Today, I asked my parents to sign for me to enlist in the military. They asked me how much money the government gives them if I die. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I overheard my mother and sister talking so I stopped to eavesdrop. I recently enlisted in the Marines, and they were talking about what they would do with the money if I died. FML
Today, my parents asked if I wanted to go to military school so I said, "Yeah, that would be awesome," thinking it was a joke. They weren't joking. FML
Today, I told my parents I was thinking about joining the army. They looked at each other and laughed for about 10 minutes straight. I wasn't joking. FML
Today, I told my dad I want to enlist in the army and he tried to lock me in my room. He did almost the same thing when I told him I wanted to do certain college courses to make it easier to become a police officer, only there was a lot more swearing and throwing of objects. FML
Today, I found out that my parents are 28,000 dollars in debt and that my bank account has $27.17 in it. They took my money to help pay their debt. FML
Today, I asked my parents if I had a college fund because I will be going to university in two years. They laughed. FML
Today, my dad drunkenly ranted about how I should volunteer for the military because of the crisis in the Middle East. I refused; I'm in college on two scholarships and have listened to stories of why his service still gives him nightmares. I had to hide all the phones to keep him from calling the recruiters. FML
Today, I told my father I registered for the Marines, and that I'm leaving for bootcamp next week. He asked if this means that he doesn't have to pay child support anymore. FML
Today, I talked to my dad about joining the military. He got up, laughed, and said, "As if the army would accept a pussy like you." FML
Today, my girlfriend of three years broke up with me because I'm in the military and I'm gone too much. The reason I enlisted in the first place is because we agreed that the money and benefits I would earn would help us be able to start a family in the future. FML
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XCarCrashHeartsX 0
Dang, man that's ****** up.
Doopliss 0
Well, that is a reasonable question, you are putting your life at stake...
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XCarCrashHeartsX 0
Dang, man that's ****** up.
ElliexMarie 0
Hm . Well think on the brightside ! Just because they asked that doesn't necessarily mean they want you to die . Maybe they just wanted to know , But thanks for serving our country , (:
nonotme 0
I think this is your parents' way of saying they don't want you to enlist.
stat 0
you dont have to make them your benifitiary
myfishisBOBA 0
Before you run off and try to enlist, just think about what you are putting your life on the line for. I was on track for the AF academy but I dropped my nomination and didn't bother applying after learning more about government. A family friend joined to pay for college when he was eighteen. He was only twenty when he came back. It was a closed-casket funeral. Politicians are in it for themselves, they don't care about the average citizen. Look at what they have done to our economy and our country. What they have planned for the military is not something people should be fighting for. Why should Americans die for some politician's arrogance? They are sending good people out to do their dirty work. War doesn't prove who is right. It determines who is left.
mndz_mkl 0
too right mate YLIF OP
invision1994 0
^This.
crazycornn 0
do you honestly think you won't die?
grabblebyk 1
i think its a pretty fair question . .
romanceaser 0
164-- I agree. that's my philosophy, and I would only be in the military if we were getting invaded. although it would be more likely that we get drafted
spacemanspiff78 7
I love all the whiners that try to dissuade others from joining. if you are truly successful, do you think all the people that want to kill you and your family without even knowing you are going to realize that peace and acceptance is better? Or will those who want to rule the world finally be able to? You can obviously read in English. Thank a Soldier for that, and move your pussy ass along.
zykrithium 22
It's a legitimate question
Doopliss 0
Well, that is a reasonable question, you are putting your life at stake...
thisplacesucks93 2
Yea but it's kind of inappropriate for parents to ask their kids
irishdubr 0
Ouch. YLIF
XCarCrashHeartsX 0
What does "YDI" mean? Does "OP" mean operator?
Inoku 0
"YDI" is "You Deserved It." "OP" is "Original Poster." OP: It's a legitimate question, and it may be a coping mechanism, so humor your parents.
XCarCrashHeartsX 0
Thank you.
bloodthorn 4
YDI = you deserved it (or sometimes: ya dumb idiot) op = original poster
treli1593 0
because he/she is emo/scene and they think it's cute.
parisbound87 0
#128- for your info, they are not just scene or emo. that name just shows they're a fan of fall out boy...it's from one of their songs. OP: find out why they want to know. if it's just being prepared, say, to pay for your possible funeral, that's just them thinking ahead. otherwise, they just suck at life and being parents. it's one thing to want to be prepared...it's a whole other thing to not support what your child wants to do. it's your decision. For all of the comments against the war and this person enlisting: it's not up to anyone but the OP what they choose to do, and it's not right for anyone to try to sway them either way. They need to do what they feel is best for them. It's a PERSONAL decision, and politics should not come into it.
SaintJimmy 0
Long live the car crash hearts, cry on the couch 'til the poets come to life. Fix me in 45
fakEwOrLD 0
ydi: you deserve it n op: original poster or that's what I've always thought
Coolguyt2 0
It means You deserved it
aback 5
They may have been trying to give you a wake-up call that enlisting in the military during an unwinnable war isn't all banners and glory. Or, they could just be greedy pricks. Your call.
blalien 0
That's what I was thinking. They were trying to make the point that you could die and just be a statistic.
The_trooper_fml 0
we all ready won the damn war and by the way we were fighting Neo Nazis in Germany for years after WWII ended so anti insurgency war isn't new nor is it "unwinnable"
Carlyyy 0
Well...How much money do they get?
bleh993 0
LOL
TheFifthWitness 0
$400,000 is the average.
divineinstrument 2
WOAH! If ever there's a reason to have kids, that's it
guttural 0
LOL, #85
moonmonkeyman 6
Lol
michaeljacksonnn 0
.... Ty?
mevyhetal 0
$400,000...or whatever life insurance policy you sign up for.
ReasonsToFly 0
Oh srs? I'll sign my kids up.
Singularity_fml 0
Considering the circumstances, it's a reasonable question, especially if they didn't ask it right away...it was bound to come up somehow. I think you're being too harsh on the parents. Their child just told them they'd like to throw themselves in the line of fire.
guttural 0
Not all military careers involve getting shot at on the frontlines.
shellybean87 0
God! Looks like your parents either want you to die or don't think that you'll last in the military. Must admit, your life is ******.