Today, I discovered that my dad still doesn't consider my career as an app developer a "real job". FML
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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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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)
jh921971 10
If it pays the bills, and you live comfortably it's a good carreer
JKROB 16
if you make enough money, don't live at his house and own your own car it shouldn't matter.
itsjusttofunny 8
he may change his mind when you make more money than he does!
Slavgaard 16
show him your paycheck... if you are embarrassed to, then get a real job.
blondie107 20
It's a real job.. But it'd be hard to make a career out of it
worldclassrager 41
Probably due to the fact of all the fun you are having to do so
dudeperfect101 6
That makes two of us
kewpiesuicide 29
I get that all the time too! I'm a photo retouch artist and work from home so everyone accuses me of not having a 'real job'. Sorry, just because I don't work 9-5 in a cubicle doesn't mean I don't get paid.
Attacksloth 33
In a rapidly expanding digital age, I'd say you have one of the most sought after and valuable jobs. My friend does app development full time - gets paid 50k a year. Financially worth it, and you're doing what you love.
ayshas 13
But you makin money so...