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)
Classy_Sassy_15 15
Maybe this is his way of motivating you , you may not want top be unemployed for 3 years
FrancoMC 5
you can't be unemployed for that long.
False_Stupidity 42
Oh yes you can. Been there, done that. I don't want to ever go there again, but it's definitely possible.
BooEmz 9
Plot twist: He's disabled.
cutiepie600 8
he should practice what he preaches
DenverTyrrell 13
Even tho he sounds like a bit of a hypocrite he's probably right, everybody should try to work if they can, plus think about all the things you can do with that money *cough* **** hub membership :P *cough*
creativityisnt 19
I bet he just wants the best for you, and sees a better person in you than in him. Maybe one day you'll inspire him to get a job, once that he sees that you can get one too(:
Pegasustato 20
Maybe he wants you to make all the money in the family instead of his lazy ass doing anything? Sorry though OP.
Pegasustato 20
Also: I see how this can sound a bit rude towards OP's dad, sorry about that. But like #1 said, maybe you should take his advice so you don't end up like him. Good luck.
demonfacee 14
You two could go job hunting together, it'll benefit both of ya'll, if that won't work, try to find a good job.
camtheman007 14
Maybe he's trying to find a job and suggesting you do the same