Work: Today, I get to stand in the unemployment line for the second... - FML

By Jaxur05 - 28/02/2012 13:27 - United States

Today, I get to stand in the unemployment line for the second time in a year because my company can't pay me. My parents own the company. FML

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By fml - 05/02/2009 11:41 - United States

Today, I got fired from my job. I worked for my parents. FML

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By Anonymous - 22/05/2009 18:39 - United States

Today, my company filed for bankruptcy, but the reorganize kind where it still functions. There are no funds to give out paychecks any time soon. They won't fire me. If I voluntarily quit, I cannot file for unemployment. I'm now an unpaid intern. FML

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Ironic, isn't it?

By dammit - 09/06/2009 12:16 - United States

Today, my father's company shut down his branch, leaving him without a job. This is followed by a letter from my school's financial aid office, saying I'm not getting a penny because my family's income level is too high. FML

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By Anonymous - 08/06/2011 16:10 - United States

Today, after being laid off for over a year, I got turned down for an unpaid internship. I can't even get people to let me work for free. FML

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Seize the means

By Anonymous - 25/11/2020 18:02 - United States - Cody

Today, I found out I'm getting a pay cut, a week after I told my boss I need a raise or second job just to afford bills. I made the company 10k last week. FML

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By Nico - 16/02/2013 01:37 - France - Asnières

Today, the company I was fired from three years ago merged with the company I work at now. The new owners' first order of business was to fire me again. FML

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By perpetuallyscrewed - 06/10/2009 04:06

Today, after nearly eight months of unemployment, I started a great new job. After seven and a half hours of work, my new boss comes up to tell me what a great job I was doing, but that he somehow forgot to clear the new hire with the company owner, so I'm fired. Hello, unemployment... again. FML

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By Anonymous - 25/10/2012 20:13 - United States

Today, I was fired for actively seeking employment with another company. Because of having just been fired, the other company will no longer give me the time of day. FML

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By tjm - 23/12/2010 06:05 - United States

Today, after finally getting a job offer after months of unemployment, I found out that the person who was going to hire me got fired. Which means I'm not getting the job. FML

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By sailorpete - 30/06/2019 02:25

Today, I got fired from the job I've only had for a week. Between paying for a physical, my own background check and uniforms, I paid more money to start working there than I'll get from my one and only paycheck. FML

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kcTheGreat 2

Tuesday 28 February 2012 18:53

Get a real job. With real bosses, that pay real money.

zingline89 18

Tuesday 28 February 2012 18:54

By chance do your parents own Myspace?

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Akharr01 5

Tuesday 28 February 2012 22:17

Burn

babygirl_015 11

Tuesday 28 February 2012 22:27

Never work with family

ALLDAY88 8

Tuesday 28 February 2012 22:28

This guy is probably not telling us the part where he isn't getting paid because he doesn't do anything since his parents own the company.

zack11289 3

Tuesday 28 February 2012 23:04

Aw poor baby....mommy and daddy won't pay you cuz you won't get off your lazy ass and find a job. Life just sucks don't it?

thatonetroll 0

Wednesday 29 February 2012 4:28

This is correct.

Phobetor 5

Tuesday 28 February 2012 23:44

It has always been my understanding that the company from which you are terminated is responsible for paying the unemployment money you get. I could be wrong, but if

swimmersrok 0

Tuesday 28 February 2012 23:45

What do they pay you in? Hugs and kisses??

Phobetor 5

Tuesday 28 February 2012 23:48

I'm correct, you just got a pay cut(which is a real pain in the ass to continue collecting for any period of time. Good luck to you!

MissHayleyJames 7

Wednesday 29 February 2012 0:14

Working for family can definitely suck but can also be better than working anywhere else sometimes.

goddamniluvme 0

Wednesday 29 February 2012 0:14

Fool me once shame on u, fool me twice then in jus a dumbass for letting u get me! Learn from this story!

paradiseisland01 0

Wednesday 29 February 2012 0:19

Then find a new job, with a different boss, the plus side in this is that having a new boss they will appreciate your hard work .

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Today, my boyfriend called and asked me why I love him. I told him because he's always there for me and continues to put up with my bipolar disorder. He promptly said "not anymore" and hung up. FML

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