Work, Liar and Love: Pants on fire

Pants on fire

By Jamie - 04/04/2009 14:42 - United States

Today, I was at working at Burger King as a cashier. A girl I met last night came in and said, "Aren't you that guy from last night?" Last night, I had told her I was going to medical school and was going to be a doctor in less than a year. FML

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You deserved it 154 532

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By Vac - 05/04/2009 14:12 - United States

Today, I went to my boyfriend's house to meet his parents. They informed me they were lawyers throughout the meal, which explained the gorgeous house. My boyfriend excitedly told them I was promoted manager at my job. They asked where I work. I work at Burger King. FML

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Spooky

By Lizzielollipop816 - 18/02/2010 06:38 - United States

Today, I was at McDonald's. I bumped into a guy, and as I was helping him pick up his food, I realized he was cute. I began smiling and I was about to introduce myself, when he began laughing and said, "It's you! I've heard about you!" He left laughing. I still don't know who he is, or what made him laugh. FML

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You deserved it 3 647

By cocacola999 - 03/05/2014 10:38 - United Kingdom

Today, I was at a party. Trying to overcome my social anxiety, I was trying to take part in conversations. So, when a girl mentioned she had a doctor's appointment next morning, I blurted out: "What kind of a doctor?" Everyone stared as she responded: "A gynaecologist." FML

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Out of place

By wowthanks - 11/01/2013 19:37 - United States - Baldwin Park

Today, I was asked out by a friend of mine. He's a doctor and works at a prestigious hospital, so thinking we would eat somewhere special, I got all dressed up. We ended up eating at his hospital's cafeteria, because he gets a small employee discount. FML

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By Anonymous - 24/08/2010 05:52 - United States

Today, I was working at my job as a cashier, checking out an elderly woman's groceries. She was very nice, and we chatted for a couple minutes. Once she had paid, she leaned close to me and said, very politely, "I'm so so sorry that I mistook you for a girl at first, young man." I AM a girl. FML

I agree, your life sucks 36 152

You deserved it 4 926

Office embarrassment

By mog - 07/11/2019 08:00 - United States

Today, the girl who works at the liquor store came to where I work. She recognized me. FML

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You deserved it 874

Too tired for this shit

By Anonymous - 30/07/2023 00:02

Today, I met a girl at an airport before an early flight, after I’d only had 3 hours sleep. She moved here for a job in radiology. We joked, laughed, flirted, and parted ways. I told my friend, who asked why I hadn't get her number. I joked I would’ve if she'd been a doctor. He then says, “Radiologists ARE doctors, duh!” FML

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You deserved it 1 430

By Anonymous - 11/01/2014 02:25 - United States

Today, after working my shift at McDonalds, I went to clock in at my dispatch job. During a 911 call, I blurted, "Would you like to try the McRib while it's back?" FML

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By MickeyDManager - 03/08/2009 15:08 - United States

Today, I found out that the girl I tutored in high school in basic ENGLISH just received her PhD in Biophysics. I am now the manager of a McDonald's. I was also the Valedictorian of our graduating class. FML

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You deserved it 39 178

By Anonymous - 11/02/2013 15:26 - United States - Mansfield

Today, a girl came up to me on the street and said, "You have like no swag, bro." Feeling clever, I said, "At least I have a high school education." She then took out her work ID, showing me that she was a surgeon, flipped me off, then walked away saying, "This is totally going on Facebook." FML

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You deserved it 30 124

MaryJane75 7

Saturday 4 April 2009 20:19

you could have just told her you were working there part time to help pay for med school

tehhotness 0

Saturday 4 April 2009 20:24

"no speaka the english"... then run

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CaptainPat 0

Saturday 4 April 2009 21:26

"yeah, i am, i'm working here until i graduate, i have a class later today, but if you want we can hang out later" Damn man, if you're gonna lie at least do it right

CaptainPat 0

Saturday 4 April 2009 21:27

PS, #19, depending on the state you live in it varies, some states it's 15, but in most 1t's 16, and you can't do certain tasks untill you are 18. -I used to work there.

puhffft 0

Saturday 4 April 2009 21:31

If you were lying, that was a stupid choice and you deserved to get caught. But there really isn't any shame in working at a fast food place. It's a source of income. If someone looks down on you for it, they aren't worth your time.

intothevoid612 0

Saturday 4 April 2009 21:32

and we're supposed to feel sorry for you? How about you just don't lie about your job, especially when your real job involves a lot of interaction with people.

freddie_fml 0

Saturday 4 April 2009 22:03

What, medical students can't have part-time jobs? But yeah, you learned a lesson about lying, didn't you.

saprpk 1

Saturday 4 April 2009 22:11

uhm maybe its jsut me but i swear i read this... like from the girls perspective.... on this site..

greatnt249 0

Saturday 4 April 2009 22:19

"And??? I think most people in med school have jobs on the side." No, they don't; they're usually up to their eyeballs in school and lab work. On top of that, after the first two years of school, they'll be doing extensive clinical rotations; those don't leave extra time to flip burgers. The OP got caught in a lie, and I'm glad it blew up in his face; people like you don't deserve to get credit for hard work you didn't do.

jasminejzhu 22

Saturday 13 April 2013 9:10

Yes, life in med school was busy, especially during my clinical years, but I was working throughout my entire degree and at several points wasjuggling up to 3 part-time jobs, yet I successfully graduated with above average results, so I don't think it's reasonable to generalise and say that we all don't have time to work. And while it was a challenge, I don't think being a doctor necessarily makes me a better person than someone who works at Burger King, so I'm actually not offended that the OP lied, but I am a little surprised and amused that he bothered to do so.