Today, I finally summoned the courage to ask my dad to pay me as he promised, after I cut the lawn and cleaned all the house windows last week. His response was, "Get fucked." 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, wanting to do something nice for my dad, I mowed the lawn. He grounded me for "emasculating" him. FML
Today, I thought I would surprise my dad by mowing our entire two acre lawn. When he got home, instead of being grateful like I had hoped, he yelled at me for cutting in vertical lines instead of horizontal. FML
Today, I finally told my dad that he owes me over 400 dollars, and that I need it or else I'd get kicked out of my apartment. He only gave me 70 and said to get a better job. FML
Today, I lost my patience and asked the deadbeat I loaned money to last year to please pay up. His response: "Blow me." No thanks, dad. FML
Today, after shoveling one guy's steps, sidewalk, and driveway for two hours straight, I went to ask for my money. He said, "Work is its own reward!" and shut the door in my face. FML
Today, my dad offered to pay me $40 to wash his car. Needing money to buy a video game, I agreed, and went out in the freezing weather to do the job. I finished the task, only to be paid in Monopoly money. My dad still hasn't gotten over how "funny" his prank was. FML
Today, I finally got the nerve to tell my parents that I'm no longer going to pay them a flat percent of my salary, but only what they need to cover my expenses. Their response: "Better find a place of your own then, you freeloading bastard." FML
Today, my dad asked to borrow some money off me, so I said okay. Later on, he told me he'll be using it to help divorce my mom. I pretty much just helped pay for my parents' divorce. FML
Today, my dad asked if I'd help him clean the gutters. I was given the responsibility of holding the ladder while he went on the roof. All I heard was laughter before a year's worth of rotting vegetation landed on top of my head. FML
Today, I finally confronted my father about how rude and tactless he is. It wasn't until I'd finished my rant that I realized he was ignoring me. He then told me to get him something to drink. I replied, "Since you asked so rudely, you can go get it yourself." As soon as I'd said that, he grunted and repeated himself. FML
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SoylentCandycorn 10
Grade A Parenting. Remember this day when you choose his nursing home.
StalkerChick 13
Well, go get ******. In his bed.
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Comments (172)
pavlovaaLOVE 7
No matter how 'privileged' she should feel for living at home rent free, no parent should ever swear at their kids like that... They're only setting a terrible example n will raise rude kids
Dilwann 27
You're caring about the swearing part? That seems the least of this person's problems. The real problem is that her father promised to pay and didn't do it. Now THAT will raise ****** up kids (yes, I said the f-word), not the fact that he swore. I swear fairly often and am a very nice person, if I may say so myself!
Metallica36176 16
Aww sorry OP. Some dads are just like that sadly. Whenever Id ask my dad for money after doing stuff Id get the "I raised and paid for you for 18 years, now its time you paid that back" lecture. Its still screwed up though that he promised and didnt come through. A man is only as good as his word. Maybe try doing some of that stuff for a neighbor or something and get paid that way? Good Luck.
TheWorkingMan 7
That's why you get the money FIRST
JoeGrant 12
Only one thing to do now... ... Cut the lawn and clean the windows again!
barefootchic 6
Ordinarily I'd say you shouldn't really have to be paid for doing chores, but if he said he was going to pay you then he should. Try asking again when he seems to be in a better mood perhaps?
AKSBGU 2
OP if you're living under his roof and not paying rent, you shouldn't get paid. Earn your keep, builds character which it looks like most of the other posters don't have.
white16sox 19
Nice double post. Anyways, the OP didn't ask to be born, so she shouldn't have to pay rent.
greeneye_fml 12
Oh shut up. How do you even know how old the OP is? He could be 15 or something, and what loser parent would make a 15 year old pay rent? Or even worse, sets an example for the kid by going back on his word and swearing him out?
SoylentCandycorn 10
Do you know what else builds character? Honouring your promises, and not telling your daughter to "get ******" when you go back on your word. All he is doing is telling her it's okay to be a douchebag.
AKSBGU 2
I had a job at 15 and did chores for my family for free without bitching about not being paid. I'm sure the "get ******" is being over exaggerated it sounds like her father was messing with her and taught her a valuable lesson life isn't fair and that unless it's in writing don't expect shit from anyone. I guess this world is just full of lazy entitled people. And really mowed the lawn and cleaned windows I hope she didn't stress to hard.
greeneye_fml 12
Did your parents promise to pay you for doing something and then back out of it? If not, then shut up and get off your soapbox.
AKSBGU 2
OP if you're living under his roof and not paying rent, you shouldn't get paid. Earn your keep, builds character which it looks like most of the other posters don't have.
SoylentCandycorn 10
That's all well and good, except that the father promised OP money if she did the windows. Do you know what else builds character? Honouring your agreements and not telling your daughter to "get ******" when you don't feel like keeping a promise anymore.
Sandman366 6
Here I thought the response should be: "Happen to have a call guy's number, or should I ask mom?"
wdd2 5
I have empathy for you Op. I have been in a similar situation several times with my dad, it sucks to be promised something by a parent and then brushed aside when you manage to finally ask for it.
Missy2612 11
next time: cash upfront