Music, Awkward, Education and Work: Hangry

Hangry

By Prodigy - This FML is from back in 2010 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I ran into a former college classmate at Subway. He gushed on and on about how I was the only one in our class with true potential. Then I asked him what kind of sandwich he wanted, because 3 years out of college, Subway is still the only place that will hire a music major. FML

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By _Asykes_ - This FML is from back in 2015 but it's good stuff

Today, I started a new school, after moving from England to New York. People only talked to me just to hear my accent. FML

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By scared shitless in ohio - This FML is from back in 2013 but it's good stuff - United States - Dublin

Today, I decided to be friendly and say hi to the weird kid at school, who was sitting by himself eating lunch. After I said hello, he stared up at me intensely and said, "I don't have many friends. Yeah. Mainly 'cause I've eaten most of them." FML

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Liar liar, poop on fire

By Peter - 10/06/2017 06:00 - United States - Boca Raton

Today, I was working at the restaurant where I wash dishes. Everyone thinks I'm a tech intern. My buddy Go Synco-ed me and so I had to capture whatever I was doing at the moment. I ran to the restroom, took my tee off and took a pic, stating, "I'm at home taking a shower." There was a guy behind me pooping. FML

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Early warning

By Hreyes - This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I overheard my boss stressing out over finding a replacement for me. I didn't know I was leaving. FML

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David Lee Roth?

By Anonymous - This FML is from back in 2009 but it's good stuff - Canada

Today, my band played for our school. We were cheered for and everything. Being the lead singer, I tried to look cool and push the mic away and pull it back by pushing down the bottom of the stand with my foot. It hit my face and I bled like crazy, but I kept singing. No one clapped at the end. FML

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Suave

By getmoneyab - This FML is from back in 2009 but it's good stuff - Mexico

Today, I went to Cheesecake Factory for dinner. There was a hot waiter who kept passing by. He saw me looking at him and I knew I had to say something. So when he approached my table I asked, "Excuse me, do you have any salt?" and he said, "I think it's right there on the table." FML

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Cheeky

By BurnedByAWaiter - This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff

Today, I went on a blind date at a fancy restaurant. My date was running a bit late, so I went ahead and got a table. I got bored, so I decided to ask my waiter how I looked. He stood there, then said that, "It's against company policy to mock customers to their face." FML

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Casual…

By bnc - 14/12/2013 22:39 - United States - Jefferson City

Today, a kid from my school called me, saying he's going on vacation to Japan soon and that since I was born there, I could teach him the language. His exact words at the start of the call were, "Hey man, you speak Asian, right?" I have to be around this shithead 5 days a week. FML

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Frostbite

By Anonymous - This FML is from back in 2010 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I was cold and alone at work, so I decided to try and warm myself up on the panini toaster. As I was holding the top side open and my other hand over the hot metal, I accidentally closed the door on my hand. FML

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I'm confused

By confusedbagel - This FML is from back in 2013 but it's good stuff - United States - Los Angeles

Today, my boss fired me for being "too morally ambiguous". I work at a bagel shop and had told a customer that I was indifferent towards cream cheese. FML

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rockstarK9 0

Thursday 11 February 2010 20:11

Quit whining, all of us musicians know the risk we're taking when we try to make it a career.

jessicams 0

Thursday 11 February 2010 20:08

Go back and get another degree- one with some form of job security. You should have known any art degree wouldn't get you anywhere especially in this economy.

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theburtonista 0

Thursday 11 February 2010 22:51

The job outlook isnt poor! People are finally realizing the potential of music. I'm a music therapy major and cant wait to get out in the field. My school has 100% job placement for the last five years and I'm so happy with the musical training I'm receiving. We need to spread the word of how important music is. Think of all the things during the day that involve music...television, music at the store, music in your car, music on the radio at work, etc. I also live by a major orchestra and the concerts are well attended. So I'm sorry that you're in a rut working at Subway...remember that your musical training will someday pay off. Keep practicing!!! :)

mshafty 0

Thursday 11 February 2010 23:08

Being a band groupie or working at used record store doesn't count as a 100% job placement!

hennessey 0

Thursday 11 February 2010 22:57

Ajjas013, you submit a shit load of comments on FML. You need to really slow down. Mostly just because I'm actually getting annoyed seeing a page of stuff from you.

Tahsis 4

Thursday 11 February 2010 23:16

This is what you deserve for getting a music major - none of the famous singers, such as those at the Grammys, have music majors, it's talent and not work. Therefore your major is useless, you wasted money and time, and you totally deserve what you got.

counterfit 10

Friday 12 February 2010 0:32

Yeah-no, it's far more work than talent for 90 % of working musicians out there. Members of the NY Philharmonic or BSO don't hop out of bed and run through the most challenging music they have. Sure they *can*, but that's a result of the 6 hours of practicing they do every single day.

Sarcastic_Lady 0

Friday 12 February 2010 2:55

Ok first, you obviously don't know anything about college or degrees or you wouldn't be calling getting a degree "getting a music major." Please. Finish high school. Second, the OP didn't say what music degree they got. If it was performance then, chances are, they don't want to go to Hollywood. They want to be on Broadway. Which you do happen to need a performance degree if you want to get a job unless you've had the vocal training your whole life. And last, I am a music ed major from one of the best music colleges in Georgia. You do not get a job teaching music because of your talent. It doesn't matter how well you can sing, if you are not certified to teach music then you can't. Period. And believe it or not, schools still need music teachers. So, as long as there are schools with music programs, a music degree is not useless.

mikrav 0

Thursday 11 February 2010 23:26

I have a music major. I also did pre-med, and am now in medical school. Most of my classmates in the School of Music were working on second degrees as well. Face it, in our current climate, unless you're a bona fide virtuoso, a music major isn't going to make you much money. But why don't you try to audition for an orchestra or something? Or go into academia?