Today, I was offered a position as a school crossing guard. I have a $200,000 degree in Economics from a top 20 University and was offered a position to hold a stop sign and wear a reflective vest. I was tempted to accept. FML
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Autumn: Leaves and Laughter
When the leaves fall, the laughter rises. Discover autumn stories as crisp as dried leaves!
Today, I was offered a job that pays far more than I expected, being a high school senior. My parents decided they aren't letting me take the job, saying I should enjoy my childhood. They're also not paying for my college, which is why I was looking for work in the first place. FML
Today, I received a call from a top-rated university accepting me into the program of my dreams to begin my ultimate career. Two weeks ago, I accepted a permanent, full time and legally-binding job position in my depressive hometown because the school had previously rejected me. FML
Today, I finally got an offer for a salaried position with the company I've been working for as a contractor for the past two years. They offered less than what I make now, but hey, benefits! FML
Today, I was forced into accepting a "promotion" for a position that pays less than what I get right now. 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 got a better job offer out of the blue, more pay, less work. I informally accepted and handed my notice as legally required. They rescinded the job offer. I'm now unemployed at the end of hiring season. FML
Today, after quitting my job to take a very attractive position with a competitor, I was told the position was no longer being offered. I'm now on my way to file for unemployment. FML
Today, I finally got the call from HR telling me I passed the interview and will get a permanent position, doing the same job I already do. Then they continued to say that if I accept, my pay will be cut to match “other employees pay”. I barely make it on what they are paying me now. I also have a Master's degree. FML
Today, I was offered a job. It only took me a year and 17 interviews to get an offer, and I have a PhD. FML
Today, my company decided to give me a second role, since I’m "the best performing candidate.” When I turned it down, they asked me to work half-time instead. I quit. FML
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hahahapunk 0
does the marginal benefit exceed the marginal cost?
allmidnighteyes 10
STOP SIGN. REFLECTIVE VEST. Why the hell not? You can do like, awesome little dances, and tell the kids, "Don't stop!" as they're crossing the road, and only hope a passerby will cry out, "BELIEEEVIN'!" Orrrr, you can be one of THOSE crossing guards, and spank kids with the stop sign when they're being naughty naughtyyy.
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Cuckoo_Rotchya 1
IDGI. What's wrong with a job? any job? Sure, you don't get to go to a fancy party and brag to your friends about your prestegious job, but trust me in this economy, you probably aren't going to find a high-paying job with your degree for a long, long, long time. Suck it up and take the job.
boatkicker 4
Because they would have to sign a 1-year contract and wouldn't even be able to look for a higher paying job. thats why is so bad. and they'd be making only $108 a week which is nothing when you've got a shit-ton of student loans to pay off.
bobroberts42 0
Maybe you have thought about your student loans when picking a major. A degree in finance is now like a degree in art and anyone with a good financial mind would have seen this coming.
kukopia 0
Maybe you have thought about brushing up your English before posting??
blue_angel 0
And what is wrong with a degree in art?
kukopia 0
Get over yourself. You're the only one that passed the drug test. Your degree doesn't even factor into it, much less it's cost.
Emilythexenocide 0
All work is good work, and I agree with Kukopia. Someone has to do the job, and YOU'RE as capable as anyone else.
ronbprod 0
rOn-b: good attempt.. .
symphonic_ 0
Why is everyone being such assholes about the OP's situation? This is an unfortunate situation due to the downturn of the economy. He was merely stating the cost of his degree to EMPHASIS why it is a "fml." I really just wonder if you all are just bitter 20 year olds who got rejected from top universities, or just highschool students who know nothing about the pressures associated with college graduates. The OP worked hard in high school, attended a great university with a solid degree, and so it is NATURAL to desire or deserve a job better than that of a crossing guard, which, let's face it...ANYONE can do.
4stars 0
Haha! i agree with the bitter 20 year old part :') They got no idea what it takes to study at a high level and deal with the pressure, not to mention the debt!!! When you do so much trouble for your future, you better damn well get a good paying job and not a low one.
rangerx 0
I would think that job would be perfect. Have the late morning and early afternoon open; excellent times for interviewing for a better job. In the mean time, you're paying the bills. Now, depending on the student loan situation, it might actually make financial sense to not take a job, since that will trigger repayments on the loans. Might actually end up in worse financial shape than before.
asta192 0
i wouldnt take the job. most of these comments prob make you feel worse. but oh well life goes on. you will find a decent job soon. =) or you could move to a different country like australia where we're not in a recession && yeah =)
4stars 0
Man you people suck lol well some of you.. When you invest so much time and money into an education you WANT a good job. That's a big fckin' duh.. I'm not going to university, wasting another 6 years of my life AND getting a big debt just to get a average job i could have gotten at the age of 16! That's ridiculous. People who say you should just take it are just people who themselves couldn't be assed to spend some time and money on education and feel insulted once someone who HAS put alot of trouble into their education does not want a low paying job like that. Simple like that. I don't think you should take it, recession or not. You can do far much better, just keep on looking. Don't take with less thn you deserve! You worked hard for it, spend alot of time and money so tell em to shuv that job and keep looking! You're NOT being picky, just realistic.
mclovviinn 0
point is..Im 18 years old and a freshman in college. Im smart enough to choose a major that is (and always be) flourishing right now. NOT ART NOT GTAPHIC DESIGN NOT BUSSINESS MANAGMENT BUT Nursing. Moral of the story; choose better majors