Work: Today, I called work crying, telling them that I wouldn't be...

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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You deserved it 99 082

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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

I agree, your life sucks 116

You deserved it 1 951

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

I agree, your life sucks 39 116

You deserved it 2 391

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

I agree, your life sucks 4 042

You deserved it 256

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

I agree, your life sucks 9 591

You deserved it 36 517

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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You deserved it 3 454

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

I agree, your life sucks 34 800

You deserved it 1 998

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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

I agree, your life sucks 2 167

You deserved it 163

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

I agree, your life sucks 8 213

You deserved it 94 173

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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

I agree, your life sucks 1 779

You deserved it 108

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

I agree, your life sucks 203

You deserved it 2 799

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

Comments

MidnaLink 33

Tuesday 17 September 2013 12:52

well unfortunately it doesn't always work like that.

Han1156 23

Tuesday 17 September 2013 12:56

Four words: you are a douche.

Darthbane2007 17

Tuesday 17 September 2013 13:03

I never understood why people get so excited over things like this. Is it that hard to wait a few days?

blowtrees420 6

Tuesday 17 September 2013 19:34

yes, yes it is especially when you've been waiting over a year

honeymoonroyale 20

Tuesday 17 September 2013 19:57

Actually yes, it is. It's called high demand, and if you wait "a few days", you have to wait much longer than that.

jlg337 11

Wednesday 18 September 2013 23:52

I waited a few years... still had to wait until 10am when it got it delivered. I also had the brains to ask for the day off beforehand.

ghil15 8

Tuesday 17 September 2013 13:03

i guess you need to start crying about loosing your job....

ksks1234 33

Tuesday 17 September 2013 15:43

*losing Sorry, that is just a pet-peeve of mine. If I had the time and energy for the lose/loose, like stealth mountain does for peak/ peek, I would be on twitter to correct the world of this injustice.

raeleighsmommy 8

Tuesday 17 September 2013 13:04

OP: Not cool!! Karma's a bitch, huh?!

kaitlynjane 28

Tuesday 17 September 2013 13:04

I voted yes on this FML in moderation just so that I, along with most other sane users on this app, could vote YDI.

magiczebra 9

Tuesday 17 September 2013 13:10

I don't think he deserves it for lying, cause everyone has lied to get out of something. He deserves it cause actually went so low to say his grandma died for a video game. Out of all excuses he came up with, killing his grandma was the best. That's just ******* pathetic.

perdix 29

Tuesday 17 September 2013 13:17

I'm sorry for your loss. I'm not sure why you'd be buying a video game at a time like this? Maybe dear ol Granny waited in line to get you the first four GTAs, and this is how you thought to honor her memory.

monnanon 13

Tuesday 17 September 2013 13:18

i would fire your ass. if you request the day in enough advance and there is enough people in then fair enough but calling in sick just because you cant get it off is a big no no. people like you are the reason i have to do 16 hour shifts and ger called in on my day off.