Today, I saw my unemployed 29-year-old son, who still lives with us, reading the work section of the newspaper and prayed that he was looking for a job. He was looking for the comics. 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, my dad called my recently unemployed son a no-good bum for not job hunting. My son literally spent all day beefing up his resume and scheduling job interviews for the whole week. It's not the 1920s anymore, dad. You can't just walk into a building, ask for a job, and get hired right on the spot. FML
Today, my son's teacher asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up. He put down "unemployed". FML
Today, I actually resorted to checking the newspaper obituaries to see where the deceased were employed, just so I can find a job opening. FML
Today, I walked in on my son flopping around on the floor with a blanket wrapped around his legs. Apparently at age 22, he'd rather pretend to be a mermaid than go out and get a damn job. FML
Today, like every day, I scrolled through my social media feeds, seeing happy couples, people buying houses and landing their dream jobs. I, on the other hand, am a single 23 year-old man in a dead end job, who still lives with his parents. FML
Today, my son's homework was to write a story about what he wants to be when he grows up. He wrote that he plans on being unemployed and living at home until we throw him out, then he'll live under a bridge. He's only 12, but already planning for a future as an unemployed bum. FML
Today, after months of job hunting, I finally got a phone call. They were impressed with me. That's when my son decided to throw a tantrum asking for food. After some silence, the caller told me they were looking for someone who wasn't juggling little kids at home and hung up. My son is 20. FML
Today, my son finally got a job for the first time in his life. He only did it so he can upgrade his PC and buy Overwatch. He's 24. FML
Today, my father told me to "go get a job." He has been unemployed for three years. FML
Today, I found out my son's dad stole his unemployment card and took the money. My son was homeless at the time and using his dad's address for mail. FML
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kaileigh10 2
YDI for allowing him to still live with u.
capitalone 0
LoL, why don't you just confront him? instead of just waiting for him. he obviously isn't looking for a job.
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Comments (211)
Codezlol 21
Atta boy
Infamous_Hawk 6
Another 10 years and he meets the requirement to be brenan from step brothers.
gagew37 0
sounds like me:)
DropDead77 11
that's the first thing you should read! :D
slantyshanty 7
because he is a hobo?
mintcar 10
That's sad.
ruben_A_ruiz 0
Tel him to do something with his life op YDI
RyanMacVey 17
tell him tae join the army, thats ma plan fur after a fail ma exams (:
mintcar 10
^ Wow...that English could use some work.
RyanMacVey 17
82 - yeah well english happens tae be one of tha subjects am failing
heathersmorin 0
84- Basic spelling skill should have been learned in kindergarten-2nd grade. Words such as me, the, my, to, boy etc. And fur?? My 4 year old knows the difference between fur and FOR. Come on, now. Speak ******* English.
heathersmorin 0
84- Basic spelling skill should have been learned in kindergarten-2nd grade. Words such as me, the, my, to, boy, etc. And fur? My 4 year old son knows the difference between fur and FOR!! Come on now! I feel as if I'm reading a 5 year olds homework assignment.
RyanMacVey 17
102 - aye well tha english dictionary is aww rong... half tha words dont even sound tha way they are spelt... in ma opinion how a spell words makes alot more sense .... just spell words tha way they sound tae yeh
Codezlol 21
OP is from Alberta, Canada. If that guy can't find work here he is not looking for a job at all I guarantee it.
RyanMacVey 17
105 - a mite pass geography... will that help???
epicenur 2
haha I can relate to this
jennabell 0
lmao. aye agree
RyanMacVey 17
113 - dyeh fink that wud make ma maw proud???
DocBastard 40
Gayboii, I have to assume you are a masochist, as you get verbally ass-raped after every single comment. Do you enjoy the abuse, or do you just not give a flying **** about looking stupid?
RyanMacVey 17
116 - well mate... it dont bother meh aww that much... a like tae fink of maself as original... people just hate meh coz ima ledgend (;
Sirin_fml 47
Yes. Of course. Damn those haters... and stuff...
