Work: Undervalued

Undervalued

By Franco - 10/04/2009 14:07 - United States

Today, I was sent to an elementary school for safety day. One of the dads was asking about my job, when I told him about the long hours and high stress involved. He turned to his son and said, "Now see why you stay in school?" I'm a paramedic. With a bachelor's degree. FML

I agree, your life sucks 58 053

You deserved it 3 156

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By daddy'sgirl - 21/06/2012 04:11 - United States - Memphis

Today, I was lecturing my high school students on the importance of a good education. I pointed out the janitor in the hall and told them if they didn't stay in school, they'd end up like him. Then one of my students raised her hand and reminded me that the janitor I pointed to was her dad. FML

I agree, your life sucks 8 184

You deserved it 75 466

By Stupidteach - 11/11/2009 12:47 - United States

Today, I asked my father for some help paying my college tuition. He told me he'd help me after I become more accredited than he is. My father has 2 PHDs. I'm studying to be an elementary school teacher. FML

I agree, your life sucks 33 083

You deserved it 3 947

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By helen_ - 23/04/2009 15:51 - United States

Today, I had to go to my 10 year-old son's school to talk about my job being a chef. As I was almost finished, I asked the kids "What would you like to do when you grow up?" Without hesitation one kid replied with a straight face, "Anything but being a douchebag like you." FML

I agree, your life sucks 65 527

You deserved it 6 059

Keeping it real

By Anonymous - 26/02/2016 08:37 - Australia - Wilston

Today, I went to visit my dad for the first time in over a year, as I have been studying for my Master's degree in history halfway across the world. The first thing he said to me? "So, gotten a real job yet?" FML

I agree, your life sucks 20 744

You deserved it 3 320

Next step

By Anonymous - This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, after my son graduated from nursing school which I, as a single parent, paid for with blood, sweat, and tears, during his grad party he was asked what his next step was. His response was, "Eh, I kinda realized I hate nursing." FML

I agree, your life sucks 40 935

You deserved it 3 822

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

I agree, your life sucks 36 904

You deserved it 2 469

By GT716 - 07/04/2009 12:50 - United States

Today, I was at work at a local hot dog chain. A child (about 10, who I've seen there before) came in to order food for his Dad. He orders very excitedly, and I told him he'd be a great worker here when he gets older. He said "oh no, my Dad says I'm too smart to work in a place like this." FML

I agree, your life sucks 62 031

You deserved it 13 938

Pants on fire

By Jamie - 04/04/2009 14:42 - United States

Today, I was at working at Burger King as a cashier. A girl I met last night came in and said, "Aren't you that guy from last night?" Last night, I had told her I was going to medical school and was going to be a doctor in less than a year. FML

I agree, your life sucks 16 436

You deserved it 154 565

By Cop-er-Pot - 16/10/2017 16:00

Today, I realized that my work life is far less stressful than my home life. I'm a cop. FML

I agree, your life sucks 3 607

You deserved it 309

By Lily - 21/02/2009 11:22 - United States

Today, I came to school late because I had to drop off my daughter at school. When I got on campus, the security told me I was late but I said, "Oh no, I work here." and he said, "Oh like I haven't heard that one before." And he took me to detention. My boss, the Principal, had to bail me out. FML

I agree, your life sucks 50 535

You deserved it 3 265

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Friday 10 April 2009 20:01

That sucks man. I always wanted to be a Paramedic when I was a kid. I think you guys do great work. **** this ignorant guy.

balanceMMX 0

Friday 10 April 2009 20:03

not really a FML... it just wasn't explained enough for the dad to know what you were talking about. we're all thankful for your hard work as a paramedic, though- thank you

Comments

xoGurlxo 0

Friday 10 April 2009 20:27

I think he was trying to say that if he stays in school, he will be like you one day. That's a very good thing.

TryToBeKind 0

Friday 10 April 2009 20:30

I love, love, love turning to my son after a retail-bitch tries to whine about his/her job and saying, "that's why you go to college". It's funny when they get all offended and claim they did. Obviously, it did them no good - why else would they be working there (psst - they're not as good as they like to think they are).

Jazzyb064 3

Friday 20 December 2013 2:56

You're very mean. Retail is terrible. I was going to college while I worked in retail, and it was still terrible. I'm going to continue being stuck in retail because NEWSFLASH, nothing pays well anymore! Not even something as important as teaching, like I do. I teach kids like your son, who is probably as rude as you by now. Lucky him.

Dukedj 0

Friday 10 April 2009 20:33

That guys a douche. 'Nuff said.

bobbysiegs 0

Friday 10 April 2009 20:34

wow, what an asshole... paramedics save lives, why is he hatin' on you?! and 22, why be a d-bag if you dont have to? don't judge people...YOU are an asshole.

erinmariehall 0

Friday 10 April 2009 20:36

I like how OP says he has a bachelor's degree as though this is some great feat that necessarily equates success.

Rodjmeister 0

Friday 10 April 2009 20:36

that guy has no idea what it takes to be a paramedic, clearly. he's not gettin' his butt saved.

Zerenade 0

Friday 10 April 2009 20:37

He might have meant what #17 was saying. In that case, not an FML.

PonTiFeX 0

Friday 10 April 2009 20:37

Either he meant you stay in school so you learn to work hard or he's actually a total douche. Don't worry about him. Your profession is greatly appreciated.

ultra_marine 0

Friday 10 April 2009 20:38

Not a paramedic but...I agree with high stress and long hours. bleh. yet i dropped out of nursing school to do it so i guess ha to me too i s'pose. i think the dad was saying to stay in school so he could be a life-saver like you.

SiLveRStaRLIGHT 0

Friday 10 April 2009 20:42

Maybe he was saying that to his kid so he knew what he could become if he stayed in school? But he was being a douche. You're doing fine. Forget that asshole.