Today, I called my dad at his new wife's house to inform him I was all set to graduate from community college with my associate degree and that we needed to sit down and plan how to pay for the 4 year degree, to which he replied, "All a girl needs is an associate degree." Thanks Dad. 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 asked my father for some help paying my college tuition. He told me he'd help me after I become more accredited than he is. My father has 2 PHDs. I'm studying to be an elementary school teacher. FML
Today, my dad married his fiancée, who insists I call her "Mom." I'm three years older than her, and went to the same high school. She's taking me shopping next week to buy me "something nice." FML
Today, I excitedly told my mom how I got accepted to the master’s program of my dreams. She decided now would be a good time to proudly repeat for the millionth time how she gave up a full ride to the Ivy League to marry my father, and I ought to be a "good woman" and do the same. FML
Today, I went to visit my dad for the first time in over a year, as I have been studying for my Master's degree in history halfway across the world. The first thing he said to me? "So, gotten a real job yet?" FML
Today, my mom was helping me plan for going to college. After 30 minutes of me getting more upset, and her getting more frustrated, she directed me to Tinder, a wedding venue website, and the local address for Planned Parenthood. Her actual words were, "There's no shame in being a stay at home dad these days." FML
Today, I called my dad to ask why my university tuition had not been paid. He said that my school was "too expensive" and he "couldn't afford it." He then asked me if I would take in his mail while he was away. He was taking his new wife to Hawaii; apparently it's beautiful this time of year. FML
Today, I thought my dad was finally showing interest in the business I started last year when he asked about my next event. Nope, he just wanted to know if I would hire his step-granddaughter. Her first question? "So, I won't have to do any like, real work right?" Gee, thanks Dad. FML
Today, my father got married. He left me a voicemail to tell me all about it. FML
Today, my father lectured me for dating a man with "no future", even though he's entering a PhD program next year at a top university. Meanwhile, my dad's last relationship was with a 20-year-old hooker who ended up stealing his credit cards. FML
Today, I got engaged. I called my mom and told her. "You didn't say yes, did you?" she said. Afterwards, I told my dad. "Uh, Congratulations. But, I have questions." Thanks guys. FML
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ktbird 0
Your dad is an idiot. FYL. But grow up and learn to take financial responsibility for yourself.
fdgaf_SCL 2
How is any of this indicative of her not taking financial responsibility? I paid for my degree myself, but my parents still sat down with me and helped me figure out what I was doing with loans, etc. Asking someone experienced to help you is one of the smartest and most responsible things you can do.
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xx_Lizzy_xx 3
I still don't really get what an associates degree is? Do you need it as a sort of entrance to university where you get a bachelor's degree?
katmandont 0
@ 63 see #11 response
idkweird 0
No, you don't actually need it to get your Bachelors. Some people get it on the way to their Bachelors, but there are also multiple careers that only require an associates degree. It's just a 2 year degree, and it's usually earned at a Community College instead of a University. There are many nurse's that only have an associates. Heck, my career doesn't even need an associate's, just vocational schooling.
makeba 0
yet you still are, snick.
crazytrick11 0
wow metalfan ur a major douche
skyeyez9 25
#47: you are wrong! Women need an education to fall back on and not count on the bf or hubby to provide with no back up plan. If a woman who was married 10yrs, with only a hs education gets divorced, she will have a tough time trying to support herself and her kids.
Sirin_fml 47
Strange, I did post a reply, but it has gone missing. Anyway, proper conversations are fine, so long they start off as relevant. After all, the reply feature is for replying to a comment and its content, not just for getting your own comment to the top of the page.
george456 0
Your dad is right. The first year, they teach you how to give ********, and the second year you learn how to make great sammiches. What else could you need to learn? jk OP, your dad is a prick. FYL
sprosssy 0
Did you have to say 'at his new wife's house'?
idkweird 0
People that treat it as the Mrs. Degree make me sad :/ It's sad that people actually go to school just to meet a husband! Wth?
dfos1989 0
I love bacon
dreambig22 0
Pay for it yourself it will mean more! Congrats on your Associates! Don't feel bad I am going to law school and my Dad doesn't even ackowledge it!!