Work: Today, after shoveling one guy's steps, sidewalk, and driveway...

By Anonymous - 27/12/2010 18:37 - United States

Today, after shoveling one guy's steps, sidewalk, and driveway for two hours straight, I went to ask for my money. He said, "Work is its own reward!" and shut the door in my face. FML

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By Anonymous - 28/01/2015 01:24 - United States - Rochester

Today, I spent over an hour shovelling the walkway and driveway, snow blowing in my face and down my coat. When I was finally finished, a guy started going through the neighborhood plowing everyone's driveways for them. FML

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By Raw - 25/01/2017 14:00

Today, I shoveled snow at work. I had to because my co-workers refused to "get sick." I told my co-workers if anyone needs me, just tell them I'm shoveling snow. Our boss asked for me and they said that I left without punching. This also happened when I went out to water the flowers in the summer. FML

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By Anonymous - 18/12/2020 01:08 - United States - Cleveland

Today, my mom made me shovel our long driveway, as it had just snowed a couple of inches. It took me two and half hours to finish. She came out and said, "Wow, is this really the best you can do?" FML

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By :/ - 03/12/2012 01:57 - United States - Moreno Valley

Today, I finally summoned the courage to ask my dad to pay me as he promised, after I cut the lawn and cleaned all the house windows last week. His response was, "Get fucked." FML

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By Anonymous - 19/01/2012 14:17 - Canada

Today, there was a big snow storm and I wanted to help shovel, so I put on 3 pairs of socks, 2 pairs of pants, 2 winter coats, 2 pairs of gloves, a hat and a scarf. Once outside, I was told to go back inside because the job was done. FML

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By sigh - 27/09/2013 19:01 - United States - Frederick

Today, I was cleaning up litter from the street, when a guy asked who I work for. I said nobody and that I was just doing some community service. Before I could clarify that it was voluntary community service, he called me a "piece of shit delinquent", spat on me, and walked off. FML

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By ColderThanCold - 15/03/2019 00:00

Today, the company that was supposed to clear our apartment's parking lot never showed up. I almost got frostbite in my fingers trying to shovel someone's car out since my gloves got soaking wet. FML

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By Anonymous - 02/08/2010 05:05 - United States

Today, I finally finished painting a house that took me 3 weeks to complete at 10 hours a day, including weekends, due to my dedication to perfection. When I went to meet with the homeowner for pay day, which was supposed to be $2000, he gave me $200, 5 tacos and then told me to "get the f*** off my lawn." FML

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Paperboi

By Shan007tjuuh - 06/03/2012 08:57 - Netherlands

Today, I got up at 4:30 am, went to my job as the newspaper guy. Nobody was there to open the door, it was raining and I was freezing. I decided to wait, because I really wanted my salary. At 6 o'clock my boss opens the door and says, "Oh, it's you. Well, you're fired. We can't pay you anymore." FML

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All sorts of red flags

By KingRob - 13/04/2024 16:00 - United States

Today, I confronted my ex-employer about the money he owes me. He'd said he would pay me $3000. He asked me if I had it in writing. I said no. He said, “Well, too bad for you. No leg to stand on.” Then, in a cringey Indian accent, “Thank you, come again!” and slammed the door in my face. FML

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nonynony 0

Tuesday 28 December 2010 1:23

You're missing something--did he ASK you to do the job, or did you just do it yourself, hoping he'd pay you? If it's the former, then he's an ass. But if it's the latter, sorry, but that's the risk you take. You can't ask people to pay for something they may not have wanted. I personally could not afford to pay someone to do something I could do myself--although had it been me, I would have told you to stop as soon as I realized it, to save you the trouble.

laughing_atyou 0

Tuesday 28 December 2010 1:05

If he owns a car, I'd break one of his car's windows. =/

Comments

seekndestroy 3

Tuesday 28 December 2010 6:47

shit happens. dont cry about it, just let your balls drop, stop being a little girl and move on. i mean hell, at most youre out $10 and 2 hours.

lovelove24 1

Tuesday 28 December 2010 6:49

OH SNAP THE CAKE IS A PIE! I don't even know. Just stay away from baked goods. And Aperture Science.

truehitman2010 0

Tuesday 28 December 2010 6:51

hose his car hose his doors look fir an opening to his house and put the hose there

Rick1969 6

Tuesday 28 December 2010 7:20

After he said "work is it's own reward", you should have told him he is getting ready to share the wealth. Then you should have shoveled the snow back, and then took a crap right in front of his front door, just for good measure. Then you could have taped a note on his front door that read, "being a dishonest person, also has is pluses as well, left something for ya".

ImCool7 0

Tuesday 28 December 2010 7:42

not an fml

drtjrs 1

Tuesday 28 December 2010 7:52

i cant believe you didnt get your money.....here in jersey that would never happen without an argument or a fight..... ok maybe he slammed the door in his face but after wards you keep pushing that bell until he opens it and pays. nothings free in this world......i guesse theres a sucker born every minute

lil_lala209 5

Tuesday 28 December 2010 8:32

I would have put it all back and covered his whole door way with snow so that when he opened it, it would burry him...

RosiePatosie 0

Tuesday 28 December 2010 8:33

sue :)

spanelli 16

Tuesday 28 December 2010 15:36

For what? You can't sue just because someone is a dick.

tbbucs86 0

Tuesday 28 December 2010 8:39

BS if the Guy said he'd pay and didn't pack the snow in his door so he can't get out

ALQ_fml 13

Tuesday 28 December 2010 9:33

If he agreed to pay you before you began shoveling, even if you didn't sign a written agreement, then he is required by law to pay you. There is a concept in contract law called "unjust enrichment," and this fits it to a tee. Granted, it's probably not worth the money to take him to court, but simply threatening him with legal retaliation may be useful.