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By JoeyTheJedi - 18/10/2016 00:31 - United States - Batesville

Today, I was making the daily commute to work when suddenly my mother calls me, crying that there's been a death in the family, then abruptly hangs up. I speed home, to find my mother holding the tiny corpse of a fish that she got 2 weeks ago. I got fired for being late to work. FML

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By Anonymous - 17/05/2009 11:32 - United Kingdom

Today, I had organised to go for an all day fishing trip, but had forgotten to book a day off. I called my boss and told him that I had to stay with my mum in hospital after a car crash that she had last night. He called me a liar and fired me. Turns out my mum is having an affair with my boss. FML

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By FlipYoC - 16/09/2009 06:15 - United States

Today, my mom was criticizing how I can't handle taking care of any living thing because I'm too irresponsible. We had a huge argument so I went back to my apartment, only to find that my fish had died. I forgot I had a fish. FML

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By Anonymous - 06/07/2021 22:01

Today, my sister called me at work and told me our elderly mom had passed away. I dropped everything and rushed home, to find out she was fine, and that my sister was just pranking me. When I explained this to my boss, he accused me of lying to get out of work, and I was fired. FML

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By firedlol - 02/08/2018 19:00

Today, I accidentally showed up 5 minutes late for my shift. My boss mercifully declared that I would not be fired if I called my mother and told her I love her. My mom died 11 years ago. FML

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By Anonymous - 15/05/2015 20:58 - United States - Evanston

Today, at work, I was about to close a big sale, when a coworker rushed over and said there was a call for me in the office. He heavily implied my mom had died, and I rushed out. After I figured out there was no call and that my mom was fine, he'd already stolen my sale and the commission. FML

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By My_Name_Is_Zach - 23/07/2012 03:48

Today, my neighbor called me on vacation to tell me that she let my mother into my house to feed my fish. I don't have fish, and my mother passed away 3 years ago. FML

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Heartless

By Anonymous - 01/02/2022 14:00

Today, I lost my job. Why? Because I'm taking care of my dying mother. My boss actually said, "Well, if she dies today, we can hold your job." FML

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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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Bigmouth strikes again and again

By O Boy - 28/04/2022 00:00 - United States - Pleasantville

Today, my coworker left a tiny mess in the break room. I cleaned it up and jokingly said, "Your mother isn't here to clean up after you." She started crying. I forgot her mom died last week. FML

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By Anonymous - 02/04/2013 16:15 - United States

Today, my boss fired me from my job at a local family-owned business. Thanks, mom. FML

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ragnarok1540 39

Tuesday 18 October 2016 14:49

Did you not think to call into to work to mention that you would be late because of a family emergency? Showing up late without prior notice is pretty irresponsible (unless you were in an emergent situation that rendered you unable to call ... such as you had a heart attack or were trapped under a 10 car pileup or something.) Also, I know it's never nice to loose a pet, but to be so hysterical in a situation like this is odd. While it seems like poor judgement on your mothers part to call you, if she was truly upset, it may indicate a more serious issue such as depression.

Alup132 22

Tuesday 18 October 2016 14:15

I thought the fact that she hung up seemed a little fishy.

Comments

PhoenixChick 26

Tuesday 18 October 2016 22:04

Your mother should not have fish. Or any pets, really, but especially not the ones who are most likely to die quickly.

BoomerSooner1991 6

Tuesday 18 October 2016 22:28

You must have been late several times before for them to fire you.

cakester123 11

Wednesday 19 October 2016 2:36

some clarification is needed from your moms part...

buckdharma 36

Wednesday 19 October 2016 4:40

Relax op. You would've got fired anyway when you took off for the funeral.

GhostFox 33

Wednesday 19 October 2016 6:54

Sounds like your mom needs a conversation about what's appropriate and what's inappropriate to considered an emergency. Also, OP, you probably figured as much but her response is atypical and if she's got a history of similar behavior or this is the start of a chain of unusual behavior, she might need dragged to the doctor, even if she doesn't want to go.

AggieMike77 12

Wednesday 19 October 2016 16:00

You should have called work before heading to your mother's house.

jstone89 13

Wednesday 19 October 2016 20:04

I'm SO glad I don't have a stupid mother.

soulreaper12296 28

Thursday 20 October 2016 3:51

Did you try to explain that your mother had you convinced there was a family emergency?

jayblue 12

Thursday 20 October 2016 10:05

Too bad if only you were a Sith you could have had control over your life, there still is time my young apprentice, join me in the dark side and I can bring back your fish to life.. terms and conditions apply... for more information please read the dark disciple agreement carefully before singing.....