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By Anonymous - 02/12/2018 15:30

Today, I learned after weeks of waiting that my order of vinyl siding had been shipped to a contractor in another state, who installed it without realizing it was the wrong style and color. I would have to wait weeks for a new shipment, except the manufacturer has discontinued it. FML

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By GDubeau24 - 05/11/2013 17:34 - Canada - Cornwall

Today, the package I've waited for months for finally arrived. It turned out it wasn't for me, but for my sister, who bought the same thing only 2 weeks ago. When I called, the company told me they received my payment, but that there were no more of the item in stock. FML

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Close enough

By Anonymous - 02/10/2023 10:00

Today, my boyfriend got me the awning I wanted for my terrace. Only he ordered it in the wrong material and the wrong size, figuring that anything similar was close enough. Now he's annoyed that he spent so much money and that I want to send it back. FML

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Don't call me Karen

By Anonymous - 24/03/2022 18:00

Today, I was so tired that I thought the item I'd ordered a few months ago had been delivered then stolen, so I emailed the company about it. When I checked back on the website, I realized it hadn't actually been delivered yet and I read the invoice wrong. FML

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By __shirtless__ - 10/12/2016 03:09

Today I found out that paying $40 for next-day shipping doesn't ensure that you'll receive the item the next day or even the next week. I assumed it was my fault for ordering too late into the holiday season. Turns out they never shipped it. When I finally received it 10 days late, it was the wrong item. FML

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By slicero - 07/12/2016 04:40

Today, I finally got a package for some pieces that my model kit was missing after I had contacted customer services about the problem. The package was still missing a piece. FML

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By Dumbass - 20/06/2009 06:01 - United States

Today, I bought a new mailbox to replace the old one that was stolen. Two hours after I put the new mailbox up, the old one was back and the new one was missing. FML

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Addicted to the anticipation

By Anonymous - 08/11/2021 07:59 - United States - Verona

Today, as every day for the past three weeks, I had to hear my housemate complain about an order being delayed. The last couple of orders took two months to arrive, and she decided to order yet again from that company, so she checks daily and I have to hear about it. FML

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You deserved it 138

By Anonymous - 05/07/2019 22:00

Today, the speaker I ordered from the distant country of America arrived. This is after it was held up by local customs, who demanded I pay no small amount for the import duty. Upon unboxing, I found out it was actually made in my own country. FML

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By Isoneedtomove - 09/11/2018 16:00 - United States

Today, I received an email from a shipping company telling me they had dropped off a package of expensive electronics at the front door. Too bad someone stole it before I made it to the door. FML

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Knock it down, boys

By Anonymous - 18/07/2009 14:23 - United States

Today, I finished a fence around my house that I have been working on all week. About an hour after I finished, a water company truck pulled into my driveway. They told me they would have to take down my fence to make repairs on a water pipe. FML

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Shawnie Gallant 24

Sunday 2 December 2018 15:47

Whose fault was it? The company might have no choice but to fix the entire situation. I hope you got a refund.

fjvitt 14

Sunday 2 December 2018 17:30

I bet you those folks in the other state are FMLing too...misery loves company

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Shawnie Gallant 24

Sunday 2 December 2018 15:47

Whose fault was it? The company might have no choice but to fix the entire situation. I hope you got a refund.

RichardPencil 30

Sunday 2 December 2018 16:51

That is such a first-world problem! I’m sure you’re getting lots of sympathy from third-world people who don’t have access to clean water, like those in Flint, Michigan.

PandaPrincess4 22

Tuesday 4 December 2018 3:26

Nobody likes to spend money and get something less than expected, let alone something totally wrong.

tounces7 27

Sunday 2 December 2018 16:58

Are you the customer waiting for it to be installed, or also a contractor yourself installing it for a customer of yours? Big difference in the FML here.

fjvitt 14

Sunday 2 December 2018 17:30

I bet you those folks in the other state are FMLing too...misery loves company

BeachMammal 8

Monday 3 December 2018 2:06

I'm sure that is disappointing, but I don't see it as FML level. You have a house and can afford new siding, which makes it seem like your life isn't so bad as the lives of so many others.

ChibiChibi_fml 27

Friday 7 December 2018 2:49

What exactly would you deem to be FML worthy than? Keep in mind that FML's are supposed to be, according to the sites own FAQ, little everyday stories that could happen to everybody. The phrase F My Life is not meant to be used in actual horrible, tragic, unrecoverable situations. Like you wouldn't say "Today my house collapsed on me leaving me paralyzed from the waist down. FML" because that's being flippant about a major situation but you could say "Today My Cat watched as a bunch of squirrels got in through the cat flap and tore my living room apart. FML" It's a F My life because something negative has happened but it is also something negative that happened that you could in theory find laughable at a later point in time even if you are too ticked about your torn up couch to do so at that moment.

Quasita 26

Monday 3 December 2018 19:33

So the FML is you have to choose a new style and color for your house? Or your customer has to? Not like they are going to charge you for it again when you didn't receive the product and they confirmed it was sent elsewhere... and if it was discontinued, it might be a vote in your favor. It means that if you ever had to have a repair done, you wouldn't be able to match the exact item in the future. Pick a new option that will give you some time and flexibility.