Today, while working security at a welfare office, I had to listen as a claimant gushed about her upcoming Caribbean cruise. I work two jobs and haven't had a vacation since 2006. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, after being jobless for 2 years, I got a call back for an interview. I was ecstatic until I saw the date. It's the same day I leave for a weeklong, nonrefundable vacation. I applied for the job 6 weeks ago, and since not hearing anything bought the vacation 2 weeks ago. FML
Today, I was looking forward to languishing on the beach for a few days of a “much needed vacation” when I literally got called back into work on my way to the beach. FML
Today, I lost it on my co-workers about how hard I've been working, picking up everyone's slack with no appreciation, and it was clear that I needed to find a job that actually rewarded hard work. As I went to grab my jacket to leave, I saw a cake and gift card for a cruise on the table, from the staff. FML
Today, I found out my work gave me a vacation for my performance. It's a trip to somewhere in the Caribbean, with the nickname "The Sunniest Place on Earth." I have skin cancer. FML
Today, my dad asked me how I would feel about going on an all-expenses-paid, month-long holiday to the Caribbean. I was ecstatic and broke into tears of joy, saying I'd love it. He replied, "Yeah, me too. Shame it ain't happening!" then left for work, laughing his arse off. FML
Today, I lost my job for taking an unauthorized vacation. I just got married and requested time off for the wedding and honeymoon months ago; it was approved then. They forgot, and then got angry because I didn't remind them. I did remind them, the day before I left. FML
Today, I was told I would also be covering some of my boss's shifts next week. She gets to go on a vacation to Europe with the bonus we earned her last year. That's why she was tightening our deadlines to the point where some of the employees had to hire babysitters for their children so we could stay at work. FML
Today, I overheard my co-worker talking about how she's going to Panama City, Florida this weekend and is going to "get lit." It's the middle of the pandemic, and she's going to go party on a beach. She'll be back at work Tuesday. FML
Today, I found out I lost a promotion intended for me because I was on planned vacation. FML
Today, I returned from my first paid vacation in the past 2 years from a place with no cell, or internet. I've just found out that our department has been downsized. FML
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NoraT_fml 6
Gota love people abusing the welfare system...
misspulkadot24 17
And she is applying for welfare?! I hate that some people are working hard to make a living for themselves in these tough times, while others are flying under the ******* radar, and cheating the system. I hope she gets turned down.
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Comments (157)
perdix 31
So, you're totz jelly that she's better at money management than you are? Can't you have her investigated for fraud? Did she say she's paying for her trip? It coulda been paid for by a relative or some dude she's bangin'.
_krystallynn_ 11
well, she obviously does not need welfare. it sucks for people who do need it though. my mom has cerebral palsy and when my dad had a massive stroke and couldn't work anymore, we had to apply for welfare. they fought with the government for months before we could get it:/ and i have a younger sister too, so thats two kids who need it too.
jv1991 16
I'm sorry about your parents. You shouldn't have had to gone thru that for welfare. It is so sad to hear that honest people who legitimately need help are being pushed aside for those who make dumb decisions, are not trying to improve their lives, and instead take advantage of the system. I hope things get better for you and your family soon!!
phil68w 5
You can thank Obama for that!
chellyX92 8
I feel you. I work two jobs, one being a cashier. I LOVE seeing people buy crab legs, lobster tail, steak, fresh organic fruit and vegetables and when it comes time to pay, it's with food stamps. While I have to run around the house looking for pennies so I can ride the bus to work and pay taxes so they can get their monthly crab legs. Awesome -__-
chtychtybngbng 11
I can see the problem with the crab legs and lobster. However, steak and fruits and vegetables? Those are not outlandish foods for people to be buying. Even if they are organic. They are foods that are good for their families. At least they're not spent g it all on candy, chips, and soda. Also, if you are in such bad shape that you are looking for pennies maybe you should swallow your pride and take yourself down to the welfare office and apply for foodstamps yourself. It sounds like you really do need them. There is nothing wrong with getting something that not only do you need and are eligible for, but that you pay for.
chellyX92 8
Its not easy getting welfare. they take into account the whole house hold income. so me and my mom both work, i work two jobs part time, she works one full time. I got denied three times already. I "make too much money" I only wanted health insurance to make school cheaper my mom feeds me and I help her with food. After all the real important stuff is taken care of (rent, tuition, bills, food) I might have $15 to the next check. Yes vegetables are important but organic? You shouldn't take someones else's money and get the really expensive stuff. That would be like taking someone's credit card and getting a crazy amount of things you don't need. Yes they deserve fruits and veggies but to buy the stuff that's usually $1.00 more per pound when people can't even afford canned stuff isn't right. Then again it is their assistance.
stormchaser24 24
I know how you feel, I work min wage as a cashier and had to ring up steaks to someone on food stamps. Sorry op.
PYLrulz 17
That should give you the legal right to slap the shut out of them
night72 1
That's why I love where I work because I can notice someone with the new cars and new phones and little 3 year olds with gold earrings and when they pay with food stamps I can say "Sorry we don't accept food stamps"
fruit_flies 0
So many cheapskates in this world -_-
anxietydisorderz 6
So nice to know where my hard earned tax dollars are going...my hubby and I haven't had a vacation in ages either...must be nice to not have to work & go on vacation on the hard working tax payers dime! Ugh!
chinagirl3343 8
Hope you reported her