Work, Parenting and Relationships: Overreact much?!

Overreact much?!

By Kohsukeff - 06/12/2020 20:02 - United States - Gig Harbor

Today, my dad called me a "worthless human being", and told me that I'm "better off committing crimes and living life in a prison cell", all because I haven't gotten into the industry I studied for right out of college. I'm currently at a temp job doing accounting. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 012

You deserved it 72

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Great parenting, dude

By Etherealskye1023 - 14/12/2020 11:01 - United States - Douglassville

Today, my dad told me that I'm nothing but a burden because I can't work, and disability is worth nothing. It's not my fault I ended up in an abusive foster home that left me with spinal cord damage. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 414

You deserved it 242

By SapphireRaven - 07/09/2009 05:04 - United States

Today, I found out that I was denied for work study eligibility by my college. I went to my financial advisor to ask why. It wasn't my grades or attendance. Apparently my father makes too much money for me to get a job at the school. My dad was fired 3 months ago and has been out of work since. FML

I agree, your life sucks 43 629

You deserved it 2 567

End student debt

By Reluctant Scholar - 08/03/2022 20:00 - United States - Bloomington

Today, I'm in a US college. I could've gone into a trade or internship, but no one listened. Now, while my parents brag to their friends that their child has a degree, I'll probably be spending the rest of life in crippling debt, sleeping on the side of the road, and begging strangers for table scraps. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 228

You deserved it 472

By Anonymous - 09/12/2014 21:14 - United States - Margate City

Today, as I was leaving home for my mall kiosk job, my dad asked me where I was off to. When I said I was going to work, he tossed an empty beer bottle to the floor, belched, and said "Bah! Get a REAL job!" He's unemployed and living in my apartment. FML

I agree, your life sucks 35 598

You deserved it 3 144

By thesixth - 02/03/2016 18:53 - Kenya

Today, being jobless and all, I tried calling my dad for a job after my many years of pride. He invited me to an interview to compete against 10 people, probably more qualified than I am. FML

I agree, your life sucks 17 055

You deserved it 7 214

Mirror mirror

By Anonymous - 05/05/2013 15:53 - United States

Today, my dad called me a "deadbeat loser" after I came back from my first day of voluntary rehab for my meth problem. He's never had a job in his life and sits on the sofa all day, smoking weed and playing video games, all on my mom's salary. FML

I agree, your life sucks 60 872

You deserved it 8 669

Copaganda

By Anonymous - 18/10/2023 07:30

Today, my dad is trying to kick me out to become homeless, because it’s my goal to become a police officer, and since he’s served prison time I’m now scum in his eyes and a disgrace to our family. FML

I agree, your life sucks 785

You deserved it 284

Check your privilege, bucko

By nepotism gets you everything - 07/05/2022 20:00 - Australia - Epping

Today, while struggling to find a job that will accommodate my disabilities, an acquaintance ranted at me about how nobody wants to work hard, and they have to earn what they get. This chucklefuck works for his father, will inherit a multi-million dollar business, and bought his house from his aunt. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 103

You deserved it 139

Follow your dreams

By Anonymous - 17/03/2023 10:00

Today, despite me being a master-level carpenter, and my art sells for thousands, I heard my mom telling her snobby friends how embarrassed she is of me because I’m “basically unemployed” and waste my time on “hobby crafts” like a teenage nerd instead of getting “a real job” and finding a wife. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 080

You deserved it 111

By author - 15/02/2014 02:28 - United States - Sicklerville

Today, I was at the fish store asking if they were hiring. My stepdad decided to humiliate me by screaming at them repeatedly that I'm a good person and that I deserve the job. FML

I agree, your life sucks 40 986

You deserved it 3 732

voltroz 18

Monday 7 December 2020 6:08

Give yourself time but prepare to leave this toxic and ungrateful SOB in the new future

spinspinsugar 12

Monday 7 December 2020 20:03

I'm 8 years outta college and I'm still not in my field. your dad can **** off.

Comments

voltroz 18

Monday 7 December 2020 6:08

Give yourself time but prepare to leave this toxic and ungrateful SOB in the new future

lev 11

Monday 7 December 2020 6:31

i know people who finished studying then went to work in a field that doesn't have its own degree and stayed there. it's not a big deal.

BMXDude22 12

Monday 7 December 2020 9:13

Nice dad you've got there. Can you get exchange at the store?

RichardPencil 30

Monday 7 December 2020 16:46

Patricide could be a good career move right about now.

spinspinsugar 12

Monday 7 December 2020 20:03

I'm 8 years outta college and I'm still not in my field. your dad can **** off.

Jillian Cosby-Kelly 15

Monday 7 December 2020 20:09

wow. I'd tell him thanks for the perfect example of how not to parent. sounds like you probably turned out pretty well despite his bullying, and that's not something he can take any credit for. he clearly traumatized you into being a better person than he is.

Yummi_913 18

Monday 7 December 2020 20:13

Tell him not to worry, you'll make sure he gets the nursing home he deserves for how well he's treating you.

drenalin 7

Tuesday 8 December 2020 0:46

something that everyone may be overlooking... did he maybe pay nearly 100k for the college education he doesn't see you utilizing...

IHaveThePower 16

Monday 21 August 2023 7:24

So sorry to hear about your dad's diagnosis as ******* Asshole, I'm sure you can find a card for that in the 'sympathies' section, maybe something with a guardian angel and a cute little dog?