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By Anonymous - 17/06/2012 08:50 - United Kingdom - Manchester

Today, my boss gave me a new assignment at work: go online and look for my own replacement, then interview him. FML

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By TimeForANewJob - 16/01/2017 17:47

Today, at work, my colleague started to look for a new job. For me. FML

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By eaglesmile - 03/04/2015 04:37 - India - Mumbai

Today, during work hours, I took time off and discreetly went for an interview for a prospective job at our rival company. As soon as I reached the place, I bumped into my current boss. FML

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Today, fifteen minutes before the end of the day, my boss asked me who I was training to replace me. He then said never mind, that it was his job to choose someone. I hadn't indicated that I was planning on leaving the company. FML

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By Anonymous - 27/06/2014 10:57 - United Kingdom

Today, my boss sent me some application forms to check over. After I spell-checked them and returned them, I found out they're going to be used to hire someone to replace me. FML

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By Nanda - 14/06/2016 06:03 - Canada - Surrey

Today, my boss hired a new meat cutter because our old one stopped showing up for work. After he put the smock on, I told him what needed to be done. Without saying a word, he walks over to my boss, hands him his smock and says, "I quit." Guess I'm on my own. FML

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By Anyonehiring - 28/06/2016 01:05 - United States - Tempe

Today, I had the great pleasure of meeting my replacement, who was sitting at my desk in my office. My boss must've forgotten to mention to me that I've been fired. FML

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By anon_smh - 18/02/2016 04:37 - United States - Bozeman

Today, after interviewing for a promotion to a position that was created with me in mind, I eagerly accepted a call from my boss, expecting good news. Turns out, they found a better applicant, who they don't believe will need support from the position I currently hold, so it's being eliminated. FML

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By NCanalyst - 11/11/2009 20:28 - Norway

Today, I interviewed potential employees for a job position that I was supposed to get promoted to. FML

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By BossLady - 05/01/2022 08:01

Today, it's my first day as the boss, after waiting months for this promotion. Today is also the day my replacement, who I trained for three months, quit. Now I've got two jobs for the price of one. FML

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By jcstpierre - 24/04/2009 10:41 - United States

Today, I received a mass email from my boss saying we had a position open at the daycare I work at. I knew my boyfriend was looking for a job so I insisted he apply. Later at work, my boss takes me into her office and tells me my employment is being "terminated". My boyfriend is replacing me. FML

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stepgurl2011 0

Sunday 17 June 2012 16:20

Get the worst possible replacement you can!

cradle6 13

Sunday 17 June 2012 16:23

Find the worst qualified people to interview, and then don't hire anyone. While you're doing this, look for a new job. What's your boss going to do? Fire you?

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ucoolgirl31 20

Sunday 17 June 2012 17:21

Maybe you're getting a promotion..

Dcm210 19

Sunday 17 June 2012 17:25

find a new job and leave him hanging.

olpally 32

Sunday 17 June 2012 17:30

I doubt it since it's on FML... It sounds like op is getting canned.. Edit: meant to reply to 39

olpally 32

Sunday 17 June 2012 18:18

Re-edit: reply to 43.. ******* lagging iPhone...

alexnoyle 12

Sunday 17 June 2012 17:28

Resign!

TheBlazingSmurf 1

Sunday 17 June 2012 17:24

You should interview a terribly under qualified person and keep telling your boss that nobody is good enough. Then hope he keeps you.

Roflsauruz 12

Monday 18 June 2012 1:41

....And why would OP want to STAY after this incident? Seriously...... :/

Roflsauruz 12

Sunday 17 June 2012 17:39

Why would OP want to STAY after this incident? :/

Roflsauruz 12

Monday 18 June 2012 1:42

Shit... Was a reply to 45. #50, this just happened to me too. UGH. Stupid post mess-ups.

Bonzer 2

Sunday 17 June 2012 17:50

Hire yourself, and tell him you have multiple personality disorder, but the other guy is better.

Justaguy1234 3

Sunday 17 June 2012 18:12

I wonder what you did OP to make your boss tell you to find your own replacement?

spicy095 1

Sunday 17 June 2012 18:16

Maybe its because your getting promoted?

kikks_xx 10

Sunday 17 June 2012 18:17

hire the worst person for the job EVER

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Today, while sitting at my desk at work, a co-worker asked for my help. It was only after I had walked over to his desk, bent over, answered his question, and walked back to my stall, that I felt a breeze. My tube top had slid down across my breasts, revealing my bra to the entire office. FML

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Today, I noticed that whenever I don't give the homeless guy around the corner some money, my side mirrors get stolen. FML

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Today, my girlfriend broke up with me. By making out with her new boyfriend in front of me. FML

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Today, after cancelling work, arguing with my family, scrambling to pack my bags, speeding to the airport and filling in immigration forms to fly out to have a much needed holiday, I wasn't allowed to check in. My passport has less than 6 months away from expiration on it. Yes, that's a thing, apparently. FML

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Today, my boyfriend of 8 years moved in with two other women. He's spent the past 2 years telling me he can't afford to move out of his parent's house. FML

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Today, my roommate wants me to leave for a bit so she can “have a ton of fun.” Is it horrible that I wish it was me, because I can’t remember how long it’s been since I had any “fun"? FML

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Today, we went up for visitor's day for my son's Jewish summer camp. We don't keep kosher, but most of his fellow campers do. When we went around in the circle saying our favorite foods, he said, "My mom makes the best pork chops." We got dirty looks for the rest of the day. FML

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