Work: Today, just a few minutes after I got to work, my usually laconic...

By Anonymous - 01/04/2011 14:19 - United States

Today, just a few minutes after I got to work, my usually laconic boss came into my office and said, "Pack your stuff and get the f*ck out." Apparently, half my department was being downsized. Thinking it was an April Fool's, I burst out laughing and told him how funny the prank was. He wasn't kidding. FML

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By hangman - 01/08/2013 18:25 - United Kingdom - London

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By Bossman Bill - 06/09/2024 09:00 - United States - Tampa

Today, I walked into our office and everyone started laughing. It turns out that I'd been the only one not in on the joke to come in dressed as a character from our favorite TV show. However, I'd dressed in normal work clothes. I’m the boss. FML

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By Anonymous - 05/11/2012 17:33 - Australia

Today, I was planning on enjoying my one day off work from the hospital, at home. I got a call saying I had to come in because my department was short-handed. I went in to find almost everyone there. Turns out it was a prank by my coworkers. FML

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By Alanis - 21/07/2012 01:59 - United States

Today, I confessed to my co-worker that I've secretly loved him for months. He laughed hysterically for about a minute straight before shaking his head and excusing himself from the store. Even the fact that my boss fired him for leaving early isn't cheering me up. FML

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By hanmart - 15/11/2009 05:12 - United States

Today, I found out that my coworker shared a laugh with the boss about setting the office desk on fire (which he actually did), while ten minutes later I was threatened with being fired because I made paper snowflakes and hung a few of them next to the computer. FML

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underpaid011 0

Friday 1 April 2011 19:27

take a shit on the hood of his car, or pee in the gas tank. that will be a good prank! check your employment agreement and company policy. such short notice might be a violation, giving you legal options or footing to negotiate a severance package. a deal is a deal.

ILoveEggnog 7

Friday 1 April 2011 18:28

April Fools Day can suck it.

Comments

iHateThisLife 10

Friday 1 April 2011 21:23

he can't fire without an explanation, check with HR.

FarSide 22

Friday 1 April 2011 21:48

Depending on the size of their Company, HR IS the one who told him to do it.

daleftw 0

Friday 1 April 2011 21:27

Is your boss Ari Gold? lol

MistressKira 0

Friday 1 April 2011 22:11

By him coming over and cursing, saying you are fired, I can understand maybe it was a joke. Why would the boss man need to use extra anger to fire someone?