Today, I was rejected from a volunteer position because I "didn't have enough experience." I have a college degree in the specific field they were asking for. FML
Collection
Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I was rejected for an internship due to a "lack of experience." I have both an MA and a BA from a highly prestigious school and years of work experience. My would-be superior: a 24 year-old without a graduate degree and only one year of work experience. She wore jeans to the interview. FML
Today, I was rejected for a job I really wanted, they said I didn't have enough experience. I designed the systems they are implementing. FML
Today, I received my 12th rejection letter for voluntary work, as I don't have enough experience to be paid. I can't even work for free. FML
Today, I applied for a job as a dishwasher. I was denied because I don't have enough experience. FML
Today, I got fired from my volunteer job. FML
Today, at the one job interview I got after months of applying, I was rejected for what turned out to be a phone customer service role, because I "wasn't technical enough." Previously I worked as a website developer and I have a computer science degree. FML
Today, after graduating from culinary school, I was turned down by Chipotle, Jersey Mike's, and McDonald's entry-level jobs because I didn't have enough experience. 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, I eagerly applied for a high-salary, fully supportive graduate program that I qualified for. There were 5 steps in the application process. I was turned down after the first one. FML
Today, I was demoted at work to a much harder and more time-consuming position because, I quote, "You have more experience." My boss is now telling the others I volunteered to be moved to the lower position. FML
Feel like sharing it with the other FML users?
Thanks, your FML was submitted, and will appear in the moderation queue soon!
Top comments
DLBL 23
A college degree is not field experience, but F them for not giving you a chance AS A VOLUNTEER!
Thaylok 17
I think that is the generic excuse when they don't like something about the candidate. If they recognized you wouldn't be a good fit, then be glad you didn't start to detest your field because of the people at that organization.
Add a comment · Reply to
You must be logged in to be able to post comments!
Comments (3)
DLBL 23
A college degree is not field experience, but F them for not giving you a chance AS A VOLUNTEER!
Thaylok 17
I think that is the generic excuse when they don't like something about the candidate. If they recognized you wouldn't be a good fit, then be glad you didn't start to detest your field because of the people at that organization.
GoogieWithers 25
Did your college degree include real-life work experience?