Today, I got offered an interview for a job after months of unemployment. It's a three-month contract, three hours away from where we live. My boyfriend's reaction was to tell me to move out and take our hamster with me. FML
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Today, after a year of unemployment due to my industry shutdown, I finally got a job offer. It involves overseas travel. After being cooped up a year, I'm thrilled! My boyfriend's mother is willing to pay my rent and bills for me to stay home. FML
Today, I told my unemployed boyfriend to pick a town anywhere in the country that he thinks he can find work in. I offered to find myself a job there, find a flat, and pay for rent, bills, and food while he looks. He said I was selfish for wanting him to hurry up. It's been three years. FML
Today, I quit my job and sent a mass mail on Facebook that I was moving to a different state with my long time boyfriend. He called me later that night to tell me we aren't moving after all. Now we are both jobless with loads of bills to pay by the end of the month. FML
Today, I moved back home after unsuccessfully trying to find work in Florida, despite living there for nine months. About 45 minutes into my 18-hour drive home, a TV station called me to offer me a job interview. I applied for that job over three months ago. FML
Today, after three interviews, I accepted an offer for my dream job and submitted my notice. The company called me to say they couldn't contact my referees and have now withdrawn the offer. I'm now officially unemployed. FML
Today, I had to choose between staying with my boyfriend and moving out to a better job. I chose my boyfriend. He promptly left me because I didn't take the job. FML
Today, my boyfriend of 3 years sprung the news that he had gotten a new job across the country and would be moving immediately. With his wife and children. First I'm hearing about them. FML
Today, I moved three hours away from my boyfriend for college. Even though he got accepted to the same school and had a job lined up in town, he decided not to come with me because the Internet at our apartment wasn't going to be fast enough for his gaming. FML
Today, I had my very first interview and pretty much got hired right away. Then I found out I have to drive 2 hours away for training. I don't have a car, license, or money. 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
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pete9913 23
maybe you can find a new job and a new boyfriend, one that appreciates your plight.
Thinkitthrough 23
I'm sorry OP, that's probably not a serious relationship to your boyfriend if he is willing to end it like that. But at least the hamster doesn't have to suffer in the breakup
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Comments (28)
Tcorn 17
Think of the bright side! At least you might have a job soon.
tounces7 28
Well, it's not really a "job" though, just a contract. Is that even worth it? The hassle of moving, finding a place to live, and then presumably moving back, just for 3 months of work? Unless it's a high paying job, which doesn't seem likely if OP has been looking for work for months, it just seems like more hassle than it's worth.
pete9913 23
maybe you can find a new job and a new boyfriend, one that appreciates your plight.
SubparAtBest 23
I guess if she moved closer to the job there's no problem
badassmf1234 22
If he won't put in the effort you're better off. He told you to get out for getting a job?
Thinkitthrough 23
I'm sorry OP, that's probably not a serious relationship to your boyfriend if he is willing to end it like that. But at least the hamster doesn't have to suffer in the breakup
Earl_KarmasBitch 36
The FML doesn't actually say that he wanted to break up. It could just be that her boyfriend just wanted her to have a job and was willing to have an LDR. He probably does want to break up, but it really isn't definite.
nreed32 20
Take your hamster and find someone that will appreciate the both of you.
JocelynKaulitz 28
At least OP doesn't have to worry about visiting arrangements with the hamster and what not.
brenton490 19
That sucks but I'm more worried why he had to bring the hamster in this... No hamster should be brought into parents argument!!
Procryon 10
OP, you are but a nomad jumping across the stepping stones of life. Take the opportunities you get, and chase them. If someone else can't respect your decisions, then don't waste anymore time with them. You've got your whole life ahead of you, don't get hung on this one guy who can't give you support or encouragement to go after opportunities.
awildwhisper 30
If he can't wait 3 months to see you again then he's not worth it. 3 months is a long time to wait, but love is forever.
kerrygirl 13
It said nothing about not seeing him for 3 months....
Earl_KarmasBitch 36
it didn't say anything about that, but going 3 months is the worst-case scenario and if he wasn't willing to put up with that, then yeah, it wasn't meant to be.
Gromann 9
Boyfriend sounds like a massive dickwaffle, but at the same time, hamsters maul me every chance they get so...
dyllan1000 10
Dickwaffle... I'm gonna use that ??
MrsHoffman 11
Take the job and the hamster and go look for a decent boyfriend!
Axel5238 29
Would the contract required both of you to move? It's possible he felt like 3 months would be to long not to see you and the possibility of him feeling like you may cheat? Some people can't do long distance if they feel like they haven't been together long enough. Though I would assume since you 2 were living together had been dating a decent amount of time.