Today, I was working the cash register. While helping a customer with her groceries, my bra snapped. I then had to ask my male boss if I could staple it back together. Thirty minutes later it snapped again. I then had to explain to my boss that I was too broke to buy a new one. 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, my bra burst apart in the middle of class. I then had the privilege of asking my male teacher if I could borrow his stapler to put it back together. FML
Today, I was at work, and I had to tell my manager I was calling someone to bring me a bra as mine had broken mid-shift. I was the only woman on shift. It took them 30 minutes to show up and I still had to serve front of house while I waited. FML
Today, since I'm too broke to get a new one, I had to duct tape my bra. FML
Today, my pants ripped while I was at work. I had to keep my balls to the wall while I dodged customers and edged ever closer to the break room. Before I could call my wife and ask her to bring a new pair, my boss burst in, got pissed, and made me go back out and deal with irate customers. FML
Today, the underwire in my bra snapped as my 9-hour workday started. FML
Today, my boss asked me to pick up some supplies for a presentation. I entered the store in the middle of an armed robbery, was knocked to the floor, and had my cash, phone and credit cards stolen. When I told my boss the story, she said, "So were you able to get the binder clips?" FML
Today, at work, the seat of my pants ripped open. A coworker lent me a pair of his back-up jeans, and then those ripped in the crotch. FML
Today, I'm a cashier in a grocery store. The visiting regional manager tore me a new one for being lazy. His reason? After working a double shift with no break, I decided to sit down for a minute when things got slow. FML
Today, at work, my front-close bra popped open like an anime character, right in front of the two male coworkers I was talking to. My boobs flung around and I had to pretend nothing happened while subtly crossing my arms and waiting for them to leave so I could fix it. FML
Today, my bra clasp broke in the middle of a job interview. I got the job on the spot. I'm scared to report into work. FML
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007type 26
Oh, SNAP...!
imsosleepy 9
Hope your boss bought you a new bra
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Comments (140)
calilovesneb 12
I feel your pain, OP. Two days ago, my strapless bra decided it wanted to unsnap during my first day of college classes, in the middle of the lecture. It was terrible.
TheZee 12
So you type "wow" to be first, then edit your comment to try and get thumbs up. Wow, talk about desperate needs leading to desperate measures.
007type 26
Ingenius! Haha
doctorhook86 25
I'm genuinely curious: does this happen to bras that are the proper size? Cuz when I'm at Walmart, I sometimes see obese monsters who are obviously wearing bras too small for them; it's easy for me to imagine those bras snapping them running off to puke and kill themselves.
pokefan813 16
25 - why go to the zoo and pay money when you can visit Walmart for free?
Isoldael 27
25 - yes, it can happen. I've had it happen once with a bra I had bought the week before - apparently it wasn't properly stitched where it closes (i got a refund). I've also heard it can happen to older bras, and judging by OP's financial situation I guess the latter might be the case here.
tacojauns 45
Terrible for who? ;)
twisted_cherub 14
25- It can happen with any bra, but it's more common with improperly fit or worn out ones. Most women don't realize their bras aren't the right size for them. OP- I don't believe you can't afford a bra. You have a job (even if it's a low-pay). Wal-Mart sells bras for around $10. Sports bras cost even less (like 3 for $14). Sacrifice a little and pick one up. It won't be pretty or fancy, but it'll hold your boobs in.
ihatethesenamez 6
Pictures or I don't believe it :)
PlaySpades 21
Some people don't have an extra $10 lying around when they have to pay for rent, utilities and food. When all your money goes into those three things it's hard to find a place to skim money from.
little_one 20
Yeah even with a low income job she should still afford a $10 bra. She probably didn't live within her means for too long and is over whelmed by possibly debt or over due bills and such. Hell does she not have any friends that have bras they no longer need? Even value village sells bra (yeah it's gross but who cares you need a bra... without staples...)
kdarkwood 15
Sometimes, you just don't have enough money to scrape together for anything other than rent, gas, and food. Sometimes you have to drop one of those things off the list too, and it's usually food. You clearly have never lived paycheck to paycheck. I completely believe she can't afford one. Take it from someone who has been there.
EandL_fml 2
I have never even seen a $10 dollar bra even at wal-mart and I know because I was trying to find a cheap one. the lowest they have is about $15.00. how long has it been since you bought a bra?
yoyoforpeace 14
Sales at Walmart or target. Get one for as low as 3 bucks
onlychildFTW 34
Well if I needed a pair of underwear and the lowest was 15 dollars and I was living pay check to pay check I would cut out some food. You can live weeks without food and I've survived days without food anyways. Anyone can, but the real question is, do they have the motivation to do it. Well in a situation like that, they sure as hell should.
jbsington 8
Go to Winners! Or TJ Maxx, or Ross. They'll definitely have bras that are about $5-8, and not bad ones either.
primadonna9396 16
I can tell by reading this who has truly been broke and who hasn't. FYL OP, and it might be prudent to purchase sports bras in the future.
bakerella 29
I agree, I have a very comfortable bra I got for $8 at JC Penney. I typically pay more than that for a single article of clothing. You can find comfortable and reasonably priced bras in stores, you just have to look. Ross and Marshall's are great places to shop for someone on a very limited budget
VixieRattler 9
It is possible, it has happened to people at the weirdest of times. I had an aged bra that was a little worn snap on me while I was at school. It snapped in the front ... which was weird, but it was because I grew out of the bra, and it couldn't hold my new cup size ... it does get weird but it does happen
imsosleepy 9
Hope your boss bought you a new bra
TheZee 12
Comment moderated for rule-breaking.
