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By surefeelslikelove - 06/06/2011 16:01

Today, my mum was filling out a reference for me as I work in the family business. When it came to naming two of my strengths, she asked me what to put as she couldn't think of anything. FML

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By Anonymous - 07/10/2022 02:00 - United States - North Myrtle Beach

Today, I was talking to my wife about my struggles with being recognized for what I do well at work, which is partially my own fault since I share credit where I can. Her response wasn't to say, "They should try to see your strong points," but to wonder if she should get a job for financial security for herself. FML

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By Anonymous - 19/03/2022 22:00

Today, after I've spent years cultivating my reputation at work as a hardass who's good to his team, as long as they're competent and own up to mistakes, my mother came as a customer and suddenly I'm a kid all over again. She even tried to pat my head and ask if I'm eating enough. Now my team all keep smirking at me. FML

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By wow - 05/05/2011 06:13

Today, my mom confessed that she has to make up compliments to give to prove me wrong when I said she can never say positive things about me. FML

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By anon - 16/09/2024 22:00 - Australia

Today, for some reason, I called my boss "Mum" in a meeting. To make it worse, I panicked and followed it up with, “Can I have a raise?” Everyone laughed except my boss. FML

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By Anonymous - 22/12/2013 06:17 - United States - Roseville

Today, I was helping my mom look for some money she'd misplaced. At my wit's end, I flipped through her diary, in case she'd hidden it between the pages as she has before. Didn't find the money, but I did find out she might well be cheating on my dad. FML

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By lamb-chop - 02/12/2008 06:32 - France

Today, my philosophy teacher asked me about my parents. I replied that my mum was a cleaner and my dad was a bus driver. In an astonished voice, she said, "But, you're clever..." FML

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By mynameislor - 09/02/2010 14:26 - Canada

Today, my mum was saying she needs to gain weight because she was underweight according to her doctor. She then said she's going to eat like me in order to gain more weight. FML

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By rejectedprobably - 18/07/2016 23:06 - United States - Zionsville

Today, I asked one of my teachers to write me a letter of recommendation for my top school. Even though I did fairly well in their class, I found out that they don't think that I'm very intelligent, but my "strong, work ethic" makes up for it. They mentioned it in the letter and submitted it. FML

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By Anonymous - 03/12/2015 09:47 - United States - Tualatin

Today, I completed my two-month internship, where I have been working as hard as I could with the hope of being hired. My boss couldn't remember my name, and declined to be a reference. FML

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By Nik - 20/02/2010 15:05 - United States

Today, I found out that my mother was having an affair with my boss "to help me keep my job" because she thought I was useless. FML

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Monday 6 June 2011 23:06

that is why you don't ask your mother for a reference...

ElphabaLives 4

Monday 6 June 2011 23:27

I didn't know you could have a useless.

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AZM_fml 1

Tuesday 7 June 2011 3:52

Its mom not mum!

djlolo1129 0

Tuesday 7 June 2011 4:14

nice mom eh!

teamholcombe 0

Tuesday 7 June 2011 4:23

This is not an FML. This is a "You suck at life, get over it."

BeastNerd 3

Tuesday 7 June 2011 5:01

Dude, RabidBunny, you're making me, a flamboyant, hyperactive teen feel depressed. cheer up, bro.

jdengel 0

Tuesday 7 June 2011 5:16

sad if family can't think of strengths, ydi

SpeshulK 0

Tuesday 7 June 2011 6:20

Family business? Are you in the mafia?

perdix 29

Tuesday 7 June 2011 7:28

Why do you need a reference to work in a family business? What ever happened to nepotism?

joa76 3

Wednesday 8 June 2011 20:25

The reference wasn't FOR the family business. Her mom was filling it out because she ALREADY worked for the family business.

whosechairisthat 0

Tuesday 7 June 2011 9:45

show her your strength in bitch-slapping.

lovetennis11 0

Tuesday 7 June 2011 13:39

mothers are always honest, sometimes tooo honest -__-

DankTurtle 0

Tuesday 18 October 2011 6:17

What a thoughtful person

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