RyanMacVey 17
125 - thank you sirin... spread tha love
Finn_the_human 5
Haha sounds as wack as the ice king.
forza_italia88 2
lol seriously gayboii do you know how hard it was to actually read your comments? how old are you? 12? that you have to write like a wannabe ganster? honestly you look like a loser and if you think the army would accept someone as stupid and empty headed like you to fight for and represent your country then you really are as dumb as the way your comments are written. honestly grow up because nobody thinks you're cool... and stuff lol
RyanMacVey 17
134 - im nawt stupid ):
forza_italia88 2
135 - prove it by writing like a human being not some stupid wannabe crowd follower who thinks this will give them positive attention. seriously going by everyone else's comments they all think you're pretty dumb so why not try and prove them wrong instead of humiliating yourself some more
RyanMacVey 17
138 - evryone awready hates me so mite aswell give them a reason
forza_italia88 2
139 - lol spoken like a true pessimist. ''oh no the whole worlds against me! i should continue being an idiot and not getting anywhere in life because everyone hates me!" I'm sure people would respect you more if you didnt try so hard to be "really cool" like the other people who fail English and think its awesome to write like an illiterate bum.
JawneeG 0
to the haters or hayturs of gayboii I whip my hair back and forth! or is it bak and f0r7h.....
lol32360 0
it iz bek n forh!!
flipcrazy 0
Epic trolling
abasio 1
mwahahaaaa, damn you people need to know when someone's taking the piss (0;
MrFlintstone 5
since when's is text talking on fml a sigh that you fail English it's just a sign of laziness
MrFlintstone 5
since when's is text talking on fml a sigh that you fail English it's just a sign of laziness
funnyFMLSplz 0
why does everyone rage at gayboiii? I mean WTF did he do to you guys?
MizzErikaHart 8
lol I think the way he types in a Scottish accent is funny
YouMadeMeLaugh 0
you can't join the army unless you have a highschool daploma
cldean24 4
Don't be proud of relating to that. It is pathetic. And op, kick your damn son out on his ass already, you moron.
dudemansoccer 0
it's because of ecstasy, it's a hell of a drug
kaileigh10 2
YDI for allowing him to still live with u.
No_LoveMM 3
Comics are funny.
Mindtrap 0
I have an idea. stop praying for it and tell him to find a job within two weeks or his ass can find a new place to live
Bakayarou_fml 0
Yea you guys are dumb. It took me ages to get my proper job. If my parents didn't let me stay with them, I would have been screwed. All OP needs to do is motivate him, not kick him out.
KiwiLime 0
yeah, it's time for him to leave the nest..
TheDrifter 24
32 really? It took you over a decade to find a job that would allow you to move out of your parents house? You're sure the ambitious one aren't you?
Uncouth 0
46, have you even considered the possibility that he may have lost his job, and consequently, his own place, forcing him to move back in with his parents? It happens a lot more than you might think.
awardZu 0
46, He said "ages", not "over a decade". I highly doubt it would take anyone that long to find a decent job. 56, The post reads "still lives with us", indicating that OP's kid never moved out in the first place.
Bakayarou_fml 0
46, too bad you didn't end up being what it username was, maybe your views won't be so far in the sky looking down at the less ambitious folk. Anyway, ambition has nothing to do with it. circumstances such as travel, family distance and money play a very large role. In addition, not everyone is blessed to not have to work more than one job for supporting their family. You've got to grow up some more bud.
sixfoot2 0
I agree with you. I have a masters degree and it's taking me long to find a job.
yuggi1 11
I know right?! Grab your belt and beat him his arse raw. That will teach him!
nerdchic 5
he's 29 ******* years old.. tell him to grow some and act like an adult.. YDI OP for being a bitch parent
EvilPotato 15
I know kick him out
darkmis1 18
I'm pretty sure threatening to kick him out is good motivation......
humorizer 14
Yeah, but is it a useful one, or is it something like a masters in art/history/english?
TheDrifter 24
55 I live in a semi truck. I haven't spent more than a week in one city in over a decade. How much more drifting is required to justify my name? If you travelled as much as me and my peers do you too would learn that those who cannot or will not support themselves are a blight upon society, far from worthy of respect much less your self righteous defense of their lifestyle.
