Work: Today, I got back to work from a 3 week vacation. My boss had...

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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Same thing different taste

Great idea, actually

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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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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shoshizzle 0

Friday 17 July 2009 21:56

That's not really a bad thing. He can use it for other things, or just put it on display in his home. It wasn't intentional anyway and who were you to know?

Galex7471 4

Friday 17 July 2009 22:25

My great-grandfather was an alcoholic so my grandparents don't really drink or keep alcohol around the house. They do have quite a few shot glasses which we use to hold toothpicks at parties. They actually work really well for that!

Nightfallz 0

Friday 17 July 2009 23:01

so? a shotglass isn't going to make him go drink again

bnwranbo 2

Friday 17 July 2009 23:19

my sister goes to AA meetings as a recovering alcoholic, & she collects shot glasses

intotheblue 0

Friday 17 July 2009 23:55

Aww, well you didn't know he was recovering, I'm sure he understood. And it's not like getting a shot glass as a souvenir from someone's trip - when he explicitly asked for a souvenir - is going to make him go back to drinking.

cs68507 0

Saturday 18 July 2009 0:20

I have over 30 shot glasses and have only used like 5 of them for actual shot taking. They are a great collectible.

banana3718 0

Saturday 18 July 2009 1:15

as a recovering alcoholic myself, i gotta say...i wouldn't be offended at all, i'd probably laugh. no sweat ;-)

KyriKryptonite 0

Saturday 18 July 2009 1:24

FYL I've almost done this before except with a bottle of whiskey... maybe he can still use it for shots of... milk?

Snazaza 0

Saturday 18 July 2009 2:17

you came back from vacation and your boss asked you to get him something? he didn't specify what it was that he wanted or just felt that he needed a gift?