Today, after working for over ten years at a dead-end factory line, I told my friends I was going to take some business courses and land myself a real job. All they've done since is laugh, mock me, and say that if Clinton couldn't fix the economy, I have no chance. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, while struggling to find a job that will accommodate my disabilities, an acquaintance ranted at me about how nobody wants to work hard, and they have to earn what they get. This chucklefuck works for his father, will inherit a multi-million dollar business, and bought his house from his aunt. FML
Today, I'm in a US college. I could've gone into a trade or internship, but no one listened. Now, while my parents brag to their friends that their child has a degree, I'll probably be spending the rest of life in crippling debt, sleeping on the side of the road, and begging strangers for table scraps. FML
Today, I am jobless after graduation. Ironic, since when I started college with my education degree, I was congratulated, told of the teacher shortage in my state, and how quickly I would be able to find a job. Three years in, the economy tanks, and the state issues a teacher hiring freeze. FML
Today, I found out that my friend makes more money than I do. She's a high school dropout and working at a retail job at the mall. I went to college for four years to get my job. FML
Today, as I rung up a customer's groceries, he gave me a pitying look and said I'd have a "real job" if I'd only studied harder. FML
Today, after spending last year putting in hard work, which paid off and I got my dream job, due to my own mismanagement of stress my dream job is gone and life is back at square one. Now everyone's predictions of me being a waste of space are true and I have to reinvent my life. Starting over at 38 after already starting over at 36. I can't anymore. FML
Today, I got offered an interview for a great job. My father then spent the entire dinner telling me how pointless it was, and how I should apply to the factory next door because I would spend all the extra money on gas. FML
Today, my husband told his parents that he was quitting his job so that he could focus on school. They asked him what he was going to do for money. When I told them that I'd be the one working, they took one look at me and burst into laughter. FML
Today, after several long years, a lot of debt, and two great degrees from a top university, I had to move back in with my parents, because no matter where I look, I can't find a job. FML
Today, my dad called me a "worthless human being", and told me that I'm "better off committing crimes and living life in a prison cell", all because I haven't gotten into the industry I studied for right out of college. I'm currently at a temp job doing accounting. FML
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Top comments
coltsrock37 15
Except that when Clinton was president, the economy was at one of it's best points in the nation's history.
may651 14
Poor Op. I would be a better friend than them. YOU CAN DO IT!!
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Comments (126)
BiGaL12343 7
Just go for a course man, I used to be an epic waster, now im in college getting a qualification, trust me if I can do it anyone can, best of luck!
Rainbow_dumpster 28
Got for it and get better friends! :D
Glitterprincess 8
Sounds like you need some new friends. They are probably jealous. Don't let them bring you down. Go for it!!
Dcm210 19
its good to wanna excel in life,good luck
nikkij1988 0
Ok wtf are they talking about. Clinton actually did fix the economy and bush destroyed it up. Take care of your classes and don't listen to a word those have to say!
bubo_fml 11
On the 1 hand, **** you for looking down your nose at your coworkers for not having a 'real job,' yet your right in the same line with them...YDI...But, then again, ya got hopes & dreams to stand up & be your own person, so good for you...Instead of being an arrogant ass about how you go about it, (which is what your coworkers are chiding you for being), why not encourage then to do likewise &/or partner up with them & create something larger & better than yourself?
KiddNYC1O 22
Work. Work. Work.
Taurus_ChicKa 37
Business classes? I really wish you luck on finding a job in that area - I've had an associate's degree in business for years and haven't been able to find any job apart from an on-call part time shift at Dollar General. If you can actually find a business job and put your education to use, more power to you.
gardenwhipped3 14
With all due respect, college is more about commitment than it is about the degree. In computers many people don't have degrees, which is okay if they can prove they have skills. In a tight job market the first 'yardstick' that prevents a persons resume from going into a trash can is a degree (even if they have the skills). I don't think an associates degree would survive the first cut. It wouldn't for me.
SlickWillyTFCF 5
You do realize an associates degree means barely more than a high school diploma, right. To get anywhere in business you have to earn a bachelors degree, at the minimum.
kaykay20 0
Actually the economy is were it should be. College grads are having a hard time since the jobs aren't there right now. Good luck though eventually they will be available and having a good education is always a good investment. Smart thing to do is keep your current job continue with school courses then leave your job once you have that dream job within your grasp (meaning you know for sure you are getting hired at that dream job).
NightJack 0
Sometimes people try to hold each other back. They're being ignorant and shortsighted. Don't let it bring you down.