Capitalism and Money: Waiting for that trickle down - FML

Waiting for that trickle down

By amused - This FML is from back in 2014 but it's good stuff - Canada - Toronto

Today, I looked at my bank balance. It read $1.23. That's higher than it usually is. FML

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Today, I found $20 on the ground. I'm so broke, this is the first time in 3 months that I've had any disposable income. FML

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Today, in an attempt to support and encourage my efforts in getting a new job, my boyfriend said, "Imagine having triple what's in your bank account right now!" Triple what's in my bank account right now would be exactly $38.94. FML

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By Anonymous - 28/08/2021 18:01 - Canada - Burlington

Today, I excitedly went to check this week's paycheck, only to see that I only received $9.00. This isn't a mistake, this is really what I make. FML

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Evening out

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Today, I finally got a raise after years of hard work! Excited, I went on a shopping spree, but as I checked the latest prices, it turns out that my extra income barely covers the increase in my grocery bill. Thanks, inflation. FML

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BootheGhost 6

Tuesday 24 June 2014 9:35

Every bit counts! Especially in this economy...

PrincessCastiel 27

Tuesday 24 June 2014 9:36

Awww, times are rough everywhere OP :(

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BigDaddy95 3

Wednesday 25 June 2014 20:33

I know the feeling

tyson27 2

Wednesday 25 June 2014 21:11

have you heard of network marketing? great part-time business to start bringing in residual income! after a while you'll never need a J.O.B. (Just Over Broke) again! ;-)

chazzywazzy654 22

Thursday 26 June 2014 4:42

It's more than my $0.88 DX

CryoShock 14

Thursday 26 June 2014 5:26

1.23? What a coincidence.

Getty95 13

Thursday 26 June 2014 5:43

Better than having debt!

Mandadity 3

Thursday 26 June 2014 7:15

on a positive note. you could afford redbox for a night. (In Oregon it's $1.20/a night). :)

BeachGirl27 23

Thursday 26 June 2014 8:04

Yup, I can relate. My bank balance is $3.70 or thereabouts but it was a dollar something a week ago - I guess I've made some savings! Go ahead - shoot me to put me out of my misery!

denziepooh101 3

Friday 27 June 2014 13:03

Hahah funny!! But um yeah sux to be u bro

jpbaseball3 1

Friday 27 June 2014 19:44

Sounds like a problem I would have

Dopeshit_fml 4

Saturday 28 June 2014 6:36

that actually hurts lol

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