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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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With friends like these…

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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It never rains…

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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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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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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circlelranch69 1

Sunday 22 September 2013 8:08

BAD karma what if she dies in the next couple months or so. Hoped they fired you

pewdiepiefan93 6

Sunday 22 September 2013 10:07

I'm sorry but this killed me... Although it's very disrespectful towards your grandma.. :/

Funnyguyproblems 1

Monday 23 September 2013 5:13

Dick move.

crystalxa 35

Wednesday 25 September 2013 18:33

busted. real smooth

TheAngryPrincess 3

Thursday 3 October 2013 23:34

YDI.

darkfireflame 15

Saturday 5 October 2013 23:39

YDI for lying. Bet if you'd just told the truth your boss might have agreed.

TechnoStew 21

Friday 11 October 2013 5:00

You see, this is why I ALWAYS receive games via download/mail, in order to prevent shit like this from happening.

lolalola47l 8

Sunday 10 November 2013 18:55

its what you get for lying op

OscarEcho 12

Monday 24 February 2014 11:23

This has to be the biggest YDI in history of FML...

fictionaldiary 11

Saturday 10 May 2014 5:52

In what universe do you NOT deserve this? You're a disgusting human being.

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