Today, my teacher told me that unless I went into medicine, math, or engineering, I would never amount to anything in life. This wasn't even two minutes after I told him I want to be an author. 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 maths teacher was giving my whole class a lecture on 'if you don't pay attention at school, you will fail.' She then pointed out out a man working on the roof and said: 'if you don't listen, you will end up like that guy.' That was my dad. FML
Today, my professor snapped and told me that I know nothing, that everything I've ever learned is wrong, and that all of my former teachers should be shot. FML
Today, I was told by my teacher that she had 'given up' teaching me because someone had told her I have a mental illness, and that I don't understand what she says. FML
Today, I went to my guidance counselor and told her how I'd been fascinated with space since I was 12, had read about the universe and everything, and how I want to be an astrologist when I grow up. She stared at me for a second, before saying, "But you're... stupid." FML
Today, my son's teacher asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up. He put down "unemployed". FML
Today, my mother told me I should think about quitting school. She explained that the reason was because she didn't want me to be more successful than my older sisters. FML
Today, yet again I was made to feel how talentless and boring of a person I am. I have great academic achievements, making me one among the top 0.02% youth of my country, but am so uninteresting and introverted that people don't want to be friends with me. FML
Today, my English teacher told me that I failed my grammar test. Her exact words were "You ain't gonna pass this class if you ain't gonna study." FML
Today, in calculus, our substitute teacher told me I was smart. Everybody in the class, including my friends, burst out laughing. FML
Today, my teacher gave me a 0% on my personal narrative in my writing class. His only comment on the whole paper was, "Too long, didn't read." FML
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bike8513 3
I’ve worked in engineering (software and electrical) for 20+ years now. Most engineers are terrible writers. If you like to write and you know some engineering terminology... somebody has to document how all this stuff works. If you really want to “make it” in many fields you need to have an understanding of two different areas. People who can bridge a communication gap are invaluable.
RichardPencil 32
Based on what we see from your writing, the teacher is giving you an honest opinion. To the teacher, “amounting to” means $$$. If you want to pursue writing, your odds of becoming financially stable are much lower.
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Comments (18)
stormy0307 16
Well from a financial and usefulness to society standpoint, he’s not wrong. Not trying to discourage you, but most authors don’t really become famous, make any money at it or make an impact on people’s lives.
bike8513 3
I’ve worked in engineering (software and electrical) for 20+ years now. Most engineers are terrible writers. If you like to write and you know some engineering terminology... somebody has to document how all this stuff works. If you really want to “make it” in many fields you need to have an understanding of two different areas. People who can bridge a communication gap are invaluable.
Takegami 22
What a dick
RichardPencil 32
Based on what we see from your writing, the teacher is giving you an honest opinion. To the teacher, “amounting to” means $$$. If you want to pursue writing, your odds of becoming financially stable are much lower.
raven_of_azarath 35
Don’t listen to him. Yes, writing isn’t financially stable, but that doesn’t mean you should pursue a career path you don’t want. There are lots of degrees you can get to help support you while you write. I’m getting a bachelors in English and teaching high school while I work on my writing. Stephen King was a teacher before he became a famous author. Find something you love and write on the side.
Ella_fml 17
You can write medical, math and engineering textbooks or at least integrate these subjects into your writing if you're good at them ;)
IrieStorm 9
You could work on your writing in your free time while pursuing a more financially stable career.
bobsanction 18
There's no reason you can't be an author and something else too. Very few authors just write full time, and even fewer do so straight away.
aje001 8
So your teacher was telling you that you’d be a natural at medicine, maths and engineering; which are typically some of the most technical and difficult disciplines. Sounds like a compliment, not an FML.
loopsy_fml 14
Well, that teacher sucks. Teachers are supposed to help you find a path in life that you'll enjoy!