Today, I received my acceptance letter to one of the most prestigious universities in the US, as well as a nice scholarship. I was so proud of myself, I eagerly showed my dad, hoping he would shed a tear or two. His only words were, "Just get a job so you can get the hell out of my house." 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 excitedly told my mom how I got accepted to the master’s program of my dreams. She decided now would be a good time to proudly repeat for the millionth time how she gave up a full ride to the Ivy League to marry my father, and I ought to be a "good woman" and do the same. FML
Today, I was accepted to college and received a scholarship equal to almost half the tuition. After sharing this news with my parents, I spent the next 35 minutes getting yelled at about how I wasn't allowed to go there because my boyfriend might go there. FML
Today, I was cleaning my father's study room and wondering why I did not receive my acceptance/rejection letter from a college I really wanted. I found the acceptance letter, on his desk, also approving of a full scholarship. The deadline to confirm was a month ago. FML
Today, I got an offer to study at a good university. My father has been pushing me to apply for years, so I ecstatically broke the news. Instead of congratulating me, he just grunted and delivered the more important news that he's divorcing my mum. Moment ruined. FML
Today, I got a letter from Yale Law School saying I got a 4 year full scholarship. I called my dad crying and read the whole thing… even the bottom of the letter, which said, "April fools' ! Love, Mom and Dad." FML
Today, I attended my school's special invitation-only awards ceremony, relieved that I was getting a much-needed scholarship. I watched all my friends go up and win scholarships. In the end, I only got a certificate for doing well on the PSAT. My whole family showed up for this. FML
Today, I received a call from a top-rated university accepting me into the program of my dreams to begin my ultimate career. Two weeks ago, I accepted a permanent, full time and legally-binding job position in my depressive hometown because the school had previously rejected me. FML
Today, I got a large envelope from a college I applied to earlier. My mom, expecting big news, made my family gather round as I opened it. It ended up being a letter of rejection from not just that school, but all three campuses of the state college. FML
Today, my mom called and told me I got accepted to my first-choice college. I got really excited and asked her to read me the letter. As she started to read it, she said, "Oops... uh, nevermind." FML
Today, I got into my dream university. I also got turned down for the scholarship and the loan that would enable me to actually go. FML
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ihateIRAQ 0
call me oldschool,but this is what I did when my dad told me to get out and get a job: 1. i moved out. 2.i got a job.
satomi_ishida 0
Geez, what crawled up his butt and died? Does he normally show support OP or does he not? If he doesn't then maybe you should have figured he'd respond this way? Be proud you did so well! Go celebrate with your friends instead! Many congratulations! :D
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Comments (125)
ihateIRAQ 0
call me oldschool,but this is what I did when my dad told me to get out and get a job: 1. i moved out. 2.i got a job.
22cute 17
you're an idiot
Freeze_fml 17
No, you're an idiot.
TurboTalon 0
I agree but how did you move out without having a job first....
brewedintexas96 0
stay with a friend or someone. or in his case go into the army. he got housing and a job at the same time.
cheritorres 0
you still over there? I'm thinking about going back.....
starile 20
12: You probably didn't make it into one of the most prestigious universities in the US.
victoria114 6
Why r u guys hatin on him... He's in the ******* army have some respect..
TheCountess 4
Your father sounds horribly unsupportive and cold. I'm sorry his reaction was not more kind, but unless he was joking, I'm sure you've come to expect such things from him. In any event, the best way to deal with a person like that is to get "revenge" by working hard, becoming successful, and generally living the best life you can. His unwillingness to share in your successes will be a greater loss for him each time you succeed. Congratulations on your acceptance, and best of luck to you in your studies.
mrsmcscruggs 5
Very well put TheCountess
77taylah33 0
23 are you like 6 years old or something cause that's what you profile says?
hellokat1 0
I think it's the dogs birthday..idk
TomasT 0
He is mourning all his own lost chances. FYL.
dt520 4
your dad sucks but he has a point. there are no more "prestigious" schools. even dartmouth voted "keggy the keg" as the new mascot. dartmouth is an ivy leauge school.
chili10 18
how is a keg a mascot?? =O that's ridiculous
palmtrees 1
It's an unofficial mascot - the official one is still the Big Green. Last time I checked, it was okay to have a sense of humor without automatically losing your intelligence. Also, OP cannot be referring to an Ivy League school as they do not give merit-based scholarships, only financial aid.
AthinaMarie 0
Well he is a mood killer.. good job :) don't take it to heart haha
CallMeHush 1
At least he didn't tell you to get a haircut also.
FYLDeep 26
Get a haircut and get a real job Clean your act up and don't be a slob
jackien1 6
Woah nice job! get good grades. get out of his house. get a wayyyy better and nicer house. and never invite him over. **** him just as he ****** you. only worse. oh yeah. dont forgive him. EVER.
underguarded 20
PWN
MrZigZag_fml 0
that sucks when your parents wanna get rid of you ha!
Glorii 0
Congratz! &d sry about yur dads comment.