Money: Today, I got l disconnect notices for both my water and my electric....

By troubled - 02/01/2010 20:27 - France

Today, I got l disconnect notices for both my water and my electric. After looking over my budget, I realized that I can only pay for one until next month. FML

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By ENZ - 03/11/2019 23:30

Today, I finally got my paycheck that I could enjoy $300 for myself after taking care of my bills with so many other ones. Then, I find out that the water was shut off, which is supposed to be my roommate's responsibility. Apparently, he has not paid it in months, and they want $288. FML

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By Tbelle - 25/10/2017 19:00

Today, my brother texted me a picture of his "upcoming disconnect" notice for his utility bill and asked if I could loan him the money to pay it. All I could give him was a picture of my "disconnected" notice. FML

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By secret - 11/03/2010 05:18 - United States

Today, I found out the electric bill I have been paying was on my old house. I found this out when they shut off the power to my house. FML

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By megatron - 16/03/2016 17:04 - United States - Naperville

Today, my roommate decided to go on a group trip instead of paying our water bill. Now I can't shower until next week. FML

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Cough up

By Anonymous - 18/11/2013 18:37 - United States - Fallbrook

Today, my water got cut off. The previous homeowners owed the water company over $300, and the company doesn't believe that I'm not them. The supervisor told me this will keep happening until I pay up. I need a shower. FML

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By Anonymous - 08/12/2011 18:14 - United States

Today, marks the two weeks since my paycheck should have arrived. During these two weeks, my battery has failed, tire has blown, and my phone and water bill have become past due. When I called the guy who's supposed to pay me, he said he has a note about it "somewhere on my desk". FML

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It's a mystery

By Anonymous - 07/09/2022 17:00 - Australia - Cremorne

Today, our water got cut off. Since our council tax is also due today, I called them and hurled abuse for cutting off the water so soon. Turns out they don’t actually supply water, nor was it even disconnected. Some random person just turned off the meter tap. FML

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Maxed out

By Rojo - 14/08/2018 03:30

Today, I was notified that my work is cutting my pay almost in half. I just renewed my long-term lease on an expensive apartment because I was able to afford it before this morning. Now I have no idea how I’m going to pay for it. FML

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Deranged

By LightsOut - 21/05/2013 22:47 - United States - Melbourne

Today, and throughout the past week, my electricity, water, cable, and Internet were progressively shut off. Why? Because my deranged mother-in-law has been stealing the money orders I use to pay my bills out of my mailbox. She also stole the late notices because she didn't want me to be "mad". FML

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By Anonymous - 22/08/2017 01:30

Today, my roommate forgot to pay the water bill on time, so they shut it off. Now we're without running water for 3 days and I'm taking my morning dump in Target next to a stranger. FML

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perdix 29

Sunday 3 January 2010 0:02

Keep the water. If you don't have electric, you won't be able to write anymore inane FML's like this one and the world will be a better place.

thyestes 0

Sunday 3 January 2010 0:12

Don't know about France but in England they can't cut your water because it's essential for life so I'd pay the electricity but obviously it may be different there.

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tedwin223 0

Sunday 3 January 2010 5:00

option 1: bank loan option 2: water, make small electricity dam option 3: electricity, take water from somwhere else, heat it and store it option 4: run like fick

GanjAxZermA 0

Sunday 3 January 2010 5:11

water.. ii would definitly go with a shower.. u could go to the library to use the computer or watevr.. and if you choose the water u won't smell bad.. FYL for not haveing enough money to pay your own bills

trucktwister 0

Sunday 3 January 2010 5:15

electricity because tv is better than water.

KayOh37 0

Sunday 3 January 2010 5:28

they would only cut you off if you havnt been paying your bills. ydi.

darkmis1 17

Sunday 3 January 2010 5:30

id go with the water

windingdown 0

Sunday 3 January 2010 5:46

So sorry....I know that has to be horrible! Maybe your neighbor will let you run a heavy-duty outdoor extension cord so you can keep your refrigerator and a light or tv on? Just make sure its legal and safe to do so.

bleeeek 0

Sunday 3 January 2010 6:18

YDI for not living in a cardboard box instead.

nettabear21 0

Sunday 3 January 2010 7:03

er... you're on the Internet. I really hope you're not paying a monthly subscription for it and choosing between your water and electric! then it would definitely be a YDI!

stillxsearching 3

Sunday 3 January 2010 7:03

YDI for not planning long-term

bostonfan 0

Monday 4 January 2010 3:06

most people don't plan to get disconnected

TheDrifter 23

Tuesday 31 January 2012 4:01

And most people with a plan don't get disconnected. I get a salary, same amount every month, make a plan and stick to it and the basics get paid, the broken luxuries have to wait.