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By SimpleSwimmer - 04/10/2011 16:18 - United States

Today, I applied for a job as a dishwasher. I was denied because I don't have enough experience. 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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Today, my application for a holiday role at a department store was declined because I was "not as qualified as some other candidates." I worked this exact same job at this exact same store last year. FML

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By Anonymous - 21/04/2013 22:56 - United States

Today, I was told that I don't meet the minimum requirements for a job I applied for. I currently hold the same job, at the same facility, but just wanted a day shift. Apparently I'm not qualified for the job I've had for 2 and a half years. FML

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1215116a 14

Tuesday 4 October 2011 22:31

I wanted to become anything...so I became a dishwasher.

Buttsexpirate 9

Tuesday 4 October 2011 22:33

Well go back to mr. Miyagi and practice your wax on-wax off. That should help

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Kokara1352 2

Wednesday 5 October 2011 3:56

Is that possible?

Saltime 0

Wednesday 5 October 2011 3:59

108, you are the biggest tool for saying "Homie G".

NEEPLES 7

Wednesday 5 October 2011 4:14

Wax on. Wax off.

kikibrowm 7

Wednesday 5 October 2011 4:38

Eminem's a rapper, possibly one of the most famous white rappers out there. And yes, ignoramus is a legitimate word.

CadillacPimpen 6

Wednesday 5 October 2011 4:42

They took our jerrrbs!!!!!

Pownzeez 0

Wednesday 5 October 2011 4:44

you actually need to be quick, when you work at most dishwashing jobs.

yomolandia 4

Wednesday 5 October 2011 5:01

Maybe the employer was being overprotective with his dishes...

makealive 5

Wednesday 5 October 2011 5:01

really? wow this world is a sad one.

Leigh_Badd 1

Wednesday 5 October 2011 5:08

How old are you? Im 20 and I've been washing dishes for 13 yrs. Resume: 13 yrs experience for applied position. Lol

KTC30 0

Wednesday 5 October 2011 5:10

Start with small spoons and work your way up to the big boy dishes.

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