Today, it's been exactly 2 years since I graduated college. I make less money in my full-time job now than I did working part-time in college. FML
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Wild Nights Out
Last call, bad decisions and 3 a.m. texts you'll regret until noon. Cheers.
Today, after six years, two raises, and a promotion, thanks to student loans I make less disposable income than I did when I first started this job. FML
Today, my sister started a full-time job with a good pay despite having no prior work experience and being a college freshman. Meanwhile, I've graduated with two degrees, have been working two jobs for the last five years, and still can't get a full-time position anywhere. FML
Today, it's been two years since I graduated with my master's. It's also been the same amount of time since I've been looking for a job. I got an e-mail yesterday from a company for a telephone interview which I was happy about. The day of the interview, my phone is disconnected. FML
Today, after spending about 5 years to go back to school, get my life together and get a real job, I now make about $100 less a month. I used to work as a dishwasher. FML
Today, was my graduation from a prestigious university. In two days I start working at a hot dog stand. FML
Today, It's been two years since I graduated from high school. The people in my grade excluded me from social activities and wouldn't talk to me. I dropped out of college when the same trends ensued and people treated me the same. For now, at 20, I serve drive-thru to people who bullied me, on their way to party. FML
Today, it's the third anniversary of when I started looking for a new job. I'm still working at the job that made me want to get a new one and I haven't even had an interview for another one in almost two years. My Master's degree on the wall is looking more and more like a roll of toilet paper. FML
Today, I found out that my friend makes more money than I do. She's a high school dropout and working at a retail job at the mall. I went to college for four years to get my job. FML
Today, my sister and I were talking about our salaries. She just graduated from university and will start working soon. It turns out that she'll earn more money than me. I have been working for 4 years. However, my earnings are still less than those of a worker with no experience. FML
Today, it’s been 2 years since my highschool ex dumped me after I went to college. Since then, I fell into depression, dropped out, and am now trying to get back on my feet working at Wendy’s. Meanwhile, she’s been having the time of her life, hanging out with bands, and got rich from TikTok. FML
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Top comments
_kyleG_ 34
Taking a pay cut is common when you're breaking into a new industry- you'll be rolling in cash if you stick to your career path!
jerome72 14
We gotta go back!
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Comments (103)
lyricalservant 21
Don't worry abt it OP. We all have to start somewhere
_kyleG_ 34
Taking a pay cut is common when you're breaking into a new industry- you'll be rolling in cash if you stick to your career path!
MrConcise 35
Is it also common to break into safes when you're breaking into the industry because you'd need to steal to live on a wage like that?
jmigs17 19
No.
bearstyle22 11
seems about right
MDoremis 38
Unfortunately that's becoming the norm for the way the world works.
jerome72 14
We gotta go back!
Randomxnp 10
What was the subject of your degree?
StickyPickles 33
Baby steps op.. We all gotta climb the latter. You'll make it one day
spookyjohnson 7
I'd rather climb the former.
91hayek 31
You've got an education mate; that, coupled with the desire to work, will have you out-earning both versions of yourself real quick. In comparison both will seem paltry. Just keep at it.
ASeeR 14
there is always a chance to get better job.. but believe me you will never regret the time spent in collage
EarlFug 19
This is known as paying your dues. Real life doesn't have to suck but yeah, the party's over.
mergeterge 24
What party? The idea that college is one big party is a myth. I literally know nobody like that. We are all working our asses off and making huge sacrifices to things like sleep and mental health. It's not fun. It's not a party.
lovelockdown23 23
for you it isn't. I'm loving college and I'm still maintaining an excellent GPA. it's all about knowing how to set your priorities. College is definitely an experience you'll never forget. if you're that stressed out I'm pretty sure it's about more than college.