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By Anonymous - 27/01/2015 00:19 - United States - Huntsville

Today, I'm at the unique point in my schooling that I'm either extremely overqualified or extremely underqualified for every job opportunity that appeals to me. FML

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By collegekidproblems - 30/06/2016 19:35 - United States

Today, I have put in many job applications and had many interviews for a variety of positions all of which I am highly qualified for. Today, I heard back from all but one that I am overqualified. Welcome to Walmart. FML

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By hastobeajoke - 31/01/2012 18:45 - United States

Today, I submitted my 208th job application in less than a year, and went to my 83rd and 84th interviews, only to be told once again that I'm over-qualified for the first, and under-qualified for the second. FML

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By Jesse Thames - 16/05/2019 04:03

Today, I received a series of rejection letters from jobs, one after the other. Last night, I stayed up into the wee morning hours to apply to campus jobs I'm not qualified for, because I was classified as a part-time student due to an administrative error. FML

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By Anonymous - 15/01/2021 21:27 - India - Bangalore

Today, I'm a generalist with moderate knowledge of multiple domains, but since I'm not a specialist in any, I'm not getting a job. FML

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By BlueyedKat - 27/02/2016 06:03 - United States - Huntsville

Today, I found out that the money I spent on a very specific degree was wasted, because apparently, I don't qualify for a job at the place that told me I had to have that degree. FML

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By theJoblessArchaeologist - 13/04/2017 05:00 - Canada - Vancouver

Today, as it has done in the last couple of years, my dream job has only been accepting applications from students continuing their degree in the fall. Literally, people with half degrees can get what I can't get with a full degree and experience. FML

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By unemployedaussie - 23/06/2016 12:35 - Australia - Perth

Today, I was fired because my boss found out I had been looking for a new job. Then, I got a call from my only job prospect, saying I was overqualified and too young to work there as a waitress. FML

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By Anonymous - 21/04/2013 22:56 - United States

Today, I was told that I don't meet the minimum requirements for a job I applied for. I currently hold the same job, at the same facility, but just wanted a day shift. Apparently I'm not qualified for the job I've had for 2 and a half years. FML

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By Naofox - 29/03/2017 00:00

Today, I got frustrated looking for jobs and decided to take a quiz on best-fitting careers. My results speak for themselves. FML

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By jdmarine83 - 07/10/2011 19:32 - United States

Today, I got my first job after having spent months looking, and graduating college in the meantime. I got it based on my pre-college qualifications. FML

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Mirorbo 26

Tuesday 27 January 2015 10:46

I will never understand why "Over Qualified" is a thing

Gregor1234 16

Tuesday 27 January 2015 10:44

Apply for a job you're overqualified for, then work your way up. Simple!

Comments

pedinhuh 23

Tuesday 27 January 2015 15:06

Time to cook meth.

GunSlinger69 19

Tuesday 27 January 2015 17:48

Make sure to watch Breaking Bad so you know how to do it. Oh and watch Prison Break in case you get caught. Oh and the Walking Dead in case a sudden zombie apocalypse starts.

Brandi_Faith 33

Tuesday 27 January 2015 23:57

^ Best advice ever!

GunSlinger69 19

Tuesday 27 January 2015 17:33

Sorry OP, been through that it sucks. However, good luck! Maybe find a way to under-qualify yourself?.... I don't know haha.

SwagBasket 10

Tuesday 27 January 2015 18:21

Well if you are overqualified for some of them that you want take those

Cebolamole 13

Tuesday 27 January 2015 18:30

If the job appeals to you, what's wrong with being over qualified? What matters is loving what you do...

Staresti 6

Tuesday 27 January 2015 18:57

People won't hire you if you're over-qualified. I had to start leaving off that I attended the technical college before I finally started getting calls from fast food and retail.

AcieMcG 21

Tuesday 27 January 2015 20:02

You won't get hired, happened to me all the time after graduation.

AcieMcG 21

Tuesday 27 January 2015 20:01

Story of my life, yay for a mortgage sized debt!

patrickalamo 47

Tuesday 27 January 2015 21:47

More school is in your future

nononsensechick 12

Tuesday 27 January 2015 22:40

You have no idea how much I feel your feel.

peak4u 10

Wednesday 28 January 2015 0:14

No such thing as overqualified OP a job is a job until you graduate

Thorzix 23

Wednesday 28 January 2015 0:39

Yes such thing as overqualified. Some idiots won't hire you if your studies exceed theirs because they're afraid you'll climb the ranks too fast and take their job.

veritoswty6 14

Wednesday 28 January 2015 4:24

Welcome to my world!

Axel5238 29

Wednesday 28 January 2015 10:30

It sucks OP, but very true. It's a business and many will try to avoid anyone over qualified because of what they have experience and what it could cost the employer in the long run. Lot's of jobs will higher younger people because they don't have enough experience to demand more pay, better hours and are trying to fill what they need as cheap as possible.