Today, uncertain of having a job next month or being able to pay rent, I'm filling out tens of online surveys a day for gift cards to McDonald's, to buy hamburgers that I can freeze so I will have food for the coming months. FML
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Today, my parents accidentally bounced some checks through a miscommunication. They now owe the bank $700 and can't afford groceries, which means we're relying on me, a 17-year-old girl who works at McDonald's 2 days a week, to get us by for the next few weeks. FML
Today, working at McDonald’s, I get lunch money on top of my salary. Well, actually I don’t *get* the money, I can eat the money. No freestyling though, only items that are actually on the menu. I guess my health and my figure won’t be lovin' it. FML
Today, I’m so hungry. My parents only get food for my sister and I’ve been surviving on cheese sticks for the past week. I only have one left. I don’t get paid until next week. I’m so scared I’m gonna faint at the wheel instead of at home, where I’m usually able to sit down and get some water before I do. FML
Today, I had to spend all of my money on textbooks even though my refrigerator is empty. Starving and frustrated, I called home to ask for money for groceries. My mom told me I could afford to skip a few meals. FML
Today, my Visa card randomly stopped working. I have no other way of getting money or paying for anything. I was going to buy next week's food tomorrow, but I guess I'll just starve instead. FML
Today, I was hungry and I was trying to buy the cheapest burger at Wendy's, but I'm so broke that I had to call my friends to lend me some money. Ugh. FML
Today, I'm running so fucking low on money, I have to go to the supermarket to eat free bites of ham, cheese and whatever they have on their aisles for breakfast. FML
Today, it has been 57 hours since I have last had food. The fridge is empty. The freezer is empty. The pantry is empty. Even my bank account is empty because my pay has been delayed. Again. FML
Today, my boss declared total bankruptcy of the company and I lost my job. The good news is my coworkers and I all received McDonald's 10%-off coupons. They expired in 2003. FML
Today, I got a badly-needed job at a local discount store. After being hired, I found out I'm to help with the soon-to-begin store closing sale, and I'll be jobless again after 3 months. FML
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mega20913 8
Hey...you gotta do what you gotta do...more power to you
AussieChild 22
Maybe spend that time applying for jobs, instead of online surveys?
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Comments (129)
fleur_de_fevrier_fml 23
Ok #63. First of all OP said tens and not ten thousands. Secondly, did it occur to you that it was just a figure of speech?
FlyingFucker 6
OP's username is perfect for that FML
sandracore 15
that's because you don't have to use your own username when publishing a FML
j_cat187 20
A local church might have a food donation program. Instead of filling out surveys, you should be filling out job applications.
RentaName 15
Eating a month old McDonald's burger sounds disgusting. Even if it was frozen.
skyeyez9 25
Beans and rice would be a healthier and cheaper alternative.
joanniejore 7
Why not spend that time filling out online applications?
ambear26 14
Hey op not even gonna lie that's genius you are just being prepared! But FYL McDonald's is well eh.... :/
Corilee13 7
Rather than filling out surveys you could fill out job applications and alleviate the uncertainty.
Christala 8
So, next month when you're possibly homeless, where you gonna store your frozen treasures? Put a chest freezer on a mechanic's creeper and drag it around from place to place hoping you can plug it in and keep your stuff frozen? Probably shoulda put a little more thought into the plan there, Sparky.
EmoSquirrel 7
Hey, at least you are thinking ahead rather than waiting till you're going down the drain..