Today, I read an article about the top 10 worst jobs this year. This list includes my degree and three of my main skills and interests. FML
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Today, I got frustrated looking for jobs and decided to take a quiz on best-fitting careers. My results speak for themselves. FML
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
Today, my job application got denied once again. I looked over it, and saw that my roommate added "screwing over customers" and "hiding dead bodies" under my skills. FML
Today, it's six months until I graduate and I don't have a single skill that can get me placed in any company, but worst part is that I don't even want to work to acquire any skill. I'm fucking useless. FML
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
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
Today, while updating my résumé, I noticed that in my list of achievements it said "Torturing middle school students". I meant "tutoring", but I guess this explains why I'm still unemployed a year after I started looking for a job. FML
Today, I learned that "unskilled labor" does not mean people who are bad at their jobs. I’m 22. FML
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
Today, I realized I had misspelled "Education" on all the resumes I've been submitting. FML
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Welshite 39
Don't let that article dictate your life. Stay positive. They're YOUR interests and you shouldn't regret them.
DocBastard 38
Well, I guess it's back to the drawing board for you. Wait...graphic artist is on that list too. Um, never mind.
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Welshite 39
Don't let that article dictate your life. Stay positive. They're YOUR interests and you shouldn't regret them.
cheshirecat13242 32
Agreed, #1! OP, maybe it's a good time to expand your horizons..
sarah6786 14
As long as they are happy with his/her job and make good money then who cares. Maybe the article will make others not want to pursue whatever ops career is, and then op will be needed more in his/her line of work. Just looking on the bright side.
BeccaHugs 17
Exactly; if you're going to be in a profession for your whole life, the only thing that really matters is that YOU enjoy it. What other people think is unimportant.
perdix 29
#1, I don't think the OP would have submitted this as an FML if he didn't think the list was correct. Most people find engineering extremely boring, but I find it exciting, and I don't give a shit what "most people" think.
\ 28
"Find a job that you love, and you will never work a day in your life." -Confucius Unfortunately, today this quote has taken on a literal meaning.
Steve95401 49
Unless you're going into a dying industry, stay the course. Employment trends can change from year to year and your chosen field could be on the upswing by the time you graduate.
NeatNit 32
Yes. I hate opinionated articles that pretend they're objective. It me just want to find that writer and punch him in the face, even in cases where his opinion is the same as mine.
andrewbourgeois1 5
The reason it was on the list is because it will be hard to find a job and make money, not because people don't enjoy it
CallMeMcFeelii 13
That's exactly what I was thinking, 71. It was most likely an article stating that those certain professions are the hardest to make a career out of, rather than the likability or enjoyment level of said career paths. I think OP is worried they won't be able to get a job in the field they studied instead of worrying about liking the job they've chosen.
evilplatypus 38
One list I read had my field as the highest rate of unemployment (15% unemployment rate); I got a full time, unionized job with incredible benefits and retirement before I even graduated. If you're good at what you do and are passionate about it, you'll find a job. If you're not good at it...are you sure you're in the right field?
ElricMustang 23
#16 How can you say you agree with #1, yet you just wrote that he should find mire interests?
tjv3 10
Don't worry OP America is broke so it doesn't matter
littlekellilee 45
#49 I couldn't disagree with you more. i'm a Software Developer and I love it, I go to work and solve coding puzzles for eight hours, then get paid well for it and have beautiful work to show for it. The day flies by and doesn't feel like work, and when I go home I do projects for myself, just like my coworkers. It's possible to make money doing what you love. You just have to work hard to get to that point. If you love playing video games then go to school until you can test them or design then and get a job doing that.
cheshirecat13242 32
#88--Shut up, that's how.. And nice mustache
Lonely_islands 5
well, not exactly. If you find a job you love, you're just making money by doing something that you find fun and enticing. I guess you really don't work if you love it, although I'm not sure what you mean by literal meaning. #49
TheComedyAudio 29
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Oh man. I'm sorry OP. Hope you feel better!
daniel_dd31 13
If you like what you do who cares what some random article sais. Most articles are not very accurate anyways.
DocBastard 38
Well, I guess it's back to the drawing board for you. Wait...graphic artist is on that list too. Um, never mind.
Chloe555_fml 27
Asses tend to be on a list all their own.
OzzMonster 10
I'm sure ER doctors were on that list right?
DocBastard 38
Ozzmonster - I would definitely have put them on the list.
Chloe555_fml 27
Noor- That would be RN or surgical tech, and yes on a separate list, like jobs in demand.
gracehi 31
Hey, Chloe, did you see that? Oh no, too late. It went over your head.
Chloe555_fml 27
Oh aren't you adorable ;)
sunnyray812 42
That doesn't mean you shouldn't go out and at least try it. Give it a shot and see for yourself.
Metalkitty 15
I agree. Plus you'll have more experience at your disposal.
Dodge4x4Ram 46
don't pay attention to that crap,, congrats on having a degree
anjila77 6
Damn that sucks but don't listen to ranking and do what you love
mim777 4
well no one wants the job so you will never have for compete
SWC_Penguin 17
"Worst jobs" lists generally mean the jobs that have too MUCH competition. That's what makes them "worst" because it means you'll have a hard time finding work and it won't pay well.
Futacy 29
Just remember that a lot of these "top tens" lists are written by people who've never stepped foot into your kind of work envirinment.
TheDrifter 23
True, they're usually written by the job placement people at the welfare offices, the true experts in who's not gonna find decent paying work.
Jst4kicks 16
well hopefully you find a job in your field!
LukeE45 10
do what makes you happy! even if it is being a garbage man, or whatever other jobs are on that list
TwistedCherub1 15
These rankings are based on median salary, projected growth, and overall job satisfaction among employees. Garbage men/women get paid pretty well and are always in demand because people think the job is gross. Truth is, my dad does it for the university 2 days per week and loves sitting in his climate controlled truck, listening to music. It beats the rest of his work for the grounds department--out in the weather on heavy equipment.