Work: Today, I almost got our office burned down by plugging the wrong...

By funfettifirework - 18/08/2016 05:08 - Philippines - Quezon City

Today, I almost got our office burned down by plugging the wrong charger into a laptop cooling fan. Tried to hide the incident and kept it casual but the smoke detector led it to my area and everyone knew I was the culprit. I'm a new hire too. FML

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Today, I found out that my coworker shared a laugh with the boss about setting the office desk on fire (which he actually did), while ten minutes later I was threatened with being fired because I made paper snowflakes and hung a few of them next to the computer. FML

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By Lyn - 18/01/2012 11:15 - United States

Today, I'm supposed to start my new job as a Crime Scene Tech. Instead, I managed to electrocute myself with my hairdryer. I'll now have to attempt to explain to them that I really am qualified to safely operate an electrostatic lifting device, and other expensive equipment. FML

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By ShandiPandiDerp - 20/05/2016 12:12 - United States

Today, my phone charger caught fire. I was thankful to be there to witness it. I was not thankful for having been holding it while this happened, as my shirt caught on fire. FML

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Today, I almost burned the house down while changing a lightbulb. FML

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By Lea - 16/01/2012 20:18 - Denmark

Today, my kitchen nearly burned down because the fire alarm didn't detect the plumes of smoke wafting through the kitchen. This is the same alarm that wails when I use the toaster. FML

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By Anonymous - 25/01/2012 02:58 - United States

Today, the office tough guy learned how to use the fire extinguisher. On me. I wasn't on fire. FML

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By his word vs mine = me suspended - 10/08/2013 18:41 - United Kingdom - Stockport

Today, I was carrying a stack of paperwork at work, when my pen rolled off and onto the floor. As soon as I bent down to pick it up, a nearby co-worker, who's always hated me, accused me of putting on a show and sexually harassing him. He actually followed up by reporting me to HR. FML

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By Anonymous - 12/08/2023 16:00

Today, I accidently sent that my butthole was on fire to a group chat with my boss. FML

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Cryptobrancus 2

Thursday 18 August 2016 16:27

Owning up to your mistakes makes a better impression than hiding them.

Etweens96 25

Thursday 18 August 2016 16:34

Just admit to your mistake and apologize. Everyone makes mistakes and ones people own up too can be forgiven

Comments

slavka012 11

Thursday 18 August 2016 19:24

What's going on, op? You can plug the charger into a socket, how can you possibly plug it into a cooling fan? Seems like you did something really dumb there

staceyymaee 8

Thursday 18 August 2016 19:40

"OP started the fire, it was always burning, hey the temps still learning, but he didn't hide it, because Dwight did find it" - The Office

Odin1624 12

Thursday 18 August 2016 19:47

Face the music and your new co-workers and boss will respect you more than If you hide it

glorywalrus 2

Thursday 18 August 2016 20:16

shouldn't have hidden it. If they keep you, they are not likely to trust you.

goochythegreat 4

Thursday 18 August 2016 21:29

Ryan started the fire

evococa 8

Thursday 18 August 2016 21:56

Ahahaha omg I just commented that and then saw yours. I'm crying XD glad I'm not the only one who thought that bahaha.

evococa 8

Thursday 18 August 2016 21:54

Ryan started the fire! It was always burning since the world was turning! -it's a quote (song really) from The Office where the temp starts a fire, for those who don't get it

spirithound 13

Thursday 18 August 2016 22:21

why are some plugs still exclusive to certain outlets?? or did you do something really stupid like mix and match American and european??

ReilyStafford 13

Thursday 18 August 2016 22:33

One time I was at a client (I'm a consultant) and they sat me at a desk where I bumped something that hit something that shut down a server. I had no idea it happened or I did it. But when I realized what happened I said, "I had no idea I did that. I sure am sorry!" Funny thing, they ended up liking me so much they gave me a tour and a bunch of souvenirs. Moral of the story, own up and be sincere. It goes a loooong way.