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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Comments (105)
Pstraka6 20
Be smart and responsible with your money and in no time you'll be able to go it with your coworkers!
Pstraka6 20
Amen! It's rough, but anything after that is like steak dinner
dhooks111490 8
You had a year supply of quarters on your floor?!
curtis00_fml 2
Everyone's done it
arsenicalhumor 30
FYL, but when it comes to that, just be honest. And make lunches at home and then bring them to where you are, it's cheaper then microwaveable products.
Ugi 27
You have a co-worker, which hopefully means you have a job. Tell them things are tight, maybe next time, and I'm sure they'll understand. Hopefully in a month or two things will be a little easier.
worldclassrager 41
Hey he might buy you lunch...worth a shot...but it's okay to admit you can't afford it