Thomas_Rothbard 0
truckers deserve to die. you guys drive like ******* maniacs. every time I drive past one, I flick them off.
MissBrainDamage 0
OMG he's almost 30, unemployed and he's still living with his parents?! OP, you need to force him to get his shit together or kick his ass out of there or YDI. My parents wanted me out when I was 18 hah
TheDrifter 24
Don't worry 117, we won't take it personally, we feel the same about you.
tulsafml 0
shit muffin
cornedbeef2016 5
thank you somebody understands how they deserve that! ☆*:.｡. o(≧▽≦)o .｡.:*☆
shibainu519 0
117- yet they bring stuff to the very walmart you shop at.
nalia18 8
i would have just said " i see you like comics. maybe you should write some down for me" and go on from there or SOMETHING that modivates him!!!
jawman 0
damn albertans(if u r Canadian u know what I mean)
TheDrifter 24
I know what you mean, but here in Alberta its damn Quebecois.
atthegates 0
174- ya damn albertans giving us billions of dollars every year bc we can't sustain our economy...ungrateful prick
feven 32
170- I thumbed you up by accident. Also, just so you know they're not dealing with a little kid.
capitalone 0
LoL, why don't you just confront him? instead of just waiting for him. he obviously isn't looking for a job.
tswiftbaby 15
you're hot
mrrapper 0
yes please
natsaysheyyy 16
OP, this is the time that you smack him in top of the head and say, "Get a job and get the **** out of my house."
starwind3438 9
I'm guessing you were too lenient with him in the pass and not forcing him to get a job and be on his own. If that is the case then YDI.
Tuesdays76 0
Yes, OP is doing his son no good by letting this happen. Teach him a lesson and kick him out on his ass unless he can get a job and pay you room and board. Otherwise he will just grow into a loser.
awardZu 0
I think an unemployed 29 year old living with his parents is already a loser... No need to grow into one. Although, I would love to hear one conversation about him keeping his friends quiet when they all come over & play D&D, that would amuse me greatly.
amerwin 3
Ground him from dessert and television until he gets his act together.
amberita28 0
Ydi, you obviously didn't raise your son to be responsible. Stop bitching & kick his ass out if he doesn't get his shit together within two months. Problem solved.
MissAbri 0
thats her son. she cant leave him on the streets stupid
A7X_LoVeee 10
Of course she could
Yo_daddy 0
I agree with 78 she could ever heard " the worst thing I can do for you is something you can do your self " she's right give him 2 month if he doesn't get his shit together he's got to go.
Barney_Rubble_75 0
sorry, could you repeat that?
amberita28 0
Her son is not a baby & is perfectly capable of taking care of his self. You're mom is stupid for raising a child like you, misswhatever.
amberita28 0
your*
chosenen 6
Ofc she can and should. Give him (max) 3 months to start providing, help him find an appartment and then force him out. If he doesn't care by then he'll soon start to when he gets hungry:)
MissAbri 0
Amberiata. my moms not stupid. your mom is for raising u to be careless of other people. some people arent all able to get money in 2 months. so sthu.
just_sayin_81 4
well said!
dannnngthatsux 19
Miss Abri, I don't say that they have to get the money to move out in two months, just some money to save and some for the parents expenses. At 29, even after losing a great job, you should be trying to get money to your parents by getting ANY job.
Calyx_fml 22
Kick him out. Sink or swim
Cinn_fml 23
Maybe you should be more firm with him about getting a job. From the sounds of he's not trying, but it can be difficult to get a job. But maybe he just needs more encouragement to leave home, maybe make him feel less secure in the fact that he can stay forever..?
alipod 11
yea he needs powerful encouragement. I was one day in a sitiuation like this because I couldn't find a job.
HeJustKnowsBest 3
Sounds like he's living the dream. My advice is that you secretly sign him up for the army, that way he'll learn everything he needs to know about living on his own or you won't have to deal with him anymore!
Vagabond89 0
he's 29 dude can't go to any military branch he's too Old lol