Awkward and Work: Who am I?

Who am I?

By lonergirl - 18/02/2015 12:35 - Australia

Today, after being with the company for over 3 years, I realised nobody really knows my name. This was after my boss was walking around a new staff member and couldn't introduce me. Neither could my colleague, who's been sitting next to me for the last 6 months. FML

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By Anonymous - 01/06/2009 19:07 - United States

Today, I had the Monday meeting that I have had every week for 8 months. We had new people joining today. One of my bosses went around the room introducing people, and he forgot my name. I've been sitting across from him with a nametag for 8 months. FML

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By Clueless - 21/04/2011 23:49 - United States

Today, at work, we've just hired a new load of people. As an icebreaker, we were paired up randomly and told to learn about our partner so that we can introduce them to the group. I got matched up with someone I've worked with for 4 months. Mid-conversation, I blurted out "I don't know your name." FML

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By duko3000 - 06/06/2010 17:36 - Canada

Today, I found out the reason I can't get a job. My previous employer didn't know my name, so when places I applied to called there for a reference, my boss said he had no recollection of me working there. FML

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By Raset24 - 30/06/2016 17:40

Today, it was my last day at my job. My team made a little party for me so they could wish me well and say goodbye, but when it came time for my manager to give a little speech, she couldn't even remember my name. I've been working there for two years. FML

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Let him cook

By Anonymous - 30/01/2023 12:00

Today, I realized that I've been using the wrong name for a coworker for the past 6 months. I just found out their real name when I saw their name tag. FML

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By LynzG - 01/02/2011 05:56

Today, my boss called me Ashley. My name doesn't even start with an A. I even wear a name tag. You would think after nearly four years, your boss would remember your name. Every time he speaks to me, it's a different name. FML

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By Anonymous - 26/10/2010 00:22 - United States

Today, I went to my first day of work in over 2 years. As I approached the boss, he asked me what my name was. Turned out they hired the wrong person. FML

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Unforgettable

By Anonymous - 05/05/2022 11:00 - United Kingdom - Cambridge

Today, I got asked, “And you are…?” by a senior colleague while in a morning meeting at work. I’ve been working here for 3 months and I've already introduced myself multiple times to them. FML

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By brutality - 15/06/2009 05:38 - Canada

Today, I saw a few old co-workers at the bar. They recognized me and started calling me by the nickname they had for me that I was unaware of. It appears I was known as "butch megan" by the entire office for 2 years. FML

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Unforgettable

By Edward - 09/12/2021 13:59

Today, I realized that since I was in elementary school, my friends, my workmates, and even my family, all call me accidentally by someone else's name instead of my actual name. I'm 30 years-old. FML

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The_Avatar 22

Wednesday 18 February 2015 18:26

Well it just looks like you need to be more outgoing! Go introduce yourself to people! Make friends!

nikkipettyfer 24

Wednesday 18 February 2015 18:26

Try saying hi and making friends!

Comments

mmazzaa 16

Wednesday 18 February 2015 18:34

They know your stories not your name

devildog562 33

Wednesday 18 February 2015 18:37

That's sad, I can't decide if you deserve this for being anti social or all your coworkers and boss suck donkey dong. Regardless , being a little more social couldn't hurt but I find it a thin line between causal business talk and knowing too much about someone's personal life .

Ichiya 29

Wednesday 18 February 2015 23:41

Being anti-social isn't bad. Some people enjoy being left alone. Im an observer. I watch people's interactions and body language to learn who they are.

ShadoeAcurus 16

Wednesday 18 February 2015 18:38

Tell different people different names to mess with them.

FieldLeftBlank 20

Wednesday 18 February 2015 18:40

If only your parents had named you Hashtag or Northwest...

buckdharma 36

Wednesday 18 February 2015 18:45

Well, at least when you go home everyone knows you, right ap? Wait a minute ap is associated press. What's your name again?

mct_1087 27

Wednesday 18 February 2015 18:47

Your boss and co-worker are assholes.

EmoKami 21

Wednesday 18 February 2015 18:57

You must keep to yourself at work then, I'm so out going that people almost have to know my name so they can tell me to stop talking. XD (obvs jk) but I do talk a lot.

ohSNAPyall 26

Wednesday 18 February 2015 19:16

People might have also been shy around you because they feel bad asking your name after so long. Post your name in a very visible spot on the outside of your cubicle or work area.

Steve95401 49

Wednesday 18 February 2015 23:10

Many work places with cubicles have the employee's name on the outside wall of the cube. Move your name plate, if you haven't already done that, and put out a bowl of candy.

ohSNAPyall 26

Wednesday 18 February 2015 19:17

Put a bowl of good candy on your desk so people will walk by and say hello. When you're setting it up, give a few pieces to your neighbors and tell them about the candy and to stop by anytime.