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By mrmatt008 - 17/07/2009 12:07 - France

Today, I got back to work from a 3 week vacation. My boss had asked me to get him something so when I returned I presented him with a shotglass with the British flag on it. I later found out that he is a recovering alcoholic. FML

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By shayes9 - 22/07/2009 22:15 - United States

Today, the boss returned from vacation. While he was gone we thought it would be a great idea to fill the water cooler with margaritas. Even after rinsing it, we still have lime flavored water. Needless to say we got a company memo about appropriate office behavior. FML

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By Christinemh329 - 17/02/2012 06:22 - United States

Today, I had to have a word with my boss about how him coming into work drunk is probably not a very good idea. FML

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By meh - 17/01/2018 09:00 - United States - Dublin

Today, after drinking myself to an oblivion, I awoke with a massive hangover. I didn’t want to go to work, but every excuse I came up with in my head screamed of alcoholics. When I arrived, my boss asked me why I was there. It was my day off. FML

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So close…

By barman - 17/07/2010 20:51 - Australia

Today, while working at the bar, I was having a flawless night. Every pour was perfect, every shot expertly measured. I saw my manager for the first time that night, turned to greet him, and knocked over a tray of 30 or so glasses. Only two remained unbroken. FML

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On the wagon

By Anonymous - 25/08/2014 16:01 - United States - Brooklyn

Today, it's been almost a week since I returned from my vacation to Ireland. Before I rarely drank. Now I'm pretty sure I'm an alcoholic. You might think I'm joking, but I've woken up hungover every day since I landed there. I basically paid to kill my liver and become AA's next poster child. FML

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Dysfunctionally functional

By Anonymous - 21/05/2024 10:00 - United States - Collegeville

Today, a coworker confided in me that he’s taking a leave of absence to get treatment for alcoholism. I feel for him, but I’m also incredibly jealous. He’s better at our job while drunk than I am while sober. FML

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By Anonymous - 20/12/2016 12:22

Today, I got promoted to a management position. After work, I went for a drink with my co-manager and a few of our colleagues, where they discussed their plans to take Ecstasy before/during our work Christmas party. Wonderful. FML

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By Hmmwtf - 10/12/2009 10:38 - Australia

Today, I didn't get promoted, but the guy who showed up to work drunk a few weeks ago did. FML

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By Jonny - 09/01/2012 04:07 - United States

Today, as a recovering alcoholic, I called my brother to share the news that I've been sober for a month. He invited me to a bar to celebrate. FML

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By workworkwork - 03/11/2017 05:00

Today, at the winery, my boss proudly made a spectacle of the new, high quality bottles. After over a year of employment without breaking a bottle, I shattered 3 before lunch. FML

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_Noon_ 0

Friday 17 July 2009 20:18

There's probably no way you could've known that, so I think he'll appreciate the gesture :)

locasocha 0

Friday 17 July 2009 20:21

he doesnt have to use it for drinking, he could use it for like a decoration

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alwaysalady 0

Friday 17 July 2009 20:36

SHot glasses are very common gifts, really. if he gets offended, thats his fault.

DoomJeff91 2

Friday 17 July 2009 20:45

ForestFire0 1

Friday 17 July 2009 21:09

Or: Today, I got back to work from a 3 week vacation. My boss had asked me to get him something so when I returned I presented him with a shot glass with the British flag on it. I later found out that a British Flag killed his father and raped his mother. FML

wafflemonger 0

Friday 17 July 2009 21:31

ForestFire, you made me lol in real life.

turtlellama 0

Friday 17 July 2009 22:03

HAHAHAHA, me too. That's hilarious.

Zorrorulz 0

Friday 17 July 2009 20:50

I guess you helped him... remind his sweet past...

Tehalon 0

Friday 17 July 2009 20:51

Shame, now the gift will go to waste :(

brilliantbarbie 0

Friday 17 July 2009 20:59

haha truthfully, send it on over to the one earlier FMLs from today...the guy all pissed off that the other business offered booze as a payment form....if he takes it, he could use that shot glass!!!

Chocoholic17 0

Friday 17 July 2009 21:01

lol at #15.. This thing really isn't an FML as much as a slightly awkward situation. So he can't drink out of it or use it as a paperclip holder on his desk. He's not going to think you're a d-bag for buying it.

sarahbau 0

Friday 17 July 2009 21:04

My sister used to get me shot glasses wherever she went, even well before either of us turned 21. Shot glasses are common souvenirs. You don't need to feel guilty about him being an alcoholic.

shirvon100 0

Friday 17 July 2009 21:15

you dont have to use them for drinking my brother has some from disney world and they just sit as decorations

Structive 0

Friday 17 July 2009 21:15

I agree with most of the comments that it's not a big deal. Speaking as a recovering alcoholic, I would certainly not be offended if somebody who didn't know got me a shot glass as a gift. I think it's a very thoughtful gesture, and if he mentioned it after you presented him with the present, then that's his own issues he needs to deal with. If you'd presented him with a bottle of Scotch whiskey, that'd be a different story!

subtle 0

Friday 17 July 2009 21:17

haha #19 It's so much fun connecting FMLs! But seriously, shot glasses aren't just used for drinking. Besides it's not like you got him a bottle of whiskey or something. That would really be an FML. Hope your trip was fun at least!