Today, I discovered that my dad still doesn't consider my career as an app developer a "real job". FML
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Wild Nights Out
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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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)
alicat13 12
He is just jealous because your non-real job pays more than his real job.
dietbacon 13
same here :(
lovesexgirl 1
wonderful
Qscfr 5
Hey app development is a GREAT job. All though in some cases its not a balanced wage, it still is a great job. Theres a guy on youtube who just rides around in the 5+ Lamboghini's he has just made from app development and guess what. He's only 20. I cant wait until you get that rich and when your dad posts an fml saying: My son sent me pictures of his 5+ Lamboghinis for my birthday, only because i said his app development job is not a real job.
CzarLaval 9
Then he obviously is ignorant and that kind if mentality should be ignored.
Gweedo65 16
it isn't
yumetoyuki 2
I'm kinda in the same boat. I'm in training to be a QATester and there are people in my family like "yeah, a job where you can sit all day." But I'm like "uh-huh. So when I'm making more money than you are, don't ask to borrow any." And I plan on taking this knowledge and building on it. So they can't touch me. Think of it that way. They can't touch you.
skychu 18
It's probably not a career until you make a sizeable amount of money from it, like being a rockstar or acting
hamish1962 5
What company are you
ashliilynise 11
Because it's not. Lol