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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Top comments
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)
laurenlovesjb 20
Wow. The job market these days is tough. But try using that time to get a job instead of buying unhealthy hamburgers that'll taste disgusting.
Orhugs 11
What website???
JesMommy 11
Instead of spending that time trying to find a new job if you do lose your current one...
Aleys_fml 21
or you could fill out tens of job applications and buy good
jyang12217 9
you don't need to freeze mcdonald's it won't go bad
MetalMario38 9
Why the hell would you freeze the food? They're gift cards, and they're not going to expire. You can just drive to the McDonald's and purchase your food there.
becca9985 34
That's actually really smart. You're doing what you have to to survive and you're really thinking outside the box. Kudos to you!
marcir94 10
Fill out job application, idiot!
KJ6 21
Industrious! I like it!