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By Anonymous - 11/08/2020 08:01

Today, I remembered that I chose my career of the last decade because, unlike my job in the dying newspaper industry, "concerts aren’t going anywhere." FML

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By xloverin - 14/11/2015 16:23 - Slovakia - Bratislava

Today, I remembered that the concert I bought tickets for over a month in advance was yesterday. FML

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By elijahrobrt - 07/01/2012 06:48 - United States

Today, I went to a great concert. Against all odds, I got to meet the band. All I had for them to autograph was a flyer protesting their concert that was given to me on the way in. FML

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By NotTalented - 16/12/2013 03:44 - United States - Colorado Springs

Today, I played in a high school concert. Some alumni of the band were sitting in the audience and were brought to tears. Not because it was beautiful, but because they were sad to see how much the music program had declined since they left. FML

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By Anonymous - 30/06/2011 17:44 - United States

Today, I actually resorted to checking the newspaper obituaries to see where the deceased were employed, just so I can find a job opening. FML

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By duhitskelly94 - 24/05/2009 14:48 - United States

Today, I drove 150 miles to see one of my favorite singers in concert. Before I got out of the car I checked to make sure I had the tickets. Did I have the tickets? Yes. Were they for today's concert? Nope. FML

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By Anonymous - 22/09/2015 02:47 - United States

Today, I had finally summoned the courage to break up with my boyfriend, something I've needed to do for a long time. Right before my speech, he presented me with tickets to my favorite band a month from now. FML

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Wise words

By Anonymous - 05/01/2022 05:01

Today, I realised that I live to work. I’m not even good at my job. FML

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Thanks for the memories

By savanna - 03/05/2012 04:46 - United States

Today, it was the concert of my life. I had bought tickets the minute they went on sale, and I'd anxiously waited until the concert date. Thirty minutes before the show, my friend got so drunk that we weren't allowed in, and I was stuck babysitting her all night in the hotel, completely missing the show. FML

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Introverts of the world, unite

By 404: Backbone Not Found - 04/01/2023 21:00

Today, I realized that the title of my memoir may as well be, “I Didn’t Want To, but I Felt Like I Had No Choice.” FML

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Late stage capitalism

By Anonymous - 11/12/2022 15:00

Today, I got laid off. I spent the last two months planning a conference for my company. They fired me the day before the conference. I skipped my ex-boyfriend's funeral to be at the first day of this job. FML

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ahabsfan 14

Tuesday 11 August 2020 12:50

Nothing is certain. Nobody knows what the future holds.

bloopaloop 27

Wednesday 12 August 2020 5:01

If you want job security, you should work in a funeral home.

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Mathalamus 24

Tuesday 11 August 2020 9:30

Honestly, I would have chosen a career related to computers or something with a high job security.

ahabsfan 14

Tuesday 11 August 2020 12:50

Nothing is certain. Nobody knows what the future holds.

Taurus_ChicKa 36

Wednesday 12 August 2020 3:09

HA! Joke's on you - I work at a newspaper and we're all still going strong! Because the news WILL go on. Concerts can easily be cancelled. Good job.

bloopaloop 27

Wednesday 12 August 2020 5:01

If you want job security, you should work in a funeral home.

JackFaire 27

Wednesday 12 August 2020 5:40

I'll stop reading newspapers when Televised news stops caring about Ratings

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