Today, my mobile phone wouldn't turn on. I took it in to the phone store, but they won't fix or replace it because the account is in my dad's name, not mine. He's abroad for the next month, and the only way to get a hold of him is on a number I only stored on my phone. 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 cell phone broke. It wouldn't even turn on. I went online to access my account so that I could order a new phone. I couldn't remember my password. The phone company had an option of "forgot my password". Upon clicking I get a message saying "Your password will be sent to your phone". FML
Today, my dad let me use his phone. Five minutes later, he had my mom call it because he thought he'd lost it. FML
Today, my dad took my phone away. This would be fine if I was 14. I'm 22 and pay for all of my own bills. FML
Today, my dad tried to blame me for ringing an out of network number for two hours, which charged his bill by the minute. I rang the number, which turned out to belong to one of his business pals who lives abroad. He punished me anyway for having an attitude when I proved the call was his fault. FML
Today, my phone stopped charging. I panicked because I can't really afford to get it fixed, and it's too stressful a time at my last semester at university to not have a phone. I took it to the repair shop, and the man turned it off and on again. it works perfectly. I'm a total idiot. FML
Today, I found a cellphone. I went through the contacts and called the one listed as "Dad" to inform them I could leave it at a cash register of the store I found it in, or take it to the police station so they could pick it up. They then called the police, insisting I stole it. FML
Today, I was involved in an intense argument with my dad. Just as I yelled, "You haven't done one thing for me", my phone rang. The same phone that, as of today, my dad no longer pays the bill for. FML
Today, I think there might be something wrong with my family's cell phone carrier or cell phones. They use Verizon, I use T-Mobile. They use iPhones, I use a Google Pixel 8a. On at least two separate occasions, my dad hasn't been able to get my text messages. I can't afford to switch carriers or get a new phone. FML
Today, my dad took my phone away because I "had to be texting while driving in order to wreck my car." I was too ashamed to tell him that a huge bug flew into my face causing me to veer off the road and into a brick mailbox. FML
Today, my dad and I had a yelling match about me "lying", because I was unable to contact iTunes support without a phone number. To prove a point, he went online to find the phone number. It's been an hour and he's still searching for the number. I can't leave the table until he has found it. FML
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mylife47 0
Get a Nokia nothing can break it
Shrike 24
"the only way to get a hold of him is on a number I only stored on my phone" Reading works great too.
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Comments (198)
silverrow 3
Haha! If they had am Android they'd have everything neatly synced with Gmail!
nelliealexis 3
Dude, obviously the guy has your account shit, why didnt you just ask him.
scr_sensei 14
Sucks, but YDI for not storing such a clearly important number in more than one place.
connorrose1 1
Buy a new one! :0
dbaguy 9
I call bs. The carrier has his number, they could call him
carathemermaid 3
Get your own damn plan...quit mooching.
CeltyStark 3
it's only a phone, you'll get a new one eventually
elilucas55 0
YDI because you said "mobile phone."
spottyblanket 8
@188 It IS a mobile phone, silly American. :p
baked_goods 5
How do you know they're American? Is it possible you're making an ignorant generalizing remark which reflects poorly on your perceived intelligence?
cassieoreorocks 9
Take your SIM card and put it in a friends phone, you should be able to get his number then.