Money and Work: Infuriating

Infuriating

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

Today, my husband declined a $100k/year job due to him thinking that a full-time job at one work place would be too "depressing." I'm a nurse and have to wipe other people's arses for a living, then come home to this lazy dick. FML

I agree, your life sucks 50 089

You deserved it 8 821

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By Anonymous - 25/08/2021 20:01

Today, my husband decided he was finally going to quit his job. We literally bought a house last week. His job is/was easy, with pay way above his qualifications. After we'd talked about it FOR THE 50TH TIME, he did the opposite and texted the dept. head that he hates the company and wants to be part time at most. FML

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You deserved it 131

Narcissist

By Jesica Mcgee - 29/10/2020 18:02 - United States - Ferndale

Today, I got a job, a good job with benefits, a 401(k), and took a lot of work to get this: background check, drug testing, being qualified and I need to pay bills. I can't even be happy because my husband got demoted. It's all about him, and fuck my hard work. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 377

You deserved it 143

This is fine

By Anonymous - 19/08/2023 16:00

Today, my husband has a chronic illness and can't work. We have 2 special needs kids who need a lot of assistance. Rent continues to go up and went up this year $570 for a total of $1800. I've taken up a second job to make ends meet, but it's increasing my depression. FML

I agree, your life sucks 935

You deserved it 176

Get out

By Let Me go - 27/08/2022 02:00

Today, my husband needs the money from my job, but will in no way support me to work. He NEVER cooks, cleans, or picks up after himself. I've got no place to work, except a nook by the bathroom, and I have to manage my toddler, who always poops only when I'm in a meeting, and cries for me. Quitting my job is "out the question." FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 095

You deserved it 241

Money ain't everything

By Anonymous - 03/03/2024 06:00 - United States - Sparrows Point

Today, I found out my husband's new income since leaving his old job. He decided to leave a $130,000 job for a $47,000 job. FML

I agree, your life sucks 366

You deserved it 456

Quit or fired?

By Anonymous - 03/11/2019 20:30

Today, my husband had to quit his job. Five months ago, we paid a deposit on a brand new house, and the title and mortgage need to be finalized next week. His work is forcing him out because he wanted to do his job safely and to a high standard of workmanship. FML

I agree, your life sucks 2 142

You deserved it 198

A bit of a Karen

By Anonymous - 18/09/2023 18:02 - United States - Yonkers

Today, my wife, who has been unemployed for over two years, had a $415k job offer rescinded, all because the hiring manager thinks she might be a Karen (Yes, she is). My job contract ended last month, so we have no income. FML

I agree, your life sucks 739

You deserved it 199

Let me stay!

By Anonymous - 17/11/2021 23:00

Today, I quit my job, mainly because I didn't work enough hours and thus, earn enough money. In the past, they said there isn't any other paid work they could provide. They've now added different tasks, more money, and more hours to the position. I'm helping to find a replacement for a job I would otherwise apply to. FML

I agree, your life sucks 990

You deserved it 165

By blah blah - 28/02/2019 14:00

Today, I tried convincing my husband to spend his day off work with me because we both work a lot, and have almost no time to spend together. His literal response was, “I’d rather pick a shift up at work.” FML

I agree, your life sucks 2 502

You deserved it 293

By Anonymous - 24/06/2018 20:30

Today, I was fired from my job for "lack of work". What that means is that my boss hired his good-for-nothing lazy son, who then got too big of a mortgage, and he had to let me go to pay him a higher salary. FML

I agree, your life sucks 3 989

You deserved it 212

almedalove 0

Tuesday 9 August 2011 18:58

Divorce

MCVelvet1497 3

Tuesday 9 August 2011 18:58

And you married him because ...

Comments

PoSeR101 0

Wednesday 10 August 2011 2:19

That's nasty

AriadneBelle 3

Wednesday 10 August 2011 2:26

Wait, why are we assuming OP's husband doesn't already have a job? It's likely he does have one, just not one that pays as well. I mean, I can't really imagine a guy who does absolutely nothing suddenly landing a six figure salary. OP, just because you're willing to settle for a job - and, apparently, husband - that you hate for more money doesn't mean we all should. YDI.

Uhuuuu 3

Wednesday 10 August 2011 2:32

He's obviously not as lazy as you if he can land a $100k job, idiot.

MrVillyOdin 1

Wednesday 10 August 2011 2:38

you deserve it for being so stupid for having a job that you don't like. yeah well maybe you have no other options, but at least he does.

Stain92 14

Wednesday 10 August 2011 2:59

Yeah people I don't think he's unemployed not many people like 100k a year on their first job. And OP if you don't like your job, quit.

Starfire22 5

Monday 15 August 2011 7:43

Wow, so if you don't like a job just quit? Ever heard of having BILLS to pay? Sorry to burst your bubble but you don't just quit a job that pays the bills. You can look for another position while you work at the job you dislike, but you don't just quit and depending on where you live, there may not be many options.

tjv3 10

Wednesday 10 August 2011 5:09

YDI for marrying him

FarSide 22

Wednesday 10 August 2011 5:32

So if he took the $100K/year job, would you stop wiping asses? If yes, then you are a parasite. If no, then what the **** are you complaining about? **** your husband's life for being married to a whining self-absorb bitch.