Today, was my graduation from a prestigious university. In two days I start working at a hot dog stand. FML
I agree, your life sucks (47890) - you totally deserved it (10694)
On 04/25/2009 at 2:39am - work - by CollegeGrad (man) - United States (Utah)
I'm pretty sure I'm going to end up doing something like this with my new shiny Bachelor's degree, too.
#1 - On 04/25/2009 at 10:10am by trilliamme
The University education is pretty much becoming worthless.
#3 - On 04/25/2009 at 10:11am by Lambshanks
a lot of people have to do stuff like this now, it sucks
#4 - On 04/25/2009 at 10:12am by comment_guy
The U? BYU?
I never knew they were so prestigious...
#172 - On 08/06/2009 at 12:20pm by meanie_monday
...then your university can't be that prestigious.
#3 = false.
#7 - On 04/25/2009 at 10:17am by mikedabs28
thats not too bad. your not going to get a job right away. agree with #2. just go look for a better one in the meantime
Seeeriously that's what this economy is doing. People who had Masters Degrees are being forced to work at markets. Scares me.
#12 - On 04/25/2009 at 10:30am by nevele11
I'm a Religion and Philosophy major.
Hope your hot dog stand has an opening for me when I graduate in May '10.
#14 - On 04/25/2009 at 10:32am by betsymonty
that suuuuuuuuucks . . . but doesn't make sense at the same time.
#17 - On 04/25/2009 at 10:35am by xij3ss
i dont think that really suckes if it is just a start but if that is going to be our lifelong job then yea; and idk why you wnet into that job anyways
#7 - #3 is right. A university education now is what a high school education was to our parents. It's becoming the minimum that you need to find a career. Now it's becoming the standard to have higher education.
OP - If you majored in Biochemistry or Engineering or something, then that really sucks. If you majored in English Literature, then you asked for it.
Hey, it's up to you to find a job! You settled for the hot dog stand job.
#22 - On 04/25/2009 at 10:46am by x_eyebrows
Welcome to the world of Art History majors. Next time don't waste your parents money and go directly to flipping burgers (no one I knew in college who was paying their own way was majoring in something that didn't directly translate into a career).
#23 - On 04/25/2009 at 10:48am by rabidhatter
1.) A job is a job man. Sometimes we do things we shouldn't just to survive.
2.) As stated, our education system is in the john and it needs to be reformed. This is the reason I went back to school, maybe a Ph.D. will aid me in changing the below average "standards."
3.) Depending on what city you're in, being in a Hot Dog stand might not be all that bad man. Besides, it's a job someone has to do.
4.) Once the baby boomers retire, which they're heading that direction, then things will get better. Don't fret.
5.) No reason to brag about a prestigious University... I went to one too, it's really not that big of a deal, I promise.
The school doesn't help you find a job after graduation? I'm going to a state school and they're even doing that, but it could just be the sucky economy.
Hey it's a start. I think we've all had to work crappy jobs. It'll be a funny story to tell your kids one day =)
"#7 - #3 is right. A university education now is what a high school education was to our parents. It's becoming the minimum that you need to find a career. Now it's becoming the standard to have higher education."
But that doesn't mean a BA is "worthless", it merely points to the fact that more people now than ever attend college and get a 4 year degree. When supply rises, demand goes down. OP, I know plenty of recent graduates who are interning or working in their field, just keep plugging away.
#31 - On 04/25/2009 at 11:17am by kdbattista
please tell me that you dont think people should just be beating down your door asking to hire you just because you went to a prestigious university. i'm sorry, but the tone of your post sounds like you think you should have a good job just handed to you.
#23, that is presumptuous. I followed my own interests and paid my own way for a degree in Ancient Civilizations instead of something easy or practical. I was fortunate to be able to go back for a master's in library science so I can work with classical archives, but still.
OP, this is not a FYL or YDI. You found a job. You got the job. You might deserve it for not getting a better internship, or grades, etc., but you have an easy way to make money while you look for something better.
be happy you're even working somewhere. nonetheless, you have to start at the bottom.
