Today, a homeless man asked me for some change. Not having any cash, I gave him a gift card for the restaurant I work at. When I got home I realized I gave him my credit card. FML
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ealovan 20
op here. it's always cool when your FML gets posted because in a weird way it makes the situation a little bit better lol. just some clarification, i started this job a little over a month ago and when i went to the orientation, they gave us $15 dollar gift cards. it was after a 9 hour shift when this sweet old man asked for some change. i remembered i had this gift card in my wallet for a month now and figured he would benefit from it more than i would. i was tired and it was dark outside, but i should have payed more attention. once i realized this mistake i quickly went back to my work, and luckily he was still there. he was very sweet and figured i handed him the wrong card, i gave him the right card and now everyones happy. i'm just glad it was him because god knows what any other person would have done with it.
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Immortal_Toaster 23
We all are a little air-headed at times, but that's a bit much.
bubbat101 36
That's awesome that you were able to get that worked out and that he was honest enough to realize the mistake and not take advantage of it. l Definitely restores some faith in humanity for me. :)
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vikky538 29
The homeless guy thought you were so generous!
ThatOneAstro 15
Atleast you gave him something
Homer1975 14
wake up dude ,do u have a credit card ?
arrowgold 19
At least you realized it that same day. I'm curious did the man make any purchases?
goreajek 13
I've heard of people giving a dollar. or a hundred. but never putting a homeless person in charge of your credit score.
mintae 10
Still wondering how you got the two mixed up. Were you paying any attention at all? Sucks, OP.
ealovan 20
op here. it's always cool when your FML gets posted because in a weird way it makes the situation a little bit better lol. just some clarification, i started this job a little over a month ago and when i went to the orientation, they gave us $15 dollar gift cards. it was after a 9 hour shift when this sweet old man asked for some change. i remembered i had this gift card in my wallet for a month now and figured he would benefit from it more than i would. i was tired and it was dark outside, but i should have payed more attention. once i realized this mistake i quickly went back to my work, and luckily he was still there. he was very sweet and figured i handed him the wrong card, i gave him the right card and now everyones happy. i'm just glad it was him because god knows what any other person would have done with it.
bubbat101 36
That's awesome that you were able to get that worked out and that he was honest enough to realize the mistake and not take advantage of it. l Definitely restores some faith in humanity for me. :)
ona16 22
Despite the rap they get a lot of homeless people are very nice. I'm glad this worked out for you.
chuchusheep 19
what a sweet guy...
still_guns 16
close one op
mamm_fml 14
I love that this is how it turned out. This follow up made my day.
Carlitosfmc 18
That's so nice of him! :D I'm happy it ended well.
IcyDarcy 10
Thanks, OP for telling us the rest of the story :) Hope it shows all the people who put negative comments that NO, not all homeless people/people who are begging for money are bad. A lot of them are actually nicer and more respectful than "wealthy" people 'cause they know what it's like to be in trouble and they don't want others to be in their situation...
angi22 18
Faith in humanity restored! God bless
militarybrat 21
Wow how honest. I love when people are like that.
spnwitch 10
I made an account finally just to reply to this FML. I would love to say I was amazed at the people who thought the homeless man was dishonest, but sadly that's just how the world is. It must have been a frightening mistake to make, and it was good on the homeless man for his honesty. Yes he could have spent the card, but he chose the high road. That was still awesome of you to do. Good on you!
curiouslilbird 19
Glad to hear it all got worked out! (And glad you got your card back!)
Lancelot13_fml 9
That might be the best change he received in a decade
spirirflame3222 8
Glad you fixed your problem that could have gone terribly
T1fa 6
that was very kind of you :D