Today, my ten-year-old sister had to write out my job application because no one can read my terrible handwriting. FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I was forced to write a job application letter that boils down to, "I can't do this job, please don't hire me." FML
Today, my sister and I heard back from a job we both applied to. I had used the knowledge from my MBA degree to write a six-page essay for the application, while she just copied and pasted hers from a random website. Guess who got the job. FML
Today, I had to re-grade a student's assignments because neither he, nor his parents can read "Spanish." I'd written in cursive. FML
Today, I realized I am one of those people who has trouble reading their own handwriting. It looks like someone trying to write in cursive when they don't even have the slightest idea what cursive writing even is. I do know what it is. I'm just very, very rusty. FML
Today, I explained to my sister that the reason she isn't getting job offers is probably because her résumé is in Comic Sans and contains TXT language and a lot of typos. She thanked me for my help by calling me a "clueless horse-fucker" and telling me to shut my mouth. FML
Today, my little sister, who's still in high school, proved beyond a doubt she's better at my computer repair job than I am. She proved it in front of my customers and my manager, who brushed me aside and offered her a job as soon as she graduates. FML
Today, my 16 yr old cousin needed help making a job resume so I give him mine to see as an example. He changed my name to his and it got him a job right away. The sad part? I handed my resume out to about 30 places and I am still unemployed. FML
Today, I received a Saturday detention because the assignment I'd handed in had different handwriting. I've been practicing my handwriting skills for the past month. FML
Today, I wrote in my own yearbook with different styles of handwriting so my mom would think I have friends. FML
Today, I found out my handwriting is so bad that people think I write in Arabic. FML
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Top comments
zingline89 18
Well I'm not sure your perfectly legible application filled out in crayon will do you much better.
doodlecloud 27
25 - That is true for some people but it's certainly not true of ALL messy writers OR smart people.
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monagro 22
Use a PC?
stormchaser24 24
Try to fill out on the computer.
DaLiquer 20
Ever heard of a typewriter? It's the new way of doing things!
Fmlano 16
Man, I hate it when I laugh at thumbed down comments.
cobaltjedi 13
Say what I say, "I don't have bad handwriting, you have bad reading"
Not_Impressed13 9
Mt handwriting is atrocious. I print everything in capitals just so it is legible.
Fluffydemise 18
Don't worry op, you are an example of superior human evolution in action. Cursive, handwriting, whatever you want to refer to it as is becoming a dead skill. Typing is superior in every possible way, with the possible exception of presentation (not a worry for you obviously). The only times I, or anyone I know, need to grab a pen is to jot down a quick note, and that's only because as handy as technology is becoming, a postit note and a pen is faster than an iPad and the digital notepad. Time will fix that. Purists, and arguably those of an older generation may harp on about it being a classic skill or something that everyone should know. The fact is its becoming a relic, an example of archaic communication. Modern day cave paintings, if you will.
Not_Impressed13 9
Too long. Didn't read.
fleur_de_fevrier_fml 23
#49 > Thanks for the good laugh. That was (hopefully) a good piece of sarcasm. OP, it's a skill you can work on. I had a terrible writing and practiced to improve it. Now it's quite acceptable, at least most people can read me.
gators1995 30
Your not worthy of a job
RedPillSucks 33
Alan, You really need to convince someone to allow thumbs up on staff comments. +100
Alhamdulilah 15
Trust your lil brother, he's an engineer.
Curtar2 18
I've had that happen once.
suckceed 17
I have a similar problem and often employ my younger sisters help. My hand cramps badly the slower I write, so I try to practice writing regularly. Practice as often as you can and don't let too much time go between practices. I find writing down lyrics to my favourite songs or book passages to be the most enjoyable practise.