Money and Work: OK boomer moment

OK boomer moment

By Anonymous - 20/10/2015 13:39 - United Kingdom

Today, two women came into my place of work, complaining loudly that they couldn't afford a £3 course fee because they didn't have any money to spend on themselves. They were holding large Starbucks coffees. FML

I agree, your life sucks 23 491

You deserved it 1 472

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By innocentbarista - 17/03/2013 19:00 - United States - Los Angeles

Today, while serving two middle-aged women at the coffee shop, I was screamed at and accused of being a "sexist and chauvinistic bastard." This was prompted by me charging one of them 40 cents for the addition of steamed milk, which is clearly stated on the price sheet. FML

I agree, your life sucks 34 560

You deserved it 2 585

No good deed…

By noespresso - 15/08/2010 20:20 - United States

Today, after already having a terrible day, I went to Starbucks for an espresso. Being nice, I put the last dollar I had in my wallet in their tip jar. While paying for my drink, my card was denied for insufficient funds. The world hates me. FML

I agree, your life sucks 33 767

You deserved it 6 456

Time out

By Starfucks - 17/12/2015 02:55 - United States - Bensalem

Today, I was in Starbucks with my daughter when she noticed a travel cup she liked. She picked one up and asked for it, but I said no because it was expensive. She angrily slammed it back into its stand and in the process, knocked over a display of ceramic mugs. I had to pay for each broken mug. FML

I agree, your life sucks 25 873

You deserved it 4 541

By brannonjames - 10/05/2012 22:20 - United States

Today, I was getting coffee with my aunt, and she asked me to pay. She then turned to the Barista and said, "He's never had a girlfriend before, and I wanted to show him that they take your money." The Barista laughed so hard she had to excuse herself. FML

I agree, your life sucks 26 429

You deserved it 2 360

By joanikens - 26/03/2016 19:02 - United States - Buena Park

Today, I'm a barista at Starbucks. When my crush walked in and asked how much his coffee would cost, I said a date. He said he'd rather pay for the coffee. FML

I agree, your life sucks 24 097

You deserved it 6 119

Whoops

By Anonymous - 12/11/2010 12:07 - Sweden

Today, I was late for work and got chewed out by my boss. To console myself I decided to drink a cup of coffee and a cup of tea. My work provides this for free. When I did, my boss told me that in fact it wasn't, nor has it ever been, free; all this time I've been stealing other people's coffee. FML

I agree, your life sucks 11 880

You deserved it 32 665

Strung out

By Anonymous - 22/01/2023 16:30 - Australia

Today, I realised just how caffeine dependent I am. I didn't have time for my morning coffee, work is out of milk, and I only have $1.30 in my bank account, so I couldn't buy a coffee. Today has been a struggle. FML

I agree, your life sucks 399

You deserved it 633

Stop perving

By Anonymous - 14/01/2011 04:30 - Ireland

Today, I had to repeat my order in Starbucks three times because the barista was staring at my chest. FML

I agree, your life sucks 29 571

You deserved it 12 431

By the customer is always a cunt - 20/12/2013 21:48 - United States - Sarasota

Today, a guy came into the small coffee shop I work at, and got angry because I wouldn't accept his Starbucks gift card as valid payment. When I told him we clearly aren't a Starbucks, he said "It's all the same shit" and ended up throwing a punch at me. FML

I agree, your life sucks 47 229

You deserved it 3 157

By Kitty - 01/06/2009 18:49 - United States

Today, I was working as a waitress at this pub. It was dead. After 4 hours I had only made 5$ in tips. A friendly couple came in and complimented EVERYTHING down to the freshness of the lemons in their tea. The bill came to $50. They left me a $5 gift card to starbucks. I don't drink coffee. FML

I agree, your life sucks 49 648

You deserved it 7 656

cnewton84 28

Wednesday 21 October 2015 1:39

Were they wearing uggs and boasting iphones and leggings too?

mermaidkeels 26

Wednesday 21 October 2015 1:41

If they decide to spend their money elsewhere, that is there responsibility and they should suffer the consequences.

Comments

Incognico 22

Wednesday 21 October 2015 9:21

What course they were interested in? "How to improve your credibility"?

Drnknmonkey08 12

Wednesday 21 October 2015 10:27

just a thought here. I hate when people give strong opinions about what a person may have on them in time of complaints of something being expensive and can't really afford something. what if those Starbucks had come from a gift card, or someone else may have lent them money to go out and have a special day and are actually really struggling at home? Granted a lot of people have abused such programs and granted there are people who have just completely ruined a lot of things for most people. We really don't know their situation either, so is it really fair for all of us to judge to not know the full story?

Grimmerie 31

Wednesday 21 October 2015 11:31

A job once stiffed me by giving me a $50 Starbucks card instead of cash, even though we'd agreed upon cash beforehand. So I had a lot of coffee and snacks for a while, but no groceries. I get really pissed off about how judgemental people are - I'd off handedly mention how difficult it is to be broke and someone would always point out that I always had Starbucks. Like, thank you, I know I have a lot of coffee, it's because caffeine is now my main source of energy, please direct your complaints elsewhere.

Drnknmonkey08 12

Wednesday 21 October 2015 16:20

#40 I know what you mean. I have been there and for Christmas one year my sister in law bought me a LV purse so whenever I would use it I would get dirty looks because I couldn't afford something but I had a LV purse that I didn't pay for and someone else did.

horneyhic 15

Thursday 22 October 2015 15:12

You could've just sold the gift card for cash

courtzzz23 17

Wednesday 21 October 2015 15:24

well a large Starbucks Coffee is only 2.75 so there you have it!

ImagineCrazy 27

Wednesday 21 October 2015 15:42

Starbucks is an important part of life... Not as important as Tim Hortons though. You always got time for Tim Hortonsx

dragoongirl90 34

Wednesday 21 October 2015 19:31

Those coffee could have been paid for by someone else. One of my friends gives me a Starbucks card for my birthday every year. And if you follow up with a Mary Kay consultant about selling it yourself, she'll buy you coffee.

Vanilla_Cupcake 10

Wednesday 21 October 2015 19:40

They could have had gift cards.

loverlysonrisa 6

Thursday 22 October 2015 8:31

What if someone bought their coffee as a treat? I don't have money to spend but sometimes my boyfriend buys me Dutch bros because he knows I love it.

rojoesydney 6

Thursday 22 October 2015 15:47

The lesson is say no to drugs

kayrenee528 3

Friday 23 October 2015 18:14

Don't be so quick to judge. Family members give gift cards all the time. I live out of my car and got a subway giftcard from my boyfriends grandma and I was judged so harshly for "spending money I didn't have" on luxuries such as subway. Take a second look before you judge someone. You know their looks- not their story.