Work: Today, I got fired from my job because I closed the store 84...

By unemployed-dude - 08/12/2015 06:17 - Australia - Vermont

Today, I got fired from my job because I closed the store 84 seconds early. They found out because the state manager was sitting across the street with binoculars watching me. FML

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Unfair dismissal

By Anonymous - 07/12/2021 01:59

Today, I got fired from my new job. It was the start of my third week, and I got fired for not opening the store. The manager forgot to give me keys to open the store, and was two hours late. FML

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Crossed purposes

By Anonymous - 19/06/2013 07:18 - United Kingdom - Manchester

Today, my duty manager demanded we close the bar early because she wanted to go home. I was subject to abuse from customers for closing early, then shouted at by the duty manager for not being done. My actual bar manager fired me for closing early. FML

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By Anonymous - 12/01/2011 05:09 - United States

Today, at the job I've had for eight years, I finally got the raise I was supposed to get a year ago. One hour later I found out the store was closing and we were all out of a job in two weeks. FML

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Rummaging around in my stuff

By Chesty Larue - 07/08/2015 00:29 - United States

Today, I got fired from my part-time job, because I insisted on keeping my phone in my pocket and never using it, instead of putting it in locker without a lock or security camera, that anyone can go through. The manager found out by searching my locker for the past 3 weeks. Ironic. FML

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By thesixth - 01/03/2016 19:07 - Kenya

Today, I got fired for being late. Apparently you're supposed to be on time after your boss specifically tells you that the office will open an hour late. FML

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By Anonymous - 30/11/2010 03:08 - United States

Today, I won employee of the month. I was then fired for being late. FML

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By Tey - 22/12/2011 00:07 - United States

Today, on my first day of work, I got fired after 45 minutes. FML

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Policy of truth

By Searsguy - 19/06/2022 14:00

Today, I got fired on my second day on the job. I'd said that I was the former manager of a Sears that had permanently closed. Thinking they wouldn’t call and verify since it was closed, I put it on my resume. Turns out one of my coworkers used to work there for 10 years and said he never heard of me. FML

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Lying liars

By FuckMcDonalds - 30/05/2018 20:30

Today, while working at McDonald's, I was pulled into the manager's office and informed that I'd been caught stealing money from the safe. When I told them to show me the security footage, they refused and fired me on the spot. FML

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By Anonymous - 22/03/2017 16:00

Today, I got a phone call from my boss, who'd hired me after two months of waiting and begging for this position. A week into the job, the company is closing our store. FML

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Darkness_Hate 29

Tuesday 8 December 2015 16:04

Some people are complaining about the 84 seconds.....well i'm more concerned about the manager with his binoculars.

Adam_Power58 16

Tuesday 8 December 2015 16:04

Doesn't seem like a great place to work if they are that uptight and not understanding, you'd be a lot happier in a nicer workplace I presume so it would be better in the end , but why would be bother wait outside is what I'm wondering

Comments

ashwednesday 12

Wednesday 9 December 2015 22:26

I checked the time on 3 clocks at my office. Clock A is baseline because it is closest to my desk. Clock B is 5 minutes ahead of A. Clock C was never adjusted for daylight saving time. My work computer is 2 minutes ahead of A. My personal cell phone is 5 minutes ahead, like B. Which time is correct?

Roadmaster6k 6

Wednesday 9 December 2015 22:51

The same thing would have happened 84 seconds late.

gordjess1 19

Wednesday 9 December 2015 23:46

Why did I just know this would be Australia... That's a bit pathetic over 84 seconds

DairyMonster 7

Thursday 10 December 2015 14:11

Why are so many people being negative. The OP f****d up. That's 84 secs of sales, whether it's $1 or $1000, it doesn't matter. You close shop after the finish time. Not before.