Work: Today, my manager rejected my leave application for Christmas....

By homerr123 - 23/12/2013 17:35 - India - Mumbai

Today, my manager rejected my leave application for Christmas. Later I found out that I'm going to be the only employee working at the office during Christmas. FML

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By Anonymous - 25/12/2011 06:25 - United Kingdom

Today, is Christmas day. Normally, I'd spend it with family. However, my boss decided everyone has to work today, despite the fact that there's enough people who want to work to run the place. Apparently it's "fairer" if we all have to do it - except him. FML

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By robthebuilder - 26/10/2010 06:35 - Canada

Today, while at work, I was asked to see my boss. I was informed that the company would be laying off 20 people, and that I was one of them. I was told I could finish off the week, then was sent back to work. Twenty minutes later, my boss walked around and handed us all Christmas party invitations. FML

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By CalebNotShomo - 25/12/2014 15:25 - United States - Houston

Today, my boss sent me a text message saying, "You're fired. Merry Christmas!" FML

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By JunkDex - 23/12/2015 07:45 - Australia - Merrylands

Today, my boss thought it would be a great idea to delay paying me until after Christmas. There goes rent, bills, food and of course Christmas presents. FML

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By Anonymous - 04/12/2009 06:12 - United States

Today, I was informed after submitting my request to have Christmas off about 2 weeks prior to Thanksgiving that I was denied. About 15 minutes later, I overheard the person that denied my request talking with another agent, who put their request in today, that they were granted the holiday off. FML

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By Anonymous - 22/11/2012 17:35 - Australia - Melbourne

Today, my boss asked me if I had any special plans for Christmas. After I told him I was planning a trip to Canada, he snapped, "Well, you can forget it. I need you at the office." FML

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By Anonymous - 02/12/2015 10:41 - South Africa - Johannesburg

Today, after working my ass off for months trying to prove myself, I received an email from my boss regarding the end-year function. Excited to be invited, I opened the email just to see I'm the only one being left behind to answer the phones. FML

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By Anonymous - 28/12/2023 08:00 - United Kingdom

Today, our boss is upset at us because not one person is going to the Christmas party that she so kindly bought all the snacks and drinks for. She scheduled it for noon, on the 25th of december. CHRISTMAS DAY. Hell, no no one is going, they’ll be with their families, not voluntarily going to work. FML

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By Queenie - 26/12/2018 14:00

Today, my work's annual Christmas party is at 3:00. Everyone in the office is off work at 2:00, except me and the boss who is staying 'til 4:00. I have been informed the boss is leaving early today to attend the Christmas party, but I need to lock up when I leave at 4:00. FML

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By Anonymous - 02/12/2011 21:54 - United States

Today, my boss announced that instead of holiday bonuses being on the cards, the company is going under and we'll all be out of a job next year. FML

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Pleonasm 35

Monday 23 December 2013 22:34

Bring your whole family and celebrate it there?

Dramori 29

Monday 23 December 2013 22:32

Think of this as a great opportunity to get drunk at work and listen to music OP! :D

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jdeezy01 13

Monday 23 December 2013 22:37

His reason is probably because too many people already asked for that day off too.

russfml 31

Tuesday 24 December 2013 3:12

The entire office except him/her, I don't think so

BiffityBiff 10

Monday 23 December 2013 22:37

Wow that really sucks OP! If I were you I would leave to be with my family. Unless it is a good paying job or my dream job...

HeadlessSparrow 20

Monday 23 December 2013 22:40

Only person working = you're your own boss for one day..therefore give yourself the day off!

ComoEsJuan 24

Monday 23 December 2013 22:53

And a raise! And a new suit! Yeah!! I wish I was my own boss :( Damn teaching...

tukies 28

Monday 23 December 2013 22:41

Go clock in then leave. Have fun.

perdix 29

Monday 23 December 2013 22:44

Is Christmas such a big deal in India? I'd think being the only one in the office during Diwali would really suck. On the plus side, your boss really likes your Christmas presence!

Mauskau 35

Monday 23 December 2013 23:25

My work customer support is covered by India over Christmas

abhi95 31

Tuesday 24 December 2013 8:59

Well..! Christmas is Christmas. We need a god Damn holiday! I just got off day before Christmas too because the state declared a holiday because some poet died! So Yay me. Sad for OP though..