I hope next time you can come up with a better comment.
pokefan813 16
3 - I hope next time you won't be such a dick-bag
SqueakyChipmunk 22
Dick-bag? Isn't that a condom? Nevermind, I'm looking too deep into this. Stop being an asscricket, 3!
TourettesGuyFTW 26
Dick-bag, could be anything you put your dick in. Condom, or a ******... or... hmmm.. STOP IT BRAIN!!!!
Boygenius50 8
Had he stated his point correctly, I would agree with 3. Why on Earth would her boss buy her a new bra?
little_one 20
I'm pretty sure buying underwear for employee's violates some harassment policy the store has.
saksxalmo 20
Or she could just go braless... She'd probably be better off going without one than wearing the same crap quality one every day.
007type 26
Oh, SNAP...!
ohSNAPyall 27
What gave me away?
celine21_fml 0
I see what you did there.
alyssaroxs 4
Lol
zandalee 20
This is so sad. When a woman is so broke she has to think twice about buying a bra, you know the economy is ******!
ERich331 3
Really? Because one woman is too broke, the whole economy is to blame?
zandalee 20
Take a closer look
bossman57 2
That's Obama for you
TourettesGuyFTW 26
The economy was ****** well before Obama was elected. Moron.
menacingsprite 3
I agree with ERich, I had no problem finding a job in this supposed bad economy. I think OP has a crap paying job that the CEO is probably making millions off of her bra-less back.
Sandsh8rk 36
Shouldn't you have enough money to buy a new bra after finishing your shift?
9inchesSoft 11
You don't get paid immediately after you work. Where I work you have to work two weeks before you even get paid, and then you get paid every Friday.
melibear89 7
Unless your a waitress who gets to keep her tips you won't get paid immediately after your shift. You have to for the pay period to be over and then wait for your pay check.
Mifflicious 18
And where I live you usually get paid once a month, some twice a month.. :|
courtz94 24
You don't have more than one bra?
winnie_moline 6
Shes broke
courtz94 24
I know she's broke but most women own more than one bra at a time. They usually have like 3 to 4 just depends.
iKristien 5
My thoughts exactly. I don't have a lot of money either but I have at least 4 (fitting) bras.
EvilPotato 15
Each paycheck dedicate some money toward a new bra until you can afford one.
007type 26
And until then?
EvilPotato 15
Hire Murlin to his magic.
Isoldael 27
Go bra-less until then. Sales will double, and your boss might give you a promotion so you can finally afford that bra. Sales will go down, you will get demoted, your bra will snap again, and so the cycle continues...
pdp_fml 21
Learn how to sew? I know that it is a lost art for young women these days.
zandalee 20
Soooo hard to make a bra. You ever tried it?
fordneagles 34
Might be able to repair the one she has until she can buy a new one though... Sewing is becoming such a rare skill :(
Tamz13 2
Amen! My sewing isn't perfect, but my grandmother made sure I learned how to do basic repairs, & I always keep one of those little travel sewing kits with me. My boss popped a button off his dress shirt at work, & he and all my co workers were staring at me like I was friggin Houdini while I fixed it for him. ( he put on a tee shirt he had in his office)
Tamz13 2
Also, though in the past it was seen as women's work, I think all kids should be taught basic sewing repairs. It's not just clothes. What would you do if you're on a week long camping trip & your tent pops a seam?
rin142 12
If you know how to sew, you also know the basics of stitching up a wound in case of an extreme emergency as well. Yeah! Survival Skills!
riack 2
Thought this was why they have home ec classes. For us it was sewing and cooking
mmenegal 7
We used duck tape on are tent
vintage3113 6
*Our? I never do this but that's just kind of inexcusable
AClassActx3 7
Target, Marshalls, TJ MAX. Best bra's cheap! In that order :)
L0V34L1F3 9
I bought 4 bras and 1 panty at kohls for a total of a little over $10. Right offer + right discounts + clearance section.
Enslaved 38
Ross, Marshall's, Raves, 5/7/9, any discount store at the mall sells bras for $4. If that's still too much money, then **** your life, indeed!
dalnice 5
Surely buying bras for $4 is what caused this awkward situation in the first place...?
SqueakyChipmunk 22
My bra costed $80. Then again, it's nearly impossible to find a size H bra for a low price, and I can't afford a breast reduction. I'll shutup now.
dandelion0_o 5
Know what you mean, so much money for a bra when your like a G cup, and they all look shit aha
mariet_fml 23
I'm just a DD and finding affordable bras is a bitch. When I finally splurged and bought two pricey bras, they broke the next year. In the same exact place, within a week of each other. My $1 clearance bra from Walmart? Holding up perfectly.
Lauaries8 16
Exactly!! Wal Mart bras are amazing and last forever for >$10. Victorias Secret sucks..women are morons
GhostDuck 30
... I think you mean
missamazinggg 12
If OP can, she should wait until the day after Christmas. I'm a hard size to fit so I have to buy bra from Dillards, which are $40-$90. I got one for $5. They put most stuff on super clearance
Grimmerie 31
Redundant comment, thumb me down.