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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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)
pabst4america 1
Give me free shit so I can take a cruise, complain about how I don't have a job, and blame everyone else with any sort of work ethic. Classic
jezeBelle89 1
To get a Job most places make you take a drug test; welfare should be the same way.
DylansMomma 9
Your comment : Yep, if you play the system right you can get all benefits for free while the ones who really need it and are honest cant get a dime while they struggle to put food on the table. People like that are the reason people on welfare get bad names.
cmb8280 24
Fyl? Fml. F ALL OF OUR L'S!!!!!!!!
dmac843 2
And you have NO IDEA HOW SHE GOT THE CRUISE NOW DO YOU? Maybe she won it. Maybe she got it as a gift. Maybe she paid for a non refundable trip prior to having financial difficulties. Quit being such a little **** because some one else has a little happiness.
chellyX92 8
Damn I thumbed you up when I meant down. If they are in the position they need assistance going a cruise shouldn't be an option whether or not they won it. First they have to pay taxes on the prize. Second they need spending and food money, third if they're gonna take hand outs from the government she should of sold her ticket so she could have extra money.
doomsauce 3
Exactly. Perhaps a better off family member or friend paid for it to lift their spirits and what not. Welfare fraud is not nearly as rampant as some delusional idiots like to believe.
pengin 13
@ 115: Wouldn't a family or friend then also try to give them money for such basic necessities for food?? Or, I don't know-- donate them a nice outfit to be able to go on job interviews with? Even if someone gave them money for this trip for them to feel better, talk about short-sighted. Sooo many people work their asses off and struggle with money, never get time to enjoy life--- yet they're not in welfare, but seriously deserve a vacation. Many, many people need to be able to "lift their spirits" somehow-- but aren't able to financially-- so they don't.
jv1991 16
Even if you are right, there is no need to be disrespectful... and if the ticket had been previously purchased, she should be working instead of taking time off. Time off is such a luxury for many people who have multiple jobs and maybe even school. I know people who haven't even had ONE full day off... much less a vacation... Also,117 and 113 made some excellent points.
chellyX92 8
128, thank you. There have been many times my mom could have gone to banquets or nice events that required to take time off or buy a ticket to attend but didn't because she had to take care of her family. My mom hasn't had a vacation in a year I think, to help her out I pay for my own college I work two jobs and haven't had a day off from both classes and work in 2 months. There's no excuse that someone is applying for government assistance and they get to enjoy the luxuries that people who work so hard never get to enjoy. I'm sorry, I can't be happy for someone like that.
htownpostman 16
Pisses me off too.. Like the trash that went out and bought Gucci purses and big screens or went to the casino with their FEMA checks... Nothing more than leeches on society!!
devore504 7
bitch fema is for people who lost stuff most if not all those people have jobs. i hope a storm comes anz washes you and your children away just die
the_true_batman 10
I recently graduated university, and for the first time I have a job where I pay a considerable amount of taxes. I hate that so many of my tax dollars are wasted or misspent. I pay more in taxes than I do for rent, food and utilities combined.
mammabear1210 4
I do hate the people that abuse the system. Since they abuse it, my son and I are suffering. I've been applying for help the past 5 months and nothing. I couldn't even get unemployment. So I'm blessed the church has provided food for my son because without that I would have lost my son.
devore504 7
to the people whining about your taxes dumb asses they would still take them so not like its saving you money if they get rid of welfare so stfu
upstyle 3
I'd rather pay the same amount in taxes and have it go to a legitimate cause rather than pay for someone lazy to go on vacation. (and by "legitimate cause," I'm including people on welfare who actually do need it.)
the_true_batman 10
So you're saying taxes would be the same without welfare? You're an idiot. If they government spent less they'd tax less. I get hardly anything for my tax dollars.
jv1991 16
119- Why are you so angry?? Ohhhh, you must be one of those leeches on welfare. I hope none of the comments from us hard working, honest people have offended you too much. Think of it as constructive criticism and NOT personal attacks. :)
ma1_eatley 2
LOLOLOL. You said government spend less. Omg my sides hurt.
zuelhater 7
And this is what's wrong with our government and their programs