Work: Today, I found out via a voicemail from my boss that my hours...

By xRyu - 09/10/2014 00:30 - United States - Denver

Today, I found out via a voicemail from my boss that my hours are being cut. He said, "They said I can't fire you, so you'll only be getting 20 hours a week. Starting today." Who'd they give my other 20 hours to? The one person that calls off sick almost daily and is never on time. FML

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By Anonymous - 14/11/2020 14:08 - United States

Today, I once again got less than 20 hours of work for the entire week. My boss's solution? Double the staff. FML

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By robthebuilder - 26/10/2010 06:35 - Canada

Today, while at work, I was asked to see my boss. I was informed that the company would be laying off 20 people, and that I was one of them. I was told I could finish off the week, then was sent back to work. Twenty minutes later, my boss walked around and handed us all Christmas party invitations. FML

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Suit yourself

By AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA - 21/06/2024 05:00 - United States

Today, my coworker, who constantly no-shows, ranted to me about his work hours being reduced. He somehow doesn't realize that he's the problem. We're understaffed as of now, so they can't fire him, and I have to be there constantly to make up for him being a lazy ass. My days off have been few and far between. FML

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By Anonymous - 08/01/2011 08:38 - United States

Today, I found out I'm getting laid off. However, they're keeping my coworker who rarely shows up and sleeps all the time when he's there. FML

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Taking the mickey

By Anonymous - 23/06/2024 05:00 - United Kingdom

Today, exactly 19 seconds after I logged on, my boss Zoom-called me to let me know 3 people are out sick, probably until Monday, so if I wouldn’t mind doing their work as well so we don’t fall behind, within working hours, no overtime available. He wasn’t happy when I told him no. FML

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You deserved it 79

By Anonymous - 27/01/2016 05:41 - United States - Spring

Today, my boss got mad at me because I told her that I wouldn't be able to work two days out of the week, due to college classes. She then cut back my hours so much that I now only work one day a week. I got the job in the first place to pay for my college classes. FML

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You deserved it 1 634

By NotAMorningPerson - 12/02/2011 04:02 - United States

Today, after informing my boss that I needed stress leave from my 70-hour-a-week shifts, I got my new work assignment. Sixty hours a week, starting at 2 a.m. FML

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You deserved it 4 059

By monochromatic - 20/02/2010 03:13 - United States

Today, I found out that the 20% pay cut that the "management team" took at my job really only applied to... me. I also found out that my closest friend at work has been lying to me about it, and telling my boss everything I say. His pay was never cut. I guess it pays to be the boss's snitch. FML

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You deserved it 2 513

By Anonymous - 19/11/2010 19:38 - United States

Today, after three weeks of my boss telling me how much he appreciates my hard work and has submitted my name up for a promotion, he called me into his office to announce I'm being laid off. FML

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You deserved it 2 350

Stuck

By Anonymous - 21/10/2020 20:01 - Australia - Sydney

Today, I was told by my boss if I was late one more time he fired me. I replied, "Can I quit then if that's the case." He then said no, and gave me more shifts. FML

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You deserved it 1 063

MaddyLannister 8

Thursday 9 October 2014 11:01

he fits the definition of a Horrible boss I'm sorry :)

more4me 27

Thursday 9 October 2014 11:02

I would use the time off to start looking for a better job where they appreciate you. Sometimes, you just can't win and it's time to move on. Best of luck, OP !

Comments

blackonblight 32

Thursday 9 October 2014 12:05

Not smart of the boss to say that in a voicemail. You've got evidence you can take to HR.

keiNan_fml 35

Thursday 9 October 2014 12:40

take proper action against him

worldclassrager 39

Thursday 9 October 2014 13:09

Work over time...you may get your hours back

d_g_Asm 7

Thursday 9 October 2014 13:29

Sounds like you work for my old boss!

christina3466 17

Thursday 9 October 2014 13:46

Does anybody notice all the FMLs about bosses recently?

vikky538 28

Thursday 9 October 2014 13:50

its winter babe...bosses are horrible in winter ...so they do what ever it takes to get bonus and vacation...

Awahso 25

Thursday 9 October 2014 14:10

I don't see how this is discrimination. Highly unprofessional for sure but it doesn't seem to be discrimination

hk1998 8

Thursday 9 October 2014 14:15

Sounds like youre not really respected there, so time to move on to somewhere you are more appreciated for your hard work

littlekellilee 45

Thursday 9 October 2014 15:12

The boss didn't fire her because he couldn't legally do so. All he did was cut her hours. Someone had to take the hours, I don't think he cut them so the other person could have them. In what way is this a valid case?