Miscellaneous: Today, a man I once worked with passed away. He was a lovely,...

By Anonymous - 11/03/2013 02:47 - United States - Louisville

Today, a man I once worked with passed away. He was a lovely, caring, and inspirational person whom I looked up to. My husband's form of consolation? "Old people die. Get over it." FML

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By Anonymous - 01/07/2013 20:35 - United States - Tunkhannock

Today, I was working as a nurse, and an elderly man had just passed away. As the patient's wife was leaving she said, "Thank you for taking such good care of my husband." Then I, intending to say "Sorry for your loss," said "Thank you for your loss." FML

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By ... - 12/03/2009 18:57 - France

Today, the really hot guy that works in the same building as me came to work after being away for the past two days. I said, "Look who finally decided to come to work!" His response was, "I had a death in the family, thanks." FML

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Confusion

By oh god. - 14/05/2014 23:16 - Canada - Sherwood Park

Today, while at work, I asked an older customer how he was doing. He told me that he'd just lost his wife. I gave my condolences before he clarified that his wife was not dead, but was lost in Walmart. FML

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By Oops - 02/11/2009 01:43 - United States

Today, I was at a party and saw an old friend from college. I went up to her asking how she was and how her family was. She went on to tell me that her husband left her a month ago and started crying. I told her that he was an ass anyway and that she didn't need him. Turns out he died. FML

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All dressed up

By Anonymous - 16/10/2021 23:00

Today, an elderly man came into my place of work wearing a nice suit. I commented, saying said he looked nice and asked what the special occasion was. He was going to a funeral. FML

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Brain freeze

By Anonymous - 13/06/2024 07:00 - United States

Today, I work at a hospice center. At 3AM, a call just went out to a man's family to come because he was dying. I didn't realize that this man was my old friend's grandpa. When I saw her, I smiled really big and said, "Hey! Great to see you!" Her grandpa was ACTIVELY DYING. Stupid stupid stupid. FML

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By me - 25/01/2012 03:40 - Canada

Today, I attended an elderly man's funeral. As I approached the casket his wife said, "Thank you for coming." I replied with, "No, thank you." FML

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By fmlsheffgirl - 25/07/2016 11:52 - United Kingdom - Sheffield

Today, after months of putting up with it, I finally asked my manager not to put me on shifts with this old guy who is racist, sexist and lazy. This was how I found out that he died over the weekend. FML

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By catfriend - 06/05/2014 05:42 - United States - Salida

Today, my husband's cat died. He has resorted to calling me by her name to comfort himself. FML

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Good

By fistpumpin4life - 10/10/2010 00:51 - France

Today, at work, I asked a lady how she was doing. When she replied, I didn't understand her, and instead of asking her what she'd said, I just replied with, "Oh, that's good." What she'd said that I didn't understand was that her husband had just died. FML

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ironichalibut 24

Monday 11 March 2013 5:42

Yes, unfortunately the old die, I hope this great man was able to pass on his experience and intelligence before he passed. Just today I had a discussion about how society seems to be evolving slower socially, because the young refuse to learn from the old.

caplox 6

Monday 11 March 2013 5:38

Yeah doesnt mean he has to be a jerk about it.

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ileenefudge 29

Monday 11 March 2013 9:45

That is beyond disrespectful.

JanisEvans 10

Monday 11 March 2013 10:28

What? No it's not.

ileenefudge 29

Monday 11 March 2013 11:25

Sorry. To me it is, doesn't matter who passes and whether you know them or not at least show a little compassion, if not for the deceased, then for family and those who did know them, even a little, in this case it was the OP.

JanisEvans 10

Monday 11 March 2013 10:23

He's not wrong. Some people are just not as empathic as others. If your husband is like that, surely that's not the first time you noticed?

kathbutter 12

Monday 11 March 2013 10:50

to the well organised mind death is but the next great adventure. - Albus Dumbledore

imyy 20

Monday 11 March 2013 13:15

Answer: there's a tombstone, get under it. Ha!

buddy51 23

Monday 11 March 2013 13:24

OP- Your husband = insensitive and jealous douche nozzle!! Don't let his ignorant and mean spirited comment diminish your feelings for your dead mentor! Your loss of your hubby would be more easily gotten over than your loss of your friend!

Maverick52 13

Monday 11 March 2013 13:45

When he's dead get "We got over it" written on his tombstone.

kishorekumar_a 10

Monday 11 March 2013 14:10

I can think of a few different ways to communicate the same thing without the rudeness and with compassion. Talk to your husband after you have pulled yourself together and teach him to be sensitive and compassionate.