Today, whilst on a phone interview with a college I really want to go to, my mother picks up the other line and shouts into the phone "She's not going to college, she's lazy and she'll only disappoint you." The interviewer hung up before I could say anything. FML
Collection
Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, my mom called while I was at a job interview. I ignored the call, but the interviewer was so offended by the fact I'd rudely left it on at all, that he threw me out. I found out from my mom later that she'd called to wish me good luck. FML
Today, I checked my inbox and realized I got an email from a potential employer, saying they were having trouble getting a hold of me by phone. They called while my mom was using my phone to look up directions to a place, and she answered, kindly hanging up when they asked for me. FML
Today, my mom called and told me I got accepted to my first-choice college. I got really excited and asked her to read me the letter. As she started to read it, she said, "Oops... uh, nevermind." FML
Today, my mom called 5 times and I didn't pick up due to being in class at college. I was later called to the front desk, where my mom was crying. She said she was worried about me because I didn't say "I love you" to her after she dropped me off at college. FML
Today, I told my wife I had a huge Zoom interview and could not be disturbed under any circumstances. Nevertheless, she called her mom, got into a screaming argument the interviewer could clearly hear, then came into my office to cry on my shoulder. She doesn't understand why I'm furious with her. FML
Today, during a dream job interview, my mum called and screamed, “DID YOU FIX THE TOILET YET, YOU LAZY BASTARD?” She was loud enough for the interviewer to hear her, so as he stared at me, I panicked and said, “Sorry, she's my previous employer.” FML
Today, I was at a job interview when my phone started ringing. It was my mom, so I quickly hit "Ignore", which was probably for the best since she was obviously drunk. She left a voicemail in which she sang "Happy Birthday" to me. It's not my birthday. FML
Today, I called my mother to tell her about my terminal cancer diagnosis. She responded with, "What makes you think I care at all?" before hanging up. FML
Today, I found out that my mom called my boss informing him that I am a little behind on some college projects. She felt he should know that she fears I might not be able to graduate on the planned date. My boss had already offered me a permanent job. I may not get that job now. FML
Today, my mother once again called me to remind me what a disappointment I am despite having two degrees, a house, a professional job and having never been unemployed at 25. FML
Feel like sharing it with the other FML users?
Thanks, your FML was submitted, and will appear in the moderation queue soon!
Top comments
Connect 10
That's tough. Time to move out. Or push mama down the stairs.
SerpentBoy 8
It's too bad we all have cordless phones now, you could've used the cord to strangle her.
Add a comment · Reply to
You must be logged in to be able to post comments!
Comments (152)
5t3ff1k4h 47
Call them on your cell phone so she can't interrupt.
gregkingsley 4
I think of the mom from the movie Orange County when I read this FML
duff29 3
Looks like someone isn't going to college
tildoorf84 7
mom knows best
notjanedoe 27
Call them back, ask for the interviewer by name and apologize for your mother's mental health problems.
simoncat 11
WTF? What kind of parent jeopardizes their child's educational opportunities? What an asshole. I'm do sorry,OP. Can you call the school and request a new interview time? Seek to go in person? There has to be a solution.
Vanessa_Leeann26 17
I hate when people use "whilst"... While will die just fine.
Vanessa_Leeann26 17
Due*
SApprentice 34
... do*
Pretty_reckless_fml 18
It sucks even more because college could have actually been that escape from OP's mum :(
fatcow282 8
Srry op. the best advice i can give is call back the college and apoligise saying that your mother has phycological issues (in short) then talk to ur mom. I dont understand how stupied and selfish your own parent hast to be to do something like that
ThatGuyWhoTalks 10
Could always call the college back and use a different name.