Miscellaneous: Today, whilst on a phone interview with a college I really want...

By parentalissues - 15/02/2013 15:50 - United States

Today, whilst on a phone interview with a college I really want to go to, my mother picks up the other line and shouts into the phone "She's not going to college, she's lazy and she'll only disappoint you." The interviewer hung up before I could say anything. FML

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By unemployed - 24/08/2012 18:00 - United States - Alhambra

Today, my mom called while I was at a job interview. I ignored the call, but the interviewer was so offended by the fact I'd rudely left it on at all, that he threw me out. I found out from my mom later that she'd called to wish me good luck. FML

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Thanks mom

By Anonymous - 27/01/2017 00:00

Today, I checked my inbox and realized I got an email from a potential employer, saying they were having trouble getting a hold of me by phone. They called while my mom was using my phone to look up directions to a place, and she answered, kindly hanging up when they asked for me. FML

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By stillwaiting - 09/03/2009 20:48 - United States

Today, my mom called and told me I got accepted to my first-choice college. I got really excited and asked her to read me the letter. As she started to read it, she said, "Oops... uh, nevermind." FML

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By gooddaydude - 04/04/2015 19:32 - United States - Omaha

Today, my mom called 5 times and I didn't pick up due to being in class at college. I was later called to the front desk, where my mom was crying. She said she was worried about me because I didn't say "I love you" to her after she dropped me off at college. FML

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Not now!

By Al - 19/11/2024 21:00 - United States

Today, I told my wife I had a huge Zoom interview and could not be disturbed under any circumstances. Nevertheless, she called her mom, got into a screaming argument the interviewer could clearly hear, then came into my office to cry on my shoulder. She doesn't understand why I'm furious with her. FML

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Ignore! Ignore!

By Anonymous - 12/05/2023 22:00 - Canada - Windsor

Today, I was at a job interview when my phone started ringing. It was my mom, so I quickly hit "Ignore", which was probably for the best since she was obviously drunk. She left a voicemail in which she sang "Happy Birthday" to me. It's not my birthday. FML

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Estranged

By freamly - 16/03/2021 17:01

Today, I called my mother to tell her about my terminal cancer diagnosis. She responded with, "What makes you think I care at all?" before hanging up. FML

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By fuckedup - 13/11/2009 19:13 - Germany

Today, I found out that my mom called my boss informing him that I am a little behind on some college projects. She felt he should know that she fears I might not be able to graduate on the planned date. My boss had already offered me a permanent job. I may not get that job now. FML

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By Mick_The_Disappointment - 11/12/2018 15:30

Today, my mother once again called me to remind me what a disappointment I am despite having two degrees, a house, a professional job and having never been unemployed at 25. FML

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By Anonymous - 29/07/2019 12:00

Today, while I was sitting in the living room with my mother, my phone rang. She immediately exclaimed, "I'm not calling you! Why is it going off?" She was serious. My own mother doesn't believe people talk to me. FML

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Friday 15 February 2013 18:40

That's tough. Time to move out. Or push mama down the stairs.

SerpentBoy 8

Friday 15 February 2013 18:40

It's too bad we all have cordless phones now, you could've used the cord to strangle her.

Comments

5t3ff1k4h 44

Friday 15 February 2013 19:53

Call them on your cell phone so she can't interrupt.

gregkingsley 4

Friday 15 February 2013 19:57

I think of the mom from the movie Orange County when I read this FML

duff29 3

Friday 15 February 2013 20:00

Looks like someone isn't going to college

tildoorf84 7

Friday 15 February 2013 20:12

mom knows best

notjanedoe 27

Friday 15 February 2013 20:14

Call them back, ask for the interviewer by name and apologize for your mother's mental health problems.

simoncat 11

Friday 15 February 2013 20:46

WTF? What kind of parent jeopardizes their child's educational opportunities? What an asshole. I'm do sorry,OP. Can you call the school and request a new interview time? Seek to go in person? There has to be a solution.

Vanessa_Leeann26 17

Friday 15 February 2013 21:21

I hate when people use "whilst"... While will die just fine.

Vanessa_Leeann26 17

Friday 15 February 2013 21:22

Due*

SApprentice 34

Friday 15 February 2013 21:50

... do*

Pretty_reckless_fml 18

Friday 15 February 2013 21:52

It sucks even more because college could have actually been that escape from OP's mum :(

fatcow282 8

Friday 15 February 2013 22:04

Srry op. the best advice i can give is call back the college and apoligise saying that your mother has phycological issues (in short) then talk to ur mom. I dont understand how stupied and selfish your own parent hast to be to do something like that