By paedra - 22/09/2014 21:15 - United States - New York

Today, a new fire alarm system is being installed in my building. Not only does the alarm go off incessantly, but the elevators stop running when it happens. I live on the 12th floor. FML
I agree, your life sucks 32 779
You deserved it 3 101

paedra tells us more.

Hey this is my post! They've actually been working on the fire alarm system for a few months, but this is the first time I needed to use the elevators when they were out. I needed to pee really badly so I ran up the stairs (in business attire) only for them to start working as soon as I got to my floor!

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This sounds like a problem that will most likely exist for years to come with no end in sight. Best course of action: Move to Siberia and adopt a herd of elk.

Call 911 every time the alarms go off... *OH MY GOD, MY BUILDING'S ON FIRE AND WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE... AGAIN* Watch how fast that problem gets fixed!

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This sounds like a problem that will most likely exist for years to come with no end in sight. Best course of action: Move to Siberia and adopt a herd of elk.

tantanpanda 26

(assuming so from OPs workplace) it's gross to sweat, especially in a suit or formal clothing

you do realize it's not their workplace right?

#23, Do you realise how much energy it takes to walk up and down 12 flights of stairs?

install a slide, there goes half the problem

as much as I agree with #51, I don't think that will be the best course of action

thebigtwinkie 28

Yes, the correct wording would be go* or is* but who really gives a damn?

Maybe she is from a foreign country and is learning to read and wrote In English

Put on "Eye of the tiger" and start running ;)

IllegalName 8

I normally did stairs to Bard's Song - Van Canto

ScarredFlame 17

maxim???!??! 0...0 is that you??? xD

#19 That can be used 2 :) #20 lol yeah, small world xD

Rainhawk94 27

Call 911 every time the alarms go off... *OH MY GOD, MY BUILDING'S ON FIRE AND WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE... AGAIN* Watch how fast that problem gets fixed!

Until they fine and/or arrest him for abuse of 911...great idea

The internet has no place for people who can't take a joke sir.

Axel5238 29

Unfortunately, people are dumb enough to do it like drinking water out of a vodka public or throwing bread at strangers at a club because duck face, getting high/drunk underage and wanting sympathy when they get rejected or possibly arrested.. There is no shortage of stupid.

Invest in some good ropes and keep it by your window. Probably faster going down the 12th floor that way than the elevator anyways.

Or just build a big slide and leave your apartment in style.

well you can cancel your gym membership until that gets fixed

brendejafulable 41

Sounds funny, however I wouldn't want to be in your situation. Sounds like a lot of effort but it will keep you fit so you cant complain really