Today, I had to get two teenagers to stop playing bumper cars with the electric scooters at the grocery store I work at. I'm seventeen, and they don't pay me enough for this. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I stopped two little boys from spitting over a railing at the piano player two floors below in the department store I work at. Their mom complained to my boss about me. FML
Today, it's been 3 weeks since I, a 17-year-old, have been working 50 hours a week at a grocery store trying to keep our shelves stocked during coronavirus panic-buying. It was also the day a customer informed me that, "All you teenagers are lazy and that's why the shelves are empty." FML
Today, my parents accidentally bounced some checks through a miscommunication. They now owe the bank $700 and can't afford groceries, which means we're relying on me, a 17-year-old girl who works at McDonald's 2 days a week, to get us by for the next few weeks. FML
Today, while I was working at the golf course, two kids stole a golf cart and pulled a snowboard behind it. When I tried to stop them, they ran me over. FML
Today, I had to go down to the county police department to bail out my kids who thought it would be a good idea to try mugging an ice cream truck driver. FML
Today, at work, I had to help a teenager who was stuck in a toy car for kids, and no, it was not in one piece when she finally got out. FML
Today, at work, I served a rude ass customer and his bratty ass kid, and was forced to swipe her toy debit card so it appeared as if the daughter paid for her snack. In that moment, I questioned my entire existence. Whichever company invented that toy hates cashiers everywhere. FML
Today, my 18 year-old daughter comes home, telling me she has been fired from her job at McDonalds. The reason? They had iCarly Happy Meal toys and she couldn't resist stealing one. FML
Today, while I was working at a supermarket, a kid started to cry in line because he couldn't get candy. Since we have free lollipops behind the desk, I gave him one. His mom complained to my manager and said I was grooming her child. FML
Today, I was offered a job that pays far more than I expected, being a high school senior. My parents decided they aren't letting me take the job, saying I should enjoy my childhood. They're also not paying for my college, which is why I was looking for work in the first place. FML
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GrantedTexas356 13
What are you waiting for? Join in!
chosha_fml 27
You can be thankful you have a job and still think there's some bullshit that you shouldn't have to put up with.
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Comments (37)
lantz4levi 19
Seriously there are a lot worse jobs that make a lot less than you. Grow up. Don't do it for money regardless unless you live on your own or pay for all your expenses like you should. But do it for experience. Experience is worth more than money especially in today's society.
lifes_rough23 8
I feel your pain! I work at one too and they never pay you enough for the shit that you deal with -__-. chin up!
Axel5238 29
Sorry to hear that, people have a hard time especially in retail taking orders from someone their age or younger even if qualified. That's something you should get an older employee or manager to handle.
8djht8 19
Should call the parents on the intercom.
kaydrippy 11
"I'm seventeen, and they don't pay me enough for this." Lol too funny!!
Recurve777 2
I hated my teen job working with customers. Anytime I had to tell someone to stop doing what they were doing, they told me off because " when your not working, I bet you do this same shit"
EvilLittleMan 23
Grumpy old fart in the making.
Elgrin 15
Unfortunately the vast majority of teenagers tend to be reckless, foolhardy, douchecanoes with no respect or regard for people and their property. I thank you for being part of the minority, OP. Hopefully you can find a better job soon.