Today, I was sent to an elementary school for safety day. One of the dads was asking about my job, when I told him about the long hours and high stress involved. He turned to his son and said, "Now see why you stay in school?" I'm a paramedic. With a bachelor's degree. 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, I was lecturing my high school students on the importance of a good education. I pointed out the janitor in the hall and told them if they didn't stay in school, they'd end up like him. Then one of my students raised her hand and reminded me that the janitor I pointed to was her dad. FML
Today, I asked my father for some help paying my college tuition. He told me he'd help me after I become more accredited than he is. My father has 2 PHDs. I'm studying to be an elementary school teacher. FML
Today, I had to go to my 10 year-old son's school to talk about my job being a chef. As I was almost finished, I asked the kids "What would you like to do when you grow up?" Without hesitation one kid replied with a straight face, "Anything but being a douchebag like you." FML
Today, I went to visit my dad for the first time in over a year, as I have been studying for my Master's degree in history halfway across the world. The first thing he said to me? "So, gotten a real job yet?" FML
Today, after my son graduated from nursing school which I, as a single parent, paid for with blood, sweat, and tears, during his grad party he was asked what his next step was. His response was, "Eh, I kinda realized I hate nursing." FML
Today, my philosophy teacher asked me about my parents. I replied that my mum was a cleaner and my dad was a bus driver. In an astonished voice, she said, "But, you're clever..." FML
Today, I was at work at a local hot dog chain. A child (about 10, who I've seen there before) came in to order food for his Dad. He orders very excitedly, and I told him he'd be a great worker here when he gets older. He said "oh no, my Dad says I'm too smart to work in a place like this." FML
Today, I was at working at Burger King as a cashier. A girl I met last night came in and said, "Aren't you that guy from last night?" Last night, I had told her I was going to medical school and was going to be a doctor in less than a year. FML
Today, I realized that my work life is far less stressful than my home life. I'm a cop. FML
Today, I came to school late because I had to drop off my daughter at school. When I got on campus, the security told me I was late but I said, "Oh no, I work here." and he said, "Oh like I haven't heard that one before." And he took me to detention. My boss, the Principal, had to bail me out. FML
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disadvantage 0
That sucks man. I always wanted to be a Paramedic when I was a kid. I think you guys do great work. **** this ignorant guy.
balanceMMX 0
not really a FML... it just wasn't explained enough for the dad to know what you were talking about. we're all thankful for your hard work as a paramedic, though- thank you
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xoGurlxo 0
I think he was trying to say that if he stays in school, he will be like you one day. That's a very good thing.
TryToBeKind 0
I love, love, love turning to my son after a retail-bitch tries to whine about his/her job and saying, "that's why you go to college". It's funny when they get all offended and claim they did. Obviously, it did them no good - why else would they be working there (psst - they're not as good as they like to think they are).
Jazzyb064 3
You're very mean. Retail is terrible. I was going to college while I worked in retail, and it was still terrible. I'm going to continue being stuck in retail because NEWSFLASH, nothing pays well anymore! Not even something as important as teaching, like I do. I teach kids like your son, who is probably as rude as you by now. Lucky him.
Dukedj 0
That guys a douche. 'Nuff said.
bobbysiegs 0
wow, what an asshole... paramedics save lives, why is he hatin' on you?! and 22, why be a d-bag if you dont have to? don't judge people...YOU are an asshole.
erinmariehall 0
I like how OP says he has a bachelor's degree as though this is some great feat that necessarily equates success.
Rodjmeister 0
that guy has no idea what it takes to be a paramedic, clearly. he's not gettin' his butt saved.
Zerenade 0
He might have meant what #17 was saying. In that case, not an FML.
PonTiFeX 0
Either he meant you stay in school so you learn to work hard or he's actually a total douche. Don't worry about him. Your profession is greatly appreciated.
ultra_marine 0
Not a paramedic but...I agree with high stress and long hours. bleh. yet i dropped out of nursing school to do it so i guess ha to me too i s'pose. i think the dad was saying to stay in school so he could be a life-saver like you.
SiLveRStaRLIGHT 0
Maybe he was saying that to his kid so he knew what he could become if he stayed in school? But he was being a douche. You're doing fine. Forget that asshole.