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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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, after working 85 hours in a single week, I finally got my paycheck. $500. Apparently I got a pay cut without anyone telling me. FML
Today, I have -$700 in my current account, $500 from overdraft fees because I spent money they told me I had. I don't get paid till the 15th and when I cash in my paycheck all of it will go to bringing me even. So the $9 I found in my wallet this morning will have to last me untill the 30th. FML
Today, I found out I'm getting a pay cut, a week after I told my boss I need a raise or second job just to afford bills. I made the company 10k last week. FML
Today, I looked at my bank balance. It read $1.23. That's higher than it usually is. FML
Today, I found out that my new serving job does in fact take the time out to write a check for $0.00. FML
Today, I got tipped more than I have in my bank account. It was $5. FML
Today, I woke up with severe back pain and about $100 missing from my paycheck. FML
Today, I realized that my father's weekly unemployment check is more than my bi-weekly pay check. My full time job pays less than my father's unemployment. FML
Today, I realized that I spend more money on gas to go to my job than what I get paid. FML
Today, I got a lot of tips at work, but little did I know our boss takes it out of our paychecks. FML
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BurnInDemonFire 39
So... did you only work an hour, not check your contract/discuss your pay before starting your job, or did mommy and daddy say you've been a good boy this week?
core01 30
Is the gov grabbing your income (child support, back taxes, etc)? Or are you one of Nikes child laborers? Need more context.
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Comments (7)
BurnInDemonFire 39
So... did you only work an hour, not check your contract/discuss your pay before starting your job, or did mommy and daddy say you've been a good boy this week?
randybryant799 21
So obviously you worked like an hour.
Grizz8831 14
you need more hours bud... I don't know what the wages are like where you are, but you need more than 1-2 hours of work a pay cheque before you complain about pay... find a more reliable job or ask for more hours.
RichardPencil 32
At least you have "free" health care. Did you accidentally elect to contribute 95% to your 401(k) or equivalent?
core01 30
Is the gov grabbing your income (child support, back taxes, etc)? Or are you one of Nikes child laborers? Need more context.
EBrogen 12
That $2.13 an hour does disappear when taxes are taken out for credit card tips.
rotflqtms_ 21
I have a feeling you started like an hour before the new pay period and won't get this week's pay until next check. (depending on biweekly or weekly checks)