Company time

By IStillHaveMy8hrShiftToGo - This FML is from back in 2014 but it's good stuff - United States - Beaverton

Today, I came in to work early at a restaurant to help out. I stocked, baked pies for the next day, cleaned and set over 50 tables, and vacuumed the entire two stories. When I went to send an order for the first customer of mine, I realized I hadn't even clocked on. Four and half hours of work wasted. FML
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Welshite 39

Ask your boss to adjust your hours. Simple solution.

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darryaz 9

Not wasted. Your boss needs to have a "plan B" for people who forget to clock in. By law you aren't required to work for free even if you forgot to clock in.

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Welshite 39

Ask your boss to adjust your hours. Simple solution.

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cheshireau 26

Exactly what I was about to say. It's simple enough to do. I also think they are lucky to have you in there service.

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buttcramp 21

Yeah, I agree with you guys. I once forgot to clock in for a whole shift and didn't even realize until I got my paycheck! My boss just put those hours on the next check for me after confirming I really did work that day.

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JMichael 25

Normally I just have to go to my HRM and have her adjust my hours if I forget to clock in or out.

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Sinclair935 5

Though it sucks that you tried to be a keener, a lot of companies will not pay you for working extra time if you were not asked to do overtime. Last place I worked at that had a punch clock would not do that, the managers just checked the card to ensure I was punching in and out around my scheduled hours.

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nerfballer 8

At least your boss will appreciate your extra work.

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zzz1 7

I don't understand why this was voted down

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travelfreak 20

I'm sure your boss will understand if you talk to them and show them your work.

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J3R3MYY 14

If he/she doesn't believe you, you have an FML posted to prove it. Maybe? I dunno good luck OP.

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Wiringify 22

Uhh. A bit off-topic but your hat is bigger than your head.

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Godsofdracos 15

42 - shouldn't a hat be bigger than your head? I think you might have issues putting it on or wearing it if it was smaller...

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IHATEFMYLIFE 26

63 Thats exactly what I was just thinking! He does look a lot like Bieber... Maybe that's his doppelgänger. :)

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darryaz 9

Not wasted. Your boss needs to have a "plan B" for people who forget to clock in. By law you aren't required to work for free even if you forgot to clock in.

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Beansforbill 14

Hey I'm sure your boss noticed and is impressed

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ketress 7

I never understand why people always say they wasted hours when not clicking in is an easy fix. Talk to your boss. He or she will understand.

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Wizardo 33

If someone knew you were there that early, say another colleague, talk to the chief and get them to validate it. All is not lost OP.

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Jellybellybeanz 22

Hopefully there were other people around who could verify you were there! If not....I'm sorry, that sucks dude :/

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pwnman 33

Let your boss know! He'll be happy to have an efficient worker and include your pay in the work hours.

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JEP714 7

These fmls are so stupid. If you don't talk to your boss about it than you deserve to not get paid for being a moron. Time fixes were the easiest thing to fix when I worked an hourly job.

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