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
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Last call, bad decisions and 3 a.m. texts you'll regret until noon. Cheers.
Today, I spent ages applying for a scholarship online. I found out on the very last page that I do not meet the qualifications for it. 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, I was unsuccessful in getting a job at a supermarket. The same supermarket I used to work at. I now have a degree but can't even get a job at a place I used to work. FML
Today, I found out I can't earn a bachelor’s degree towards my dream career because I have previously gone to undergrad. I only went to undergrad because my parents convinced me not to pursue my dream career the first time around. I quit a brutal job to pursue this… but at least I had a job. FML
Today, I found out I can't enroll in a course I need for my degree. I don't have the right prerequisites. They weren't posted anywhere. The applications for similar courses I could've taken instead have closed last week. I lost a year and a fuckton of money because I waited for the last minute, and now I can't get in. FML
Today, after spending 8 months and $11,000 on school, I was denied a job in my chosen career field. They told me they decided to go with someone with more experience. So who got the job? One of my classmates. This is her first job. EVER. FML
Today, I realized that I wasted my time in college. I'm supposed to graduate next month, and I hate the career I'm going into. I could've focused on recruiting and easily found a job I would enjoy, but I decided to waste my time watching YouTube videos and playing video games that I'm not even good at. FML
Today, I found out that the degree I'd assumed I had for the last 10 years was invalid due to a clerical error. Surely it'd be an easy fix? Nope. Both the degree structure and the admin system have been entirely changed between now and then. I'd have to study for two more years to validate it. FML
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
Today, I'm at the unique point in my schooling that I'm either extremely overqualified or extremely underqualified for every job opportunity that appeals to me. FML
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friedpwnadge 25
Screw 'em and find a place that will accept your degree.
silky_mitts 11
Still got the knowledge though bro
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Comments (28)
interesting33 37
That sucks so much!! But just because that one place won't hire you doesn't mean nowhere else will. The money isn't wasted, there are always transferrable skills and you could maybe do an internship or a masters. But the experience of obtaining that degree is extrememly valuable. And few other people will have the specialist knowledge you do or will have done the same things as you.
redscarf_fml 8
Why would you get such a specific degree that only one place of employment told out to get? Not a smart idea. Things like that are reliable.
Rainbow_dumpster 28
What did you major in?
bloodykid 8
Knowledge matters. Use it to get some other good job. Good luck! :)
mm12344 8
I highly doubt that was 100% your only option.
kowsee 22
Ouch :(.
moodyreallyrocks 27
Unfortunately, I know the feeling. Don't give up OP, find the job that'll accept your degree. Best of luck OP..
AdamTodddBrown 11
Lol kids these days. Not everybody is meant for college and a lot of degrees aren't worth the paper they're printed on. You spent way too much money to learn that.
Mathalamus 25
nowadays, all jobs pretty much require a degree, or they wont hire you, unless there's literally no one else.
Algorithm 24
Yeah, 18, they should go pluck a job off the job tree instead! Don't these darned kids know anything?!
AdamTodddBrown 11
Good thing y'all know what you're talking about. Like it or not experience and who you know go a lot farther than education in most fields.
tomvertigo 17
To an extent. Most jobs like that will never get you much further past $35-40k a year and are typically unfulfilling at best making long term employment a nightmare. My current job caps pay for what you can do without a degree at $50k. Get a college degree, any degree at all, and suddenly its $80k.
HeatherCorinne 14
You and a large portion of America. Hopefully you will find another job that will accept it.
george66 1
they want someone 20-30 years old with 10 to 15 years of experience. FML