Today, after I used to look down on my brother for being a nerd, he now creates computer software for a living making megabucks. Meanwhile, I deliver lorry loads of gravel and cement to building sites for minimum wage, one step above breaking rocks for a living. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I took the piss out of my younger brother for spending money on “fake internet clothes” in video games. Last week I spent 3 hours researching the perfect ergonomic office chair and paid extra for “limited edition fabric.” I'm apparently one financial decision away from becoming the exact nerd I used to bully. FML
Today, after weeks of my brother being laid off from work, I was able to finagle him an interview for one of the entry level positions at my work. He got the job, only to refuse it because it doesn't pay enough. I thought 9 dollars an hour was a lot more than 0 dollars an hour. FML
Today, I found out my no-work-experience brother has just accepted a 50k/year job. He is still in school and has never had a job. I work as an intern for 11 hours a day, get rude emails from my boss, and have 3 degrees and 5 years work experience. FML
Today, my brother yelled at me, calling me a "no-good fucking whore", because I couldn't fix his laptop. The same laptop he threw on the floor after screaming "FUCKING HEAL MEEE!" at his game. As ever, my parents took his side, refusing to believe that I can't fix a cracked monitor. FML
Today, I found out my dad tells everyone I’m still living in his house farting around on the internet. I’m a software engineer and I invest in the stock markets. I live in his house because I bought it off him when he fell behind on his own mortgage. I’ve been earning more than him since I was 22. FML
Today, despite me being a master-level carpenter, and my art sells for thousands, I heard my mom telling her snobby friends how embarrassed she is of me because I’m “basically unemployed” and waste my time on “hobby crafts” like a teenage nerd instead of getting “a real job” and finding a wife. FML
Today, while struggling to find a job that will accommodate my disabilities, an acquaintance ranted at me about how nobody wants to work hard, and they have to earn what they get. This chucklefuck works for his father, will inherit a multi-million dollar business, and bought his house from his aunt. FML
Today, my brother called me, asking if I could help him do his taxes. Since he's a high school and college dropout, I thought all I had to do was a 1040EZ. No, last year he made more than twice what I earn, through self-employment. I have two Master's degrees and work at Burger King. FML
Today, after a risking my life on the way to Europe and saving every penny I made as an illegal worker to send home, I found out that my brother used the money to open a small business, get pretty successful, and is going to marry my all-time love. FML
Today, in addition to having to deal with chronic pain that keeps me from driving for more than 10 minutes, I now have to deal with my brother who thinks I'm not paying him enough for taking me to school 2 days a week, when he does the journeys for himself anyway. FML
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Grizz8831 14
don't beat yourself up too much, I get the outlook. when you work blue collar heavy labour for less than you are worth, getting injured regularly, it is easy to see "nerds" doing tech work making lots of money as lazy or overvalued... until you actually see what they do and the stress it creates, along with injuries and long term issues (back, eyes, wrists etc). I work in a wood shop, but also spend lots of time on my PC and helping with tech at work. apologize to him and you should both move on better than yesterday.
RichardPencil 32
And you have a hot girlfriend from Canada. You think she's hot, but her camera is broken and you've never actually seen a photo of her.
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Grizz8831 14
don't beat yourself up too much, I get the outlook. when you work blue collar heavy labour for less than you are worth, getting injured regularly, it is easy to see "nerds" doing tech work making lots of money as lazy or overvalued... until you actually see what they do and the stress it creates, along with injuries and long term issues (back, eyes, wrists etc). I work in a wood shop, but also spend lots of time on my PC and helping with tech at work. apologize to him and you should both move on better than yesterday.
RichardPencil 32
So, he took the digital superhighway, while you chose the rocky road. At least you have an ice cream named for your way.
xxWTFxx1981 23
I was a nerd in high school. It is funny how life reverses itself. I travel the world and own multiple houses most the jocks and bullies from my childhood have never even left my hometown or own their own house lmao
iicccyyy 15
Sure buddy
RichardPencil 32
And you have a hot girlfriend from Canada. You think she's hot, but her camera is broken and you've never actually seen a photo of her.
bobsanction 18
Karmas a bitch innit?
idragosani 17
Nerds run the world now. That's our revenge.
Taurus_ChicKa 37
Nerds and geeks always rule the world!
repKyle95 24
Sounds like karma hit you like a freight train, lol