Today, I'm a graduate but still an unpaid intern. My daily work is folding letters and putting them into envelopes. The sad thing is, I actually enjoy doing it. 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, I started the internship of my dreams. The company has nothing for me to do, so I sit and stare at the clock. FML
Today, my company filed for bankruptcy, but the reorganize kind where it still functions. There are no funds to give out paychecks any time soon. They won't fire me. If I voluntarily quit, I cannot file for unemployment. I'm now an unpaid intern. FML
Today, I was let go from my internship for "not putting in enough effort". I was working 50 hours a week for almost zero pay. FML
Today, I wanted to send a birthday card. I kindly asked my boss for an envelope, and she asked me to pay for it. I've been working for her as an intern for over a year now, without receiving any money for it. FML
Today, at my internship, I was told we were going to do something fun. I was excited, until I found out that this "fun" thing was labeling 500 folders. FML
Today, I got demoted at my job. Instead of working with patients, they want me to file. The thing is, I'm a volunteer; I work for them for free. FML
Today, I turned 25. I'm single, still living at home and doing an unpaid internship in an industry I have no interest in, because it was the only accepted application after 6 months of unemployment. The daily 45-minute drive means I'm losing money every week for being "employed" with a PhD. FML
Today, after being laid off for over a year, I got turned down for an unpaid internship. I can't even get people to let me work for free. FML
Today, after spending four days having my resume, cover letter, and references proofread and perfected by professionals, I finally submitted it all to the summer internship of my dreams. I received a rejection letter ten minutes later. FML
Today, I was given a new responsibility at the law firm where I work. I'm now in charge of punching holes in every single piece of paper to be found in the office, estimated to be in the hundred-thousands. The reason? I finish my daily clerical work too quickly. FML
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ILoveEggnog 7
Someones gotta do it.
pencilsupmynose 0
I like licking the stamps
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Comments (112)
kitties_fml 12
oh no, you have an unpaid stepping stone job that you actually enjoy and will presumably advance your career. your life is ******...
BariumDeep 0
Soooo...What seems to be the problem?
SteveMagnifico 6
at least you enjoy what your doing OP
EvilDave 13
OP, sounds like you need to start an envelope stuffing service.
pinkspaceboundro 0
stuffing envelopes sucks- and paper cuts suck even harder!
harbqll 0
Good thing you racked up those student loans; that degree is obviously doing so much for you!
demonspeed 0
well at least your doing what you love? on more serious note it's sad that so many college grads can't find a job. these days you can do just as well with a hs diploma as a bachelors degree.
klong91 7
Sounds just like my first job... and I hated it but good for you that you like what you're doing. If you do the Job well and are lucky you might get hired.
Bikrbum 6
y
allthatremains25 0
then don't complain!