Work: Today, my boss called me to say that I've been slow at work this...

By Anonymous - 04/09/2015 21:56 - United States - San Francisco

Today, my boss called me to say that I've been slow at work this week and that I will be replaced if I don't pick up the pace. That would be understandable, if I didn't have a broken ankle and pneumonia. FML

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By clutzasaurus - 03/05/2013 05:35 - United States - Odessa

Today, I was feeling down about being stuck in bed after ankle surgery. I thought I would go ahead and call my boss and let him know everything went well. He said the obligatory nice things, then told me that if I'm not at work on Monday, I'll be fired. I can't even get out of bed. FML

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By Toosicktoquit - 05/09/2024 05:00 - United States - Omaha

Today, I woke up in the ER after constant coughing and pneumonia made me pass out. I told my boss I was in the hospital with an infection and 235/163 blood pressure, so I wouldn’t be in. His response was, “So, you are a lazy POS and expect your colleagues to cover you?” I’d quit if my health was better. FML

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By MoonStarShine3 - 09/06/2015 16:12 - United Kingdom - Chorley

Today, my boss yelled at me for being 3 hours late. I was late because I fell down the stairs and broke my arm. Apparently, breaking my arm is not a good enough excuse. FML

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I can't take it anymore

By genn - 23/05/2023 18:00

Today, I called into work because I was too tired to keep my eyes open. My boss berated me over the phone, saying I should be more like that other employee who came in with a broken toe. That was me. FML

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By Anonymous - 23/01/2016 01:43 - Canada - Moncton

Today, I discovered that the pain I've had for the past couple of weeks was actually due to a broken collar bone. Now work won't pay for the treatment I need because I continued to work despite the pain. FML

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By I don't want to be here anymore - 03/11/2014 21:16 - Canada - Edmonton

Today, I realized I need a new job. This happened when I was seriously considering ways to break my leg so I could stay at home for a day and not have to deal with my boss. FML

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Productivity at all costs

By Sick boi - 07/08/2023 07:00 - United States

Today, I got yelled at for calling in sick to work. My boss said, "I still came to work when I had pneumonia. You'll live." Uh… that's not impressive or motivating at all. That's downright stupid. FML

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By Aginsafa - 25/04/2011 11:41 - United States

Today, at work my boss told me I have been late, under-productive, and using up a lot of sick days. He says my job is on the line. My reason for barely showing up at work: I've been on maternity leave for 6 weeks. FML

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By Noname - 22/02/2009 06:14 - Australia

Today, I did my work, the work of my co-worker who called in sick and the work of my boss who has no idea what the hell is going on all at the same time. I didn't get a promotion because I don't work hard enough. FML

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By ReallyNow - 01/09/2011 17:17 - United States

Today, I got rear-ended while on my way to work. This wouldn't be so bad if I wasn't pregnant, suffering from a horrible UTI, and running a fever. My boss called in sick, so now I'm stuck running the office alone. With whiplash. FML

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Hyenayena 27

Saturday 5 September 2015 19:58

My boyfriend had a really bad cold and a sprained ankle, and his boss says "well, you're not dying right? You start at 3" I get so pissed off at bosses like this, this is the reason workers suffer panic attacks and anxiety.

Etweens96 25

Saturday 5 September 2015 19:58

Try to get a doctor's note to give to your boss

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AlyssaDiannaa 20

Sunday 6 September 2015 8:46

They said the same thing to me at my job except I was pregnant lol

worldclassrager 39

Sunday 6 September 2015 11:33

Can you get time off to recover?

MsMedea 26

Sunday 6 September 2015 12:42

The employment laws in America scare me, there seems to be no care or compassion for the worker. I'm genuinely sorry for you guys.

Acid85 7

Sunday 6 September 2015 22:48

when used. correctly and not mis - interpreted by the idiots on here they keep employees and employers safe with a slight slant for the employers. This is because they pay more in taxes and instead they target high ranking employees and not corporate entities.

Badkarma4u 17

Monday 7 September 2015 4:56

If op is not well he shouldn't be at work. You wouldn't want the pilot of the airplane youre on coming to work and only performing at 80%. You wouldnt want the pharmacist filling your prescription to be a little off. If you were managing a factory you wouldt be very happy about one person slowing the whole line down to 75% of their production goals. There are plenty of jobs were being sick/slow is worse than not being there at all. How about air traffic controllers. Crane operators. The guy working on brakes at mineke.

Badkarma4u 17

Sunday 6 September 2015 17:12

To be honest being you being injured or sick is not your bosses problem. If you are that bad off that you can't do your job properly you should be home getting better. Think about if others count on your job. You are screwing them.

theamazingd 17

Monday 7 September 2015 10:06

Being injured and sick is not likely to be something that the OP is at fault for. And yes, OP should be home and getting better, but an unexpected illness and injury is hardly justifiable cause to fire someone. How would you like it if you were fired for a sprained ankle and pneumonia?

Badkarma4u 17

Monday 7 September 2015 17:45

I would not go to work with a sprained ankle and pnemonia. How would you like it if the fireman who showed up to help pull your family out of a fire showed up to work with a sprained ankle and pnemonia.