#38 - On 04/25/2009 at 11:48am by SilentGround
Ah, the classic philosophy degree from ol' Community College... and THIS is why I'm in business school...
#39 - On 04/25/2009 at 11:49am by Sure_Thing
I work in the IT field, and sometimes I feel like that the past seven years of my life was a complete waste.
#40 - On 04/25/2009 at 11:55am by NorfolkDude
I know a guy that has a PhD in Astrophysics and can't find a job significantly higher than minimum wage. :D
Yeah, that sucks. The economy really needs help. A few of my friends are graduating this year, and they're all a little worried about what's going to happen next.
#43 - On 04/25/2009 at 11:59am by amatthew_03
I graduated a year ago from a prestigious university with 2 degrees and am still looking for something other than retail.
This one hit home. *sobs* Don't feel bad though. At least you have something! Some of my friends are still jobless period. Good luck!
#44 - On 04/25/2009 at 12:03pm by highfivinmf
That's okay. I'll probably be working at the Stop & Shop across from you.
#45 - On 04/25/2009 at 12:04pm by SiLveRStaRLIGHT
if it makes you feel any better, I have a US security clearence and I work at McDonalds
#46 - On 04/25/2009 at 12:08pm by ohxberlin
liberal arts degrees are worthless unless you become a teacher or something. Applied sciences are where all the jobs are at.
I can't believe all the people here who are saying you asked for it by majoring in something "useless." News flash: we're in a major recession, and even the most qualified, educated people are having a hard time finding jobs.
I feel for the OP. Good luck with the job hunt.
#49 - On 04/25/2009 at 12:19pm by plaidrabbit
Be happy you at least have a job. Many people are unemployed right now and would be more than happy to work at a hot dog stand if it meant some income.
Welcome to the second Great Depression, courtesy of greedy politicians and selfish constituents.
#51 - On 04/25/2009 at 12:26pm by FreedomFirst
Keep your chin up, working at a hot dog stand doesn't mean the end of it. The degree will be around if a job offer comes around, and what you're facing is the slight me many. :) Stay strong, and learn from the experience.
#46 if you have a security clearance there are a bunch of companies that will hire you for state dept. contracts. (Dyncorp, Steele foundation, blackwater, etc.)
and if you can't find a job other than selling hotdogs or flipping burgers that tells me you have a lack of usefull skills, or a lack of motivation to get out there and find a job in your field. I don't have a college degree and i still have 2 awesome jobs, i'm a volenteer fire fighter and a lifeguard. so don't complain that you can't find a use for your "prestigious degree" because i have no sympathy for your lack of motivation
:( well after the recession your degree will definitely be worthwhile !!
#55 - On 04/25/2009 at 12:37pm by Mr_Positive
well everybody starts out somewhere.. plus its hard 2 find even a job like that these days
#56 - On 04/25/2009 at 12:42pm by average_girl
Man. Grab a paper. There are a ton of jobs that I am unable to get due to my lack of a college degree, and all the ones I can get are sucked up by other people in my same predicament.
If you live in a city big enough to have a hot dog stand, I'm pretty sure you can find something in the paper that is related enough to your field to get a job. Quit settling for less.
You're not alone! I'm graduating in 2 weeks and I start my job at a hot dog stand tomorrow. :) Just be thankful you've found some way to pay the bills while you're still searching for that dream career.
#61 - On 04/25/2009 at 1:04pm by lasdosrachels
The post-college job hunt usually takes six months to be successful. Keep your head up!
#63 - On 04/25/2009 at 1:14pm by ilovemycats
#3 you're retarded
it has less to do with the prestige of the university and more to do with the performance of the student
if you were a dumbass student it doesn't matter what school you go to you'll always end up at a fucking hot dog stand
work harder and you can get a real job you loser.
Big deal, your life isn't over. I worked construction the summer after I graduated, and I am an engineer. This was by choice, but you should just enjoy it. No need to rush into a career, take a few months to go for the job you really want. I agree with several of the OP just be happy you have a job for now. Also to #39, unless you are in a Tier One business school I would probably hold my tongue, considering all of the MBAs in the unemployment line.
hey the only job where you start at the top is when you're digging a hole...
