Today, I lost my job because I fell victim to an incredibly complex phone scam. The hackers didn't get anything, but now I don't know what's worse - I can't afford to feed my kids, or I can't afford my chemotherapy for my my terminal cancer. 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 started chemo. My immune system is so bad, it keeps attacking organs throughout my body. I just got a job I love that pays well and has insurance for once, but I’m not sure I can keep working to pay for it, due to chemo side-effects and risky conditions of the job. FML
Today, I got demoted at work and had a pay cut taken, all because I got sick from cancer and haven't recovered well enough to do every task. We are not short staffed. FML
Today, I was scammed by con artists, using a business to send out fraudulent checks for a fake "stay at home" job. Now not only do I have to try job hunting again, I'm also $2,000 in the hole with my bank account. You scam artist losers need to get off your ass and get a real job. FML
Today, I finally got a job interview, and I thought it went amazing. They were supposed to call me today or tomorrow with the news. Today is also the day that my phone company decided to cut my phone off. FML
Today, after finally getting a job offer after months of unemployment, I found out that the person who was going to hire me got fired. Which means I'm not getting the job. FML
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
Today, I lost my job due to the coronavirus. I have no way to pay my bills and very few places are hiring just now. My boss tried to make me feel better by saying her husband was just laid off and they'll struggle as well. She has a £120k salary and just got a £30k bonus. Apparently, "we're in the same boat." FML
Today, I lost my $100 in cash that I had to use to pay my phone bill. As a result, my phone got cut off and I missed an important call for an apartment that I was looking at. When I went to work, I heard my boss saying how lucky she was to find $100 in cash. FML
Today, even after applying to literally hundreds of jobs a week for the past 6 months, I still can't get a job. Unemployment is almost gone, and I won't be able to afford my medication. I also can't figure out a painless way to kill myself. FML
Today, I lost my job. Why? Because I'm taking care of my dying mother. My boss actually said, "Well, if she dies today, we can hold your job." FML
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Top comments
cuz803 46
OP, I am very sorry for this. I wish you didn't have a terminal condition but I admire you for giving it your all to support your kids. This is most likely the most depressing FML I've ever read. The YDI option should be disabled on this one out of courtesy and respect 😔 A human being who's, guaranteed to die, fighting financial difficulties to support her children is heroically tragic. I really hope there's that slim chance you aren't terminal and it was a misdiagnosis. I shall pray for you and your kids. I hope your kids fare well and that you find Heavenly peace after this life 🙏🏽❤.
Rake 18
I cannot understand what heartless person can press the YDI button on that one. Probably the same type of heartless person that will fire someone with terminal cancer. OP, my prayers are with you, I hope that some good people in your surrounding with open their heart and support you both financially and emotionally in dealing with the situation.
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cuz803 46
OP, I am very sorry for this. I wish you didn't have a terminal condition but I admire you for giving it your all to support your kids. This is most likely the most depressing FML I've ever read. The YDI option should be disabled on this one out of courtesy and respect 😔 A human being who's, guaranteed to die, fighting financial difficulties to support her children is heroically tragic. I really hope there's that slim chance you aren't terminal and it was a misdiagnosis. I shall pray for you and your kids. I hope your kids fare well and that you find Heavenly peace after this life 🙏🏽❤.
RichardPencil 32
Or living in a society where they squeeze every bit of work from people with terminal cancer instead of taking care of them at the end.
Rake 18
I cannot understand what heartless person can press the YDI button on that one. Probably the same type of heartless person that will fire someone with terminal cancer. OP, my prayers are with you, I hope that some good people in your surrounding with open their heart and support you both financially and emotionally in dealing with the situation.
gymgirl93 11
Sending love OP! I hope things get better x
J_Free_Woods 29
I am so sorry OP.