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By Perdedor - 07/01/2009 21:54 - United States

Today, my boss called me in to tell me I had got a raise. I bought a $1500 Chanel bag. Two hours later he called me in to tell me he was kidding. FML

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By Patrick - 29/10/2020 03:08 - Trinidad and Tobago - Couva

Today, my coworker got a raise by making our boss give me a pay cut for doing his job while he was slacking off. As we were heading home for the day, he found $100. FML

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By corey - 28/02/2012 03:41 - United States

Today, I went to ask my boss for a raise. He laughed at me and said, "That's hilarious because I was going to ask you if you could take a pay cut!" FML

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By Janitor - 08/03/2012 01:08 - United States

Today, I asked my boss for a raise. He gave me a cupcake. FML

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By vikts - 29/05/2012 17:52 - Luxembourg - Olm

Today, I discovered that as thanks for my successful efforts to increase my company's monthly revenue, my dumbass of a boss has been awarded a pay bonus. He's wasted no time telling everyone about the sports car he's planning to buy with it. FML

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By anon - 16/09/2024 22:00 - Australia

Today, for some reason, I called my boss "Mum" in a meeting. To make it worse, I panicked and followed it up with, “Can I have a raise?” Everyone laughed except my boss. FML

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By Anonymous - 07/08/2018 04:43

Today, my boss asked me to talk to the HR manager to see if I was happy about my pay, which made me think I was going to get a raise. Turns out they paid me nearly twice as much as they should have for the last 2 years and I owe them over €5000. FML

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By horniness - 10/10/2009 16:30 - Hong Kong

Today, I was in a bad mood after being stuck in traffic for 2 hours and late for work. I was walking to my building when I saw a 100 dollar note flying my way. A man called after me for it, but being selfish I took the note in my pocket as a little reward. That man was my boss. Yes, I'm fired. FML

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By David - 02/09/2016 06:01 - United States - London

Today, my boss found out I had applied for a much better paying job. He told me I'd do a better job and make more money there. Then he fired me. FML

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By Anonymous - 12/01/2011 05:09 - United States

Today, at the job I've had for eight years, I finally got the raise I was supposed to get a year ago. One hour later I found out the store was closing and we were all out of a job in two weeks. FML

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By AverageDeskJoe - 03/05/2016 20:43 - United States - Baton Rouge

Today, I met with my boss hoping to hear about a possible raise that had been promised many months ago. He then told me that the only way I would get a raise was if I found a better paying job and took it, and that the company was in no position to offer anyone a raise. FML

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pewp 5

Tuesday 10 March 2009 22:11

It was stupid on your bosses part, but even more stupid on your part. Here is some advice for you: don't spend money that you don't have! But, I guess anyone who spends $1500 on a handbag wouldn't be smart enough to do that. The next time you want to throw away money like that, give it to me and I'll use it to spend on my tuition.

wafflemonger 0

Saturday 7 February 2009 6:00

Is his name Michael Scott?

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gadijay 0

Thursday 21 May 2009 6:50

You should have waited at least a day to confirm.

AuriPantz 0

Monday 25 May 2009 5:09

I agree with #38. I prefer Coach, though. The little coin purses are so adorable and they go with anything. And they're less expensive.

Morganxbabyyy 0

Tuesday 26 May 2009 3:18

wow, im sorry. FYL

PokeyStix 3

Thursday 28 May 2009 23:16

Everyone calm the hell down. She can buy a $1500 bag if it's with her own money! It's better than leeching off Daddy or some rich old man you married for the cash. Also, regardless of why OP bought the bag, WHAT THE HELL KIND OF BOSS JOKES ABOUT A RAISE WHAT THE HELL (S)He was obviously talking out of his ass, and then realised (s)he didn't have the money to pay you 2 hours later. He/She's the idiot here.

JayCee45 0

Friday 29 May 2009 20:00

Well first I have no idea why you would buy a bag that expensive. But second why the hell would your boss be that much of a dick and say that?

mohaas05 0

Friday 5 June 2009 0:26

Even if you did get a raise, spending it on a stupid bag is failure to the nth degree.

yaintime21 0

Wednesday 10 June 2009 3:08

#1- ahahha i was JUST thinking that.

scooter32 0

Tuesday 23 June 2009 7:31

FAIL!!!!!

molzgirl 0

Wednesday 1 July 2009 16:06

how much did he say the raise was... and also, was he kidding, or he just found out he didnt have enough money?? i would pretty much sue the company if i were u

lemonlimecoke 0

Thursday 2 July 2009 9:31

Woah! Thats crazy!

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