Work: Today, I asked my boss for a few days off next week, because...

By GLHan - 07/03/2014 22:31 - United States - Commack

Today, I asked my boss for a few days off next week, because my grandmother passed away yesterday and I'll need to travel to attend the funeral. His response: "She's dead, you're not. You want time off, then quit." FML

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By Anonymous - 20/03/2023 23:00 - United States - New York

Today, I told my boss that my grandma died to get a day off work, but then my grandma showed up at the office looking for me because she wanted to go shopping. FML

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By soontobemurder - 03/05/2017 18:00

Today, my boss took back my week off because he wants to take a spontaneous Caribbean vacation with his wife, which is "clearly more important" than what I was going to do. I needed that time off so I could be with my Dad in hospice. FML

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The sociopaths amongst us

By Anonymous - 26/10/2023 22:00

Today, my boss is such an unfeeling asshole that he seriously thought he could demand I only stay at my best friend's funeral for 45 minutes then return to work, because it was “just a friend, not a relative', and that when his mother died he "took a whole 2 hours off and was back at work by 11:45.” FML

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By Mitch - 08/11/2016 04:50

Today, while reading the newspaper, I noticed that an ad had been placed for my job. I asked my boss for a week off so that I could fly home for my father's funeral. No wonder she was so cool with it. FML

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Bad employee

By Anonymous - 18/05/2021 20:01

Today, I ran into my boss when I was at the beach. He told me he was sorry for my loss. I asked him, "What loss?" Then I remembered I’d lied about taking time off under the pretense of bereavement of my grandmother passing away. FML

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By projectfain - 22/05/2013 12:28 - United States - Akron

Today, I e-mailed the on-line instructor for my job, telling her that I had fallen behind in my work due to my grandmother's passing and the subsequent funeral arrangements, but that I would catch up this week. Her reply? "OK. Hope your grandmother gets better soon." FML

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Empathy 101

By Anonymous - 16/05/2022 04:00

Today, I was supposed to attend my best friend's funeral. When I asked my boss for time off, she actually said friends don't justify having the day off, unlike say a blood relative. My boss is autistic, so she struggles to understand certain things, but even for her that was a real prick thing to say. FML

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By Whatever01 - 10/03/2009 03:32 - United States

Today, I called off work saying my Great Grandmother died. A co-worker texted me later asking where and when the funeral was. I made up a lie and said some random funeral home and date. My co-workers sent flowers to the funeral home for condolences. The flowers were returned. FML

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Monday blues

By Anonymous - 09/11/2020 11:02

Today, I asked my boss if I could take a vacation day for my birthday on Monday. She called to tell me yes, and then told me I'm getting laid off. FML

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By Anonymous - 01/02/2013 22:13 - Romania - Cluj-napoca

Today, I asked my bosses for three weeks off in July to go on a much-needed vacation. Their response was to fire me on the spot. My bosses are my aunt and uncle. FML

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inner_peace 19

Saturday 8 March 2014 5:25

Sorry for your loss, OP. And an insensitive boss like that is a horrible one. I wish you and your family the best.

nairi09 12

Saturday 8 March 2014 5:25

what an asshole.

Comments

Witchylady 17

Saturday 8 March 2014 10:30

What an ass your boss is! If I were you I would quit. You can always get another job but you may regret not going to the funeral. Good luck in making your decision.

maplecandy 7

Saturday 8 March 2014 10:40

I hope you punched him in the face. What filth.

Musiclover1482 9

Saturday 8 March 2014 10:40

Speaking from experience i'd say quit your job because saying goodbye to a grandparent only comes around once. You don't want that on your conscious for a shitty boss. Jobs come and go but loved ones are forever.

AustinDillon3Fan 10

Friday 14 March 2014 9:27

Almost everyone has 4 grandparents, unless one or more of them died before they were born, or one of them got remarried, so you have 4 chances to say goodbye to a grandparent, one for each one.

Malfurious 17

Saturday 8 March 2014 10:58

Sorry for your loss OP, if I were you I would quit, you shouldn't have to deal with an asshole of a boss who is stopping you from saying your final goodbyes, good luck OP.

sistagal 8

Saturday 8 March 2014 11:17

I think it is inhumane not to grant OP leave, but what is unnacceptable are the comments he made. Read your Company policy and ask H R and senior management to intervene. Also urgently find a new job

brandoneyez1 25

Saturday 8 March 2014 11:25

Go see your family. Maybe he doesn't believe you, but if you show a funeral announcement in the paper he will and won't be such a douche. I wouldn't work for him if I didn't have to. I can't tell you quite because I don't know your situation, but get out if you can.

jaellin 18

Saturday 8 March 2014 11:34

Actually it depends on your state. And in some states the reason you're fired. i didn't see where OP lives, but I think he definitely could have a case.