Today, I woke up feeling out of step with life. Work owes me money for 6 months-worth of projects I did. I collected loans to take care of my sick dad and manage myself, and now my bosses are refusing to pay what they owe, so my account balance is blank. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I found out that my employers apparently haven't been taking enough money out of my paychecks, and now I owe thousands of dollars in taxes. I already live paycheck to paycheck despite doing nothing but work. FML
Today, I realised that despite having a full-time job I must really be failing at this adulting business, because I called my dad and the first words out of his mouth were, "I’m not sending you any more money." I do borrow money a lot, and yes I was about to ask for more. What the hell is wrong with 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, my bank overdrafted my account to pay a bill that isn't due until next month. When I called them, they said they would fix the mistake, but I have to restore the account to zero before they'll give me my money back. So, I have to pay for my own money with the money they won't give me. FML
Today, I told my mom I wasn't doing very good mentally and I was looking for some support. She decided to remind me of all of the things I still haven't paid her back for. I'm now an unpaid loan, not her daughter. FML
Today, I found out that my parents are 28,000 dollars in debt and that my bank account has $27.17 in it. They took my money to help pay their debt. FML
Today, marks the two weeks since my paycheck should have arrived. During these two weeks, my battery has failed, tire has blown, and my phone and water bill have become past due. When I called the guy who's supposed to pay me, he said he has a note about it "somewhere on my desk". FML
Today, my life finally seemed to be getting on track after recovering from major depression, paying off most of my debt, and scoring an amazing job. And then I woke up. FML
Today, the government froze my bank account for not paying college debt, and now I can't access my 0.30 cents. FML
Today, I woke up with severe back pain and about $100 missing from my paycheck. FML
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Top comments
Ellimac21 14
I'm so sorry all of this is happening to you. Your bosses cannot do that, either they pay or you have to drag them to court and sue. This is not ok.
Jon Tessler 14
so you weren't getting paid for 6 months, and kept working??????
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Ellimac21 14
I'm so sorry all of this is happening to you. Your bosses cannot do that, either they pay or you have to drag them to court and sue. This is not ok.
EpicOracle 24
I cannot afford legal action. This is Nigeria. The one with the money wins
Jon Tessler 14
so you weren't getting paid for 6 months, and kept working??????
Dirtysalamander1 13
you work from paycheck to paycheck but the big boys work from paying up front with contracts.
Jon Tessler 14
no, I don't, bit I do expect to get paid half up front and the rest upon completion. this prevents me getting ripped off
kfchicken 31
bro what, almost no one gets paid in full upfront. even big boys like doctors get paychecks, also your comment is irrelevant because op didn't get upfront or month to month so i have no idea what you're referring to
EpicOracle 24
There aren't too many jobs. I trusted my boss, took him like Family. Just overwhelmed with the betrayal
Dirtysalamander1 13
go to your government. they will help you.
RichardPencil 32
This one made me laugh out loud!
EpicOracle 24
The government doesn't care, Bro
Guillaume Deschênes 7
sue em for the 6 month of backpay, wage theft (they did refuse to pay you), interest, legal fee AND damages
EpicOracle 24
Not so easy. Lawyers don't go pro bono anymore