Today, I learned after weeks of waiting that my order of vinyl siding had been shipped to a contractor in another state, who installed it without realizing it was the wrong style and color. I would have to wait weeks for a new shipment, except the manufacturer has discontinued it. 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, the package I've waited for months for finally arrived. It turned out it wasn't for me, but for my sister, who bought the same thing only 2 weeks ago. When I called, the company told me they received my payment, but that there were no more of the item in stock. FML
Today, my boyfriend got me the awning I wanted for my terrace. Only he ordered it in the wrong material and the wrong size, figuring that anything similar was close enough. Now he's annoyed that he spent so much money and that I want to send it back. FML
Today, I was so tired that I thought the item I'd ordered a few months ago had been delivered then stolen, so I emailed the company about it. When I checked back on the website, I realized it hadn't actually been delivered yet and I read the invoice wrong. FML
Today I found out that paying $40 for next-day shipping doesn't ensure that you'll receive the item the next day or even the next week. I assumed it was my fault for ordering too late into the holiday season. Turns out they never shipped it. When I finally received it 10 days late, it was the wrong item. FML
Today, I finally got a package for some pieces that my model kit was missing after I had contacted customer services about the problem. The package was still missing a piece. FML
Today, I spent hours assembling a bookshelf I'd bought online. Once it was finally done, I realized I’d put the back panel on backwards, so now there’s a "Made in China" label facing the room. FML
Today, I got up early to wait for my new sofa to be delivered. I spent yesterday taking apart and getting rid of my old crappy sofa. At midday, the furniture shop said they'd cancelled my order due to not having enough of that model in stock. Even if I re-order a sofa now, it's 2 weeks until they can deliver. FML
Today, I bought a new mailbox to replace the old one that was stolen. Two hours after I put the new mailbox up, the old one was back and the new one was missing. FML
Today, as every day for the past three weeks, I had to hear my housemate complain about an order being delayed. The last couple of orders took two months to arrive, and she decided to order yet again from that company, so she checks daily and I have to hear about it. FML
Today, it's the twelfth day since I ordered the fittings (which are not sold in hardware stores) needed for one of our tenants' leaking kitchen sink. I received two emails; one that says the package will arrive today, and one that says never mind, the package will arrive in seven weeks. For the tenant, FML
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Shawnie Gallant 24
Whose fault was it? The company might have no choice but to fix the entire situation. I hope you got a refund.
fjvitt 14
I bet you those folks in the other state are FMLing too...misery loves company
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Shawnie Gallant 24
Whose fault was it? The company might have no choice but to fix the entire situation. I hope you got a refund.
RichardPencil 32
That is such a first-world problem! I’m sure you’re getting lots of sympathy from third-world people who don’t have access to clean water, like those in Flint, Michigan.
PandaPrincess4 22
Nobody likes to spend money and get something less than expected, let alone something totally wrong.
tounces7 28
Are you the customer waiting for it to be installed, or also a contractor yourself installing it for a customer of yours? Big difference in the FML here.
fjvitt 14
I bet you those folks in the other state are FMLing too...misery loves company
BeachMammal 8
I'm sure that is disappointing, but I don't see it as FML level. You have a house and can afford new siding, which makes it seem like your life isn't so bad as the lives of so many others.
ChibiChibi_fml 28
What exactly would you deem to be FML worthy than? Keep in mind that FML's are supposed to be, according to the sites own FAQ, little everyday stories that could happen to everybody. The phrase F My Life is not meant to be used in actual horrible, tragic, unrecoverable situations. Like you wouldn't say "Today my house collapsed on me leaving me paralyzed from the waist down. FML" because that's being flippant about a major situation but you could say "Today My Cat watched as a bunch of squirrels got in through the cat flap and tore my living room apart. FML" It's a F My life because something negative has happened but it is also something negative that happened that you could in theory find laughable at a later point in time even if you are too ticked about your torn up couch to do so at that moment.
Quasita 26
So the FML is you have to choose a new style and color for your house? Or your customer has to? Not like they are going to charge you for it again when you didn't receive the product and they confirmed it was sent elsewhere... and if it was discontinued, it might be a vote in your favor. It means that if you ever had to have a repair done, you wouldn't be able to match the exact item in the future. Pick a new option that will give you some time and flexibility.
BetterThanU 1
Sounds like a 'Muricuh problem. YDI