Today, after spending thousands of dollars and several years pursuing a higher education so I could get a high paying job doing something that requires skill and brainpower, I finally got my first job offer after months of searching. I will be cleaning houses. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I got my first job after having spent months looking, and graduating college in the meantime. I got it based on my pre-college qualifications. FML
Today, I happily went to an interview after job searching for months. I learned a large part of my job would be cleaning the toilets. Every. Single. Hour. I used to lecture at a university until budget cuts happened. FML
Today, I realized I'm so tired of cleaning houses all day to come home to a dirty house that I don't have the energy to clean. I need to hire my own cleaning lady. FML
Today, after a year of unemployment due to my industry shutdown, I finally got a job offer. It involves overseas travel. After being cooped up a year, I'm thrilled! My boyfriend's mother is willing to pay my rent and bills for me to stay home. FML
Today, after 8 years in exceptionally difficult veterinarian classes which put me $200,000 in debt, and 7 months of job searching, I finally got a job. I will be inspecting feces for worms while making minimum wage. FML
Today, after being a stay-at-home mom and picking up after my kids for the past 15 years, I got a job rejection letter saying I wasn't qualified. It was a housekeeping position. FML
Today, I finally got a job after months of searching due to Covid. The bad news? It's cleaning dog kennels. I have an extreme fear of animal poop. FML
Today, I got my first job offer in over a year, a mere few days after being accepted to study for my dream career. My crippling depression won't allow me to enjoy any of it. FML
Today, after spending 8 months and $11,000 on school, I was denied a job in my chosen career field. They told me they decided to go with someone with more experience. So who got the job? One of my classmates. This is her first job. EVER. 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
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braasilianx0 4
better than no job, your situation could be worse.
Olovio 5
You need more lemon pledge?
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dufuss5158 0
welcome to the new united states of obama
baseball4life915 0
well you gotta start somewhere and hey maybe this will lead to a bigger and better job
iGuitarKid 0
Exactly why I don't plan on going to college. Your just gonna work to pay off those 4 years
Bebbo_fml 21
97 having a Business degree isn't a joke degree. It's very practical and not everyone in business needs to get a mba to have a great career in business. I can sympathize with you OP, I graduated two years ago and I have yet to acquire a full time job. But like other commenters have said, don't lose hope. The job market is brutal and it does take a few years before you find your ideal job. I recommend putting in your all at your current job-- sure the position isn't prestigious as you'd like but it is a job nonetheless that will help pay your student loans and your other bills. But although you may have this job, don't stop looking and applying for what you want. And if there are job agencies out there, I recommend you use them. Good luck!
Deverz 10
ydi for not getting your first job earlier
Rico_Mal1116 0
You have to start somewhere in that chain of command. Good luck!!
chasity_27 2
sorry OP. Hope I don't sound inconsiderate when I say "that's life". we have to start somewhere. hopefully a better opportunity will come your way. work hard at whatever you do and it'll pay off in the end. good luck!
Calyx_fml 22
Don't take the job. Paying your bills NOW is not nearly as important as you think. Hold out for what you really want. The pickier you are now the happier you'll be later. Courage.
dudette2 9
You should feel proud that you have found a job in this economy and that you are supporting yourself. It's just as honorable as any other job. In a few years time this work experience will be just as valuable on your resume as your college degree, because it shows character. Just hang in there and good luck.
redmnky21 8
well, at least its a job in todays economy... things will turn around