

Wednesday 25 May 2011 17:00

he who saves one life, saves the world entire. technically.

emsbitch 0

Wednesday 25 May 2011 12:26

aaaw, think about the difference you may make in one persons life. sure, it may suck, but you should do it to help him out a little. & maybe you'll even get a raise!