Money and Kids: Giving!

Giving!

By junior07 - 31/05/2017 22:00

Today, I gave my niece a $100 bill instead of a $10 so she could buy ice cream. When I realized my mistake, she never returned it but thanked me and gave me a big hug. Now I don't have money for gas or food all week. FML

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Same thing different taste

By BrokebyKids - 06/09/2010 20:26 - United States

Today, my daughter asked for a dollar to buy ice cream from the ice cream truck while I was on my computer working. Out of my wallet she took a fifty dollar bill. The ice cream man got a big tip before driving off. FML

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Grateful

By Anonymous - 29/03/2021 07:59

Today, it was sister’s birthday. I decided to give her money instead of a present, because I couldn’t come up with a gift idea. When she opened the envelope and took the $100 out, she looked at me and asked me if this was the best I could’ve done. FML

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By Pimaan - 26/10/2011 16:14 - United States

Today, I decided to be a generous guy and slip a dollar from my pocket to a beggar. Turns out I'd slipped my hard-earned $100 bill instead. FML

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By monkey2069 - 13/05/2014 13:58 - United States - Elgin

Today, a lady handed me a $10 tip on a $45 bill. I was happy with it, since it was more than 20%, until she came back in and said, "I'm sorry I gave you the wrong amount." I handed it back to her and then she gave me a dollar. FML

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Scammers gonna scam

By sarahwittman - 13/06/2011 22:29 - United States

Today, my aunt and I went shopping. When we got to the store, she said she forgot her wallet, and I told her I would buy some things for her. When we were at the checkout, I was a dollar short. She said, "Oh, I'll get it!" and pulled out her wallet. FML

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By cc - 10/10/2011 04:04 - United States

Today, I lent my sister $1000 because she and her husband were in some debt. They used the money to go gambling in Vegas and won a major jackpot. They won't even give me a cut. FML

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The customer is sometimes devious

By dontgivemechecks - 16/03/2020 14:00

Today, I found out that I accidentally returned a customer her $147 check she had written out to pay for her groceries and receive cash back. The lady got free groceries and money, and I'm now losing my job. FML

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By Ambar - 15/02/2010 17:02 - Canada

Today, I was missing $20 from my wallet, so I decided to ask my sister if she had taken it. Her response? "That reminds me, I need to borrow another 50." She has a job. That was my Christmas money. FML

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Money for nothing

By Broke Bitch - 05/05/2016 21:48 - United States - Albertville

Today, I went to buy some frozen yogurt. I filled up a cup and the cashier rung it up. The total price was $6.92. I only had $5 in my wallet. So I gave her the $5 bill and went to my car to get more money. Little did I know, there was no money in my car. So I drove off. Leaving the $5 behind. FML

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Money Money Money

By Anonymous - 12/03/2020 08:00

Today, as I was coming out of McDonald's, there was a street musician playing outside. He had his saxophone case open for money. I meant to give him a ten, and it wasn't until I got home later that I realized I'd accidentally given him a hundred-dollar bill. FML

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rivenrock 14

Wednesday 31 May 2017 22:02

And you didn't just ask for your change? YDI

Leviathene 34

Wednesday 31 May 2017 22:59

Sometimes pride can be your downfall. Asking for the change isn't going to kill you. Admitting you made a mistake is brave and only jerks will put you down for it. I'd speak to your sibling, explain the situation. If they love and respect you, they will get it back from your niece for you. Don't be afraid to ask.

Comments

rivenrock 14

Wednesday 31 May 2017 22:02

And you didn't just ask for your change? YDI

Leviathene 34

Wednesday 31 May 2017 22:59

Neevster 18

Thursday 1 June 2017 0:24

This would be less likely to happen in Canada. Each of our bills are different colours

Cali 54

Thursday 1 June 2017 1:31

YOU CAN'T HAVE EVERYTHING, CANADA. STAHP. IT'S NOT FAIR.

thefmlman2011 36

Thursday 1 June 2017 5:14

The same in Australia. Our $100 are green, and our $10 bills are blue.

Neevster 18

Friday 2 June 2017 1:43

Our $10 are purple-ish, and our $100 is light brown/gold. The $100 smells like maple syrup

Nova Solarius 10

Friday 2 June 2017 4:23

Same in a good part of the EU.

jbuckets_404 38

Thursday 1 June 2017 1:59

Another reason to stick with 20's at most. Same result had you lost that one $100 bill. Some places don't even accept them. Alas, a tough lesson to learn. :-( I even keep my 20's separate from smaller bills for that reason, too.

RockPrincess26 16

Thursday 1 June 2017 2:02

You deserve it for not being careful with your money. You also deserve it for not talking to her parents and getting the money back.

ArbiterOfFML 24

Thursday 1 June 2017 4:18

were it so easy?

sambmjmdjj 9

Thursday 1 June 2017 6:41

If lack of 100 leaves you destitute you probably shouldn't be giving away 10% of your entire fortune for ice cream.

Darthbane2007 17

Thursday 1 June 2017 13:06

Wow, you are the best aunt/uncle!

Yujuni 6

Wednesday 7 June 2017 9:10

I woulda slapped the shit outta her and got my $ back **** you mean?

GalaxyGirl1123_fml 14

Sunday 11 June 2017 0:29

So nice of you to be willing to give a little happiness to your niece even though you don't have much. Like others said, it's still okay to ask for change.