#68 - On 04/25/2009 at 1:23pm by ellebell
For everyone who's guessing that OP has a degree in Liberal Arts or, more specifically, English Lit.. stop hating. I'm working for my BA in print journalism because I love to write more than anything else in the world. You don't major in something just so you can make money. If that's your reason for going in the medical/science field, then I feel sincerely sorry for you, and I hope your life isn't too miserable, nor your spirit too bitter to savage each day, wake up and trudge off to your job. Yeah, you have money. But are you happy? OP, I worked at McDonald's for 2 years in high school.. You need to be positive.. You'll be coming out with social skills, better patience and a good sense of the values of cooperation and teamwork. They don't necessarily teach you that in college.
Wow, the people who are bashing on this person not being able to get a better job have no idea how things are right now. I also recently graduated from a good university and basically could not get a job for about 4 months after graduation. I had great grades and excellent experience in my field and I *just* got a job (that's not even very related to my field and has crappy pay). If mommy and daddy aren't paying your bills then you take what job you can to survive, like the OP probably did. You take this for now and keep trying to get something better later.
Also, us recent grads will know that you can apply for jobs like crazy but that's not going to change the state of the economy. There are so many people competing for the same jobs. OP, I sympathize.
by prestigious university, you mean community college lol
#73 - On 04/25/2009 at 1:52pm by ramdoodle45
I'm studying finance and math at a so-called public ivy. I expect to be in your situation when I graduate.
To #70, most of us who are pursuing degrees in higher paying fields are very much interested in them; research becomes crucial in most fields if you want to apply for a graduate program, and that takes up tons of time. The big difference is that to conduct research in many fields (excluding certain theoretical branches of physics and pure mathematics), you need certain facilities, training, and the experience of scientists, while to write all you need is a piece of paper and a pen, and art history could be studied for free from any decent library or the Internet. I agree that people should study what interests them if they choose to go to college, it's just that it does make sense to take on debt if you are studying science/engineering, and there are tons of fellowships/financial assistance to grad students in these fields, while that is a terrible choice if you are pursuing a degree in the field of liberal arts.
#76 - On 04/25/2009 at 2:14pm by georger333
Perhaps if you had learned the proper use of commas, you would have a better job. But, as #69 pointed out, you do have to start somewhere.
#54 Oh okay really, I'm SO not motivated at all because I'm in the Army, and that's a big reason why people won't hire me, they think I'll take too much time up. I'm also a volunteer for the police department and have my lifeguarding certification, so don't tell me I'm not motivated. And why is someone going to hire me when I'm going to school full time in the fall? I deal with Information Technology, doubt they're gonna hire a 19 year. So yeah, I'm really not motivated one bit, thank you for telling me.
#78 - On 04/25/2009 at 2:32pm by ohxberlin
You should be glad you even graduated with that horrible grammar.
#79 - On 04/25/2009 at 2:35pm by anonymous65
I bet it's hard getting a good job with a 2.1 GPA, a degree in Renaissance Literature at North Dakota State.
#80 - On 04/25/2009 at 2:43pm by fatfaceunited
Now a days you won't be able to get a job right away obviously. The knowledge that's really out there the colleges aren't even teaching and we as college students aren't even getting it yet. By the time we get our degrees how do we even know the jobs for that field still exists? They teach us all these b/s just to earn a piece of paper for all the money youre in debt for and that you took your time to sit 4-6 yrs in school And besides know that even if you major in any subject most likely you won't get a job in that field anyways. At least you have a degree for one, and that its still an option for you when you do look beyond that stand. You jus gotta work your way up buddy. Reality bites!
#81 - On 04/25/2009 at 2:56pm by MaiLouIsLegend
I agree with plaidrabbit (#49). So what if the OP majored in something "useless" like literature or philosophy? Life is short, and you may as well get a degree in something you really care about, rather than something you *aren't* passionate about but you think will land you a high-earning job. And if you end up having to work a lousy job for a few months, so what? You'll find a better one eventually.
