Today, I discovered that my dad still doesn't consider my career as an app developer a "real job". FML
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Last call, bad decisions and 3 a.m. texts you'll regret until noon. Cheers.
Today, after my dad got frustrated at me last month for not having a job and completely taking over my job searching, claiming it’s not that hard and he’d show me how it’s done. Since then, not one company has called or emailed him back and he doesn’t know why. Welcome to job searching in 2024, Dad. FML
Today, as I was leaving home for my mall kiosk job, my dad asked me where I was off to. When I said I was going to work, he tossed an empty beer bottle to the floor, belched, and said "Bah! Get a REAL job!" He's unemployed and living in my apartment. FML
Today, I thought my dad was finally showing interest in the business I started last year when he asked about my next event. Nope, he just wanted to know if I would hire his step-granddaughter. Her first question? "So, I won't have to do any like, real work right?" Gee, thanks Dad. FML
Today, my father told me to "go get a job." He has been unemployed for three years. FML
Today, despite the fact that I've lived alone for four years, and have a well-paid job, my father is still whining about, "Why am I still playing video games at age 32?" FML
Today, I went to visit my dad for the first time in over a year, as I have been studying for my Master's degree in history halfway across the world. The first thing he said to me? "So, gotten a real job yet?" FML
Today, my dad undermined my life's work. I finally opened my own bakery, but my dad told me it's a "sissies job" since it doesn't involve manual labour like he did for 50 years and I'll probably go out of business, because no one will want cakes from a 6 foot 8 man with tattoos, piercings and a shaved head. FML
Today, my father decided to "prepare" me for the real world by telling me that I'm ugly. FML
Today, my son came home for the fifth time saying he didn't get the job, wondering what he did wrong. I looked at his resumé; under special skills was, "Keeping it real." Apparently he saw it in a movie and thought it would work. FML
Today, I found out on LinkedIn that my dad follows and endorses a successful cousin of ours. I guess I didn't make the cut. FML
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Top comments
BoltTheSuperdog 22
I honestly don't know why it reminds you of Portland, Maine either.
persianninja 23
Do what you love OP
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Comments (99)
HanBroman 20
Well it isn't unless you're successful, which is unlikely for most people.
tj4234 36
Actually, there is quite a large market for it. Some people do it part time as a hobby yes, but it's one of those things that it's not too difficult to get into given the time and effort. But, you do need to put in the time and effort.
mellyski 25
It is definitely an up and coming career nowadays #13. I have a friend in the app business, he designs and builds apps for corporates, along with 150 colleagues at the company he is employed at.
BoltTheSuperdog 22
It sounds like he's stuck in the 20th century. Get the man a smartphone!
MissAnonymous23 4
Says the guy quoting his grandma to people.
Mauskau 36
It's a talking dog, they're already in the 21st century ;)
Dr_Awesome654 24
Apps aren't only for phones, ya know
Roskosity 22
Who are we kidding? No one updates until they have to.
Wakachulak 22
Nah, I get the feeling OP's dad is one of those who thinks a job is only that which causes you to break a sweat.
Adam5858 17
Tell him whatever brings in the money is a job and you like doing it
AnOriginalName 19
16, I update apps just to get ride of that annoying flag on the App Store icon. All my apps are up to date, all the time!
justsomerandguy 8
App developer? That's a kiddy job. Tell him you're a code monkey. That sounds more like a proper occupation! :)
schhichick 14
code monkey? that sounds even more silly!
allplayedout 20
Code monkey like Fritos...
HylianTwilight 21
Code monkey likes Tab and Mountain Dew.
imbedderdenu 23
understand to that generation, work is not doing what you're doing. I understand your frustration. but try and see it from his POV also.
demonBAAL 4
He's just mad because you're making better money doing less physical labor than he has/had to. Don't feel bad, programming and developing are still very much hard work.
bobslawnservice 16
One of those "Go out and learn a trade and do good old fashioned hard, manual labour" types. Luckily there are still people like that out there or who would fix our plumbing or electrics?