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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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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romanrox909 7

Tuesday 17 September 2013 14:08

The stupid shit people do for a damn video game. I hope your ass got fired so you can't buy anymore until you learn to be responsible. YDI

CharresBarkrey 15

Tuesday 17 September 2013 14:13

Most employers will not let you call in on a day you've previously requested off and been denied. I would get written up at my job for doing that.

edanielleh 21

Tuesday 17 September 2013 14:19

people like you are the reason that you can't trust people. pathetic! i hope you were fired

kaiokann 3

Tuesday 17 September 2013 14:20

Maybe the boss was mourning the loss of his grandma too!

mattrd_fml 31

Tuesday 17 September 2013 14:24

sorry op, but you need to get priorities in order. im a gamer too, but you can wait a few hours until you get home to play. Your boss dies it, you can too. ydi.

youresoscrewed 24

Tuesday 17 September 2013 14:24

Why do so many people fail to read OPs username? Besides, if his grandma really passed away, he should prove it and go to court. Shitty way to honor her but well.. One could use some distraction.

ksks1234 33

Tuesday 17 September 2013 15:47

I am pretty sure op could prove it with a service folder, call to the funeral home, and/ or a death certificate. There is no need to waste money in court.

vencku 13

Tuesday 17 September 2013 15:50

Because the username doesn't show up in the mobile version of the website, I would hazard.

youresoscrewed 24

Tuesday 17 September 2013 15:51

There's an app for that :p

TameGeek 21

Tuesday 17 September 2013 14:30

You absolutely deserved it. On the bright side, you'll have plenty of time to enjoy your game now that you'll be unemployed, you bloody liar!

aintlifeapain 21

Tuesday 17 September 2013 14:45

That is absolutely sickening. What is with you trying to kill family to be able to get to some game convention. I hope your grandma's ghost comes back and haunts you forever. YDI

fordneagles 34

Tuesday 17 September 2013 14:56

I'm not advocating calling in sick over a video game, but if you're going to, at least do it AFTER you've picked up the game so crap like this doesn't happen. You still totally deserve it though OP, lying about your grandmother dying (or anyone else for that matter) is never the way to go.