Today, my father told me to "go get a job." He has been unemployed for three years. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, my father has been unemployed for 8 of my parents' 25 years of marriage, and my mom still supports him. I've been unemployed for three months and my mom is kicking me out. The difference is, I'm actually applying places. He just plays video games. FML
Today, my dad said he can't go to my graduation because he has to work. He got fired a month ago. FML
Today, as I was leaving home for my mall kiosk job, my dad asked me where I was off to. When I said I was going to work, he tossed an empty beer bottle to the floor, belched, and said "Bah! Get a REAL job!" He's unemployed and living in my apartment. FML
Today, after my dad got frustrated at me last month for not having a job and completely taking over my job searching, claiming it’s not that hard and he’d show me how it’s done. Since then, not one company has called or emailed him back and he doesn’t know why. Welcome to job searching in 2024, Dad. FML
Today, my dad screamed at me because I've been "spending too much money". He's been out of a job for 4 months and I've been giving him 300 dollars a month to help pay for bills... and his beer. FML
Today, being jobless and all, I tried calling my dad for a job after my many years of pride. He invited me to an interview to compete against 10 people, probably more qualified than I am. FML
Today, I finally told my dad that he owes me over 400 dollars, and that I need it or else I'd get kicked out of my apartment. He only gave me 70 and said to get a better job. FML
Today, my dad called my recently unemployed son a no-good bum for not job hunting. My son literally spent all day beefing up his resume and scheduling job interviews for the whole week. It's not the 1920s anymore, dad. You can't just walk into a building, ask for a job, and get hired right on the spot. FML
Today, I visited my dad. He gave the, "You live under my roof, you follow my rules" lecture since I didn't do my "chores". I moved out 3 years ago. 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
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Top comments
devildog562 33
Parents often want better for their kids. You should probably follow his advice before you end up in the same boat and can't get a job.
somewizdom 15
I know a lot of parents with no university degree. That doesn't mean it's okay for them not to educate their kids.
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Comments (44)
devildog562 33
Parents often want better for their kids. You should probably follow his advice before you end up in the same boat and can't get a job.
Googolman 29
"Do as I say, not as I do."
brand125 17
yeah, the fact that he is unemployed doesnt really change the fact that op should probably go get a job. its more of a fml if he degraded him/her over it by saying mean things while being hypocritical
_Peppermint_ 34
You don't have to take your parent's example at all and finding a job doesn't just happen by snapping your fingers. It can take some time.
wallamanut 14
What's wrong with all of this is that we're all simply assuming that OP is just as lazy a his father, and telling him what to do. we don't know if he's already been looking for work and the dad just wants to feel like he's motivating him to do so. or OP could be in school right now and the dad wants him out and start working instead. this is a very vague FML.
kaablam 17
There are no clue as to what the father's or son's predicaments are like. The father could be retired, earning disability, living on savings, etc..
somewizdom 15
I know a lot of parents with no university degree. That doesn't mean it's okay for them not to educate their kids.
brand125 17
exactly. saying "i dont have to because you dont" is not going to make you strive in life
Awesomeaxel 24
Say to him "practice what you preach there buddy" or go get a job and better yourself more than your dad. Win win :D
0ss 12
Life is about experience. It's why parents preach, because they've been there done that. In most cases its because they want the best for their child.
MrConcise 35
Maybe he's past his prime and considered unemployable by his desired field. Then, of course, he may still be overqualified or not disabled enough to qualify for "lesser" jobs like being a greeter.
Eliseopwns 22
Find your work on your own merit, but, attempt to get your father off his lazy ass as well.
Nyle_fml 3
Maybe he wants you to have a brighter future than he got.
LiveLifeAllDay 11
Just do what I do and tell him to kiss your ass
cakefete2 31
If you were my son, I would whoop your ass.
captainsmegma 12
Get a haircut too.
albertozeta_fml 9
That's the reason why he asks you to find a job!