Work: They see me rollin'…

They see me rollin'…

By Anonymous - 02/02/2016 10:06 - Ireland - Cork

Today, I got to work and saw a new desk had been setup on stilts. "Oh, who got the standing desk?" I asked. Turns out it's for the guy in the wheelchair who was right behind me. It needs to be high so the controls of his wheelchair can fit under the desk. FML

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By Anonymous - 12/12/2022 15:00

Today, our company not only installed standing desks, they have literally just spent a week replacing all our toilets, they are bizarre as hell with a seat that angles downwards. I looked them up online, they’re designed to cause pain in your legs to stop you sitting there too long. FML

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By jayc80 - 20/05/2011 17:59 - Bermuda

Today, my boss scheduled a staff breakfast at a swanky new restaurant for all the hard work we've been doing. The dining area is on the roof, and the building has no elevator. I've been in a wheelchair for 11 years. When I brought this to my boss's attention, he said it wasn't his problem. FML

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By Anonymous - 27/02/2021 00:30 - Germany - Wolfsburg

Today, two people at work - both higher up than me - called me out for "stomping" when I walk up stairs. I have a disability that causes this. We work at a place specifically for disabled people. FML

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By Prometheus - 24/03/2009 21:08 - United States

Today, a co-worker and I walked out of our office at the same time. He got in his car, which was parked right out front. I asked him what I had to do to get a sweet parking spot like that. He rolled up his pant leg and show me his prosthesis. He was in the handicapped spot. FML

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By helpme - 04/12/2013 04:05 - United States - Brockton

Today, I got a new chair at work. After spending 3 hours putting it together, I was called into my boss's office and let go. FML

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By Fmyoffice - 27/11/2009 19:51 - United Kingdom

Today, for the third time this week, my boss made me switch desks. Each new desk is closer to the door than the last one. I think he's trying to tell me something. FML

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By nobodywasthere - 12/09/2017 01:30

Today, I rushed onto the metro to get to work. I found there were no seats left and asked a perfectly healthy guy to let me sit in the handicap spot. He refused to because "being tired" was a handicap characteristic. I have one leg. FML

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By Elle - 28/12/2022 04:00 - Australia - Melbourne

Today, it was a normal day working as a medical receptionist, until I told a wheelchair-bound patient to “take a seat” out of habit. She responded with, “I brought my own!” I have never felt more embarrassed. FML

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By DefinitelyNotDogshit - 28/08/2013 04:06 - United States - Levittown

Today, I walked into my new office for the first time after receiving the promotion I've been trying for. Someone took a dump on my desk. FML

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By Anonymous - 27/10/2021 22:00 - Canada - Winnipeg

Today, I started my new job. They let me go after literally one shift. Why? Because I asked if I could use a stool occasionally, since I have rods in my back from major surgery. FML

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usnwife 18

Tuesday 2 February 2016 15:08

Him being right behind you makes you look a little dumb, yes, but otherwise it was an honest mistake and you weren't making fun or him or anything so I dont see why an apology and just going on with your day wouldn't fix everything here...

RebeccaRFT 18

Tuesday 2 February 2016 16:08

I don't understand how what he said was a problem. It sounded like a legitimate question, and the way OP worded it, he wasn't reading someone. So, I wouldn't have really been offended.

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trumpy 9

Tuesday 2 February 2016 15:55

i dont think you need to feel bad for not noticing his wheelchair, especially if he is always in front of a desk

PinkasaurusRex 25

Tuesday 2 February 2016 15:56

I doubt he was actually offended, probably just a little awkward. It'll blow over, I'm sure.

hipposteve 21

Tuesday 2 February 2016 15:59

might be helpful to think before you speak

Obito_Uchiha651 17

Tuesday 2 February 2016 19:41

As if OP was supposed to know that it was for someone in a wheelchair

Sansational_ 18

Tuesday 2 February 2016 16:05

Shit I'm actually dying too funny

legendof90 14

Tuesday 2 February 2016 16:28

Not sure how asking who got it is offensive

yayhoo16 12

Tuesday 2 February 2016 16:36

Open mouth and insert foot

KatzVKatz 22

Tuesday 2 February 2016 17:09

If he got offended by such an innocent remark, then, wheelchair or not, he is an asshole, trying to get people to feel sorry for him.

heyLaddieHey 18

Tuesday 2 February 2016 18:38

...pretty sure OP is just embarrassed about it.

tomvertigo 17

Tuesday 2 February 2016 17:21

There is no way you could have Koen and your question was innocent and innocuous. No worries!

tomdrc12 12

Tuesday 2 February 2016 17:22

You made an innocent remark that only turned out to be a mistake because he was right behind you. Apologize and then let it go, it wasn't a big deal. If he got offended by that, well that's on him and his insecurity. Not your problem.

DBpiano 22

Tuesday 2 February 2016 19:58

I can see how you might think of this as being a little embarrassing, but it was an honest mistake; you weren't even making fun of him. A good story, but not a worthy "FML" in my own opinion!