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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Sandman2015 12

Tuesday 2 February 2016 22:20

Well at least you stood up and admitted you did something foolish.

Leauge 13

Tuesday 2 February 2016 23:02

Op you didn't know so it's ok.

SoBeSatan 22

Wednesday 3 February 2016 1:46

Mistakes happen. I hope you guys were able to laugh it off.

iMuffinKat 16

Wednesday 3 February 2016 3:38

You should just check things out first before making a remark on it...YDI

LoLoLibra1 14

Wednesday 3 February 2016 4:40

Well, I don't see anything wrong with that statement...?? You were just curious and the disabled person probably didn't mind and maybe they will let you know as to why they are disabled and you will become good friends!!??!! Maybe? I don't know...awkward though I guess...I seem to put my foot in my mouth at times too OP...he/she will get over it if they were offended - You didn't say anything bad...lay low for now LOL ; )

Thekbking 11

Wednesday 3 February 2016 5:15

there is absolutely nothing fml appropiate about this there is.nothing wrong with asking a simple question. the op obviously didnt do it with ulterior ill intentions so this is absolutely not fml worthy. I highly doubt the guy in the wheelchair took it badly. if anyone thinks that this honest question is undeniably hurtful or rude to the other guy then u need to reeducate yourself on commin civil manners

danieej27 22

Wednesday 3 February 2016 6:48

I would t worry about it. You didn't know, and it wasn't really an offensive question. (:

rockydify 22

Wednesday 3 February 2016 9:41

Don't be overly sensitive about it

Xplosion362 4

Wednesday 3 February 2016 14:08

It was an honest question, it's not like you would just assume that it was for someone disabled. You saw something odd and commented on it, no shame in that.

LetMeSleepPlease 23

Wednesday 3 February 2016 21:20

Don't worry, disabled people generally take a lot of BS and you weren't being mean. I really doubt the guy minded. It's a lot better than when people talk behind me and talk about how I must be "faking". I use a cane, I'm not deaf!