Today, after two months of unemployment, I got a call from a marketing firm offering me an interview for an entry-level position. While Googling the company, I discovered it's a scam. I graduated college in 3 years with a 3.5 GPA, and the only interview I can get is at a fake company. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, a day after I applied for a promising job in a nearby city, I got an e-mail saying they'd like to set up an interview. I was hopeful, right up until the call I got was flagged as "ILLEGAL SCAM" by caller ID and the interviewer, who stated she represented that very company, was plainly calling from India. FML
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
Today, I got a call from an ad agency offering me a job. I was so excited, because I've been looking for work for a few months now and really wanted to work for them. An hour later, they called apologizing, because they'd made a mistake and offered the job to the wrong person. FML
Today, I had my first job interview since graduating from university. The person who interviewed me informed me that not using my degree after two years practically makes it null and void. I guess instead of being a financial advisor at the company, I could always be a janitor there. FML
Today, in this horrible job market, I finally got an interview with a dream company. But like the dumbass I am, I mentioned my baby in the interview and got the "look" from the interviewer. Bye bye yet another job. FML
Today, after having tried for months to get a promotion at work, I finally had an interview for a higher position. Everything went great, and I was told I would get a call next week for my second interview. I went back to my desk, only to get an email stating they're canceling the position. FML
Today, I was emailed an update on the jobs I applied for. Every single one of the positions have closed except for one that I'm having second thoughts about, because looking around Google showed them to be VERY sketchy. FML
Today, after being unemployed for over four months, I got a call from a company I've wanted to work for for over 2 years. After they were about to set up an interview, they called me by a different name. After correcting them, they hung up on me. Turns out they had the wrong number. FML
Today, I accidentally put down the wrong year for my university graduation, so when my prospective boss was checking my references he found no mention of my name in that year's list of graduates. He accused me of faking my qualifications and refused to hire me. It was a 6-figure salary. FML
Today, after three and a half years of working dead-end jobs with a bachelor's degree, I got a call from a potential employer in my degree field, who wanted to set up an interview. The problem: the interview is across the country, and I'm too broke to pay the travel expenses. FML
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Socrates_fml 0
let me guess...sociology?
ForestFire0 1
good catch, at least. imagine if you went and were scammed. THAT would have been a real FML. This is an FML with a bright side
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crasher41 0
Was it Vector marketing? Haha door to door knife sales! They always try to scam people around campus. A) The 3.5 good/bad argument depends on the PROGRAM. If you are taking Geography or History i wouldn't be bragging about a 3.5. If you are taking engineering or commerce 3.5 is highly impressive. If people actually have a 4.0 GPA, you need to get ******* laid because you are a huge nerd with no social life. B) But I agree with #147.....its your own fault for not researching the company. I'm hoping they call me one day so I can laugh in their face. I can't believe people actually fall for that shit.
crasher41 0
As someone who went to community college AND university I agree with #147. I get better grades in university then I did in college (partially indicative of the fact I'm more mature now and go out less). College is easier than university just to pass with bare minimums, but I would say they're equally challenging to be a top performer. The smartest and stupidest people I know are ones I met in college. Note to Americans: In Canada..... College = Community College University = American Collehe
sc2323 0
I've been in the same boat, graduated from a pretty decent university last may and entry level customer service positions try telling me i don't have the skills to answer a phone and direct a call to the proper department.. Hang in there something will come up.. The tough economy isn't helping that's for sure
gabbkiss 0
try harder.
alwayshere_fml 0
to #37 thats because you go to brown or cornell --> lol don't boast your GPA on an internet forum
AnneFTW 17
Aww that sucks. FYL.
loveleafs16 0
3.5 is good?? where do you go? I have a 3.4 and am going to be on probation next year. I had health problems this year and was in the hospital for 2 out of 3 months of the semester... so its not my fault.. but wow... 3.5 is not good....
stopoffshoring 0
I know exactly how you feel. I went to a highly respected university, had a similar GPA, graduated with glowing recommendations from my professors and ended up as a fast food restaurant manager. It took grad school and a much better economy for me to get a "professional position." Now I just worry every day I'm going to get RIF'ed.
sportsnut 0
business and marketing classes are so absurdly easy, its no wonder all you can get are fake offers...a 3.5 correlates to a 2.0 when compared to real majors
sportsnut 0
business and marketing classes are so absurdly easy, its no wonder all you can get are fake offers...a 3.5 correlates to a 2.0 when compared to real majors