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By engineerdude91 - This FML is from back in 2010 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I realized the benefits at Burger King are better than at my company. I'm an engineer, have three degrees, speak three languages fluently, and work at a multi-billion dollar company. The guy flipping burgers has better health care and more corporate 401k contributions than I do. FML

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By Vac - 05/04/2009 14:12 - United States

Today, I went to my boyfriend's house to meet his parents. They informed me they were lawyers throughout the meal, which explained the gorgeous house. My boyfriend excitedly told them I was promoted manager at my job. They asked where I work. I work at Burger King. FML

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Today, in the current company I'm employed by, I have a better chance at gambling my way to the top, as opposed to working my way up. FML

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By Anonymous - 15/10/2009 11:29 - Canada

Today, I found out that, because I'm a student, the employees I train make more than me. FML

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Today, after years of being underpaid, I received my first paycheck at my new job. My new employer offers excellent benefits and a 401k. But after I invest in all these wonderful things, and after a $4 an hour pay increase, my net income is less than before. FML

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Today, I left my old job and started my new one, which came with a hefty pay raise and better benefits. Previously, I was a lab analyst performing research, which required a college degree and several years of work experience. Now, I'm a gas station manager. FML

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By Anonymous - 04/07/2012 16:41 - United States - Aurora

Today, I got a raise at work. It will bring my hourly wage to about a cent more per hour. Our CEO just reported record-breaking profits for the year. FML

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By Anonymous - 16/11/2009 21:54 - United States

Today, after being turned away by nearly all the restaurants in the area, I tried applying at Burger King. They too turned me away. I have a Culinary School Degree. FML

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By Anonymous - 04/08/2021 06:01 - Germany - Ebersbach

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

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By Anonymous - 21/07/2013 04:15 - United States

Today, I was working the drive-through at McDonald's. I greeted a customer with a, "Hi, how are you doing today?" His response: "Better than you." FML

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By Anonymous - 24/04/2015 17:39 - Qatar - Doha

Today, my boss's incompetent, lazy son got another raise. He only started working here five months ago. Since then he's been promoted twice and given a Bentley as a company car. All this while company profits are in the shitter and the rest of us are facing a wave of layoffs. FML

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birds_fml 7

Wednesday 20 October 2010 9:22

Are you stupid? The guy at BK brings home MAYBE 17k a year. I worked full time at Walgreens, and yeah, that's my yearly gross income. I actually got a paycheck of about $1000 a month. Full time. You make, what, 50k at least? That guy at BK would have to have 30k worth of benefits to even equal what you get. Get over yourself, OP. You worked hard to get where you are, and believe it or not, you're fairly compensated. If it's so bad being in your job, then why not get a job at BK? Yeah, that's what I thought.

aktopps 0

Wednesday 20 October 2010 9:05

Maybe you should apply for a job at Burger King then.

Comments

mikeike518 0

Thursday 21 October 2010 9:18

You don't want a 401k anyway. You will lose half your money to taxes when you want to access it for retirement. Roll it over into an anuity such as an indexed Universal life where your money can double in ten years and you can access 100% tax free. I work at world financial group.

illegalnative 0

Thursday 21 October 2010 9:25

it is too nasty, in and out is the best

egonzalez114 0

Thursday 21 October 2010 12:10

YDI for being a pretentious little prick

manderpander 0

Thursday 21 October 2010 15:25

Oh boohoo. The BK worker makes $6 an hour and can't afford to save for retirement and buy health insurance. You have a fancypants job title and probably make like $80,000 a year. Nobody feels bad for you.

spoiledoatmeal 0

Thursday 21 October 2010 17:37

you deserve it because you should ask your employer about the benefits package they provide. the pay may be good but I'd take slightly lower pay for better benefits. try being smart when looking for a job.

Igor_g5 0

Thursday 21 October 2010 17:57

So get a job at Burger King.

aimsux3214 0

Friday 22 October 2010 0:06

You make more money which mean you can afford to take care of yourself. Stop crying like the french liberals.

KusanagiStyle 3

Monday 25 October 2010 14:48

So... You have several degrees, which all tell you to NOT spend all your money because it's there and put it into your own savings, and look for independent healthcare providers which may end up being overall cheaper than that said package? Dunno. Sounds a little too smart.