Money: Never ever

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By Lala - 08/12/2015 08:30 - United States - Denver

Today, a guy for whom I did a design job told me he would only be able to pay me in 3 weeks. I told him that it was OK, as long as I didn't have to follow him around to collect my money. "Don't worry, I know the feeling," he said, "I used to run an illegal business." FML

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By Anonymous - 03/10/2019 22:00

Today, I went to pick up my last paycheck, since I was fired last week. My boss said he wasn't going to give it to me. I told him it's illegal not to, and he told me with a shit-eating grin, "What are you gonna do? Arrest me?" FML

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Bigger cages! Longer chains!

By naas1201 - 28/11/2020 05:02 - China

Today, I'm working in China and I had to explain to my boss that no, it's not okay to not pay me for 3 months. FML

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By Anonymous - 14/06/2010 23:39 - United States

Today, my boss told me I was fired 3 weeks ago because there was no money to pay me, meaning that I worked the last three weeks for free. FML

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Tight ass

By Paf - 21/09/2021 19:59 - Canada - Whitehorse

Today, after I've been cleaning a hostel 7/7 for free accommodation for a few weeks, and the owner telling me 3 times to take a day off while he was able to do the job, I'm finally leaving. He's now (and only now) asking me to pay for the 3 nights I "didn't work for." FML

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Kinda sus

By JPlays - 13/09/2016 03:31 - United States - Henderson

Today, after days of working with a client on plans for a project, I received a message halfway through completion, saying the deal was off because my prices were "so low, it seems like a scam." FML

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Scammed

By Anonymous - 09/07/2011 00:12 - United States

Today, I found out that the landscaping job I started three weeks ago is actually for an illicit business run by a hippie who pissed away the entire payroll to fund his drug habit. He has no way of coughing up the $900 he owes me. I'm broke as hell, and my electricity is now going to get cut off. FML

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By davey d - 15/03/2012 16:13 - United Kingdom

Today, I asked a co-worker if he'd cover for me while I slipped out to cash some money at the bank. When I got back, I found out that when he said "yeah, sure" he actually meant "yeah, sure, I'll tell the boss and get your dumb arse suspended". FML

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By xerrika - 03/06/2014 11:56 - Canada - Windsor

Today, I finally finished a drawing that someone had asked and said they would pay me for. I worked on it for multiple hours and was very proud of it. When it came to discussing payment, I asked what his best offer was. A pack of cigarettes. FML

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By nowimbroketoo - 22/07/2013 17:47 - Australia - Beaumaris

Today, the guy whose son I babysat for six hours straight confessed to being broke, then actually asked if he could pay me with sex instead. FML

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Nice try, fed

By Anonymous - 21/09/2021 13:00 - Australia - Bankstown

Today, I was selling weed to a guy by text. He was using our code, saying, "Can I book a tutoring session at 6 o'clock?" I asked, "How many hours do you need?" He replied, "Three please." I said, "Sure." Then he said, "Just leave it in the blue Adidas again." FML

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ComoEsJuan 24

Tuesday 8 December 2015 18:52

The mans word is his word, and he said "used" to. Two strong reasons to build a trusting partnership.

themysteriousfox 18

Tuesday 8 December 2015 19:00

I don't know if I'd trust that "in three weeks" crap...

Comments

Richard6036 13

Wednesday 9 December 2015 1:31

Now your tied to the mob

KidYouFuckedOver 10

Wednesday 9 December 2015 5:59

I wouldn't care if he used to as long as I get my money in the 3 weeks or less

goozeo 11

Wednesday 9 December 2015 6:20

Did you take a percentage up front?

zeffra13 31

Wednesday 9 December 2015 9:46

This FML belongs on Clients from Hell. That site needs more posts submitted anyway.

zaidthunder1 27

Wednesday 9 December 2015 19:56

He was probably a peddlar.

Cebolamole 13

Thursday 10 December 2015 1:09

For some reason, that actually makes me believe more that you will get paid.

LifeTrolls 16

Thursday 10 December 2015 16:36

I'd get the heck out of there if I were you. sounds like he is trying to get free labor.

Xandrick 22

Friday 11 December 2015 20:44

Well, regardless of what this business was (yes, everyone's thinking marijuana because Colorado) at least you can hope he had turned a new leaf if his business was shady before. People can change, and hopefully he's changed for the better.