Today, after months of job hunting, I finally got a phone call. They were impressed with me. That's when my son decided to throw a tantrum asking for food. After some silence, the caller told me they were looking for someone who wasn't juggling little kids at home and hung up. My son is 20. 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, my oldest son answered my phone call much to my surprise as we haven't spoken in a year. The first words out of his mouth were, "I didn't mean to pick up the phone." He then hung up. FML
Today, being jobless and all, I tried calling my dad for a job after my many years of pride. He invited me to an interview to compete against 10 people, probably more qualified than I am. FML
Today, my mom called while I was at a job interview. I ignored the call, but the interviewer was so offended by the fact I'd rudely left it on at all, that he threw me out. I found out from my mom later that she'd called to wish me good luck. FML
Today, I checked my inbox and realized I got an email from a potential employer, saying they were having trouble getting a hold of me by phone. They called while my mom was using my phone to look up directions to a place, and she answered, kindly hanging up when they asked for me. FML
Today, after months of job searching, I finally got a call for an interview. Right in the middle of the call, my phone hung up so the music app could open. I tried calling them back and got no response. FML
Today, I received a call from the company I applied to, only to have my father pick it up and make fun of the man's accent. They won't call me back or take any of my calls, and my dad is completely unapologetic. FML
Today, a telemarketer called and asked if they could speak to my "Mommy or Daddy." I'm 25 years old. FML
Today, after months of searching for any kind of work, I finally received a call. It was McDonald's, but they said I was overqualified for the position. I thought they took anyone with a heart rate. Apparently not. FML
Today, after applying at over 30 businesses over the past 6 months, I have had not one single call. I later find out that I was using my old phone number on the applications, and my secondary phone was my mom's. She thought they were telemarketers. FML
Today, I got a call from the only company that asked me to come in for an interview of the many applications I submitted. I answered it even though I was at my current job. My boss heard and chewed me out. The call was to cancel the interview since the position was filled. FML
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Markovski 18
Wow... Maybe you should get your son to work and pay the bills... AND FEED HIS GOD DAMN SELF.
trellz17 19
So everyone who works at that company has no small kids at home? Yeah right.
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Comments (144)
xwendifferx 16
The perks of having children.
Markovski 18
Wow... Maybe you should get your son to work and pay the bills... AND FEED HIS GOD DAMN SELF.
ShadowGenius 12
MAAAW! THE MEATLOAF! ****!
JMichael 26
That better not be meatloaf mom! For every slice of meatloaf I find, I shall kill you!
Iwannarock1 19
She's the problem, if she's letting him still live at home, at 20...
Mauskau 36
I'm almost 19 and I still live at home with my parents, as do my 23 year old sister and 26 year old brother. We're saving up money so that when we do move out, we have a good start. We all work full time, pay for our own cars and even buy our own food. Why should we move out when we're hardly there anyway? The time that I am at home, is when my mum would ask me to visit if I moved out. I have no reason to move out, plus it's incredibly expensive to move out where I live unless I moved to another area. Our work is close to home, too.
kirasant 19
I've got a friend who still lives at home. The job market can be rough, but she would never behave like this guy. The fact that he's living at home isn't the problem, it's that he's a spoilt brat. OP doesn't need to tell him to buy his own food, OP needs to tell him to pay his own rent, somewhere else. I have no problem with people living at home late but OPs son has lost that privilege and needs to be tossed out on his butt.
dontmindme7 9
some people dont understand....
buttcramp 21
the problem isn't that he lives at home, the problem is his behavior. You teach people how to treat you.. OP is at fault here.
SnailExpo 5
#66 not really? some people prefer to live with their parents because they choose to focus on school without having to worry about rent and paying bills, and in fact to me, even as an 18 year old, I can say no one is a full adult at 18. Even with friends who have done this and done rather well, I still see moreso as kids really I pay my share of the rent, my insurance, and most of the groceries come from my paycheck as well. anyway OP, I'm extremely sorry to hear about your loss of luck. I really hope something better comes your way.
Insanemf18 12
Become an adult I work 40 hours a week night shift and go to college in the day and I rent a house you can't be ready for being an adult you just become ready nothing prepares you for it
snipebp 25
That sucks. Hope you find another job OP.
cheesy_wotsit 20
Your son is an arse. Get him to help pay the bills. I betcha he doesn't do it again!
phantomtiger 17
Maybe your son should be the one getting the job!
elvispaada 11
Wow! maybe call back later and explain?
engineerosaurus 26
I think this is one of those cases where the true explanation is even worse than the misconception.
Goblin182 27
Let me explain. I don't have asmall child, my son is 20 years old. You rasied a son that is 20 years old and pitches a fit like a 5 year old. You are the perfect candidatefor this job.
Gillett 23
She probably is. This way the CEOs can maintain they're delusional realities and can throw tantrums too!
MDoremis 38
What a brat!
lukian_fml 29
It's time for that one to leave the nest.
trellz17 19
So everyone who works at that company has no small kids at home? Yeah right.
beararm 11
teach him manners that's 70s style..."foot up an ass" always works
martin8337 36
Or hit him in the head. That'll straighten him out.
AnnaDarkblood 7
haha red on that so 70s show cracked me up