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By nowork - 28/08/2013 03:21 - United States - Liverpool

Today, I asked my boss for a raise, explaining that another shop offered me a job at a higher rate, but I would stay if he would offer me the same. Instead, he fired me then called the other shop and said I was fired for failing a drug test. FML

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By David - 02/09/2016 06:01 - United States - London

Today, my boss found out I had applied for a much better paying job. He told me I'd do a better job and make more money there. Then he fired me. FML

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By Anonymous - 26/08/2024 16:00 - New Zealand - Auckland

Today, I got fired for failing a drug test for weed. My boss is the one who sells me weed. FML

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By Confused - 13/05/2013 14:39 - United States - Bath

Today, I was told I would not be getting the job I was offered because I failed my drug test. They never gave me a drug test. 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 faeliality - 18/04/2016 08:39 - United States

Today, my boss called me and asked why I haven't been showing up to work. I didn't show up because he fired me last week over the phone. Then he fired me again for not showing up to work. FML

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Just Say Yes

By bringthemback - 29/03/2014 10:34 - United States - Columbia

Today, my boss decided to have the whole staff drug tested and fire everyone who failed. Out of an original staff of 14 people, only my boss, two coworkers and I remain. I now have four times my normal workload and am seriously thinking maybe I should've said "Yes" to drugs. FML

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By zheiraT - 22/05/2015 19:44 - United States - South Portland

Today, I walked into my boss's office to ask for a raise, and walked out unemployed. 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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How very dare you?

By FOXYgrandpa441 - 19/07/2012 00:41 - United States - Casper

Today, I was getting lunch at a fast food restaurant. My boss was in front of me, and in order to get on his good side I offered to pay. Instead, I got fired because I guess my boss assumed I was making fun of his salary, which I knew nothing about. FML

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Know your place

By Anonymous - 06/12/2014 18:23 - United States

Today, I asked my boss for a raise. I pointed out that due to a technicality, if he hired someone to replace me, he'd have to pay them more anyway. He said he'd gladly pay more for "someone who knows his goddamn place" and made it clear I'll be jobless very soon. FML

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Mirorbo 26

Wednesday 28 August 2013 12:08

WHOA!! What in the actual **** is wrong with your boss?! It's been a long time since my jaw has dropped at an FML!

MissWhitneyB 17

Wednesday 28 August 2013 12:09

Your boss is an asshole! There has to be someone you can contact because he is out of line.

Comments

dinagdotphoto 13

Wednesday 28 August 2013 13:31

Sue for slander! I'm not a "sue-happy" supporter, but it seems your professional reputation is at stake, and that's priceless.

Shepardspie71 8

Wednesday 28 August 2013 13:33

That's illegal I believe.

jhs578650 9

Wednesday 28 August 2013 14:09

Take your former employer to court and sue him for defamation of character and unfair dismissal. He won't be able to produce the failed drug test so it should be a pretty easy win. Of course I am commenting under the assumption that you didn't actually fail a drug test.

MidnaLink 33

Wednesday 28 August 2013 14:26

Oh, come on! You even offered to stay for crying out loud. Plus, it's not like you were actively seeking employment with this other place.

Hutch1965 6

Wednesday 28 August 2013 14:38

If that's true, get a lawyer. It's illegal for him to tell them that, even if it's true. If it isn't, he committed slander as well.

slicknick38 4

Wednesday 28 August 2013 14:44

Sue sue sue!

jw90 18

Wednesday 28 August 2013 15:03

I'd take him to court and sue the bastard.

Ab5traktion_83 9

Wednesday 28 August 2013 15:10

Yeah, that's pretty much illegal. I'd contact your state's department of labor.

EffYoLife 14

Wednesday 28 August 2013 15:17

WHOAH! That's crazy! You should be kinda glad because you can actually sue him for slander and get a lot of money! You can sue him and his company and probably get a whole year or more worth of whatever salary you would have made at the job you were fired from.

Omniprism 14

Wednesday 28 August 2013 15:21

He can get fired for that and you can sue him. Next time don't tell who the other shop is. I hope you get hired at the other shop and that they know what happened. Still try for the other one and sue the **** out of your previous boss.