Today, I checked on an uncle following his surgery. I got a two-hour monologue of how the internet doesn't really save paper, because he has to print the bills and receipts, plus pay for ink and staples, and that utility companies are really just shifting costs to the consumer by going "paperless". FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, my parents were surprised when I told them that changing the internet and cable service would also cut themselves off from the internet service's email. Which they have everything connected too. I thought about this when they told me they were saving $200 on switching. They apparently did not. FML
Today, I had to visit a client because his printer had broken down. After driving for an hour, then being screamed at about how horrible my company's service is, I walked over to his printer and found the problem: there was no paper loaded. FML
Today, after a day, I finally noticed that the toilet paper I'd been using to wipe my butt is actually a roll of paper towel cut in half. My dad thinks that it's a waste of money to buy proper paper. Guess who had to unclog the toilet twice. FML
Today, my brother texted me a picture of his "upcoming disconnect" notice for his utility bill and asked if I could loan him the money to pay it. All I could give him was a picture of my "disconnected" notice. FML
Today, at work, we ran out of receipt paper. Someone paid for $3 in gas and asked for a receipt. I explained that the company we order our paper from sent us toilet paper, not receipt paper. He got mad and said that he was never coming back. Twenty minutes later, he was back to get $3 more in gas, wanting a receipt. FML
Today, I was at the store with my grandpa. When we were rung up, he started to pay for our myriad groceries in coins, and the guy behind us groaned. My grandpa said, "Shut your mouth," and started ranting about how stupid people are to leave paper trails for "government spooks." FML
Today, the company I work for decided to herald the step to becoming fully digital by hanging physical passive-aggressive flyers everywhere, urging everyone to go digital. Might as well have written, "Save the trees" on them. FML
Today, I got written up for filing a complaint against IT for unplugging my computer while I was on my lunch break. I found out because one of my workmates warned me. I work with a computer so old, it takes about 40 minutes to get it running. The company refuses to update the equipment, because "it's unnecessary." FML
Today, my dad hid the toilet paper and is charging me 50 cents a roll. FML
Today, I received an almost $400 bill for Internet services I don't even have. When I called and talk to them they told me I still owe them $77 because I didn't catch it within 3 months. FML
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Chazzster 32
I am sorry that your Uncle was cranky and did not appreciate your visit as much as he should have. You did the right thing. But in the future if someone just goes on and on negativity about things that aren’t your fault just find a reason to leave or hang up. Life is too short to waste. If Uncle is usually unpleasant like this, then what you got was about what you should have expected. If Uncle is usually more reasonable and pleasant then be aware that a few hours after an operation, the patient is still affected by the anesthesia and pain meds - because they would be in pain after a surgery - They may not be their usual self. I’m no doctor but I have had some major surgeries.
TwoBytesCarley 27
Sounds like the rant I tend to hear every Sunday dinner from my Dad. Though it’s usually a condensed version.
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Chazzster 32
I am sorry that your Uncle was cranky and did not appreciate your visit as much as he should have. You did the right thing. But in the future if someone just goes on and on negativity about things that aren’t your fault just find a reason to leave or hang up. Life is too short to waste. If Uncle is usually unpleasant like this, then what you got was about what you should have expected. If Uncle is usually more reasonable and pleasant then be aware that a few hours after an operation, the patient is still affected by the anesthesia and pain meds - because they would be in pain after a surgery - They may not be their usual self. I’m no doctor but I have had some major surgeries.
RichardPencil 32
Your legs don't work? About five minutes into such a rant, I'd see my uncle was fine and get the hell out of there.
TwoBytesCarley 27
Sounds like the rant I tend to hear every Sunday dinner from my Dad. Though it’s usually a condensed version.
Taurus_ChicKa 37
Technically, he has point, for people who prefer to have paper copies of everything. Mind blown LOL