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By duped - 15/08/2011 05:45 - Pakistan

Today, our cleaning lady's son came to our house claiming that his mother had died of a heart attack. We gave him her entire month's salary as well as some extra money. A few hours later, our cleaning lady turned up for work. Turns out she doesn't have a son. FML

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By O Boy - 28/04/2022 00:00 - United States - Pleasantville

Today, my coworker left a tiny mess in the break room. I cleaned it up and jokingly said, "Your mother isn't here to clean up after you." She started crying. I forgot her mom died last week. FML

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By Martine624 - 07/05/2015 21:56 - Netherlands

Today, I spent nearly two hours listening to our cleaning lady talking about her son's infected penis, her fear of dentists, how to catch and kill ducks, her husband's childhood and her supposedly murdered dog. She ended up crying and left without cleaning. FML

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By sadcapri96 - 23/06/2011 21:40 - United States

Today, the old lady I've been taking care of and running errands for died. She hadn't paid me yet. FML

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By CollegeChef - 21/01/2013 06:03 - Australia

Today, months into supporting my mum with her part time cleaning job by cooking dinner for my large family after university, I found out that she doesn't actually have a job, she just leaves the house for a few hours because she doesn't want to cook dinner. FML

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By Hungry - 23/12/2019 01:00

Today, I thought my mother was coming into my room to give me lunch. She gave me cleaning supplies instead. FML

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By nomorecleaning - 16/03/2013 12:17 - United States - Augusta

Today, I discovered that the reason my mom hasn't been noticing the extra cleaning I've done lately is because her boyfriend took credit when she asked about it; and was rewarded for it in bed. I helped him get with my mom. FML

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By gypsy - 24/06/2011 02:00 - Australia

Today, I hired a cleaner to clean my apartment so when my in-laws visited tonight, they wouldn't think I was lazy. I got home from work, the cleaner hadn't shown at all, and my in-laws had arrived early. My mother-in-law is now mopping the floors. FML

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By Anonymous - 01/02/2022 14:00

Today, I lost my job. Why? Because I'm taking care of my dying mother. My boss actually said, "Well, if she dies today, we can hold your job." FML

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By Shauna - 08/11/2012 11:09 - United States

Today, I had to go to my daughter's school because she hasn't been going to class. Her teacher seemed surprised to see me with my husband when we arrived. Apparently I "died" recently and my daughter has had extra responsibility around the house, hence why she doesn't come to class. FML

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By mrdentist - 02/12/2010 13:20

Today, I was cleaning one of my elderly patient's teeth. After finishing and reminding her to floss, I realised she had died. Supposedly she was dead for a good 20 minutes. FML

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TheCountess 4

Monday 15 August 2011 12:00

You probably should have verified his identity (and her death) first. Live and learn.

ToeJams 0

Monday 15 August 2011 12:00

next time ask him what his mom's name is before you give him money...

Comments

Pazu_fml 10

Tuesday 16 August 2011 8:54

That sucks, OP, but hopefully you've now learned to check someone's identity before handing them a ton of cash. "I'm so-and-so's son/friend/girlfriend/whatever" is one of the oldest tricks in the book.

supercrack11 1

Tuesday 16 August 2011 11:32

This is in Pakistan look on top so this answers all your questions kids :)

love4love 0

Tuesday 16 August 2011 18:34

he was probably from the ghetto

jivveturkey 0

Tuesday 16 August 2011 19:20

Well i hope he at least gave you some ice for that WICKED BURN!!

omgwtftoni 0

Tuesday 16 August 2011 21:51

You are a complete idiot, but where do you live again?

alinka_fml 0

Tuesday 16 August 2011 21:56

ydi for just giving him the money without double checking all the details.

symphonicmaiden 4

Tuesday 16 August 2011 22:01

You should have asked for proof. You deserved it.

Sophie_Sovereign 6

Wednesday 17 August 2011 0:15

It's actually very common for the region. I am an ex-patriat living in the United Arab Emirates and I have a cleaning lady that helps out. They are quite cheap and there are a lot of them in need of jobs.