Christmas and Work: Today, at work I was told I'd be working over Christmas because...

By ostler - 02/12/2009 13:27 - United Kingdom

Today, at work I was told I'd be working over Christmas because I don't drink. Apparently if you're tee-total, you're not entitled to spend time with your family and are incapable of having fun. FML

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By Anonymous - 20/11/2021 19:02 - United States - Chicago

Today, I work in healthcare, and I was told that since someone quit I have to work Thanksgiving weekend, Christmas day, and all of New Year's weekend. This is after I was told, "Our workplace is a family." FML

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By Anonymous - 25/12/2011 06:25 - United Kingdom

Today, is Christmas day. Normally, I'd spend it with family. However, my boss decided everyone has to work today, despite the fact that there's enough people who want to work to run the place. Apparently it's "fairer" if we all have to do it - except him. FML

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By Starter656 - 24/12/2017 06:00

Today, I'm the designated driver for a Christmas party I wasn't even invited to. Not only do I get to watch people have a good time, but I'm also supposed to not get involved in the party. FML

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By SFBEL - 21/05/2015 03:56 - Belgium - Leuven

Today, after being a resident DJ at a local club for over 4 years, I got fired. Not because I'm bad at what I do, but because my boss thinks I'm not 'having fun like the other DJs'. And by 'having fun' he means that I don't drink enough. I got fired for not being an alcoholic. FML

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By Christinemh329 - 17/02/2012 06:22 - United States

Today, I had to have a word with my boss about how him coming into work drunk is probably not a very good idea. FML

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By dazedandconfused - 25/06/2009 22:29 - United Kingdom

Today, at work, someone heard me throw up. I then got called aside and told being hungover at work is unacceptable. I don't drink. I'm pregnant. FML

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By Dane - 16/04/2022 04:00

Today, I was demoted at my job for sleeping in the store when I'd have a few after closing. Apparently, they would rather have me drive drunk than do the responsible thing. FML

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By homerr123 - 23/12/2013 17:35 - India - Mumbai

Today, my manager rejected my leave application for Christmas. Later I found out that I'm going to be the only employee working at the office during Christmas. FML

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By Anonymous - 20/12/2016 12:22

Today, I got promoted to a management position. After work, I went for a drink with my co-manager and a few of our colleagues, where they discussed their plans to take Ecstasy before/during our work Christmas party. Wonderful. FML

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By Anonymous - 07/09/2012 00:49 - United States - Colorado Springs

Today, I was refused employment at a liquor store. Their reason? I'm a regular customer and they're afraid I'll drink all their profits. FML

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Playdate 0

Wednesday 2 December 2009 20:15

Tee-total means that you do not drink alcohol. Ever. FYL for having a crappy work enviroment. Get it in writing and then take it up with higher management . . . Personally I think you should get extra time off for not wasting company time with hangovers like the others!

ohmigawdess 0

Wednesday 2 December 2009 20:11

what's tee-total?

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mj2123 0

Wednesday 2 December 2009 20:51

You do realize that not everyone is Christian, right? Christmas day is ******* boring for those of us who don't celebrate the holiday.

mj2123 0

Wednesday 2 December 2009 20:53

Ugh, that was supposed to be in response to #17.

just_because19 0

Friday 4 December 2009 6:08

You dont have to be Christian to celebrate Christmas. Even though that is the origin. I think you are just trying to make yourself sound better than this guy for not realizing "everybody celebrates Christmas." get a life

keilah 4

Monday 7 December 2009 1:40

No, you don't, but there are plenty of people of other religions than Christianity. Shocking, I know.

psychoxxxinvader 3

Wednesday 2 December 2009 20:59

Well, its good you don't drink.

hXcsoccerplaya 0

Wednesday 2 December 2009 21:00

'gasp' WTFsgoingon, you said CHRISTMAS. what a horrible horrible person you are. :-) and to OP, go higher than your manager and ask if you can please get the holiday off.

darkpath 0

Wednesday 2 December 2009 21:00

this is when you start drinking.

perdix 29

Wednesday 2 December 2009 21:09

The teetotalling thing is just an excuse: everyone at work KNOWS you are incapable of having fun. Maybe Santa will give you a personality this time.

hXcsoccerplaya 0

Wednesday 2 December 2009 21:13

you're not an American are you mj2123? no, didn't think so. and I imagine Christmas is biggest for those who aren't Christian. and it's not that big for Christians because Jesus wasn't even born in December. there's your lesson for the day.

Bob31_fml 4

Wednesday 2 December 2009 21:22

somebody's gotta work over Christmas. Might as well be the designated driver.

patticake1601 0

Wednesday 2 December 2009 21:42

sorry OP I feel for you. My husband is scheduled to work Christmas eve and Christmas day, 12pm to 12am. His boss said its because he doesn't have a "family". Its just myself, my husband and our dog. We have no other family here with us. So apparently I don't count as family.

judemeister 0

Wednesday 2 December 2009 22:29

shan.

npk88 0

Wednesday 2 December 2009 22:46

that makes me sick, If the economy wasn't in the shitter right now (don't know if its any better in the UK than the US right now) I'd say just quit and find a better job!