Parenting and Work: The devil

The devil

By nichaneely - 10/02/2010 03:32 - United States

Today, I was working when an older lady came up to buy a coffee. Her son cried for a cup of whipped cream to snack on. She shook her head, silently telling me to say no. I said we were out. The mother took her drink and said, "I'm sorry honey, but the mean man said you couldn't have any." FML

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By Anonymous - 07/04/2014 00:20 - Australia - Spearwood

Today, at the café I work at, I was yelled at by a woman because the drinks and food she ordered were "taking too long". Before I had the chance to get a word in, she stormed out and said she would never come back. I didn't get the chance to inform her that she hadn't ordered yet. FML

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By Anonymous - 20/11/2014 16:20 - Canada - Sherbrooke

Today, at work, I put on a smile and went to take an elderly gentleman's order. He looked at me, asked if I'd stick a finger in his sweet tea to make it sweeter, then complained that it was a shame I wasn't "on the menu". FML

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By Neanderthals walk among us - 04/08/2013 19:09 - Hungary - Budapest

Today, a customer screamed at me, because her iced coffee tasted exactly like coffee, and she hates coffee. Sadly, this isn't even the most insane person I've had to deal with at this job. FML

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By I hate my job - 08/06/2013 22:20 - United States

Today, at work, a customer came in and ordered a "Butterbeer Frappuccino." When I said we serve no such thing, she yelled at me for "lying" to her, saying she knew about our "secret menu." She ended up complaining to my manager and demanded that he fire me. FML

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By Anonymous - 05/04/2013 16:26 - United States

Today, while working the drive-through, a woman ordered a large coffee with four creams. I handed her the coffee, and she took a sip. She then hurled it at me, screaming, "I said four creams, not five!" and sped off, leaving me drenched in hot coffee. FML

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By anonymous - 15/06/2016 06:18 - United States - Crossville

Today, while working the drive-thru at work, an older woman asked for my phone number to give to her single son. After I politely declined, she called me a slut and threw her food at me through the window before promptly speeding off. FML

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By Anonymous - 13/05/2013 19:49 - United Kingdom - Swindon

Today, I was at the supermarket when an elderly lady asked if I'd grab some coffee for her from a high shelf. The moment I took my hands off my almost-full shopping cart, she made off with it. I ended up getting thrown out by security after she claimed I was trying to steal it from her. FML

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By Anonymous - 29/05/2016 02:20 - United States - Exeter

Today, my mom was "that" customer at the local drive-thru. She slipped into attention whore mode and bitched the guy out for not giving us extra fries. He said she didn't ask for any, which was true. Instead of apologizing, she swore at him and floored the gas, sending our drinks spilling all over me. FML

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By insomnia - 22/12/2011 15:23 - United States

Today, I was at work handling the cash register. It wasn't working correctly, so I apologized to the woman I was waiting on for the delay and explained, "The cash register's being a little retarded today." Then I noticed her clearly "special" adult son standing behind her. FML

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By ilovekids? - 12/12/2015 02:05 - United States - Commack

Today, while I was working at a supermarket, a kid started to cry in line because he couldn't get candy. Since we have free lollipops behind the desk, I gave him one. His mom complained to my manager and said I was grooming her child. FML

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treesdevin 0

Wednesday 10 February 2010 9:22

you shouldve said "oh actually little kid, I think we might have some right here if ur bitch ass mom will hold on a second."

emmmilyyy 0

Wednesday 10 February 2010 9:32

wow sounds like one of those overbearing mothers that screw up their sons by spoiling them, making it impossible for any woman to be good enough for him when he grows up. a normal mom has the backbone to say no to her child.

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_elly_beth_ 0

Wednesday 10 February 2010 16:05

Not an FML. This is what Not Always Right is for.

EricJ 3

Wednesday 10 February 2010 16:09

YDI for lying. You could have just said, "Sorry, I can't give you that."

lizzfawnduhh 0

Wednesday 10 February 2010 16:43

what the hell, kryptonite you dimwit what the hell does get an education have to do anything? you assuming he doesn't have one makes you look like a big idiot.

geordieboysgirl 0

Wednesday 10 February 2010 16:44

Bad parenting, mom should have just said no.

OMGitsCOUREY 0

Wednesday 10 February 2010 16:46

ehhh you shouldn't even care. the kid won't remeber any of that in a day so don't worry about it.

spaceshan69 0

Wednesday 10 February 2010 17:00

who cares? it's not your kid so why give a damn. FYL for being such a sensitive pussy.

disney_blonde 16

Wednesday 10 February 2010 17:01

Why can't parents just stick to the stories you give them? She should have repeated to the child that they were out. Happens all the time at Disney, I tell the parents the characters are leaving to get ready for the parade and they tell the kids "The mean lady said you can't see them."

wolfpackchick10 0

Wednesday 10 February 2010 17:01

Ughhh...I work at a child's play place and parents do stuff like this ALL the time!! It's SO obnoxious!! If you don't want your child to have something...don't have me say no & then BLAME me!! There have times where we say no...and the kid actually gets MAD at us for the rest of the time they are there. Like mad to the point where they won't listen to the rules or some will go as far as to hit us. Tons of fun, as you can see...haha

JMWHS 0

Wednesday 10 February 2010 17:18

oh no! a mother lied to her son so he wouldn't be crying to her about it all day. get over yourself who cares if some little kid who won't remember you tomorrow likes you or not