And besides, you can always work on your Great American Novel in-between shifts at the hot dog stand...
you placed a comma after the word "today." so i doubt you even graduated high school.
#83 - On 04/25/2009 at 3:19pm by kinkWality
#33, I don't think wanting a good job after graduating college is the same as expecting to have a job handed to you. The expectation that you won't have to, for example, work at a hot dog stand after college is totally reasonable because college degrees are meant to qualify you for better jobs, and earning that qualification truly takes effort. Why shouldn't someone who's done all that work have an expectation of being able to get a better job than that?
#86 - On 04/25/2009 at 3:28pm by missus_butter
find a job with the government. you know they won't cut back on themselves, just everyone else.
#87 - On 04/25/2009 at 3:41pm by cinderelly
lol at #9! and this really sucks for you. i hope you get a real job soon.
#90 - On 04/25/2009 at 4:37pm by eaglesfan761
Ahw, gotta love my uneducated job at the gov. where all I need to do is sort out mail and drink coffee. 3 hours of sorting mail a day, 5 hours of drinking coffee and staring out of the window and that for 10 euro an hour (13.24 US dollars) at the age of 23.
maybe if you had better grammar skills you'd ACTUALLY GET SOMEWHERE!
#93 - On 04/25/2009 at 4:43pm by pencilmustache
It's okay OP, I haven't found a good job in 15 months after graduation. To be honest I'd rather sell hot dogs than clothes like in a traditional retail job. So, yeah, it could be worse :/
No matter how bitter you are, don't spit in the hot dogs please :)
Good luck finding a job suited to your abilities!
#95 - On 04/25/2009 at 5:12pm by shazzahllala
hey, you'll be making money. do you by any chance have a degree in management?
#97 - On 04/25/2009 at 5:29pm by Rodjmeister
at least u have a job better than nothing especially with our r economy the way it is
#98 - On 04/25/2009 at 5:36pm by ace135
Is the hot dog stand you're speaking of J Dawgs? Graduation was just yesterday... so I'm guessing so. No one realizes how awesome that hot dog stand is, heh you know its true.
#99 - On 04/25/2009 at 5:36pm by swtchipmunk
#28
because they wouldn't want people like YOU hunting them down.
#100 - On 04/25/2009 at 5:41pm by aibohphobia
ok, you may have graduated from a prestigious university (probably not), but if you did, why the hell did you not major in something that you could find a future in? Even graduates from Ole' Miss can find a job if they major in something like engineering. Oh, and #31, as supply increases, demand increases... take a basic economics class... the more there is, the more there is demanded
#101 - On 04/25/2009 at 5:50pm by fyourlife109
Look at it this way...YOU have a job. There are millions of people out there who don't.
#102 - On 04/25/2009 at 5:52pm by ChelseaAnn08
if you graduated from a "prestigious university" you would not be working at a hot dog stand.
sorry you went to community college
#78 the lack of motivation speach wasn't directed @ you, thats my bad. that part was for OP. i was just suggesting that since you have a security clearance, when you get outta the Army there are a fuckton of big companies that will hire you for a rather sizable chunk of change.
What the sentence does not say is that he probably got into said "prestigious" university from mommy and daddy's money, shit around the entire 4 years, and then expected to be an executive at a company right away. YDI
#106 - On 04/25/2009 at 6:15pm by pickwick716
All this talk about supply/demand is bullshit. If supply increases, then demand depends on job availability in our current economy (in this case). Right now, demand is decreasing because everything is crap.
OP, You have to sink to swim. Keep your chin up, but don't expect something to just be handed to you without going through some hard times.
#107 - On 04/25/2009 at 6:39pm by rxysurfbum07
I feel your pain. I'm graduating in a week with my master's and a 4.0 and I've gotten no response to any applications anywhere. I'm starting to lower my standards.
I'm sure a lot of people get useless degrees from your prestigious university. Unlike what you may have been led to believe, not all college degrees are equal. Some people take the "easy" majors and then find out no one in the real world is willing to pay them for their knowledge.
If you have kids, please share this story with them so when they go to college they'll use a major that is economically viable.
