Money: The revenge of the nerds

The revenge of the nerds

By Anonymous - 24/12/2010 15:12 - United States

Today, I met up with an old high school friend who I used to make fun of because he put so much effort into his studies. Turns out he makes my annual salary in a month. FML

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You deserved it 97 498

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By This_Is_Me1982 - 03/01/2011 17:51 - Canada

Today, I found out that my friend makes more money than I do. She's a high school dropout and working at a retail job at the mall. I went to college for four years to get my job. FML

I agree, your life sucks 34 610

You deserved it 5 203

By Anonymous - 07/09/2013 23:47 - United States - Irvine

Today, my former high school bully became my manager. FML

I agree, your life sucks 65 696

You deserved it 4 036

By Jaggu - 29/04/2011 20:25 - United States

Today, I ran into an old friend from college on the bus to work. Having not seen each other in over 10 years, we spent a good 15 minutes talking about our lives after college. At the end, he asked me what my name was. FML

I agree, your life sucks 33 358

You deserved it 5 117

By Anonymous - 03/10/2015 20:45 - United States - Fair Haven

Today, we had a school reunion. The guy who bullied me throughout my high school career is now rich and married. I'm broke and single, and he specifically came up to me to point it out. FML

I agree, your life sucks 28 059

You deserved it 2 237

By Anonymous - 23/11/2012 02:49 - Canada - Oakville

Today, I ran into an old friend, and she remarked how she couldn't believe we hadn't seen each other in a year. Except not only did I attend her baby shower a few weeks ago, I spent hundreds of dollars on a unique gift. FML

I agree, your life sucks 28 270

You deserved it 2 882

By p00p_m0nsta - 10/02/2009 00:43 - United States

Today, I finally reunited with a lot of old friends from school. It was great to see everyone grown up and hear the stories. At the end we decided to have a group photo for old times sake. They asked me to take the picture. FML

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You deserved it 2 691

By akward - 04/09/2009 17:36 - United States

Today, I began my job as an intern at a high school. I saw one of the students looked very familiar, and I couldn't remember from where. Then I figured it out, I had hooked up with him at a club last week. He's a junior in high school, I'm in my last year of college. FML

I agree, your life sucks 15 166

You deserved it 52 183

By unluckymiss - 24/01/2010 06:03 - United States

Today, I was at the store when I ran into an old friend from high school. He didn't recognize me at first, but when I told him who I was, he instantly shouted "Oh! Yeah! The fat chick from Mr. H's class!" FML

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You deserved it 4 355

By Anonymous - 31/07/2010 15:03 - United States

Today, I was meeting my husband's old friends at his 20 year high school reunion. He introduced me as his 'friend from work' to his ex girlfriend. FML

I agree, your life sucks 44 593

You deserved it 3 750

By SucksToBeMe - 28/09/2009 18:31 - United States

Today, I had a meeting with the CEO about a promising job with good pay and benefits. Upon meeting, we immediately recognized each other. He was someone I used to make fun of in school all the time. He responded by refusing to interview me and had security throw me out by force. Karma bites. FML

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You deserved it 118 246

krystal2424 0

Friday 24 December 2010 18:47

hahaha well good for him!

FuckMyEveryth1ng 0

Friday 24 December 2010 18:49

You ever hear of "Don't make fun of nerds cause they'll be your boss one day"? Seems like it's true.

Comments

Lisa89 3

Friday 24 December 2010 23:25

Well yeh, when you put a lot of effort into studies that is usually what happens (you work hard to get a good, well paying job) YDI totally and utterly.

MaddaCheeb 0

Friday 24 December 2010 23:31

karma'd

chester14 0

Saturday 25 December 2010 0:30

what a cliche, that happened all the time. are people so dumb that they never learn and make the same mistakes over and over? ydi

Brittneyyyy 7

Saturday 25 December 2010 0:40

Just because you're smart doesn't mean you're a nerd. I get mostly A's in college and I'm going for my PharmD, but I spend way more time with my friends than studying. I wouldn't be able to get through school otherwise... I don't know the situation of this "nerd" OP speaks of, but I do hate when people associate smart people with nerds because they aren't always the same thing.

whatyotalkinbout 0

Saturday 25 December 2010 4:18

I'm guessing your college has easy exams that amount to a worthless degree, if that attitude is getting you A's

Brittneyyyy 7

Saturday 25 December 2010 23:44

Er... no. I actually study a lot, I just know how to find a balance between my social / work / school life and manage to get good grades. Obviously if I was failing my classes I'd study more, but my friends are what keep my stress levels down and my confidence and motivation levels up :)

rachael21 0

Saturday 25 December 2010 0:42

The rule says: you never make fun of nerds because they will always become more successful than you (and usually become your boss). :) pahahahahaha ydi