Work: Today, while working security at a welfare office, I had to listen...

By getajob - 28/09/2012 17:40 - United States - Carmel

Today, while working security at a welfare office, I had to listen as a claimant gushed about her upcoming Caribbean cruise. I work two jobs and haven't had a vacation since 2006. FML

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By TheLibrarian - 27/10/2018 05:00

Today, after being jobless for 2 years, I got a call back for an interview. I was ecstatic until I saw the date. It's the same day I leave for a weeklong, nonrefundable vacation. I applied for the job 6 weeks ago, and since not hearing anything bought the vacation 2 weeks ago. FML

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By Whoops - 24/06/2009 20:44 - United States

Today, I lost it on my co-workers about how hard I've been working, picking up everyone's slack with no appreciation, and it was clear that I needed to find a job that actually rewarded hard work. As I went to grab my jacket to leave, I saw a cake and gift card for a cruise on the table, from the staff. FML

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By TooSunnyForSkin - 05/06/2013 04:22 - United States - Huntington

Today, I found out my work gave me a vacation for my performance. It's a trip to somewhere in the Caribbean, with the nickname "The Sunniest Place on Earth." I have skin cancer. FML

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By xXshitface4uXx - 25/07/2014 22:46 - New Zealand - Rotorua

Today, my dad asked me how I would feel about going on an all-expenses-paid, month-long holiday to the Caribbean. I was ecstatic and broke into tears of joy, saying I'd love it. He replied, "Yeah, me too. Shame it ain't happening!" then left for work, laughing his arse off. FML

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By lostwife - 22/11/2011 16:20 - United States

Today, I lost my job for taking an unauthorized vacation. I just got married and requested time off for the wedding and honeymoon months ago; it was approved then. They forgot, and then got angry because I didn't remind them. I did remind them, the day before I left. FML

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By annie - 10/01/2023 11:00 - United States

Today, I was told I would also be covering some of my boss's shifts next week. She gets to go on a vacation to Europe with the bonus we earned her last year. That's why she was tightening our deadlines to the point where some of the employees had to hire babysitters for their children so we could stay at work. FML

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By Anonymous - 24/05/2020 14:00

Today, I overheard my co-worker talking about how she's going to Panama City, Florida this weekend and is going to "get lit." It's the middle of the pandemic, and she's going to go party on a beach. She'll be back at work Tuesday. FML

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By Bluevayero - 12/03/2019 14:00

Today, I found out I lost a promotion intended for me because I was on planned vacation. FML

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By Happy Employee - 31/08/2014 21:51 - United States

Today, I returned from my first paid vacation in the past 2 years from a place with no cell, or internet. I've just found out that our department has been downsized. FML

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Saturday 29 September 2012 1:47

Gota love people abusing the welfare system...

misspulkadot24 17

Saturday 29 September 2012 1:49

And she is applying for welfare?! I hate that some people are working hard to make a living for themselves in these tough times, while others are flying under the ******* radar, and cheating the system. I hope she gets turned down.

Comments

destraa 1

Sunday 30 September 2012 5:22

Can't wait for folks like that to get busted. Oh, and mandatory drug tests for beneficiaries at regular and random intervals.

laden_swallow09 34

Sunday 30 September 2012 6:18

Why are there not more fraud hotline for government assistance programs? There's a worker's compensation fraud hotline, so why not welfare fraud??

cooldude77 10

Sunday 30 September 2012 8:40

Fraud hotline is there!

mookiemookie01 24

Sunday 30 September 2012 22:54

Try being a contractor in nz!

SaintPeasy 3

Sunday 30 September 2012 23:12

This is a republican OP's lie. You'd be an idiot to believe that. Taking a cruise? Ridiculous! Don't be a gullible fool everyone.

mercymedical 6

Monday 1 October 2012 3:00

That's Obama working for you. :)

JiHadJoe910 2

Monday 1 October 2012 4:31

I'll bet money she had an iPhone 5 as well

smartazzbeach75 4

Monday 1 October 2012 16:26

If I have to take a drug test to EARN my money, they should be getting drug tested for their "free" money, which we all know isn't free and we all pay for it. Start reporting the abuse instead of posting it.

NorthernGrizzMN 0

Monday 1 October 2012 22:02

Wow! Tax the moochers!

Shloshua 8

Wednesday 3 October 2012 13:24

That's your choice. If taking vacation was that important you'd find time and a way to go. Maybe she doesn't need one, why be mad because she cares about going on a cruise more than you?