Work: Today, I came back from vacation to find a packet on the company's... - FML

By Darth Binks - 01/02/2015 18:48 - Canada

Today, I came back from vacation to find a packet on the company's stress management programs on my desk. I was sent the same packet over my vacation. I got the same packet from my boss as I left. All because I snapped at a co-worker who was throwing a tantrum over the Star Wars trailer. FML

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Today, I found out that my coworker shared a laugh with the boss about setting the office desk on fire (which he actually did), while ten minutes later I was threatened with being fired because I made paper snowflakes and hung a few of them next to the computer. FML

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By Anonymous - 13/05/2017 02:00

Today, while on vacation, I got fired for not working a shift I wasn't scheduled for. Even after texting my boss a copy of my vacation approval letter, she still fired me. FML

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By Is he stupid? - 26/12/2023 08:00 - United States

Today, due to being stressed and overwhelmed by my tasks, I made a mistake and completed a few of my colleagues' tasks as well. When I informed my boss about it, he said that I did an outstanding job, but I shouldn't have messed with other people's documents. As a result, my promised raise is cancelled. FML

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By Joel - 02/09/2009 04:29 - United States

Today, I found out that my company was throwing a work picnic. When i showed up, I realized that it had been planned months ago and I wasn't supposed to find out. The entire restaurant was there greeting me with faces of utter shock. Nothing says 'you suck' more than being 'that guy' at your job. FML

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Exodiafinder687 58

Monday 2 February 2015 11:05

Good...good...let the hate flow through you.

pdp_fml 21

Monday 2 February 2015 10:58

At least it wasn't a Star Trek trailer.

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rockydify 22

Monday 2 February 2015 20:35

You sound stressed out.

schalk 12

Tuesday 3 February 2015 0:04

It's being directed by JJ Abrahams (the new Star Trek films). We will see he first ever lensflare sabre.

CandyApple88 13

Saturday 7 February 2015 4:25

oh because clearly the guy throwing a tantrum over a trailer doesn't have any issues. FFS. Bosses are the same everywhere.

night_roane 11

Saturday 23 January 2016 19:14

um yeah.... did you get the memo?

udaykataria 18

Monday 11 April 2016 15:48

why do people even care about Star Wars? no offense, but it's kind of dumb that they're releasing like 10 new movies.

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