Work: Today, I was unsuccessful in getting a job at a supermarket....

By poormum - 17/11/2016 11:41 - Australia - Carlton North

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

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By BlueyedKat - 27/02/2016 06:03 - United States - Huntsville

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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By Anonymous - 05/02/2017 05:00 - United States - Fresno

Today, I got a badly-needed job at a local discount store. After being hired, I found out I'm to help with the soon-to-begin store closing sale, and I'll be jobless again after 3 months. FML

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By Anonymous - 16/11/2009 21:54 - United States

Today, after being turned away by nearly all the restaurants in the area, I tried applying at Burger King. They too turned me away. I have a Culinary School Degree. FML

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By issue - 07/09/2018 01:30

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

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By OutOfWork.OutOfTime - 28/10/2015 01:34 - United States - Cookeville

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

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By Anonymous - 09/11/2009 19:03 - United States

Today, I was turned down for a job as a cashier at Best Buy. I worked like hell to get into and then graduate from one of the top Telecommunication schools in the country. I spent all my time with extracurriculars to help my resume instead of partying like my friends. I can't even be a cashier. FML

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By Anonymous - 20/09/2010 07:10 - United Kingdom

Today, my job application for McDonald's was rejected. This is the second time. FML

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By JTBastry - 30/04/2018 19:00

Today, after graduating from culinary school, I was turned down by Chipotle, Jersey Mike's, and McDonald's entry-level jobs because I didn't have enough experience. FML

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By Anonymous - 23/03/2012 21:46 - United States - Kingman

Today, I still can't find a job to support myself. The only experience I have is a month in retail and a summer spent in a kitchen de-pooping shrimp. FML

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Sorry, but it's a no

By Anonymous - 19/02/2021 15:01 - Australia - The Oaks

Today, after years of battling mental health and unemployment, I was rejected from a job packing tomatoes. Apparently I'm unsuitable for even the most basic work. FML

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ChaiseT 16

Thursday 24 November 2016 5:03

They probably see you as overqualified now.

Magnoxidans 19

Thursday 24 November 2016 5:04

Those jobs are tailored for younger, less-qualified people. Mainly because they assume that all you'll do is work there until you find a job in your field and then leave.

Comments

zaidthunder1 27

Thursday 24 November 2016 8:13

They see candidates with a degree as people who will leave the position as soon as the candidate finds a better job. Don't fret, keep looking, maybe something worth what you have learnt in that degree.

Chiaroscuro 21

Thursday 24 November 2016 11:39

Ah, good old Victoria!! (I'm an Australian & live in Victoria too) it's bloody ridiculous the way the job market is going!! I'm so sorry that you weren't able to get a job there :( Hopefully you'll find another (better) job soon!!!

EmoRockChic 11

Thursday 24 November 2016 23:06

Unfortunately it's not just VIC. My partner finally got a chance at his first job after searching for almost a year and not getting anything here in NSW