Today, uncertain of having a job next month or being able to pay rent, I'm filling out tens of online surveys a day for gift cards to McDonald's, to buy hamburgers that I can freeze so I will have food for the coming months. 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 parents accidentally bounced some checks through a miscommunication. They now owe the bank $700 and can't afford groceries, which means we're relying on me, a 17-year-old girl who works at McDonald's 2 days a week, to get us by for the next few weeks. FML
Today, working at McDonald’s, I get lunch money on top of my salary. Well, actually I don’t *get* the money, I can eat the money. No freestyling though, only items that are actually on the menu. I guess my health and my figure won’t be lovin' it. FML
Today, I’m so hungry. My parents only get food for my sister and I’ve been surviving on cheese sticks for the past week. I only have one left. I don’t get paid until next week. I’m so scared I’m gonna faint at the wheel instead of at home, where I’m usually able to sit down and get some water before I do. FML
Today, I had to spend all of my money on textbooks even though my refrigerator is empty. Starving and frustrated, I called home to ask for money for groceries. My mom told me I could afford to skip a few meals. FML
Today, my Visa card randomly stopped working. I have no other way of getting money or paying for anything. I was going to buy next week's food tomorrow, but I guess I'll just starve instead. FML
Today, I was hungry and I was trying to buy the cheapest burger at Wendy's, but I'm so broke that I had to call my friends to lend me some money. Ugh. FML
Today, I'm running so fucking low on money, I have to go to the supermarket to eat free bites of ham, cheese and whatever they have on their aisles for breakfast. FML
Today, it has been 57 hours since I have last had food. The fridge is empty. The freezer is empty. The pantry is empty. Even my bank account is empty because my pay has been delayed. Again. FML
Today, my boss declared total bankruptcy of the company and I lost my job. The good news is my coworkers and I all received McDonald's 10%-off coupons. They expired in 2003. FML
Today, I got a badly-needed job at a local discount store. After being hired, I found out I'm to help with the soon-to-begin store closing sale, and I'll be jobless again after 3 months. FML
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Top comments
mega20913 8
Hey...you gotta do what you gotta do...more power to you
AussieChild 22
Maybe spend that time applying for jobs, instead of online surveys?
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mega20913 8
Hey...you gotta do what you gotta do...more power to you
AbstraktThoughts 13
:/ i wish you the best of luck op! I suggest that you apply for other jobs in addition to those surveys you fill out. You'd have more luck, plus a job would last longer than a gift card to Mickey D's
nikininja 4
Like a squirrel preparing for the winter by burying it's nuts in the ground. :D
nelds 12
38 it's a little different but I like your thought path there :)
M_Rainbow 7
sounds yummy!!
sirpantselot 22
To be fair, OP probably doesn't have to freeze them. Maccas burgers are usually still good to eat after a month.
FarSide 23
Wait! I thought your socialist government would take care of you from cradle to grave???
a_commenter 3
Maybe you should 'ham' up to your parents and try to get some money?
gojira666 7
*facepalm
AbstraktThoughts 13
What the fuckery ****?
Grimmerie 31
That is not what that word means.
enormouselephant 15
Not everyone can run to their parents when they have financial trouble.
Mauskau 36
Their parents could be the reason why they are in this situation. If it is the case I doubt their parents will want to help them out.
Missy612 14
Isnt ham pig and beef cow?
californiapoppy 11
It's a Mitt Romney reference!! That's what he said Americans should do...
mpalmiter 0
2- Some people still believe in providing for themselves. I know in this day and age that probably sounds crazy since most people feel "entitled" now days but some of us avoid going to mom and dad unless it's a complete emergency.
firsties 5
Welp that doesn't seem healthy
cosmosis 12
Ill give you a welp in a minute!
dalilpanther 5
Just out of curiosity, but since when does starving sound healthy?
WhoSaidThatIsh 13
Strangely I respect your ideoligies. A free burger is better than no burger...
AussieChild 22
Maybe spend that time applying for jobs, instead of online surveys?
fuckme2011 2
Totally thought that was what op was gonna say to begin with, what does OP stand for ?
SerendipityRose 26
OP = Online Procurement... In this case, of McDonald's gift cards.
lk2481 4
Original Poster.
Maybelline008 10
37 used "OP" in a sentence before he/she even knew what it meant...
Breebugg 0
My thoughts exactly.
f33rfact0r 5
Yeah same here
HaiGais 1
Stfu ****?
annie_nk 23
Love the username. Don't fret OP. We're coming out of a recession and things will get better. I'm sure you can use your creative thinking towards a good job.
LookAtMyGoat 8
And heading into another recession within the next few years.
AbstraktThoughts 13
Someone didn't understand the point of this FML...
kakarot2 11
Inboxdollars.com OP :) Doesn't pay much, but after a good while it does accumulate. but hey, money is money right?
ynaynd 6
Is it just me or do McDonald's burgers taste horrible when you reheat it?
Grimmerie 31
They really do. Same with the fries. I swear, reheating somehow gets rid of all the ecstasy and unicorn farts in the food.
prettyinpink03 11
They don't taste that good the first time around either. It's not like pizza... Good both times.
SystemofaBlink41 27
27- and bacon... Bacon's good no matter what..
Demonfish 14
Go to an indian grocery store, you will be able to buy giant bags of rice, dirt cheap :) at least that is the case in Britain :P