seriously?
Manassas, United States
Today, I discovered that my dad still doesn't consider my career as an app developer a "real job". FML
Collection
Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Same thing different taste
Anonymous
United Kingdom
Clueless
Today, after my dad got frustrated at me last month for not having a job and completely taking over my job searching, claiming it’s not that hard and he’d show me how it’s done. Since then, not one company has called or emailed him back and he doesn’t know why. Welcome to job searching in 2024, Dad. FML
Anonymous
Margate City, United States
Today, as I was leaving home for my mall kiosk job, my dad asked me where I was off to. When I said I was going to work, he tossed an empty beer bottle to the floor, belched, and said "Bah! Get a REAL job!" He's unemployed and living in my apartment. FML
Anonymous
This FML is from back in 2015 but it's good stuff
Cornwall, Canada
The downside of nepotism
Today, I thought my dad was finally showing interest in the business I started last year when he asked about my next event. Nope, he just wanted to know if I would hire his step-granddaughter. Her first question? "So, I won't have to do any like, real work right?" Gee, thanks Dad. FML
username
This FML is from back in 2014 but it's good stuff
Elkhart, United States
How about…
Today, my father told me to "go get a job." He has been unemployed for three years. FML
Bruh.
Gamers rise up
Today, despite the fact that I've lived alone for four years, and have a well-paid job, my father is still whining about, "Why am I still playing video games at age 32?" FML
Anonymous
Wilston, Australia
Keeping it real
Today, I went to visit my dad for the first time in over a year, as I have been studying for my Master's degree in history halfway across the world. The first thing he said to me? "So, gotten a real job yet?" FML
Glenn
United Kingdom
Baker's dozen
Today, my dad undermined my life's work. I finally opened my own bakery, but my dad told me it's a "sissies job" since it doesn't involve manual labour like he did for 50 years and I'll probably go out of business, because no one will want cakes from a 6 foot 8 man with tattoos, piercings and a shaved head. FML
suze44
This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff
United States
Prepper
Today, my father decided to "prepare" me for the real world by telling me that I'm ugly. FML
Wheredigowrong
Ankeny, United States
Today, my son came home for the fifth time saying he didn't get the job, wondering what he did wrong. I looked at his resumé; under special skills was, "Keeping it real." Apparently he saw it in a movie and thought it would work. FML
Anonymous
Nairobi, Kenya
Family business
Today, I found out on LinkedIn that my dad follows and endorses a successful cousin of ours. I guess I didn't make the cut. FML
Top comments
BoltTheSuperdog 22
I honestly don't know why it reminds you of Portland, Maine either.
persianninja 23
Do what you love OP
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persianninja 23
Do what you love OP
BoltTheSuperdog 22
...and you'll have never worked a day in your life. - Wise Words From My Grandmother
chickenfeet223 11
We need those app's!!!!!!!!
xXxJaGsTeRxXx 11
But I love not doing anything!
garrett_8614 14
As long as it pays him "real money" and pay the "real bills" then I don't see a "real problem"
tackblog 14
Idk why but this post reminds me of Portland, Maine.
BoltTheSuperdog 22
I honestly don't know why it reminds you of Portland, Maine either.
schhichick 14
uh why?
viva_la_blondes 15
Maybe because of the show Portlandia that makes fun of uppity people and stuff like 'app developers'? That is the only conclusion I can find to that lol
Indianboy9321 25
Tell him it's a hobby and not something you consider "work" either! Doing something that makes you happy will truly make your quality of life even better!
BoltTheSuperdog 22
My grandmother always tells me that "if you're doing something you love, you've never worked a day in your life!"
_parth 20
But if you love what you do! Then higher chances of living a NICE life with no financial problem. Just saying. (Business owner dad once told me that).
andrekrivo 20
Explain to him what it is and why you do it? Tell him about your journey up untill this point, works on parents once in every while...
tjanes 16
There's an app for that? Or at least there will be after you create it and shove it in his face
Rayth 19
I thought a job was where you get paid for doing work. I guess not e.e
Ali_Br_fml 33
I know right? OP should say those exact words to the father. You get paid to develop apps, and I'm sure if OP wasn't bringing in that money, and was always asking daddy dearest for money, the dad would have a different view on app developers being a real job. If the dad actually uses the money OP makes from app developing, OP should say, "You sure had fun using the money from my non-job to..." (pay rent/buy groceries/ pay the cable/light/gas/water etc bill) and say for whatever he uses OP's money.
supersquirel500 10
app developers do make money.
Ali_Br_fml 33
Lol, I read #7's comment as being kind of sarcastic, and meaning something like what I said.
MishMashMosh 20
It's okay, just prove to him how far you can go. Fighting OP
icnburbbygrl 23
No apps for him then
ZombieSazza 34
Do what makes YOU happy! If we did what made everyone else happy in life most of us would be severely unhappy/depressed. It makes you happy, it's enjoyable and you make money, maybe your Father is just jealous he's not had a job that enjoyable? In any case be proud of yourself!
KillSwitch96 18
Well that's a load of crapp! All puns aside, show him how much of a real career it is by creating an app that he and many others will subsequently download, then tell him you made it!