Today, I stayed with a friend because I was recently kicked out of my home and had nowhere to go. When I went out for job applications, she asked, "Can you pick me up a pack of smokes?" and then got mad that I didn't have the money, calling me selfish. 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 thought I was doing a nice thing when I spent hundreds of dollars to get my friend a plane ticket home. She yelled at me when I gave it to her. Turns out, she planned on spending a few more months freeloading off me. FML
Today, I told my roommates they have to go get jobs, because I can't afford to support them or their bad habits any more. They responded by pawning all my DVDs for cash to buy cigarettes. FML
Today, a homeless guy asked me for a cigarette. Knowing that I only had a couple left in my pack, I gave it to him. He opened it, took one out and thanked me profusely. A bit surprised, I went on my way. Oh yeah, that's right, the pack contained the money I'd withdrawn from an ATM. FML
Today, I tried to give some change to a homeless man. My girlfriend pulled me away and ranted about how homeless people are all basically bastards who deserve their misfortune, and that I shouldn't give "our" money away. FML
Today, my "best friend" invited me to drink with her and a couple other friends. She told me to "just bring a few bucks for beer". When I got there, no one else had brought money, including her. They only invited me because I'm the only one with a job. FML
Today, I put my paycheck in my wallet, intending to cash it in the next day. Later on, I met up with a friend and went to a party. I ended up getting so drunk, I gave away my $400 check in exchange for a pack of smokes, thinking it was a $5 bill. FML
Today, I was kicked out of my aunt's house for being 15 minutes late for her to pick me up. She told me she doesn't want me to come home and left me in a panicked mess. My sister and brother are on her side and refuse to talk to me. I'm now couch surfing. FML
Today, I went out for a smoke break. A homeless person walks up to me and asks for a cig. As I pull out my pack he says "Oh... Menthols... no I don't smoke that cheap shit". I was called cheap by a hobo. FML
Today, I was walking past a homeless guy while smoking; he asked if he could have a cigarette. So I gave him one and said without thinking, "Sorry, it’s a menthol, but beggars can't be choosers." FML
Today, after having a fight with my BFF, she invited me to come along to a party. I found out later that she'd only invited me so that when returning from the event, we could take a taxi and split the cost. FML
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Iamthebanzai22 21
Sometimes you really just don't have the money. OP had probably counted his money and calculated that he/she just had enough for transport and maybe lunch if they were lucky. Been there, done that. Sometimes you really are just that broke. You can't magically create money in your wallet by just wishing for it. From personal experience, I am guessing that OP would very happily have contributed if they could and will maybe one day find a way to repay the favour. But not today. OP, if you can't find a job, find a way to solve small problems for businesses like becoming a freelance salesperson, delivery guy or maintenance guy. In spite of having an engineering degree, I currently fix machines for engineering shops, help businesses get rid of redundant machines and help them find the stuff they are looking for. I started my business by just handing out businesscards at engineering shops. Good luck!
iseebearbears 27
A pack of cigarettes is about $13.
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bigdaddyeric 37
Let’s see, you’re not paying rent, you’re staying there for free and she asks for a pack of cigarettes which being a non-smoker I would guess is $3 to $5 and you are mad at HER because she got upset with you??? WoW, self entitled or what? Let me guess, was it your parents who threw you out for being a leech?
Iamthebanzai22 21
Sometimes you really just don't have the money. OP had probably counted his money and calculated that he/she just had enough for transport and maybe lunch if they were lucky. Been there, done that. Sometimes you really are just that broke. You can't magically create money in your wallet by just wishing for it. From personal experience, I am guessing that OP would very happily have contributed if they could and will maybe one day find a way to repay the favour. But not today. OP, if you can't find a job, find a way to solve small problems for businesses like becoming a freelance salesperson, delivery guy or maintenance guy. In spite of having an engineering degree, I currently fix machines for engineering shops, help businesses get rid of redundant machines and help them find the stuff they are looking for. I started my business by just handing out businesscards at engineering shops. Good luck!
MamaChey 24
BigdaddyEric, You read my mind! The only reason OP was looking for a job was because he got kicked out of his parents’ basement.
WeirdUS 30
Depends on where you are in NJ it's. 7.50 in NYC It's 15.00 but I agree with you. OP is already there for free and didn't save anything before that's. on them. If they were living at home they could have done odd jobs and chores for money.
iseebearbears 27
A pack of cigarettes is about $13.
mekiswrite 21
Where I'm from smokes can cost upwards of $20 depending on brand. Plus, I wouldn't be keen on supporting a bad habit. If she asked for groceries, sure.
RichardPencil 32
I’m not saying that shoplifting is the answer...