Anonymous 6 October 2024, 22:00 Tampa, United States

Be careful what you wish for

Today, after I quit a career job in my 30s for job in natural medicine, 100s of thousands in student debt, it's not as lucrative as I thought. No health insurance, savings, or pension. My midlife friends are on autopilot to retiring. I'm just praying I don't get sick so I can work until my 80s and die. Apparently not the best choice, and sucks to think about. FML

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Halloween

A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.

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Seizure Surprise 22 February 2024, 06:00 United States

Thanks, vultures

Today, I had a seizure at work and had to go to the hospital. I'd saved up a bunch of money and was on the verge of moving out at the embarrassing age of 26, but thanks to lackluster health insurance, I lost all of my money and am now in debt. I also now can't drive for six months. FML

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Anonymous 25 November 2020, 23:06 Albuquerque, United States

You tried

Today, I'm in my late thirties, I quit my dream job to go back to school in hopes of providing a better future for my family. All my wife does anymore is bitch about how she has to support the family and do everything. I just found out that my grades aren't good enough to continue my college program. FML

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Jessica 21 October 2025, 00:00

Square one

Today, after spending last year putting in hard work, which paid off and I got my dream job, due to my own mismanagement of stress my dream job is gone and life is back at square one. Now everyone's predictions of me being a waste of space are true and I have to reinvent my life. Starting over at 38 after already starting over at 36. I can't anymore. FML

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Anonymous 19 December 2021, 10:58

Alexa, play "Don't Give Up" by Peter Gabriel

Today, I've come to terms that I'm only living to work. I'm going to be 25, no friends, never had any experience with women. Been trying all year to meet someone, hasn't worked out at all. Dead end job, school did nothing for me. I literally just exist to work, and have no happy memories at all. I give up. FML

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Anonymous 14 August 2023, 16:00 Charlotte, United States

Good luck, man

Today, I realised that I wasted 10 years of my life studying for a godforsaken exam for my career. I took the dang exam 3 times, and failed it. This September will be my last and final attempt, and If I don't make it, I don't know what I will do with my life. Changing careers at 42 just seems too difficult. FML

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BigDreaded 15 November 2021, 05:00 Sioux Falls, United States

Depression boulevard

Today, after thinking that if I had a good job I'd be OK, I just started a job making almost 30$ an hour. I still pray for death. FML

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Anonymous 14 February 2021, 23:01 Johannesburg, South Africa

Grow a backbone time!

Today, I had to stop going to university with 2 years left because my parents feel it's not the right course for me. I am 23 years-old, living with my parents, $2 to my name and no job. FML

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Reluctant Scholar 9 March 2022, 02:00 Bloomington, United States

End student debt

Today, I'm in a US college. I could've gone into a trade or internship, but no one listened. Now, while my parents brag to their friends that their child has a degree, I'll probably be spending the rest of life in crippling debt, sleeping on the side of the road, and begging strangers for table scraps. FML

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Broken and Broke 31 May 2024, 14:00 United States

Now that you mention it…

Today, I have to choose between getting a new job and losing my health insurance as a result, or staying unemployed and being evicted. Did I mention that I am unemployed due to severely breaking my leg with no legal recourse? FML

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Anonymous 12 May 2024, 22:00 United States

Too little, too late

Today, my wife complained about her job and brought up an idea to start our own business and move out of this small town. It was the exact same idea I got yelled at for bringing up 15+ years ago. Now my health is bad, near retirement, and can't get off insurance. FML

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idragosani 17

7 October 2024, 16:46

You chose natural medicine, you should have no worries about getting sick then, right?

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idragosani 17

7 October 2024, 16:46

You chose natural medicine, you should have no worries about getting sick then, right?

Be careful what you wish for

Same thing different taste

Thanks, vultures

You tried

Square one

Alexa, play "Don't Give Up" by Peter Gabriel

Good luck, man

Depression boulevard

Grow a backbone time!

End student debt

Now that you mention it…

Too little, too late

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Have you just experienced an FML moment?

Be careful what you wish for

Same thing different taste

Thanks, vultures

You tried

Square one

Alexa, play "Don't Give Up" by Peter Gabriel

Good luck, man

Depression boulevard

Grow a backbone time!

End student debt

Now that you mention it…

Too little, too late

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