Today, I found out that on Wednesday, when I have 2 exams, I'm called to testify in court. If I go to court, I cannot make the exams. If I take the exams, I'll be held in contempt and arrested. 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, I found out that my father, who is divorced from my mother, has set up a lawsuit against her and that I am required to go to court and testify against her as a witness. I've tried to keep neutral for six years, and I'll go to jail if I don't show up. FML
Today, I called out "for personal reasons" from work because I had to study for a major test that's taking place tomorrow. An hour later, my manager called to fire me for "not taking work seriously." I then got an email telling me that the test was being postponed. FML
Today, I found out that I have to appear in juvenile court because I refused to go visit my dad, even though it was court ordered. FML
Today, I had to skip class to attend a truancy court hearing. FML
Today, I can't attend an interview for a great job because I have an exam. An exam I need to pass in order to have a great job like the one I'm missing the interview for. FML
Today, I went in to take my College Placement tests. I'd spent all week ignoring actual homework to study for these tests. When I got there, the responsible told me that the tests were last week. FML
Today, three days before I take my bar exam, the biggest exam of my life, I got my monthly. And I get to bring my belongings in a clear plastic bag so the world knows. FML
Today, my professor stated that every student who had perfect attendance would be exempt from taking the final. Having perfect attendance so far, I was thrilled. Then come to find out I have jury duty the day before the exam; she won't excuse my absence. FML
Today, I was subpoenaed on behalf of my mother-in-law. My husband said if I didn't defend her and consequently lie under oath, our marriage is over. She said, "I can get rid of two problems in one day!" FML
Today, I got cited for "internet plagiarism" and called to the dean's office. I'd been sitting a closed-book written exam, and my teacher had been breathing down my neck the whole time. FML
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Jonr1138 6
call your instructors. they should let you take the exams another day due to your court appearence. if they won't talk to the dean. sucks that you have to go to court though.
Gesq1 0
This is simple. Show the subpoena to your professor. If you haven't been subpoenaed then you're not under a legal obligation to attend - unless you've been previously ordered by the judge to be there. Have one of the lawyers write a quick letter. There are things you can do here. Don't just wallow on FML.
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Faminn123 0
You should have no problems taking the exams and doing jury duty. They are required to allow you to take them!
5upernova 3
Tell your school ASAP! I hope it is not too late to let them know.
roobear 2
Um, this is pretty standard. It happens to a lot of people. Just let your professors know in advance and they have to allow you to take it at another time. Flipping idiot, this isn't an FYL. Pull your head out of your butt. This MIGHT belong on mlia but it's not funny either. I just feel angry at myself for wasting time reading this worthless post. You sir should take yourself out to a pasture and shoot yourself. You are polluting the gene pool.
LilaBear 2
This isn't an FML. Just show the examiner your summons (or do whatever application your school requires) and they have to let you take the exam another time.
antonioohama 0
Write them a letter that says you have exams that day!! That's the most obvious response.
TheOtherNewest1 6
I fought the law and the law won....
CountDuk 5
TALK TO YOUR TEACHERS AND SET UP A DATE TO TAKE THE EXAMS EARLY!!! If that doesn't work out, definitely go to court instead, because if you go to prison they may confiscate your exams...
miyon_fml 0
Man FYL, I hope it works out for you. Hopefull the dept heads will understand. I had to miss a test due to giving birth to my son. It took me about 2 weeks to be able to get premssion to retake the test. My professor was very mean and acutally insulting about it, such as you should have contacted me that day if you couldnt make the test. Tried to explain that during labor I 1. wasn't really thinking about the test and 2. I wasn't really up to using the phone.
Teekayahr 0
I can't believe you didn't think of talking to your teachers before posting. I'm sure if you wanted to make a fuss of it that there's some sort of legal requirement they have to follow.
MichixLuvsxU 0
Obviously, you should go to court. Talk to your teacher about it genius.