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By Anonymous - 20/10/2015 14:40 - United Kingdom - Oxford

Today, I went to the print shop to get some work printed. The guy serving me printed my entire order wrong because he pushed the wrong button, so it had to be done again. He tried to charge me a fine for the mistake he made because "it's not a viable business otherwise". FML

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By richgirl - 25/02/2010 00:15 - United States

Today, I was doing takeout orders at the restaurant I work at. I spent a long while putting together this guy's $135.00 order. When he finally got there to pick it up, I told him to fill out the credit card slip. I looked at it after he left. He gave me a 40 cent tip. FML

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Do it on company time

By Ayeya - This FML is from back in 2009 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I wanted to print out a 100-page game strategy guide using company's printer. While not wanting anyone to find out about this, I picked a time when I thought no one would be printing. My CEO ended up standing next to me for 10 minutes, waiting for his stuff to print after mine. FML

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By fritzile - 10/01/2016 23:53 - United States - Chandler

Today, I told a customer the bread he wanted has been discontinued. He replied with, "Are you serious? What is your name? I'm going up front to complain about you." I still don't understand how that's specifically my fault. FML

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By CaptainFluffyPaw - 29/06/2015 01:59 - United States - San Francisco

Today, a customer complained about me for getting their order wrong. This would have been fine if they hadn't sent their ten-year-old kid to order for them. FML

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mermaidkeels 26

Wednesday 21 October 2015 1:39

It would be "viable business" if he would have done it right the first time.

False_Stupidity 41

Wednesday 21 October 2015 1:44

I take it from the wording that you stood your ground against the concept of him making you pay for his mistakes... Good on you OP!

Comments

ohSNAPyall 26

Wednesday 21 October 2015 4:26

Their mistakes are a cost of doing business.

the_real_dvd 21

Wednesday 21 October 2015 5:05

He doesn't realize that cost of his demand and its affect on his reputation as a "viable business" is going to cost a lot more than the lost revenue from a few misprinted copies. A smart business owner knows when it's worth it to lose money.. and hopefully learn from his mistake.

LilRedRobinHood 8

Wednesday 21 October 2015 8:09

It sounds like he is an employee, not the owner. Still, his behavior is going to lose him customers, which I'm sure will cost him more than his original mistake. I do wonder if this is the first time he's done this, or if he did this on purpose to try to get more money.

Onoconah 11

Wednesday 21 October 2015 5:07

I wouldn't have paid it!

wolf12king 12

Wednesday 21 October 2015 6:03

Yeah and he got a fine too, any future business from you. Also I don't see how people think violence in this case is an answer just call him a twat for trying to charge you more for his screw up.