Forced to say sorry...??

[KhirasHY]

Does your boss realize that with some of the zero tolerance things in place, if cops had busted the place they could seize the property?

The cops were there when we removed him So I think we were safe.

[Anakah]

If boss D was not your direct boss why should you have to cater to him? Next time I'd let the stupid phone ring and pretend I didn't hear it. I don't think its rude to ask for a phone number what a rude ass entitlement whore!!!

[RecoveringKinkoid]

No, I never HAD to apologize (because I think everyone who's ever worked with me would probably know how badly that would end) but I DID apologize for my part in an argument with a coworker in front of a boss because I knew the little py would not be man enough to reciprocate and it would reflect terribly on him.

It worked.

Well, you know, if you ever find yourself in the same position answering the phone for the same asshead, you realize he's given you specific instructions to NOT TAKE DOWN A SINGLE NUMBER FOR HIM.



I'm just saying.

[Horsetuna]

not personally, but I do remember the Vinegar Boy Story which I think is the ultimate "refusal to apologise for something not my fault' story.

[BrenDAnn]

Anyone else been forced to say sorry for something they are really not sorry for or where no sorry is even needed?

As a matter of fact, I have, and it not only made me mad, it made me not want to shop at a local grocery store anymore! You see, this store (a certain "most economical" store here in the midwest that I like to call FarAway) had some big wigs come through town, only, I didn't know this. Said big wigs came into my store and asked for directions to FarAway. As they had NO indication either in clothing or in their request that they were from FarAway themselves, I politely asked if they were looking for just a grocery store in general, because there was another store (different midwestern chain) just down the highway. They wanted FarAway, so I stumbled through directions to that store, since it's stuck in the middle of town and it takes some weaving through the streets to get there. All was well, or so I thought. The manager of FarAway called some time later, asked if there was a way to get ahold of my manager, and I said no, and he asked my full name. I told him, and wonder wtf that was about. Not long after, manager called and said she wanted to talk to me at the start of my shift the next evening. Of course, I was scared sh*tless that I'd done something REALLY bad, like, oh, say, sell tobacco to FarAway manager's underaged son. Turned out, the big wigs had complained to the FarAway manager, who then complained to MY manager, who not only reprimanded me, but took me to FarAway, in her car, and made me apologize to the manager there. I was polite, explained that I'd had no idea who the guys were, and enxt time I'd just direct someone to FarAway if they asked to go to FarAway, but ugh! This only served to remind of why I dislike my job so very much, and FarAway lost a customer. Sorry about the sort-of threadjack, but I HAD to put this out here once I saw your post & question! (PS, love your named, and rock on!)

[Food Lady]

That is total BULL!!! Bosses are all the same. They step all over the little people even when it's not their fault at all. And I'm sick of always apologizing for EVERYTHING at work. Whenever anything is wrong it's "i'm sorry, i'm sorry, i'm sorry i'm sorry." It's raining? I'm sorry. You read that sales sign wrong? I'm sorry. You walked into a rack because you're a clueless idiot? I'm sorry...

That's EXACTLY what I've been going through lately, at both jobs! Everyone is jumping on me because we're out of school supplies, especially 1 lady who is always in a bad mood. "Now I have to go somewhere else!" Boo hoo. Shouldn't have had kids in your forties if you were gonna be too tired to deal with it. (no offense to anyone else havin' kids in their 40s)

[Mongo Skruddgemire]

One of my favorite moments from Babylon 5 was when Captain Sheridan had to apologize to the Centauri because he was giving sanctuary to a Narn Cruiser and a Centauri warship opened fire on the station causing the fighters and station gunners to open fire and destroy the Centauri cruiser.

His apology that he was going to give (never managed to give it however) was classic

"I apologize. I'm .. sorry. I'm sorry we had to defend ourselves against an unwarranted attack. I'm sorry that your crew was stupid enough to fire on a station filled with a quarter million civilians, including your own people. And I'm sorry I waited as long as I did before I blew them all straight to hell. .. As with everything else, it's the thought that counts."
Sheridan, The Fall of Night

[KMCA]

I've done my job then gotten freaked out on by the client before. They then proceed to whatever supervisor is running said event and freak out on him/her.
My one supervisor however is god as far as I'm concerned. He comes over to me infront of the client and freaks out on me... then as soon as the client leaves to find someone else to freak out on for doing their job he comes back and not only tells me not to worry about it but also tells my I'm doing my job and to keep up the good work. I may be straight but I love that man.

[Qaeria]

Anyone else been forced to say sorry for something they are really not sorry for or where no sorry is even needed?

Sure did! Long story short, back when I was working in HAZMAT, we were at a 3 tower Office complex downtown performing an asbestos abatement, and PCB clean up. Many of you are probably aware that asbestos is a bad thing, and abatement contractors must take special care to protect the public. This involves sophisticated containment of an area where the work is to be performed.

I was PC (Project Coordinator) for this job, but I am a hands on kind of guy, so while other PC's would walk around trying to look useful in their flashy white hard hats, I would be in full gear working alongside the crew to get the job done.

The building owner came by to check on the progress of this one floor, and completely ignoring all the signage, advising that beyond the plastic lies a slow, and not so nice risk of death. The type of asbestos we were contracted to remove was one of the worst forms, and all crew members were on full supplied air. Filter masks, regardless of their effectiveness were strictly banned in the "hot zone".

Building owner tore down one of the walls, and entered the hot zone, still sporting his Armani suit, no mask or any protective gear at all. As soon as I spy this, I run over to the gentleman in question, and proceed to ask him what the fsck he is doing? Long story short, he treated me like some kind of lowlife, even though my net worth at the time was worth more than his, and I in very abrupt and physical terms "encouraged him to leave my containment area. Furthermore, I forced him to remove all of his clothes for disposal ($1200 suit ) and made him shower in decontamination.

So here is a multi-millionaire, naked as the day he was born, frantically calling the police to have me charged with assault, etc. Cops show up, immediately went to me, and I explained the situation. Within 5 minutes, the "owner" was arrested and formally charged.

Company had the contract suspended, and work was ordered to stop. I was ordered to report to my employer for an explanation. Even though I was totally in the right, my employer insisted that I issue a formal apology to the client, so the contract could proceed.

The Client got the following:

Dear Sucky Owner,

I am truly sorry that you suffer from a severe lack of intelligence and judgement. I am also sorry that your life most likely will end earlier than you would like, due to the dangerous amount of Crocidolite Asbestos you inhaled. I however am stunned that a man who is illiterate can make it to such a high station in life. Good for you! All the best, Q

Next day, I opened my own firm, and never again would I apologize for something I did not do. Sorry for the epic reply, but, after all... you did ask...