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To ask for your first world problems?

220 replies

Faerie87 · 11/12/2018 21:10

Just thought I would put a silly thread together based on problems we face.

I realised one first world problem I had today!

I was in the supermarket cafe and wanted to surf the internet on my phone, I then realised my phone had connected to the supermarket WiFi and it wouldn’t allow me to open any web pages up, so I had to turn off my WiFi and use my data, I then forget to turn my WiFi back on and then use up all my data!!

Anyone else got any first world problems?

OP posts:
IamSerena · 13/12/2018 03:57

@picknickers But you're supposed to use kale in colcannon

wanderings · 13/12/2018 08:21

That in my netball game last night, nobody would pass me the ball, despite me regularly yelling for it with my hands in the air, and with my opponent safely out of the way. The umpire noticed this, but didn't point it out to the team until the game was over!

Also that my brand spanking new netball trainers are still very stiff and uncomfortable, and that December player shortage syndrome is upon us, because of those pesky office parties, and people not wanting to play in the cold.

And right now all my socks are in the wash, so I'll have to wear my trainers on bare feet for nipping out to buy milk!

TheGreaterGood · 13/12/2018 08:28

The cup holder in my car is too large to hold a cortado...

OhTheRoses · 13/12/2018 08:30

My gardener cut back the hydrangeas and they won't flower next year.

shiveringtimber · 13/12/2018 08:45

I bought a winter coat online from a website that slashes prices massively but doesn't accept returns (unless the item is defective). It arrived today and it's beautiful but it's far too small over the bust. I'm gutted.

MaudesMum · 13/12/2018 08:56

I had a series of discussions with the wine company yesterday who thought they'd sent me the wrong case of wine, but had actually sent the wine I ordered only with someone else's address on it. They wanted to pick the wine up, and send me the same order back again, but with my address on it, and got very confused when I said it would be much simpler to keep the wine.

Russiawithlove · 13/12/2018 09:00

I've used up most of my fav Yankee candle and can't afford a new (large)one just yet.
So will have to use cheap tea lights Confused

Russiawithlove · 13/12/2018 09:03

Actually does anyone know where I could get one that reduce them in the Jan sales?

MrsKrankie · 13/12/2018 09:06

The blind in my office has broken and yesterday the sun was in my eyes so I went to my car to get my sunglasses. My car wasn't there! Came back in to call the police. Remembered just in time that I walked to work yesterday.

LittleLlamaontheduskyroad · 13/12/2018 09:06

Had my shopping delivered & I couldn't fit it all in my fridge / freezer. I had to completely rearrange things, among much huffing and tutting.

primoestate · 13/12/2018 10:01

I can't get a hair appointment till 7pm today. I want it now.

LucieMorningstar · 13/12/2018 10:52

I had to take my dogs out on my own today with out my best friend because her husband took theirs. I’m uncontrollably grumpy disappointed ☹️

LucieMorningstar · 13/12/2018 10:58

@MrsKrankie

😂

needsahouseboy · 13/12/2018 11:03

My new zig zag stair carpet might not line up exactly as its tricky to fit.

Fashionista101 · 13/12/2018 11:19

I just used my last nespresso pod. How the fuck will I do this afternoon?

Orangecake123 · 13/12/2018 12:01

A book I ordered as a gift for Christmas on amazon is still listed as temporarily out of stock, and might not arrive whilst the other two have been delivered already.It's only been 5 days though.Xmas Shock

Flashingbeacon · 13/12/2018 12:18

I have a flat tyre so have to take ds to after school activity on the bus. I usually sit in the car “catching up on emails” but tonight I’ll have to talk to the other parents about how we’ll all the children are doing.

brizzledrizzle · 13/12/2018 12:58

The people who delivered our new rug put it down on the underlay and left two inches of it showing but I can't move it because the new suite is on top.

*new = hand-me-downs from a relative now in a nursing home.

CheddarIsNotTheOnlyCheese · 13/12/2018 14:53

My silver sharpie has run out.
The Christmas tree looks shit.
My gin fairy lights aren't very bright.

londonmummy1966 · 13/12/2018 15:15

@Picknickers - kale in colcannon!! Clutches pearls.

I found a great quail recipe for Christmas dinner and the DC don't want it because they think the birds look too cute to eat......

BaldricksWife · 13/12/2018 15:15

The magnets that hold the car cover on failed last night- I had to scrape ice off the windscreen this morning.

surferjet · 13/12/2018 15:22

I can’t decide on a new Burberry scarf for Christmas or a Gucci one ( 100% genuine )

SilkenTofu · 13/12/2018 15:24

I just got a very nasty paper cut from my very expensive wrapping paper from The White Company.

The bastards.

JakeBallardswife · 13/12/2018 15:27

We’ve got no work Xmas party or bonus or lunch or even fucking Xmas jumper day... bah humbug.

badlydrawnperson · 13/12/2018 15:29

Every time I try to buy some Oatly Barista Edition milk substitute the shelves are empty. Except from the health food shop where it's 20p a carton extra.