Work: Today, my boss took back my week off because he wants to take...

By soontobemurder - 03/05/2017 18:00

Today, my boss took back my week off because he wants to take a spontaneous Caribbean vacation with his wife, which is "clearly more important" than what I was going to do. I needed that time off so I could be with my Dad in hospice. FML

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By Anonymous - 20/09/2024 21:00 - United Kingdom

Today, my boss tried to cancel my leave because he’s “taking a mental health break next week and really needs me in the office.” I’m getting married next week and going on a two-week, non-refundable honeymoon, but he needs a mental health break. I had to get HR involved. Snowflake lazy prick. FML

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Weekend blues

By Anonymous - 04/07/2022 10:00

Today, I got the rest of the week off against my will due to lack of patients. Two weeks ago, I declined my boyfriend's dad's offer to pay for a flight to Panama City, FL for a family vacation this weekend in order to help the staff at work. Now I’m sitting at home and they’re on a beach. FML

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By FMyJob - 06/11/2015 23:59 - Australia - Ashfield

Today, despite having my 5-day-leave approved 2 months ago, my boss demanded I return to work in the middle of it. Why? She wants to go on a vacation and no one else is available at such short notice. FML

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By GLHan - 07/03/2014 22:31 - United States - Commack

Today, I asked my boss for a few days off next week, because my grandmother passed away yesterday and I'll need to travel to attend the funeral. His response: "She's dead, you're not. You want time off, then quit." FML

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By AtLeastIGetOvertime - 02/08/2019 14:00 - United Kingdom - Glasgow

Today, I asked my supervisor if I could take a week off next month to go visit family. He laughed and said, "That's funny, I've put you down for extra time that week, so you can cover my shifts while I go to Spain!" FML

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Shark-infested offices

By Anonymous - 23/08/2020 20:01

Today, I attended my father’s funeral. I have the week off work, and one of my colleagues is using this time to make a play for my job. I’m not supposed to be checking emails, so I can’t call them out on it until I get back, by which time it may be too late. FML

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By Mitch - 08/11/2016 04:50

Today, while reading the newspaper, I noticed that an ad had been placed for my job. I asked my boss for a week off so that I could fly home for my father's funeral. No wonder she was so cool with it. FML

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Vacation blues

By Anonymous - 24/03/2024 03:00 - United States

Today, I set aside an entire week off to watch my parents' house while they went on vacation. I'd only just got here and they'd barely left when the hospital called. My drunk uncle died from a concussion, so my parents cancelled everything. I feel bad for my aunt, but my boss knows where I live, and my dad's an ass. I'm trapped. FML

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Big bastard boss

By noporn4u - 03/10/2020 19:01 - United States - Kaukauna

Today, my time off request was rejected, and my boss promptly took the day off himself, claiming he has people coming to work on his house. We work from home. The day in question is my 5-year wedding anniversary. FML

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Bosses gonna boss

By Anonymous - 11/09/2010 23:36 - United States

Today, I talked to my boss about scheduling my urgently needed surgery. She asked me to wait until after Christmas, and told me that I should use vacation time instead of sick leave. She's also not going to give me the total paid time off my contract specifies, because it's "inconvenient." FML

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Wednesday 3 May 2017 18:25

No. I would have flat out refused. Let your boss explain to HR (and any labor board) why his spontaneous vacation to the Caribbean was more important than approved medical leave. File a grievance. Immediately. And then take your pre-approved time off. Your boss can ******* suck it.

DaDezza244 31

Wednesday 3 May 2017 18:07

I'm pretty sure that's illegal. Report your boss to the HR, although that may be unnecessary as, according to your username, he will be dead

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Moerighan 23

Thursday 4 May 2017 10:31

**** your boss, I hope you go anyway then sue him if he fires you.

sambmjmdjj 9

Thursday 4 May 2017 10:49

There are lots of jobs. I would be seeing my Dad.

BrwnEyedGirll 5

Friday 5 May 2017 9:14

I'm really sorry about your dad :( And your boss is a d!ck.

Taurus_ChicKa 36

Sunday 7 May 2017 5:15

I'd go to HR and the higher-ups about that one. If you were already approved, and for that reason, you should be able to report it.

AspieGirl88 7

Monday 8 May 2017 6:27

There's a special place in hell for the likes of your boss. That is quite possibly one of the most disgusting things a person could do. If it were me; I'd either find someone to cover for me, talk to my union/HR or whoever, kick up a big fuss about it ... or maybe I'd just quit. I could never stand for that, not at all. Your boss isn't just a dîck-hole, he's a blōōdy dîck-farm! Bad karma on him. I only hope there's nothing but windy/rainy/stormy weather wherever he goes, as he doesn't deserve a holiday while you've got your dad to think about. I hope things turn out okay for you, though. My thoughts will be with you & your family...

hobbs96 26

Wednesday 10 May 2017 12:01

I hope you took that time off op. You can always find a new job, but you can never get that time back with your father.

WTF STFU 3

Wednesday 17 May 2017 19:31

Tell him you are taking the time requested of and it is not negotiable, Sorry to hear about your dad but you boss is an ass and needs to be put in his place, who wants to work for an incompasionate idiot anyway. Be there for your dad because the boss is not there for you.