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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iAlissa 34

Tuesday 17 September 2013 15:49

#84, I'll be honest. You don't deserve that job, and you're a bit of an ass.

Axel5238 29

Tuesday 17 September 2013 15:50

If anything, you could've said you had a cold, and gone the next day if you had it reserved. Lying about a death in the family is a new level of sad. Good, glad you got fired, and if you were there long there goes your reference.

jrock9093 18

Tuesday 17 September 2013 16:05

Awesome good catch lol

cnygard95 12

Tuesday 17 September 2013 16:17

That's a horrible thing to lie about...

CrazyManNo9 29

Tuesday 17 September 2013 16:39

I had a lady, using the term loosely, working for me that missed work all too often. Most of it centered around her mother's untimely death and battles with her siblings about the funeral, possessions, etc. Finally, I called my friends that work where she used to work. Her mother died twice while she worked there. I don't think she likes her mother very much.

TheLonelyZerg 5

Tuesday 17 September 2013 17:02

If your boss is a gamer you should have just asked for the day off... YDI OP

Selke 16

Tuesday 17 September 2013 17:05

Because buying the game and then going to work is difficult. It's GTA. The hookers will still be there after work.

untouchable763 10

Tuesday 17 September 2013 17:07

Why the **** would you make up an excuse for GTA 5. It's the same as every other GTA why would you risk your job for a game that you have already played. God damn this game is so overhyped.

ChakatBlackstar 29

Tuesday 17 September 2013 17:26

YDI because some of us do have actual funerals to attend today.

queerdragon 20

Tuesday 17 September 2013 17:48

Then why are you on FML?

monnanon 13

Tuesday 17 September 2013 17:49

funerals do not take all day you know.

queerdragon 20

Tuesday 17 September 2013 18:14

Sorry, that was a terrible attempt at a joke. I would be on FML instead of listening to everyone crying. Then again, I am an emotionally stunted person who does not really do well with weeping people.

monnanon 13

Wednesday 18 September 2013 15:59

i find it hard to deal with crying people too and dont like cryint in front of people. shouldnt matter at a funeral of course but i still find it embarressing.