Kids: Today, after months of job hunting, I finally got a phone call....

By Stressed Mother - 18/03/2015 21:26 - United States - Piscataway

Today, after months of job hunting, I finally got a phone call. They were impressed with me. That's when my son decided to throw a tantrum asking for food. After some silence, the caller told me they were looking for someone who wasn't juggling little kids at home and hung up. My son is 20. FML

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By Jer - 11/10/2009 00:30 - United States

Today, my oldest son answered my phone call much to my surprise as we haven't spoken in a year. The first words out of his mouth were, "I didn't mean to pick up the phone." He then hung up. FML

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By thesixth - 02/03/2016 18:53 - Kenya

Today, being jobless and all, I tried calling my dad for a job after my many years of pride. He invited me to an interview to compete against 10 people, probably more qualified than I am. FML

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Thanks mom

By unemployed - 24/08/2012 18:00 - United States - Alhambra

Today, my mom called while I was at a job interview. I ignored the call, but the interviewer was so offended by the fact I'd rudely left it on at all, that he threw me out. I found out from my mom later that she'd called to wish me good luck. FML

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Thanks mom

By Anonymous - 27/01/2017 00:00

Today, I checked my inbox and realized I got an email from a potential employer, saying they were having trouble getting a hold of me by phone. They called while my mom was using my phone to look up directions to a place, and she answered, kindly hanging up when they asked for me. FML

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By unemployed - 09/11/2018 15:30

Today, after months of job searching, I finally got a call for an interview. Right in the middle of the call, my phone hung up so the music app could open. I tried calling them back and got no response. FML

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By Bashit - 01/04/2012 01:00 - United States - Bullard

Today, I received a call from the company I applied to, only to have my father pick it up and make fun of the man's accent. They won't call me back or take any of my calls, and my dad is completely unapologetic. FML

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By Anonymous - 15/03/2012 20:08 - Canada

Today, a telemarketer called me and asked if they could speak to my "mommy or daddy". I am 25 years old. FML

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No BigMac for you

By Anonymous - 17/09/2019 18:00 - United States - Baton Rouge

Today, after months of searching for any kind of work, I finally received a call. It was McDonald's, but they said I was overqualified for the position. I thought they took anyone with a heart rate. Apparently not. FML

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Leave me alone

By LFE - 16/10/2013 04:40 - United States - Liberty Hill

Today, after applying at over 30 businesses over the past 6 months, I have had not one single call. I later find out that I was using my old phone number on the applications, and my secondary phone was my mom's. She thought they were telemarketers. FML

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By gonnabeunemployed - 08/12/2016 21:33

Today, I got a call from the only company that asked me to come in for an interview of the many applications I submitted. I answered it even though I was at my current job. My boss heard and chewed me out. The call was to cancel the interview since the position was filled. FML

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Markovski 18

Thursday 19 March 2015 5:58

Wow... Maybe you should get your son to work and pay the bills... AND FEED HIS GOD DAMN SELF.

trellz17 19

Thursday 19 March 2015 6:08

So everyone who works at that company has no small kids at home? Yeah right.

Comments

CooperRage 13

Thursday 19 March 2015 15:22

This is why Russell Peters tells white folk to beat their kids.

someguyhere 12

Thursday 19 March 2015 15:28

That kid is over 18 and if he is not helping KICK HIS ASS OUT!!!

Belgianwaffles 11

Thursday 19 March 2015 15:39

It's illegal to not hire someone because they have kids

granty619 8

Thursday 19 March 2015 15:44

Don't feel bad, I have a 21 year old sister who cries and threatens to kill herself whenever she is asked to do chores

sabrinawho 15

Thursday 19 March 2015 20:12

That's terrible! She should seek help...

amileah13 26

Thursday 19 March 2015 15:55

Sounds like your son is a little child. He needs to grow up and I bet he will the second you lay responsibility and bills on him. That'd keep his mouth shut tight

swimthenread27 19

Thursday 19 March 2015 16:05

All of you who are saying that the mother is at fault and that she should kick her son out, did you ever think that her son could be mentally disabled and that's why he acted that way..

saidoh_fml 26

Friday 20 March 2015 0:25

That's possible but it's not very likely given the way the FML was worded. If the son had a medical condition or disability, the OP probably would have said so. Since they just said he's 20, chances are the intent was to lead us to believe that he definitely shouldn't be behaving this way.

fantasyworld 37

Wednesday 25 March 2015 14:40

I feel like if he was mentally disabled there wouldn't be an FML.

PegLegRacing 34

Thursday 19 March 2015 16:36

Equal opportunity employment makes that illegal... Call your state labor office.

bbylette 13

Thursday 19 March 2015 16:36

People, did you ever think he was autistic or something like that? You people are ignorant and insensitive. Yes, she lost a job and I feel bad for her. If he's not autistic then be needs to have his butt whooped.