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By fired - 17/09/2013 04:36 - United States - Barnesville

Today, I called work crying, telling them that I wouldn't be able to go to work tomorrow due to my grandmother's sudden and tragic death. After hanging up, I walked into the midnight release of Grand Theft Auto 5. I had no idea my boss was also an avid gamer. 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 Anonymous - 15/05/2015 20:58 - United States - Evanston

Today, at work, I was about to close a big sale, when a coworker rushed over and said there was a call for me in the office. He heavily implied my mom had died, and I rushed out. After I figured out there was no call and that my mom was fine, he'd already stolen my sale and the commission. FML

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By firedlol - 02/08/2018 19:00

Today, I accidentally showed up 5 minutes late for my shift. My boss mercifully declared that I would not be fired if I called my mother and told her I love her. My mom died 11 years ago. FML

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By PCop - 02/08/2010 23:21 - United States

Today, I was bored out of my mind at work. I told my coworker he was lucky to be leaving early. I forgot the reason of his early departure was to go to his grandfather's funeral. FML

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By Mitch - 19/07/2012 17:36 - Puerto Rico - Bayamon

Today, while I was working my shift at the store, my girlfriend appeared and asked to talk to me. Once we were alone, she burst into tears and started sobbing. Turns out someone's dad died in her favorite TV show and she wanted some comfort. FML

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By Anonymous - 23/05/2015 14:50 - Canada - Edmonton

Today, my father passed away. I called my boss to let him know about the situation. His only response before hanging up: "Shit, dude. Well, I'll see you in the morning, these reports won't write themselves." FML

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By MaySheRestinPeace - 06/03/2020 15:00

Today, a friend asked me to cover his shift at work because his grandmother died. Like any decent friend, I obliged. Later, after leaving, I walked by a bar and saw him inside, laughing and doing shots with all of our friends. 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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By Anonymous - 25/04/2020 08:00

Today, I was at work when I got a call to say my grandad died. When I was walking out to my car, I realised someone had stolen all my hubcaps. FML

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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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Allornone 35

Tuesday 17 September 2013 12:11

Most people have played hooky from work at some point, but you never EVER use a family member's death as an excuse. That's just horrible. Ydi

ItsAUnicorn 27

Tuesday 17 September 2013 12:09

Come on, especially he should understand the magic of GTA V

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Anamalak 10

Wednesday 18 September 2013 11:00

You never use a fake family death as an excuse to get out of work. You're just jinxing your family... Very bad mojo....

bohler 2

Wednesday 18 September 2013 12:17

my grandma dies every time a new call of duty is released. :)

finsfan71 1

Wednesday 18 September 2013 13:55

Sorry but ydi! Imho I'd rather wait for the game a few days or weeks than risk job loss and not having money then having to sell game to buy food!

legendforge 5

Wednesday 18 September 2013 18:33

"**** you asshole." -everyone who really had to leave work when their grandma died suddenly.

redmnky21 8

Wednesday 18 September 2013 18:37

you are a terrible person, karma can be a terrific thing

RedPillSucks 31

Wednesday 18 September 2013 18:50

No one is trying to act better than anyone else. I'm simply saying that using the excuse that "everyone does it" is not a real excuse.

Ki11erC 18

Wednesday 18 September 2013 20:22

Should of made the call in the morning ;)

LunarMage 2

Wednesday 18 September 2013 21:33

Funniest part of this was calling someone who plays GTA an "avid gamer".

gio4467 7

Wednesday 18 September 2013 22:22

How dare you disgrace your grandparent like that! I hope your boss dishonorably fired your ass right then and there. What a shit bag.

Erery 16

Thursday 19 September 2013 1:29

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