Today, I filled out an application at WalMart after being unable to find a job in three months. I just graduated from law school. With honors. FML
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Today, I have put in many job applications and had many interviews for a variety of positions all of which I am highly qualified for. Today, I heard back from all but one that I am overqualified. Welcome to Walmart. FML
Today, I was interviewed by a WalMart employee for a position in their pharmacy. I didn't get the job. I was more qualified than the woman who gave me the interview. FML
Today, after 3 years of unemployment and 6 months of hard studying, I found out I hadn't actually registered myself for the public service exam that will happen later this month and could finally get me a job. FML
Today, I tried to get a job at Walmart. My mom was the hiring manager. She turned me down due to lack of work experience. FML
Today, I applied for my job, while working at my job. I hope they hire me. 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 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 discovered that I needed to reapply for my job in order to have a chance at keeping it. The applications closed yesterday. FML
Today, I received a series of rejection letters from jobs, one after the other. Last night, I stayed up into the wee morning hours to apply to campus jobs I'm not qualified for, because I was classified as a part-time student due to an administrative error. FML
Today, my mom told me that Walmart had called and I had an interview at 9:30. I went to Walmart. They told me they didn't have any interviews set up. I went back home and listened to the voice-mail on her cellphone. It was the Subway in Walmart. I've been looking for a job for 3 months. FML
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Glam_fml 0
That really sucks. Damn the economy! I hope you find something better soon.
Sygonus 0
Yes, how DARE the OP expect a fair return on her investment in law school.
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Comments (181)
capricaz 0
Ugh, obviously this is fake. If you have a Bachelor's, MAYBE I would have believed it... but law school? There is a reason it's hard to get into these types of professional schools, and hard to stay in.
keepitundercover 0
whoops, replied to the wrong comment
ParkerBeach 1
Try to see if you can get a job working for a lawyer as a law clerk or for the courts delivering subpoenas then it will will give you a chance to make some connections in your field.
FerrariCake 2
Well at least now you'll have something to add to your resume when you apply for jobs as an attorney: "Education: Law school graduate with honors" "Work Experience: stocking shelves at Wal-Mart"
EvilTonyBlair 0
the sad thing is you're inherently overqualified for entry level work and I'm sure no one in corporate level will be giving up their cushy jobs soon. :/
jt1138 0
I've been unemployed for 10 months (unless you count the occasional sign-spinning or handing out flyers gigs). I can't even get a job at Walmart. Or McDonalds. Or any number of jobs that hire all kinds of slobs.
primogen18 0
likewise, the economy just plain SUCKS, I know plenty of people, college graduate and not, who don't have a job and cannot find one. This year, Six Flags reported a record number of adults applying for positions usually given to teenagers, it's that bad. Good luck, ive been filling out those applications every day for months, I have grown to absolutely despise "Kronos" and "Unicru" for their 20+ page psychology tests on their applications, and so many places use them that it is getting so tedious day after day.
wordgirl 0
You could make a lot more money working for a freelance court reporter, editing and proofing depositions. Kinda makes you wish you'd skipped law school and become a stenographer, huh?
squirtr 0
Hi - I understand what you are going through. Although the economy was not as bad in 1995 when I graduated from law school, I could not immediately find a job after graduation. I was living in a big city where I had gone to law school, and could not afford to stay there and look for a job much longer. I got a job at Blockbuster. It was not easy as people I went to school with frequented the place but I had to swallow my pride and do what was necessary. It only motivated me to get where I wanted to go. I ultimately took a job making barely enough to get by and make my law school loan payments. That first year was really hard. Now, I am a partner in a huge Big 4 accounting firm and making more money than I ever imagined. So, just keep your chin up - you will get there too. Believe in yourself and stay positive. Don't give up. I have seen people give up, and coming back after that is extremely difficult. Once you get bar results, more employers will be willing to talk to you. Just hang in there. This too shall pass.
youEQUALtosser 0
Who cares, to be honest. You couldn't find a job, nor can a lot of people right now. So piss off and bring it up again when the economy isn't shit. Good luck paying off the debt you likely have, though.
Caporegime1984 1
A college degree is the most expensive piece of paper that's completely worthless you'll ever have. Good luck finding a job, though.