Work: Today, I'm a graduate but still an unpaid intern. My daily work...

By Anonymous - 23/06/2011 00:36 - Australia

Today, I'm a graduate but still an unpaid intern. My daily work is folding letters and putting them into envelopes. The sad thing is, I actually enjoy doing it. FML

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By Anonymous - 23/10/2020 05:03 - United States

Today, I started the internship of my dreams. The company has nothing for me to do, so I sit and stare at the clock. FML

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By Anonymous - 22/05/2009 18:39 - United States

Today, my company filed for bankruptcy, but the reorganize kind where it still functions. There are no funds to give out paychecks any time soon. They won't fire me. If I voluntarily quit, I cannot file for unemployment. I'm now an unpaid intern. FML

I agree, your life sucks 58 006

You deserved it 2 982

By Wellfu - 02/04/2015 14:48 - Europe

Today, I was let go from my internship for "not putting in enough effort". I was working 50 hours a week for almost zero pay. FML

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You deserved it 2 715

By Anonymous - 09/12/2010 12:19 - Netherlands

Today, I wanted to send a birthday card. I kindly asked my boss for an envelope, and she asked me to pay for it. I've been working for her as an intern for over a year now, without receiving any money for it. FML

I agree, your life sucks 29 457

You deserved it 4 313

By strongjon60 - 07/02/2012 15:07 - United States

Today, at my internship, I was told we were going to do something fun. I was excited, until I found out that this "fun" thing was labeling 500 folders. FML

I agree, your life sucks 24 153

You deserved it 3 630

By wasted_life - 18/01/2009 03:44 - United States

Today, I got demoted at my job. Instead of working with patients, they want me to file. The thing is, I'm a volunteer; I work for them for free. FML

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You deserved it 3 785

Relatable

By experience_to_get_experience - 21/09/2015 19:09 - United Kingdom - Bicester

Today, I turned 25. I'm single, still living at home and doing an unpaid internship in an industry I have no interest in, because it was the only accepted application after 6 months of unemployment. The daily 45-minute drive means I'm losing money every week for being "employed" with a PhD. FML

I agree, your life sucks 24 429

You deserved it 3 044

By Anonymous - 08/06/2011 16:10 - United States

Today, after being laid off for over a year, I got turned down for an unpaid internship. I can't even get people to let me work for free. FML

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You deserved it 3 523

Thanks, I hate it

By PiMan - 19/01/2010 19:20 - United States

Today, after spending four days having my resume, cover letter, and references proofread and perfected by professionals, I finally submitted it all to the summer internship of my dreams. I received a rejection letter ten minutes later. FML

I agree, your life sucks 31 144

You deserved it 3 118

By KillMePlease - 11/03/2015 20:15 - United States - Hicksville

Today, I was given a new responsibility at the law firm where I work. I'm now in charge of punching holes in every single piece of paper to be found in the office, estimated to be in the hundred-thousands. The reason? I finish my daily clerical work too quickly. FML

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You deserved it 2 567

ILoveEggnog 7

Thursday 23 June 2011 9:02

Someones gotta do it.

pencilsupmynose 0

Thursday 23 June 2011 9:04

I like licking the stamps

Comments

liy223 6

Thursday 23 June 2011 9:16

cheers.

ribbyc80 0

Thursday 23 June 2011 9:16

I thought slavery was abolished...?

TheFakeFamilyGuy 9

Thursday 23 June 2011 9:54

rofl

StopDropNRoll 11

Friday 24 June 2011 0:05

no it's not they just changed the word to internship

Jellybeanx 3

Thursday 23 June 2011 9:18

If you enjoy it then its not a problem. A lot of people hate their job. P:

stayawakee 0

Thursday 23 June 2011 9:19

So? This shouldn't be an FML if you love your job.

nfc14 2

Thursday 23 June 2011 9:30

I'd rather that than working in banking, man I hate it!

whogivesafuck88 10

Thursday 30 August 2012 19:35

Been there. Quit now before they steal your soul

Whammeh 0

Thursday 23 June 2011 9:36

At least you have a job at such a bad time for the economy. And one you enjoy too, such an occurrence is a rarity these days.

dudeitsdanny 9

Thursday 23 June 2011 9:48

Unpaid means no money. You can get those no matter what the economy looks like. In fact, the worse the economy, the more likely it is they'll take you without pay.