Today, a co-worker invited me to go out for lunch with him. I politely declined, saying I had too many errands to do. The truth is that I'm just too broke. I'll be buying myself a burrito using quarters I found on the floor of my car. FML
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AKGrace 13
OP here! I appreciate everyone's feedback and helpful comments! Although I make considerably less than most of my coworkers because I have only been here about 7 months, I have no room to complain. I just thought this story would make a good FML. Me and my boyfriend make a decent living on our own and this situation happened after I had to fork out some money on some unexpected expenses! I do pack my own lunch about 4 out of 5 days and have actually been working on budgeting a lot more! Even reading Dave Ramsey's Total Money Makeover.. I have definitely noticed a lot of money saved by not eating out as much as I used to!
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Lionesse 15
Don't be ashamed of not having money.. It happens.. Just be upfront and take a rain check with your co-worker. They should understand
leadawg75 12
Simply say, "I would love to, but budget is tight this month. I'm very sorry! Maybe next time, though?" That can't hurt anything, and maybe he'll offer to pay! :) I hope things go better in the future!
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fksfsdhfsdfh 26
Money is a blessing. And a curse.
vbmg152 19
I know how you feel! For the first time in 30 years, my hubby is laid off & our bank account's overdrawn! I can't afford to pay attention! It's hard being poor! :-(
kayley93 3
Maybe if you sold that challenger, your iPad, and iTouch it would help out some.
misslifeguard 7
Same happened to my dad once. Money is almost impossible to come by.
vbmg152 19
Kayley93, Maybe you mind your own business! I've sold many things I had to make ends meet! Do you think he needs the car to job hunt? BTW, he got a great job, $30 an hour, less than his last one at $32 but it's a job! I'm a Grandma, not a kid! I know what needs to be done, little girl!!!
zombieslayer83 19
Shit, I want a burrito now.
j_cat187 20
Times are tough. I've been eating nothing but rice and ramen for the past week.
HeartOfLead 24
If you're going to Taco Bell, there is a special going on: burritos now come with the runs!
noelasis94 18
We're all in the place you are hell the country is trillions in debt but don't fear the dollar menus is here
tararochelle 18
Story of my life... Minus the burrito.. It's hot pockets for me
HeartOfLead 24
Be careful with those, it might anger your mother.
zombieslayer83 19
Hot Pockets always burn the roof of my mouth. But that second bite is always short behind it.
mikepzz 27
or.. pack a lunch? cheaper in the long run so you can go out for lunch with your co worker
wvcheesehead1 9
Hang in there op, less than 4 years left of this misery... I hope.
nettieninjah 3
someone offers they pay :D