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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Thanks mom

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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Spanner

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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Connect 10

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

starlita_fml 14

Saturday 16 February 2013 11:24

Jeez, what a bitch! Use your cell phone next time =(

xRezSynn 15

Saturday 16 February 2013 14:04

Your mom is a bitch, sorry OP.

alitbaby 14

Saturday 16 February 2013 16:51

wow, wtf?

whatwhyhoo 10

Saturday 16 February 2013 18:21

Maybe she is being a good parent. Here in Canada we let almost everyone in to college and alot of the recent graduates are appalling.

Attica 20

Saturday 16 February 2013 19:16

No "parenting" that sets up your kids to fail before they've even had a chance to try for themselves is "good" parenting, by any stretch of the imagination. Sounds to me like the mom is just trying to keep her daughter from succeeding so that she will stay close to home and keep her company forever instead of having her own life.

10showgirl 16

Saturday 16 February 2013 21:57

Ruin her! Lol jk... Sort of.

SmokeyPlague 12

Sunday 17 February 2013 6:36

get a cell phone no one can interrupt and its mobile

SomeDeadRabbits 8

Sunday 17 February 2013 17:00

I'm sure thats a good enough reason to punch her in the face and receive no disaplinary actions.

aceofspace320 5

Sunday 17 February 2013 22:46

Have u seen 'throw mama off the train'?

Quiet_one 22

Monday 18 February 2013 2:57

Definitely call the school and try to explain the situation. Just be very apologetic and explain that your mother (or little sister, if you're too embarrassed to admit your mom has a mental age of 15) got on the line and interrupted your interview. If you're trying to fix it, they'll already be able to tell you're not lazy. Just make sure you do it from a different phone, or when your mom isn't home.