Skill issue or…?

By Realworldred - This FML is from back in 2015 but it's good stuff - United States - Scranton

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
I agree, your life sucks 31 232
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Same thing different taste

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Maybe you should have thought of this possibility before pursuing a degree in English. Kidding, English majors. Just kidding. Not really.

There's always becoming a professional FML poster.

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Maybe you should learn to lie better about your prior experiences and your credentials before recruiters. Or maybe she uses her feminine wiles.

I know that feels. don't worry, it'll come to you when you least expect it.

Maybe your sister could help get you a job there

This kind of complain is always a YDI. You decided on degrees with that kind of job market.

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You'll pass her up soon when your degrees find you a solid job

Unfortunately, your hard work was probably counterproductive - being "overqualified" tends to mean that either potential managers get jealous, or companies fear that you will move on once you've got some experience, especially if you're looking for unskilled or semiskilled work outside your field.

It depends on a lot of things: … (1) Are your degrees in things that are desired and needed in that workplace? … (2) Do you have a good work attitude? … (3) Do you have relevant work experience for the full time jobs you are applying for? OP, a degree just shows you have certain qualifications and skills. Not all degrees are relevant to every job. And attitude and relevant experience counts a great deal… Usually it comes down to how well you fit the company’s needs for a specific job opening. If the fit doesn’t appear to be good, then you don’t get hired for that position. Apply to jobs where the fit is good - The last thing you want is to be hired for a job that doesn’t fit your skills and personality. No amount of faking it will work for long… Unless you were very foolish in picking your majors and degrees, you should be able to eventually find a job where the fit is good and you can be successful. You might have to start near the bottom of your preferred specialty until you get some relevant work experience to get over the “experience” threshold.