#33 - you're an idiot, how the hell can someone SPEAK IN A 'TONE' over the internet?
#113 - On 04/25/2009 at 7:32pm by smelinapants
#70... it's ok to get a degree in something that you love, but it's not ok to decide to get a degree in something that you love and then not understand why there's no company willing to pay you a lot of money just to do something that you love.
Usually "doing something you love" is a hobby which has personal interest for you, but not a lot of economic productivity in general. The people who want to do something they love and want someone else to pay them for it are the ones that are being derided in the comments posted here.
Good luck to you with your journalism career. Those of us who like to read the daily news need people like yourself willing to get out there and find it and bring it to print. And if it's something you enjoy, more power to you.
welcome to the real world. Sucks for all these idealistic kids who thought they just had to go to college and then they'd walk out with a job. i had to work for a few months with no pay and then another year at part time pay within my own industry before I got a full time salaried job. If you want a career in a specific field I highly suggest interning, even if you've already graduated, or look for the bottom of the latter... why? Because there are so many people out there rihg tnow looking for the SAME job but there is a chance they have more experience. Get experience and if you need to take a second job. Especially in a communications job. So many kids see it as this glorified career and a lot of college grads are going into communications now.
and 114 you are right, and you aren't right. I am doing what I love but its certainly not a hobby. You can't really call marketing a hobby. And I know my father loves his job... but I wouldn't call number crunching a hobby either.
#115 - On 04/25/2009 at 7:45pm by MonkeySpeaks
At least you have a job, be grateful. You will get a better on soon. And its your fault if you majored in something like Philosophy, English lit.
#117 - On 04/25/2009 at 8:17pm by pinkypoo92
Okay, first of all, the OP is obviously not an English major (see the comma after "today" for proof), and secondly, there are a surprisingly large number of jobs open to English majors in a wide variety of fields. I might agree on Philosophy as an impractical major, but quit the English bashing.
OP, that does suck. Hopefully you'll get a better job soon. Have to start somewhere, right?
#118 - On 04/25/2009 at 8:42pm by silverlily35
let me guess, you majored in english? psychology?
be an engineer, otherwise college isnt even worth your time. better luck in your next life.
Actually the comma after Today is perfectly reasonable. It is acceptable to add it or leave it out. It's an optional comma when you have an intro that is one word like that. Obviously you're not an English major.
#121 - On 04/25/2009 at 9:38pm by randomdude1234
Look at all the FMLs. I thought it was customary to put a comma after the word "Today" in FMLs?
Plus, thanks #70. I am majoring in English (and minoring in Political Science) because they interest me and I have a passion for those subjects. I wouldnt major in engineering just because I would make more money.
#122 - On 04/25/2009 at 10:49pm by i_play_drums58
Shit happens. =[ Sorry to hear that though. Maybe when things clear up with the economy, you can find a better job.
#123 - On 04/25/2009 at 10:49pm by amykillswitch
Goodness, so many haters on here...
OP, I understand your pain. I'm graduating next month after getting a degree in communication studies, another in journalism, and completing two internships. I also got a 3.7 GPA, studied abroad, and paid for it all through loans or the money I made working through high school / college. I'll be starting a job that pays me shit for 60-80 hours a week of work. Don't feel like it's your fault or that you're not motivated -- I feel you on how bad the job market is.
At least we have jobs, I guess. I say work it until you can find something you enjoy better, but at least a hot dog stand would entail a lot of people-watching so you can get some good stories along the way. :)
#125 - On 04/25/2009 at 11:58pm by 12frisbees
to #125, same here. BA in psychology from one of the top 10 colleges on the US news and world report rankings for 2009, 3.8 general GPA, 3.97 major GPA, 2 psychology internships, research with three different professors, honors thesis project running my own study... no post-graduation employment so far. Anyone who is going to college for the degree or the grades is misguided; getting an undergrad degree is really just telling employers you might not be an idiot. They need to see that you have skills. And while getting a degree in engineering, bio-medical engineering, bio, statistics, or economics may be a little wiser, those degrees STILL won't necessarily help you to get a job; you still won't have any skills with just a silly degree. Work experience is really the most important thing. What I did during the SUMMERS when I wasn't enrolled in classes is getting me the most attention during my few (and unfruitful) job interviews.
