Work: Today, I actually resorted to checking the newspaper obituaries... - FML

By Anonymous - 30/06/2011 17:44 - United States

Today, I actually resorted to checking the newspaper obituaries to see where the deceased were employed, just so I can find a job opening. FML

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JustinThunder 8

Friday 1 July 2011 0:06

That gives me an idea..

EZ2XLR8 7

Friday 1 July 2011 0:07

That's not a terrible idea given the economy.

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Haleyz_a_BOSS 0

Friday 1 July 2011 0:08

good idea

Iwashere12345 0

Friday 1 July 2011 0:09

well u get points for thinking outside the box, OP. I wouldn't have thought of that way to look for jobs

juwood 7

Friday 1 July 2011 0:11

That's hardcore.

gatorgal94 0

Friday 1 July 2011 0:11

I'd try it! Don't feel too bad OP

cmyk 19

Friday 1 July 2011 0:13

thats... actually brilliant! thanks for the tips op!

xXSillyLoveXx 0

Friday 1 July 2011 0:14

Not absolutely horrific... given this economy.

DaangItsBrooke 8

Friday 1 July 2011 0:15

you have no life

Taken1South 2

Friday 1 July 2011 0:48

your retarded

chaoticnh 0

Friday 1 July 2011 0:56

stick to the kitchen

LikeaPRESIDENT 0

Friday 1 July 2011 0:16

drastic measures

mea_iloveskiing 26

Friday 1 July 2011 0:17

you can always be a superman :)

xlil_miss_emo_x 6

Friday 1 July 2011 0:18

hmm. Good idea op, but you might have to hurry and call in. Some jobs get filled really fast... Such a horrible economy. Hope you find a good job, op! :)

slikjay75 0

Friday 1 July 2011 0:23

gay

EZ2XLR8 7

Friday 1 July 2011 0:24

depends on the job and workload

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