Work: Today, I asked a co-worker if he'd cover for me while I slipped...

By davey d - 15/03/2012 16:13 - United Kingdom

Today, I asked a co-worker if he'd cover for me while I slipped out to cash some money at the bank. When I got back, I found out that when he said "yeah, sure" he actually meant "yeah, sure, I'll tell the boss and get your dumb arse suspended". FML

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By God dammit - 27/04/2024 02:00 - United States

Today, my boss called on my day off and told me to come to work. She neglected to tell me that it was simply to give me my recent paycheck after it got lost, but then she said, "Since you showed up in uniform, you might as well clock in for today. The new guy no-showed again." FML

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By Ethan Sitzes - 25/06/2022 22:00

Today, I called into work because of a family emergency. My boss was understanding; my coworker? He tore me a new one because his wife wanted him to take the day off, which he didn't because it was going to be a tough day at work. He also threatened to find a way he could get me fired. FML

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By Anon - 27/08/2015 08:37 - United States

Today, I was telling my coworker that I was considering quitting the shady, 50-shades-of-scum business we work at. He snitched to our boss, who quickly fired me on bullshit charges of incompetence, theft, and workplace bullying. I guess I'm not getting a good reference from him. FML

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By chelsay05 - 04/11/2016 00:53 - Canada - Kamloops

Today, I had to go to work on my day off to suspend someone. Afterwards, I got a call saying I can't suspend the person in question because the supervisor who told me to suspend them was wrong. FML

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By Sudokori - 07/09/2017 01:30

Today, my coworker paid me back the $15 I let him borrow and we shook hands. Later, I was called into my boss's office, where he threatened to fire me for doing a drug deal in front of customers. The police are getting involved. FML

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By Anonymous - 06/03/2016 18:49 - United States - Atwater

Today, my slacker co-worker accused me of stealing because I got more hours than him. I was called into the manager's office and interrogated. They believed him, and sent me home for the day. I guess it pays off being the boss's kid. FML

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By Anonymous - 03/10/2021 14:00

Today, my son claimed credit for a money-saving scheme at work that belonged to a colleague. He claimed this to someone in very upper management, but when they tried to ask follow-up questions, he obviously had no idea how to answer, admitted his lie and was sacked on the spot. FML

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By Anonymous - 13/05/2013 16:01 - Australia - Mount Eliza

Today, I gave my boss a gift card as a late birthday present, since I wasn't in the office on his actual birthday. He accused me of trying to bribe my way to a promotion, and suspended me on the spot. FML

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By Paul - 02/05/2013 01:52 - United States

Today, my boss called me into his office. After yelling and firing me, his assistant comes in telling him he had mistaken me for someone else. He did not give me my job back, as he claimed it would make an awkward work environment. FML

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By Boundaries - 21/01/2023 06:00

Today, I learned that asking your boss, “Am I gonna get paid extra?” when he asks that you chip in for your co-worker-who-just quit’s duties is not an appropriate response. In fact, I was written up for “insubordination” and “inability to be a team player.” FML

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Thursday 15 March 2012 19:10

He could have just said no.

WCARlover 34

Thursday 15 March 2012 19:10

Someone's looking for a raise. That sucks

Comments

GotBrains 0

Friday 16 March 2012 1:03

I might as well be delusional, but I really can't find another meaning for "yea, sure" than a positive response.

geekstinkbreath 9

Friday 16 March 2012 1:07

Maybe you shouldn't "slip out" while you're on the job. Your ass could be replaced in an instant in this economy.

heyred 11

Friday 16 March 2012 2:05

How exactly does one "cash some money?"

conqueror57 11

Friday 16 March 2012 3:22

This

Shrike 23

Friday 16 March 2012 3:52

By putting the cash in their bank accounts, dumbasses. Try getting out more and learn some Brit's English.

SarahJama 5

Friday 16 March 2012 3:06

I agree , you life actually sucks!

McNerdyNerd 8

Friday 16 March 2012 3:21

Yeah that's right. Get mad at someone else because you're too irresponsible to stay and actually work at your job. That makes sense.

idoam 8

Friday 16 March 2012 3:45

I am actually shocked that more people are angry at the coworker than OP for leaving his place of employment and running a personal errand, on the clock.