Work: Today, my coworker called in to say that he couldn't make it...

By HowAreYouAlive - 09/07/2014 04:24 - United States - Ashburn

Today, my coworker called in to say that he couldn't make it to work today because he was in a coma and asked if I could cover his shift. This isn't the first time he's tried to use this excuse. FML

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By Anonymous - 04/06/2021 00:01

Today, my coworker has once again called in and asked me to cover her shift. She does this for every single one of her shifts, and my boss told me that if I don’t cover it, I’ll be fired. I used to have a life, but not anymore. FML

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By mcdeez - 22/09/2009 02:06 - New Zealand

Today, I had to cover for a coworker who didn't turn up for work. He's always late for work and I was pissed off about having to cover for him again, so I said to my colleagues, "He better be either in hospital or dead." Turns out he was dead. FML

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By Ethan Sitzes - 25/06/2022 22:00

Today, I called into work because of a family emergency. My boss was understanding; my coworker? He tore me a new one because his wife wanted him to take the day off, which he didn't because it was going to be a tough day at work. He also threatened to find a way he could get me fired. FML

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By Girl With a Cold - 08/02/2012 18:46

Today, I was sick, so I emailed my co-workers with a list of my hours, asking if anyone would be willing to cover them for me. I only got one hour covered, and that was during a day I don't even work. FML

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By davey d - 15/03/2012 16:13 - United Kingdom

Today, I asked a co-worker if he'd cover for me while I slipped out to cash some money at the bank. When I got back, I found out that when he said "yeah, sure" he actually meant "yeah, sure, I'll tell the boss and get your dumb arse suspended". FML

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By AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA - 21/06/2024 05:00 - United States

Today, my coworker, who constantly no-shows, ranted to me about his work hours being reduced. He somehow doesn't realize that he's the problem. We're understaffed as of now, so they can't fire him, and I have to be there constantly to make up for him being a lazy ass. My days off have been few and far between. FML

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By Anonymous - 05/12/2021 08:01

Today, I had a seizure for the first time in months. My fiancé went over to my job to let them know I wouldn't be going in. My boss bitched both of us because I didn't call myself. Sure, I'll get right on that when I'm conscious. FML

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By CakeEater - 13/05/2022 04:00

Today, after I let my job know I needed time off for a friend's funeral a week ahead of time and they declined to approve it, telling me to call in sick, the day of the funeral arrived and I called in sick, only to come back to a write-up and threats of being fired for not getting it approved in advance. FML

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By Anonymous - 23/06/2024 05:00 - United Kingdom

Today, exactly 19 seconds after I logged on, my boss Zoom-called me to let me know 3 people are out sick, probably until Monday, so if I wouldn’t mind doing their work as well so we don’t fall behind, within working hours, no overtime available. He wasn’t happy when I told him no. FML

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By P057M4N - 01/10/2020 04:02 - United States - Raleigh

Today, my coworker called out for the sixth time in two weeks with no reason, while my manager was out until noon. It was just the three of us in my department. He’s had zero repercussions and has been doing this for months. They threatened to fire me for taking five minutes in the bathroom. FML

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subhaan786 19

Wednesday 9 July 2014 14:18

Surely your manager or whoever isn't dumb enough to fall for someone saying they're in a coma? Like if they're the ones calling in I mean?

theladygamer 10

Wednesday 9 July 2014 14:19

Seems like your coworker is a special kind of stupid.

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luckyangel 8

Wednesday 9 July 2014 20:57

Ok wait how can he tell his manager if he is in a coma?

worldclassrager 39

Wednesday 9 July 2014 21:26

Now with him calling it doesn't make sense if his wife did then it might be legit (if he is married)

carrotcart 15

Wednesday 9 July 2014 21:56

he's a special kind of stupid.

aimzskee 30

Wednesday 9 July 2014 21:58

I feel bad for you having to deal with him, op.

Rosebush10 8

Wednesday 9 July 2014 23:17

First time I read the FML I thought, hey, that's not so bad. Second time I read it, realization hit me

QueenofWheels 13

Wednesday 9 July 2014 23:40

Should have been fired first time. What kind of job do they do?

GentlemanBastard 15

Wednesday 9 July 2014 23:45

That excuse is lamer than FDR's legs! ....too soon?

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Wednesday 9 July 2014 23:47

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cryssycakesx3 22

Thursday 10 July 2014 9:14

should've left them there...

rigley06 12

Thursday 10 July 2014 1:16

I wonder if he even knows what a coma actually is?

Witchylady 17

Thursday 10 July 2014 1:18

Coma? If he was in a coma he wouldn't be able to pick up the telephone to call anyone. What an idiot. He could have just said he was sick.

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