I recommend that anyone who knows they have brains just skip the whole college thing and search human resource departments at universities and start making copies (no salary) for professors you think you might like. Use library resources like JSTOR, pubmed, sciencedirect, etc. to get an actual education. In four years of doing that, you'll learn more and demonstrate more value than anything you could possibly do for four years at an ivy league. And you'll save thousands and thousands of dollars.
damn economy!
be lucky u have a job though, even though it sucks
#128 - On 04/26/2009 at 1:23am by mylifeisfuckeddd
those must be some pretty expensive hot dogs. serve em with pride sista. someday you'll have the last laugh. congrats by the way.
The comma isn't his/her fault. That's the format when you submit your FML.
#130 - On 04/26/2009 at 2:26am by capsfan1102
:/ Serious my friend told me to go work at starbucks or at the mall. I'm graduating this fall...from a sucky university with a psychology degree...sooo don't worry...I think a lot of people are going to be working at crappy jobs right out of college. Unless they know lots of rich people :P
Poetic justice at its finest. College is such a flawed system.
#134 - On 04/26/2009 at 5:40am by Beerhammer
No offense...but the people who keep on saying liberal arts majors are worthless are seriously ignorant. I’ve met bio majors who take on jobs after graduation in fields that remotely have no affiliation with science. I will admit that finding jobs with just a b.a. or b.s. nowadays is hard. That's why anyone who wants to make a decent living should get an M.A. MBA or PhD and just quit your bitching. What do you expect...the bachelor's degree in this day and age is overrated (the education standard has gone up). If you want better pay then go back to school and quit your bitching and moaning. And don't say money is an issue, if you want something that bad you'll attain it, even if you have to take out loans or bust your asses trying to get scholarships and grants. By the way I am an Art History Major and Spanish major, and I was able to get an internship and a 14 hour job...and I haven’t even graduated. If I had listened to all those ignorant ideals that a science major is the sure way to go...id still be stuck in the Science College in my university majoring in Biology, and feeling completely and totally miserable. So suck it! And OP you’ll be fine, just fix your resume and see what job you can land. If not reconsider going back to school.
#135 - On 04/26/2009 at 7:41am by mongooses_canfly
Being unemployed would be better! You got one of those useless degrees didn't you??? Unless college was free and you can now pursue you real dreams (hot dog vendor?) you are an idiot!
You will end up with a better job. At least you have one right now :)
#141 - On 04/26/2009 at 11:21am by pancakelover
#76, to conduct research in liberal arts fields (yes, people working in liberal arts conduct research!) you also need training and the expertise of professionals. most liberal arts programs are more than memorizing names, dates, and so on. they teach you how to analyze and put together well supported arguments. even if you don't further pursue english, history, art history, etc., you gain important life skills that will help you in almost any career! and, the last time i checked, there are also tons of fellowships, research/teaching assistantships, and other sources of funding for non-science/engineering grad programs.
To all the people calling fake and putting OP down, HAVE YOU LOOKED AT THE WORLD ECONOMY RECENTLY? THE US ECONOMY? Thanks to Bush and his cohorts, many graduates are and will be in OP's position.
I'm hoping to graduate at the end of this year with a Marketing AND Accounting dual degree. I'm a substitute teacher in my spare time and I can't find a steady job because there are more experienced people willing to do the "menial" jobs like cashier for less. I had three internships lined up to start in May till December but had to decline because they were UNPAID!
As the saying goes "it's the economy,stupid" and until it levels off, OP and so many others will be in a similar predicament.
To OP, sorry but this isn't an FML. YOU HAVE A JOB TO PAY BILLS. That should count more than anything. If you're also under the impression that going to a prestigious school means you have job offers coming at you from all angles, well m'dear, welcome to the REAL world! It doesn't happen like that.
I know doctors who can't get work in this economy so believe me you have it better than most
#143 - On 04/26/2009 at 1:03pm by bollywood_rocks
that sucks for ya. its your loss tho... you picked a subject that has no career opportunities. university names these days dont do shiz if you dont have a good subject. thats why im majoring in accounting :D.
