Work: Today, I was waitressing when a man sat at my table with soda...

By waitress - 12/04/2009 02:07 - United States

Today, I was waitressing when a man sat at my table with soda from somewhere else. Drinks are half the profit for restaurants. There is a strict policy that you have to charge for carry-in drinks. I told him this, he yelled at me so I told him I was doing my job. I got fired, for doing my job. FML

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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 - 12/10/2019 13:00

Today, I was fired from my job as a waitress, all because someone complained there was too much seasoning in their food. As I said, I'm a waitress. This happened the same week I was hired. FML

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By Anonymous - 19/04/2018 01:30

Today, at work, a customer ordered a caramel latte with no caramel. I made a regular latte after explaining that’s what it was. He got angry and threw it at me. I got fired for insulting his intelligence. FML

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By Nakdnathan - 16/09/2009 16:19 - United States

Today, I got written up for not making a drink right. While getting yelled at by my boss, my co-worker made the drink the same exact way I made it. I pointed it out. My boss responded with, "He is allowed to because I like him, I don't like you." FML

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By Anonymous - 30/09/2014 23:42 - United States - Richmond

Today, I was taking a table's order. After I finished, the guy told me, "Just FYI, I'm not a tipper." Trying to lighten up the situation, I replied, "It's amazing how many people forget I handle their food." He complained to the manager that I'd threatened him. FML

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By need a job - 24/06/2021 13:02 - United States

Today, I was fired from my cashier job for "abandoning my post." I saw a man pass out in the 100° heat in front of our store and I rushed to give him water. Not to worry though, my manager assured me he wouldn’t press charges for the water I took from the fridge, but I’m still fired. FML

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scarlett_fml 0

Sunday 12 April 2009 12:39

That sucks. I can't believe you got fired for following company policy.

24788 6

Sunday 12 April 2009 12:55

I work in retail, so I know your pain when you have a horrible customer. They threaten you and try to make you feel like a peasant. All you have to do is wait until your shift ends to do something. Nothing says "owned" better than a flat tire.

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metonymy 0

Sunday 12 April 2009 19:38

I agree with most people here...sounds like there's more to the story than you say. But if not, you should at the very least file a complaint. Or take #41's suggestion.

GloomySkyz 0

Sunday 12 April 2009 19:55

#7 Made me laugh.

average_girl 0

Sunday 12 April 2009 20:52

#37 i HATE annoying assholes who think they r always right and that the world revolves around them! but i guess smart move not arguing

xx_hayleyy 0

Sunday 12 April 2009 21:37

i see fmls like this one all the time. but i do feel really sorry for you :/

FMLsguitarist 0

Sunday 12 April 2009 21:43

You should've just told him "Carry-in drinks aren't allowed here... So don't let anyone else see you ;)" and you would've gotten a nice tip instead of getting fired :P

chickitychina 0

Sunday 12 April 2009 23:05

work for a better resturant.

DynamiteDoodle 0

Sunday 12 April 2009 23:11

www.customerssuck.com

MukyDaCookie 0

Monday 13 April 2009 0:28

sounds like something that belongs on notalwaysright.com

gem322 0

Monday 13 April 2009 2:42

Either you must've done something else, or your boss is a jackass.

Simon331 0

Monday 13 April 2009 3:38

Today, I was at my favorite restaurant when this crazy waitress started yelling at me for having a drink. I gave her what she deserved. I went and told her manager that she was a terrible waitress, and she got fired. FHL