By poormum - 17/11/2016 11:41 - Australia - Carlton North

Today, I was unsuccessful in getting a job at a supermarket. The same supermarket I used to work at. I now have a degree but can't even get a job at a place I used to work. FML
I agree, your life sucks 9 775
You deserved it 836

Same thing different taste

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ChaiseT 16

They probably see you as overqualified now.

Those jobs are tailored for younger, less-qualified people. Mainly because they assume that all you'll do is work there until you find a job in your field and then leave.

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ChaiseT 16

They probably see you as overqualified now.

Those jobs are tailored for younger, less-qualified people. Mainly because they assume that all you'll do is work there until you find a job in your field and then leave.

Because young people intend to work there for the rest of their lives?

No but training someone to work for them for 3 years verses 3 months may sway their choice...

Possibly, but if OP has worked for them before then they don't need to train them, they're saving money in that respect. We have this problem in the UK and its usually because they want to hire someone under 21 because the minimum wage is cheaper.

Bigger and better things coming your way! Take it as an opportunity for more doors to open!

look on the bright side, now you don't have to work at a supermarket! that's always a win in my book.

"So how do you think geology degree would help in this line of work?" "Well, a lot of cereal sold in supermarkets is high in iron… and I know that iron ore is predominantly found in sedimentary rocks. So if any cereal needs more iron… and you have some ore, I could… add more." "…" "People also track tiny pebbles in when th—okay, I'll see myself out."

You should've majored in Grocery Retail.

You are overqualified. They know you will be trying to leave for a better job right away and then they need to find someone else.

ACCOUNTKILLER 18

woa I had exactly the same thing happen last month :o

say goodbye degree and hello grocery job yah