Why would you guys say YDI..jealous?
(just being provocative)
#145 - On 04/26/2009 at 3:26pm by RNorthlandLGB
There needs to be a third option entitled "Fuck this economy."
#146 - On 04/26/2009 at 3:39pm by cowinvasion
its okay. hotdog stands in jamaica sell weed and make a lot of money, so you could persue that.
but your university must not be prestigious since you won't name it. or maybe this is just fake.
Some of my friends have the same problem and its rather sad. Instead of going to college to make something out of themselves, they wanted to 'get in get out and get on with their lives' (one of the slogans for a community college). Truth is, they didn't want to try too hard or do anything too difficult and assumed that their degree in paper-pushing would earn then 40-50k/year starting. The problem with doing that is that it shows the unwillingness to adapt to an ever changing work environment. We are no longer in an era that will allow us to learn one set of tasks and do it for a life time. My friends hate when i tell them that my degree is more difficult to obtain than theirs was because I "just dont understand what it takes to get a degree in marketing" but its true. My degree IS harder and I KNOW what it takes to do what they do, hence, i did not go into the field. I chose chemistry because it is something that takes a real intelligence and has a better job outlook, not to mention, I am getting PAID to go to grad school next year (with health care and full tuition reimbursement included). Overall, its a 50-60k/year job while i earn a PhD. Once that is over, my starting salary will be in the 85-120k/year range and thats not going to be too bad of money when I am 27.
For those of you who will just call me a nerd and move on...i would say to you "hey, thats OK, i know you're jealous (or mad at yourself for taking up accounting, business management, or art history) because I decided to give myself excellent career opportunities, hit the weight room 3-5 times/week, drink a little too much with my friends from time to time, and have been dating the captain of the gymnastics team for close to a year"
151,egotistical much? I have been to two universities and none had a gymnastics team. It may be because your school is lame or the ones I went to were military colleges and more interested in winning drill competitions and hosting training programs for the National Guard than in "gymnastics".
Also believe me if you were/are a chemistry major,you would not have time to post on FML because you'd be too busy with studies...
#152 - On 04/27/2009 at 5:02am by bollywood_rocks
wow and i thought working at an IT help desk (glorified call centre) after graduating was bad....your story is either fake or your life really sucks:(
Arts Degree? At least you'll learn some real world supply/demand business. Enjoy the experience (Customer Service, Hospitality & Catering) and work out what you want to do longer-term.
Should have gone with a real major. Forget blaming it on the economy, there are jobs available if you have a useful degree.
Why do people keep telling the OP they got a useless degree? The OP doesn't even say what their degree was in.
Seriously, the assumption levels and domino effects in FML comments are often more interesting than the stories themselves.
#157 - On 04/28/2009 at 12:14am by 12frisbees
Well... you probably didn't try hard enough. There are good jobs to be had. A smart high school kid can get a better job than that.
Don't worry, you put in the hard work and it will pay off eventually.
#162 - On 05/01/2009 at 8:59pm by Shalalalalala
I feel your pain. I'm graduating from the most prestigious university in Canada in a month in engineering and only about 10% of my classmates have found jobs so far.
bet all you college grads are happy to start life in the "real world" with no job.....LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
only way that happens is if you pick a bs BS like psych or, even better, art. a worthless degree from whatever prestigious university you went to is still worthless. go back and do something real.
Are you kidding me 165? Graphic Arts/Design is one of the fastest growing markets for jobs right now, demand for designers has never been higher.
#166 - On 06/03/2009 at 4:36pm by Samurihippo
A lot of people start off like that. You'll get a better job soon. :)
#167 - On 06/03/2009 at 10:36pm by fozzybearrox
i see your statement as conflicting-- it reads that you graduated from a prestigious university but also states that you are in Utah. i am in Utah and there are no prestigious undergraduate programs in our state. however; if you graduated from BYU-Law then i am truly sorry.
Double dip recession. How joyous. How bad do things have to get before it's a full blown depression?
