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By wowzers0889 - 28/04/2012 21:21 - United States - New York

Today, I was sent to a customer's house to switch out a washing machine. My boss had assured me that everything I'd need was already in the truck. Halfway there, I ran out of gas and I realized I didn't have the gas card. My boss says it's my fault. FML

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By Anonymous - 15/03/2016 05:55

Today, I had to drive down to my parents' house. On they way down, I needed to fill up on gas but unfortunately I'd forgotten my wallet at home with all of my cash and credit cards. I then had to call triple A and explain to them in all seriousness how I ran out of gas at the gas station. FML

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By GodMemory_AbsentMind - 21/03/2017 18:00

Today, when paying for gas, I realized I'd forgotten my wallet back home. After a moment of panic, I managed to remember my card number. I paid, blowing the cute cashier's mind, and drove away, before my car started sputtering and slowed to a crawl. I'd used the wrong fuel. FML

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By thatshelpful - 02/07/2015 04:16 - United States - Council Bluffs

Today, after replacing several components on my new used car, I realized that the reason it wasn't getting the gas mileage it was supposed to because my coworkers take turns siphoning my gas while I work. FML

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By j - 26/07/2011 02:03 - Canada

Today, I ran out of gas while driving, and had to call a tow truck. I drive a tow truck. FML

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By Anonymous - 01/02/2017 10:00 - United States

Today, after closing down the gas station I work at, I went to unlock the door to the building. Turned out the lock broke and I was locked inside until my boss could get there to let me out. FML

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By casey - 25/03/2009 00:11 - United States

Today, I was sitting at home when I remembered that I desperately needed gas for my car. On my way there, I prayed that my car would make it the whole way, and was thankful when I pulled up to the pump, because I knew my car wouldn't go any further. Then I realized I left my wallet at my house. FML

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By "syd_the_kidd_9707" - 25/02/2019 00:00

Today, I went in my car to a very important job interview. I was out of gas, so I had to get some on the way. When i was done pumping, I went to get back in and the door handle broke off on the driver's side. Then I blew a tire on a piece of metal. Needless to say, I lost my chance. FML

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By yessssir - 09/03/2010 02:24 - United States

Today, I returned home from a 2-day trip. Before I left, I told my brother to move my car across the street when the street cleaner passes by. Turns out, he used all my gas and got so wasted he forgot to move my car. I got a big ticket that he said he'd pay for. He's unemployed and lives off me. FML

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By Anonymous - 09/04/2024 15:00 - United States

Today, I was expected by my supervisor to drive out to one of our office's server locations. My car was dead and I couldn't go unless he gave me a ride, as he's the only coworker local to me; he couldn't because he's on vacation. I sent him a video of my car failing to crank. He responded, "You need to be more mobile." FML

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By Anonymous - 19/09/2016 14:03 - United States

Today, because of the gas crisis in my state, we had to stop taking delivers at the pizza place I work at. Someone asked if we could walk it to them. My manager agreed. FML

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SarcasticGuy 5

Sunday 29 April 2012 2:27

You cant read a gas gauge? YDI.

21jason 9

Sunday 29 April 2012 2:16

Sell the washing machine for gas money

Comments

houstonderek 3

Wednesday 9 May 2012 1:12

In the military, we had to perform a PMCS when we checked out a vehicle. This includes taking note of the fuel level. Any driver is responsible for their vehicle, and for knowing what they'll need to accomplish a task. It's fairly obvious from your post that your boss meant you had everything you needed to perform the task once you got to the customer's home. Company credit cards are usually strictly monitored and kept secure, if said company has management with any sense. No one would just put a company gas card in the glove box. Most companies require the driver to check out the card. Therefore, the situation is 100% your fault for not double checking that everything you needed was, in fact, there. Never take another human being's word for anything, as they are human, and just as prone to mistakes as anyone, even if they are management.

dragonrider1959 18

Monday 2 March 2015 2:41

For those of you saying they should've read the gas gauge, they are human they make mistakes. I'm sure you've all made a few

Miss_Unique1031 6

Tuesday 24 November 2015 16:13

yea everything you need as far as work tools. I wouldn't have assumed that meant the gas card as well.

rialbybba 19

Thursday 21 January 2016 19:27

It's not his fault because he "can't" check a gas tank. Just because he "ran out" doesn't mean he ended up completely on empty before he noticed. Obviously this post is more about not having the gas card when his boss assured him he would have everything he needed. I bet if he had questioned the boss about it before he left, he would've gotten shit from him then too.