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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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)
xxughmylifexx 15
Probably majored in art or religion. or some bogus major
MzZombicidal 36
And what do you major in?
mattrd_fml 31
don't worry op. you're just starting out. once you get some experience more money will come along with it.
bigdog80 10
depends on your degree
ChibiChick25 8
People don't seem to realize that just because you have a college degree doesn't mean you are automatically given a job. OPs success depends on factors such as the job market for her desired career. If OP chose a major that everyone else chooses or a useless major, they just made real life harder.
HUGBUG 23
Haha lol that sucks, maybe u could go back to ur old job
Hop6e 22
Hmm....maybe talk to one of the more knowledgable employees there? Maybe someone will have some advice on what to do? My Dads career was that way and it turned out if he continued taking a few random classes not college related here and there but career related, his salary sky rocketed as well as he job offers.
Silk_Routes 14
u have to do something serious about ur carrier
gsam99 20
Yeah! Sprint is currently buying out Verizon contracts. I would consider that WAY serious, since only Verizon works where I live, but it's totally up to you.
RedPillSucks 33
keep in mind that, coming out of the recession, there is a glut of people looking for work. So it's a employers market and you have to compete harder for that position. think of new ways to sell yourself. depending on your degree, you may want to emphasize other skills
elizacandle 29
I'm sorry. I'm terrified of this.
LadyTyger51ne 8
I feel your pain