Today, I gave my niece a $100 bill instead of a $10 so she could buy ice cream. When I realized my mistake, she never returned it but thanked me and gave me a big hug. Now I don't have money for gas or food all week. FML
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Today, my daughter asked for a dollar to buy ice cream from the ice cream truck while I was on my computer working. Out of my wallet she took a fifty dollar bill. The ice cream man got a big tip before driving off. FML
Today, it was sister’s birthday. I decided to give her money instead of a present, because I couldn’t come up with a gift idea. When she opened the envelope and took the $100 out, she looked at me and asked me if this was the best I could’ve done. FML
Today, I decided to be a generous guy and slip a dollar from my pocket to a beggar. Turns out I'd slipped my hard-earned $100 bill instead. FML
Today, a lady handed me a $10 tip on a $45 bill. I was happy with it, since it was more than 20%, until she came back in and said, "I'm sorry I gave you the wrong amount." I handed it back to her and then she gave me a dollar. FML
Today, my aunt and I went shopping. When we got to the store, she said she forgot her wallet, and I told her I would buy some things for her. When we were at the checkout, I was a dollar short. She said, "Oh, I'll get it!" and pulled out her wallet. FML
Today, my sister attempted to get me to fund her daughter, my godchild's, birthday party. I told her I would give her 200 (which isn't much). Our mom "intervened" by cussing me out for being a cheap ass piece of shit. I was about to give her $200, which is A LOT in our currency when exchanged. FML
Today, I lent my sister $1000 because she and her husband were in some debt. They used the money to go gambling in Vegas and won a major jackpot. They won't even give me a cut. FML
Today, I found out that I accidentally returned a customer her $147 check she had written out to pay for her groceries and receive cash back. The lady got free groceries and money, and I'm now losing my job. FML
Today, I was missing $20 from my wallet, so I decided to ask my sister if she had taken it. Her response? "That reminds me, I need to borrow another 50." She has a job. That was my Christmas money. FML
Today, a woman came through my drive-thru and ordered a latte, but the bank had closed off her cards and she was short 30 cents in cash. I felt bad, so I paid for her. When I went home, I told my dad what I did, thinking he'd be proud of how he raised me but no, he said I'd wasted my money, and made me feel bad about it. FML
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rivenrock 14
And you didn't just ask for your change? YDI
Leviathene 34
Sometimes pride can be your downfall. Asking for the change isn't going to kill you. Admitting you made a mistake is brave and only jerks will put you down for it. I'd speak to your sibling, explain the situation. If they love and respect you, they will get it back from your niece for you. Don't be afraid to ask.
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rivenrock 14
And you didn't just ask for your change? YDI
Leviathene 34
Sometimes pride can be your downfall. Asking for the change isn't going to kill you. Admitting you made a mistake is brave and only jerks will put you down for it. I'd speak to your sibling, explain the situation. If they love and respect you, they will get it back from your niece for you. Don't be afraid to ask.
Neevster 18
This would be less likely to happen in Canada. Each of our bills are different colours
Cali 54
YOU CAN'T HAVE EVERYTHING, CANADA. STAHP. IT'S NOT FAIR.
thefmlman2011 36
The same in Australia. Our $100 are green, and our $10 bills are blue.
Neevster 18
Our $10 are purple-ish, and our $100 is light brown/gold. The $100 smells like maple syrup
Nova Solarius 10
Same in a good part of the EU.
jbuckets_404 38
Another reason to stick with 20's at most. Same result had you lost that one $100 bill. Some places don't even accept them. Alas, a tough lesson to learn. :-( I even keep my 20's separate from smaller bills for that reason, too.
RockPrincess26 16
You deserve it for not being careful with your money. You also deserve it for not talking to her parents and getting the money back.
ArbiterOfFML 24
were it so easy?
sambmjmdjj 9
If lack of 100 leaves you destitute you probably shouldn't be giving away 10% of your entire fortune for ice cream.
Darthbane2007 17
Wow, you are the best aunt/uncle!
Yujuni 6
I woulda slapped the shit outta her and got my $ back **** you mean?
GalaxyGirl1123_fml 14
So nice of you to be willing to give a little happiness to your niece even though you don't have much. Like others said, it's still okay to ask for change.