Work: Today, at work, we've just hired a new load of people. As an...

By Clueless - 21/04/2011 23:49 - United States

Today, at work, we've just hired a new load of people. As an icebreaker, we were paired up randomly and told to learn about our partner so that we can introduce them to the group. I got matched up with someone I've worked with for 4 months. Mid-conversation, I blurted out "I don't know your name." FML

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Today, I went to my first day of work in over 2 years. As I approached the boss, he asked me what my name was. Turned out they hired the wrong person. FML

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Today, I had the Monday meeting that I have had every week for 8 months. We had new people joining today. One of my bosses went around the room introducing people, and he forgot my name. I've been sitting across from him with a nametag for 8 months. FML

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By Anonymous - 30/01/2023 12:00

Today, I realized that I've been using the wrong name for a coworker for the past 6 months. I just found out their real name when I saw their name tag. FML

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By Forgetable - 21/04/2011 05:27 - United States

Today, a coworker introduced herself to me and told me she hopes I enjoy my new job. We've worked in the same building for two years. I say hello every time I see her. FML

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Today, I was on vacation, when a very cute guy starting talking to me and asked me what my name was. Overwhelmed and stressed out, I blurted out that I didn't have one. FML

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By Dammit Brain - 22/10/2020 20:02 - United States - Fredericksburg

Today, I went on a lunch date with a guy I used to work with. When the conversation got dry, I asked him if he went by “Chris” or “Christopher” these days. His name is Daniel. My brain knew my mistake as I said it. Just when I thought the silence couldn’t get more awkward. FML

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persianjr1 7

Friday 22 April 2011 8:20

that's kinda your fault!! ydi

Jrefinne 7

Friday 22 April 2011 8:42

Why would you be paired with someone who's not new? That seems counterproductive.

Comments

ChantelRenaeee 0

Friday 22 April 2011 8:42

you totally deserved that.

ILoveEggnog 7

Friday 22 April 2011 8:49

In this case, YDI definitely means You Dumb Idiot.

jordizzle1496 0

Friday 22 April 2011 9:09

well the point was to get to know them... so your off to a good start

BuckeyeNut28 1

Friday 22 April 2011 9:43

it's all good.. I don't remember every ones name either..

thatsabadkitty 0

Friday 22 April 2011 9:54

Try to look on the bright side OP, you more or less did what you were suppose too. You broke the ice and learnt something new about your partner!

alex1432 9

Friday 22 April 2011 10:09

oh well, it shouldn't be that big of a deal, I wouldn't be that offended

drifterz 0

Friday 22 April 2011 10:30

So? I work with new employees all the time. I don't make an attempt to learn names until they are full time. It is not to be rude, its cause they usually quit or get fired before I even know them.

Stumblebum30 5

Friday 22 April 2011 10:59

Sorry this post just doesn't make sense to me. they just hired a bunch of new people but you were just paired up with someone who had already been working there for 4 months? I guess I wouldn't consider that 'just' hired. I guess it would depend how closely you work with someone as to remembering their name.