Work: Today, I arrived at the kennels I work in to find the power disconnected...

By TooFlamingHot - 14/01/2016 02:08 - Australia - Ashfield

Today, I arrived at the kennels I work in to find the power disconnected and the water pump off. This meant I had to bucket water and carry it to keep over sixty assorted dogs and cats alive in temperatures over 90 degrees. The moment I finished, the power came back on. FML

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By boop snoop - 01/09/2019 16:00 - United States

Today, the power at work was out. This would be fine, if they didn’t make me stay for another hour to wait for it to come back on in the Texas heat. FML

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By jordanss - 11/11/2010 18:02 - United States

Today, my apartment building shut off our water for a short period of time because the pipes were being worked on. It was also the morning my dog had diarrhea on my cream carpet. Not only did I have to clean it up without water, I couldn't wash my hands afterward. FML

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By Powerless - 30/08/2012 06:05 - Australia

Today, I had a planned 12-hour power cut for maintenance work, which I'd forgot all about. In need of a shower before work, I spent 45 minutes boiling pots of water on the stove to take a lukewarm, 6-inch deep bath, before realizing my water heater runs on natural gas and was working fine. FML

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By LightsOut - 03/05/2011 17:58 - United States

Today, I finished working a 70 hour work week. I'm a lineman for the electric company, and worked extended hours all week getting people's lights back on after a wind storm. When I got home, my power was out. FML

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By Anonymous - 30/07/2021 11:01 - South Africa - Cape Town

Today, it's been 50 hours since our power outage began. The authorities don't seem to be bothered enough to fix the problem and are constantly making excuses for delays. Did I mention my warm water fish are dying from lack of heat, and it's my time off work? FML

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By Samuel - 21/05/2010 19:12 - Canada

Today, I woke up to find my power was out. After taking a shower in the dark and being unable to make myself lunch, my power came on two minutes before I had to leave for school. FML

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By failure - 14/07/2011 16:24 - Russian Federation

Today, my neighbour's boiler broke and flooded his home. To solve the problem, the water company shut off the neighbourhood's water supply while they fixed his boiler. I am now unable to shower, and I smell like a zoo animal. FML

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By AstonBrown - 15/06/2016 17:53 - United States - Cleveland

Today, a strong storm knocked the power out at our office. I was dismissed five hours early, had my desk locked up and was walking toward the doors to leave when the power came back on. FML

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By Anonymous - 13/12/2023 21:30 - Australia

Today, during a storm-related power failure, I jerry-rigged an inverter from my car to supply the essentials. In doing so, I managed to blow up the fridge, smoke and all. The power came back on 5 minutes later. FML

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By Hreid254 - 05/02/2016 16:07 - United States - Temple

Today, my dogs somehow pulled the water spigot off the wall in my backyard. I now have my own private lake. FML

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schmoo_schmoo 14

Thursday 14 January 2016 10:53

That sucks, but shows your dedication to the animals. Kudos for that!

BeachGirl27 23

Thursday 14 January 2016 10:55

Hopefully you got some serious karma for your efforts. Cudos OP!

Comments

tomvertigo 17

Thursday 14 January 2016 16:10

Good on you - I appreciate your dedication.

DragonFire13 2

Thursday 14 January 2016 18:18

Thank you for your dedication - you are those animals' hero!

alex8459 5

Thursday 14 January 2016 18:27

Well you didn't have much of a choice I guess.

diensthunds 8

Thursday 14 January 2016 19:28

It might have sucked for you but it would have sucked a lot more for the animals if you hadn't of carried the water to them.

WardenWolf 26

Thursday 14 January 2016 21:46

Thank you for your dedication. The clinic might want to invest in a generator for the water pump. It wouldn't take much to at least power that.

senor_octubre 24

Thursday 14 January 2016 21:56

Just the way the world works sometimes man, just gotta go with the flow.

MaiiMahmoud 10

Friday 15 January 2016 1:52

Shows your dedication and mercy! God will reward you OP :)

LenUrban 14

Friday 15 January 2016 2:56

when your boss low key hates you

Witchylady 17

Friday 15 January 2016 4:17

Those poor animals. Hope they weren't too hot. Well I am glad they had you taking care of them. Gotta love a person that cares for animals. You are a star