Money: Today, I got l disconnect notices for both my water and my electric....

By troubled - 02/01/2010 20:27 - France

Today, I got l disconnect notices for both my water and my electric. After looking over my budget, I realized that I can only pay for one until next month. FML

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By ENZ - 03/11/2019 23:30

Today, I finally got my paycheck that I could enjoy $300 for myself after taking care of my bills with so many other ones. Then, I find out that the water was shut off, which is supposed to be my roommate's responsibility. Apparently, he has not paid it in months, and they want $288. FML

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By Tbelle - 25/10/2017 19:00

Today, my brother texted me a picture of his "upcoming disconnect" notice for his utility bill and asked if I could loan him the money to pay it. All I could give him was a picture of my "disconnected" notice. FML

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By secret - 11/03/2010 05:18 - United States

Today, I found out the electric bill I have been paying was on my old house. I found this out when they shut off the power to my house. FML

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By megatron - 16/03/2016 17:04 - United States - Naperville

Today, my roommate decided to go on a group trip instead of paying our water bill. Now I can't shower until next week. FML

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By Anonymous - 18/11/2013 18:37 - United States - Fallbrook

Today, my water got cut off. The previous homeowners owed the water company over $300, and the company doesn't believe that I'm not them. The supervisor told me this will keep happening until I pay up. I need a shower. FML

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By Anonymous - 08/12/2011 18:14 - United States

Today, marks the two weeks since my paycheck should have arrived. During these two weeks, my battery has failed, tire has blown, and my phone and water bill have become past due. When I called the guy who's supposed to pay me, he said he has a note about it "somewhere on my desk". FML

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Today, our water got cut off. Since our council tax is also due today, I called them and hurled abuse for cutting off the water so soon. Turns out they don’t actually supply water, nor was it even disconnected. Some random person just turned off the meter tap. FML

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By Rojo - 14/08/2018 03:30

Today, I was notified that my work is cutting my pay almost in half. I just renewed my long-term lease on an expensive apartment because I was able to afford it before this morning. Now I have no idea how I’m going to pay for it. FML

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By LightsOut - 21/05/2013 22:47 - United States - Melbourne

Today, and throughout the past week, my electricity, water, cable, and Internet were progressively shut off. Why? Because my deranged mother-in-law has been stealing the money orders I use to pay my bills out of my mailbox. She also stole the late notices because she didn't want me to be "mad". FML

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By Anonymous - 22/08/2017 01:30

Today, my roommate forgot to pay the water bill on time, so they shut it off. Now we're without running water for 3 days and I'm taking my morning dump in Target next to a stranger. FML

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perdix 29

Sunday 3 January 2010 0:02

Keep the water. If you don't have electric, you won't be able to write anymore inane FML's like this one and the world will be a better place.

thyestes 0

Sunday 3 January 2010 0:12

Don't know about France but in England they can't cut your water because it's essential for life so I'd pay the electricity but obviously it may be different there.

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Realuhtee 0

Sunday 3 January 2010 20:45

what is in your budget? maybe it's a matter of sorting your priorities to be able to pay for both...

acarolinagal 0

Sunday 3 January 2010 20:56

Pay your electric.....call the water...ask for an extension.... Or, call both, explain and ask for an extension for both and pay part of both now. worst case: pay electric...the water is easy to turn on when you need it...just open the water meter in front of your house.

allocomrade 0

Sunday 3 January 2010 21:19

if you pay for each based on how much you use you can pay for both by being really conservative. keep lights off when they're not in use. get florescent bulbs, get a low-pressure shower head, keep a glass of water next to your sink for rinsing your toothbrush/razor to aavoid running the water. watch less tv, keep your phone charger unplugged when its not in use. only charge your fone when its completely dead (this will maintain the fones ability to carry a charge, and thus will mean you have to charge it less.) all of these and more are options you can use. look over your budget, and look for places where you can save. no saving is too small, because a few cents here, a couple of bucks there, spread out over your entire budget can end up saving you a significnt amount. good luck

allen20 0

Sunday 3 January 2010 21:28

yea keep water so you would be clean..to eat just buy beef jerky or canned food. Theres lots of things you can eat without having to cook them or keep them refrigerated. :D

wtsc 0

Monday 4 January 2010 0:26

Learn how to budget your money.

lileif 0

Monday 4 January 2010 1:08

electric because u can't take a hot shower with out it

its_me_123 0

Monday 4 January 2010 2:01

if the op paid electric, they wouldn't be able to pay water nd couldn't have a hot shower anyway - pay water, and live on tinned food for a bit - it won't kill you!

not_ok 0

Monday 4 January 2010 2:28

why is nearly every french FML from Nord Pas de Calais? Its a small area with only about about 7% of the population of France but about about 95% of french FMLs.

TheDrifter 23

Tuesday 31 January 2012 4:06

That's what location unspecified for french fmls shows up as.

purplepickle 0

Monday 4 January 2010 2:40

yes definitely water. without it you can't flush, brush your teeth, wash dishes, etc. you can live fine without electricity, just use flashlights and candles and sleep early :) AND KEEP YOUR FRIDGE CLOSED or else the cold air will all escape and your food will go bad!! know what you're taking out before you open the fridge

TheDrifter 23

Tuesday 31 January 2012 4:08

The fridge will only stay cold a few days, unless its pretty cold there and they have electric heat, in which case things will be nice and cool in the house.

Nika8 0

Monday 4 January 2010 7:01

Unless there was a major life catastrophe, OP deserves it. Besides, someone who has always been responsible could borrow money in this situation. If no bank or friend of family would lend it to them, means they have been so irresponsible for so long that no one has any trust in them.

Ohhaithar 0

Monday 4 January 2010 8:36

Am I the only one annoyed by people calling it 'electric' and not 'electricity'... As an electronics student, it sounds so messed up to me.

boatkicker 4

Monday 4 January 2010 14:31

The company who supplies your electricity is called the electric company, and the bill that comes in the mail is called your electric bill. I haven't seen anyone on here actually mix up electricity and electric. Most have been referring to the electric bill, and shortening it.