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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Black Friday
70% off something you didn't need, a stampede and a cart that crashes at checkout. Thanks, Black Friday.
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)
dolphins_penny 5
why not use all that time to apply for other jobs???? ur going to need money to pay for things like rent and stuff, or do u expect to pay that with hamburgers?
monagro 22
Sure the electricity to the freezer won't run out?
roninvamp 4
Where are these surveys???? Someone please message me an tell me!
outoftown 27
Ingenious, OP. While you are online doing surveys and job applications, search under "frugal" (much nicer word than broke!) for coping tips in rough times. I did that as a broke student, and still use some of the great tips. Learning how to live broke before you are broke is so much easier.
bluetech 12
don't forget about Amazon Mechanical Turk for getting a few bucks. Won't get rich but can make a few dollars to help you get by.
drkate25 30
Great idea OP! Then you'll be unemployed, unhealthy, and depressed (eating too much junk food like that has an effect on your mood) WHAT A TRIFECTA OF HUMAN PERFECTION!!
motoxraceman2345 1
Find another job? I guess that didn't cross your mind.
88vivera 9
Get a life!
duckyeah 6
I'd prefer dirt over McDonald's any day. But perhaps you should sign yourself up for jobs instead of online surveys hm?
rachelsteger13 0
...you wont need to freeze them, theyll stay perfectly preserved until you need them lol