Work: Today, I was fired over the phone, losing my only source of income....

By pale-suzie - 19/03/2014 12:28 - Denmark - Copenhagen

Today, I was fired over the phone, losing my only source of income. When asked if I was okay, I explained that although I understood why, I was a little peeved they'd chosen my birthday to deliver the message. My - now former - boss then sang "Happy Birthday" to me in its entirety. FML

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By Anonymous - 03/07/2019 07:00 - Vietnam - Hanoi

Today, it's my birthday and I had to work. My boss wished me a happy birthday, and then told me I was fired. FML

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Make your minds up

By damngurl - 10/12/2022 18:00

Today, I got fired. Yesterday was my birthday and I was told I was getting a promotion. FML

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Surprise!

By WitchQueenLiz - 28/06/2009 08:25 - United States

Today, it was my birthday. Normally, the little office I work in throws a big party for every employee on their special day, but nothing was done for me, not even a "Happy Birthday" came my way. I didn't want to be rude, so I stayed silent. They didn't do anything because I was getting laid off. FML

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Happy Birthday, Sweaty

By jezebel - 17/03/2011 14:43 - United States

Today, I got a call from the office telling me I was fired. When I asked why, my boss explained my mother called and told him I was in a "weak mental state." She thought she was helping me get off for my birthday. Now I have no job. FML

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No fun allowed

By karmas a kunt - This FML is from back in 2012 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I was at work when an elderly lady casually mentioned it was her birthday. I motioned two of my coworkers over, and we sang a little "Happy Birthday" to her over the phone. Our boss stormed in mid-song and suspended all three of us on the spot for "unprofessional behavior." FML

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Monday blues

By Anonymous - 09/11/2020 11:02

Today, I asked my boss if I could take a vacation day for my birthday on Monday. She called to tell me yes, and then told me I'm getting laid off. FML

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HR says no

By badluckbrian - 12/06/2019 04:15

Today, I lost my job. This was a surprise, as my performance hasn’t ever been an issue. My boss couldn’t look me in the eye while it happened, and the HR representative cut me off when I tried to ask why, informing me that they would only answer benefit-related questions. FML

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By firedofbirthday - 14/02/2010 00:29 - France

Today, I was fired. Why? Because I called in sick on my daughter's birthday, even though you cannot "abandon work for personal affairs". My boss's favorite employee got to skip work on his wife's birthday two weeks ago. He still works here. FML

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By Lexiebear27 - 19/09/2011 15:56 - United States

Today, I was fired for being a very happy and perky employee. According to my boss, it freaks both the customers and my co-workers out. FML

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By Micawber - 31/01/2011 13:55 - Denmark

Today, it was my birthday. I got ONE birthday greeting: from my bank, telling me they were closing my account. FML

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Welshite 39

Wednesday 19 March 2014 18:02

Not exactly what one would consider a great birthday present. You could always ask him to buy the drinks you're going to drown your sorrows in, as a proper gift.

mattjamt 16

Wednesday 19 March 2014 18:21

What, a "Get a job" button?

Comments

CANdieCRUNCH 6

Thursday 20 March 2014 4:44

What a bag of used tissues(￣Д￣)ﾉ

DatWeirdoDoe 9

Thursday 20 March 2014 4:47

Awww OP. I know how you feel. We all have those rude teachers or bosses that u just wanna smack for doin dumb shit on your bday

KiaKarma 11

Thursday 20 March 2014 6:00

New year, new you-- begining with a new job! You know what they say; when one door closes many more open ( or something like that. ) Keep your head up, OP.

Sagan928 7

Thursday 20 March 2014 6:20

I would have hung up on him so fast. What a jerk!!

CyberGothic 16

Thursday 20 March 2014 7:45

Seriously, the only way he would have been able to get through the entire Happy Birthday song is because you didn't hang the {*#% up on him 3-4 words into it.

LennyComa 39

Thursday 20 March 2014 8:55

Wow....just Wow..

Alyxi 20

Thursday 20 March 2014 9:43

There is a very big difference between things in business and things outside it. If they too the time to ask if you're alright then they obviously worried outside the normal business relationship and perhaps were trying to cheer you up. Poor taste given the circumstances but still a possibility. Some people just don't know when to tactfully shut the hell up after all.

FelixJC 14

Thursday 20 March 2014 12:19

I would have just hung up. But sorry, OP. Happy Belated and good luck job hunting!

swedeNix 13

Thursday 20 March 2014 12:31

Well happy birthday atleast:)

Nhk_fml 4

Thursday 20 March 2014 15:22

Is that not illegal? That is also very unprofessional and rude way to dismiss someone. At least where I live you need to give the employee at least 2 weeks notice in a FORMAL letter. It also means you have a record of doing it. The OP could turn up for work and claim that phone call never happened..