Today, I got a 15% pay raise. My parents responded by saying, “Congratulations! You can now forget about online shopping packages coming in on a weekly basis and start chipping in for rent and utilities!” FML
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Today, I finally got a raise after years of hard work! Excited, I went on a shopping spree, but as I checked the latest prices, it turns out that my extra income barely covers the increase in my grocery bill. Thanks, inflation. FML
Today, I finally got the nerve to tell my parents that I'm no longer going to pay them a flat percent of my salary, but only what they need to cover my expenses. Their response: "Better find a place of your own then, you freeloading bastard." FML
Today, I got raise at work. It's $3 per month. FML
Today, I got promoted at work and was excited to tell my mom. When I called her, she immediately asked, “What does this mean for my retirement fund?” and then asked how much I was going to be making. I told her, and she responded, “Oh. That’s nice, but when are you getting a real job?” FML
Today, my wife received a $15,000 bonus from her work. I got a backpack from mine. FML
Today, I got a raise. A 10 cent raise. I have worked at my job for over 3 years. I now make 20 cents more an hour than people that have only worked there 3 minutes. FML
Today, I got a raise at work. It will bring my hourly wage to about a cent more per hour. Our CEO just reported record-breaking profits for the year. FML
Today, after 3 years at my job I received a 14% raise. I was informed I will be transitioned from hourly to salary. I will now be making $1500 LESS than I made last year. FML
Today, after our housing offer was accepted, I told my parents. The only response was, “That’s a much nicer house than I had when I got married, I hope you can afford furniture.” Thanks mom. FML
Today, I got a 25-cent raise at work. That would be wonderful, had they not cut 6 hours off my schedule as well. I'm now making $200 less a month than I was pre-raise. FML
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bleuroze 4
Welcome to the real world.
Chazzster 32
If you are beginning to do well in your job or career, it’s time to be thinking about getting your own place. It’s not about money, it’s about establishing your own life. There will be expenses and problems from time to time, but there are rewards in living on your own terms.
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Chazzster 32
If you are beginning to do well in your job or career, it’s time to be thinking about getting your own place. It’s not about money, it’s about establishing your own life. There will be expenses and problems from time to time, but there are rewards in living on your own terms.
bleuroze 4
Welcome to the real world.
Lolamae 9
This is why you never tell anyone what you’ve got
Hangryko 32
Time to leave. I know in this economy it's easier said than done, but if your parents' insistence to financially chip in is a problem for you, it's time to explore your options.
ODBeefalo 10
If you work and live with people, then yes, you should be chipping in. I was paying rent to my parents a few months out of high-school. I got 6 months to find a job and start paying rent until I went to college, then when I graduated I payed rent again until I got my own place. Given actual rent rates I see around my area, I would stay a long as you can handle and save as much money as you can.
Taurus_ChicKa 37
You're lucky they aren't charging you for rent and utilities already. Most parents do. You better learn real quick that online shopping comes AFTER the priorities, i.e. bills, are paid.
grimner 3
You allready had an income and didnt pay anything? Then you should not complain, your parents dont need to support you and If you have an income you should pay thats how the real world works. My parents was divirced and my mother had me pay but my father didnt, i spent most time with my mom, she was tough on me and i didnt like it but it did teach me important lessons that i didnt realise at the time but now Im thankful for as it tought me to take responsibility. If you dont wanna pay your parents then move to your own place and see how that works out for you.