Work: Today, I took a video of a fellow employee doing nothing but...

By NoJobNovember - 06/11/2014 19:09 - United States - Wadsworth

Today, I took a video of a fellow employee doing nothing but watching YouTube videos at work. When I showed the video to my boss, hoping he'd be reprimanded, I got fired for operating video equipment on company grounds. FML

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Same thing different taste

By bipbip - 12/11/2008 07:53 - France

Today, at work, I received an email telling me that viewing porn websites was prohibited and was a good enough reason to fire me. FML

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By melly - 14/12/2010 19:10 - United States

Today, my boss went out for a few hours. My coworkers saw this as an opportunity to take a 2 hour lunch without getting caught. I stayed at the office to answer the phone, while streaming videos which is a big no no. My boss came back early and caught me, they're all still taking lunch. FML

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Kinda harsh, don't ya think?

By are you kidding me???? - 20/07/2012 04:58 - United States - Chaplin

Today, my boss fired me for "fooling around" on my phone. I was looking for supplies for a surprise party we are throwing him for his birthday, and I didn't want to do it on my work computer because he has access to our history. Also, this happened during my lunch break. FML

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By anonymous - 22/04/2011 05:20

Today, I watched a YouTube video at work because I was bored. I forgot I was on a conference call and my computer's desktop was shared with 15 other people. No one said anything till it ended. FML

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By arknvl - 07/03/2013 18:12 - Norway - Trondheim

Today, my boss yelled at me for visiting Facebook on my work computer. He says that since I can't be trusted, I'll be supervised from now on. I was uploading pictures to the company's Facebook page, which I have to do once a week as part of my job. FML

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By Anonymous - 17/05/2014 16:02 - United States - Elko

Today, my boss yet again said she was "literally dying", after she watched a funny video online. Long story short, I'm now on her shitlist because I couldn't help but point out that she clearly wasn't dying, and that her ranting was distracting me from doing actual work. FML

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Unionize!

By worksux - 05/01/2011 20:25 - United States

Today, at work, my computer started acting up. I told my boss I could fix it, but he told me to call the IT department instead. Neither the IT technician or his supervisor could figure it out, so I showed them what was wrong and how to fix it. I was promptly fired for wasting 2 hours of company time. FML

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By mypelvishurts - 23/02/2013 07:32 - United States - Santa Rosa

Today, my boss told me to go outside and take part in the company's stupid Harlem Shake video. When I declined, he threatened to fire me if I didn't take part. I ended up being the guy who had to furiously pelvic thrust before the music dropped. FML

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By Ex-Employee - 31/07/2016 02:14 - United States

Today, my boss fired me for causing a "commotion" at work while running the vacuum. FML

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Never comment on YouTube

By ITisaSnitch - 02/09/2022 04:00

Today, I was at work and commented on someone’s YouTube video that they sounded “so white” when pronouncing “Tacos Al Pastor.” I didn’t realize I'd used my job’s Google account to post the comment. Someone flagged my comment, and our IT department told my boss, who then fired me. FML

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RandomMishaps 14

Thursday 6 November 2014 23:56

That's brutal. Perhaps anonymity is the way to go.

floup_fml 13

Thursday 6 November 2014 23:58

nobody likes a snitch

Comments

mexgirl 11

Saturday 8 November 2014 21:11

Karma is a bitch buddy !!!

rexey83 8

Sunday 9 November 2014 6:59

'Ey looks like we got a snitch.

mexgirl 11

Sunday 9 November 2014 12:54

Too bad for u boy

xopher425 19

Sunday 9 November 2014 16:39

sounds like something my boss would do.

yzgu 9

Monday 10 November 2014 23:23

Unless there is an ACTUALLY policy, in writing, that prohibits you from using video equipment in company grounds, you need to go immediately to your Human Resources Vice President. If he/she won't take a meeting, then contact a Labor Attorney.

cjswag_fml 12

Saturday 15 November 2014 10:23

Recording a person without their consent is actually against US law. No attorney would touch this case.

Section8_fml 13

Tuesday 11 November 2014 16:24

Next time, talk to your supervisor first, get authorization in writing; THEN video the culprit(s) for evidence/proof. I truly feel bad for you, but next time think of the rules you might break just in order to catch the ones breaking the rules.

tdoublej100 1

Wednesday 12 November 2014 4:55

its illegal to do that.. I considered it with my manager a while back when she was blackmailing other employees.

cjswag_fml 12

Saturday 15 November 2014 10:21

In the US, it is illegal to record someone without their consent. They were right to fire you. You didn't just break company policy, you broke the law.

Zebediabolical 39

Saturday 17 January 2015 9:10

I'm pretty sure this isn't true. Unless you're in a place with an expectation of privacy like a bathroom or a locker room, videotaping and photographing without consent of the subject isn't unlawful in most if not all states.