Today, I eagerly applied for a high-salary, fully supportive graduate program that I qualified for. There were 5 steps in the application process. I was turned down after the first one. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I spent ages applying for a scholarship online. I found out on the very last page that I do not meet the qualifications for it. FML
Today, I received a series of rejection letters from jobs, one after the other. Last night, I stayed up into the wee morning hours to apply to campus jobs I'm not qualified for, because I was classified as a part-time student due to an administrative error. FML
Today, despite having glowing recommendations, stellar grades, and an impressive resumé, I was rejected by all 15 colleges that I applied to. No explanation or reasons have been given, and it's too late to apply to any more. FML
Today, I spent two hours filling out an online application and questionnaire for a potential employer. The application stated that there were no right or wrong answers and to answer truthfully. I was automatically rejected. FML
Today, after spending four days having my resume, cover letter, and references proofread and perfected by professionals, I finally submitted it all to the summer internship of my dreams. I received a rejection letter ten minutes later. FML
Today, I received a call from a top-rated university accepting me into the program of my dreams to begin my ultimate career. Two weeks ago, I accepted a permanent, full time and legally-binding job position in my depressive hometown because the school had previously rejected me. FML
Today, I found out I didn't get accepted into a program I was nominated to attend at work that all other applicants with less experience than myself did. I found out when they asked if I had gotten the acceptance email. They didn't even bother telling me I was rejected. FML
Today, I submitted my 208th job application in less than a year, and went to my 83rd and 84th interviews, only to be told once again that I'm over-qualified for the first, and under-qualified for the second. FML
Today, I received a rejection letter from a college that I'd applied to 6 years ago. FML
Today, I got into my dream university. I also got turned down for the scholarship and the loan that would enable me to actually go. FML
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alvarny 17
if it is high salary, fully supportive... I guess the competition must be tough. you probably need to be over qualified than just qualified.
RaylanGivens 14
Turned down for what?! I'll see myself out.
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Comments (23)
chirstinap325 23
There'll be other opportunities, OP!
alvarny 17
if it is high salary, fully supportive... I guess the competition must be tough. you probably need to be over qualified than just qualified.
RaylanGivens 14
Turned down for what?! I'll see myself out.
almost_there44 26
Please do.
fakedsincerity 32
Would have been funny if not for the overused "I'll see myself out" line.
Lalala579121 28
And if not for the overused "turn down for what" joke.
itssnotfunny 24
I mean, I guess it's better finding out on the first and not after the 5th so you didn't waste your time.
slapstick1982 22
Why do we live in a world where everyone has to give p/c, empathetic replies. What happened to tough love? Maybe just how I was raised
fakedsincerity 32
don't worry there are still plenty of assholes insulting people under the guise of "tough love".
InfiniteSunshine 32
Because being polite is a bad thing? Did you really just imply that empathy is an undesirable trait? You realize having little or no empathy is a characteristic of anti-social personality disorder, also known as psychopaths and sociopaths. Not giving empathy is a BAD thing. Constant criticism or "tough love," is damaging, it does not raise confident, well-rounded members of society. It lowers self-esteem and makes people feel worthless. People work best when they're comfortable, not when they're on edge. Sorry some people were raised not to be a dick.
almost_there44 26
People love throwing "pc" around whenever they don't agree with someone else's ideas/choices. You think you earned something, you're being pc. You think something should be said in such a way that it doesn't offend someone, you're being pc. Just because you were raised differently doesn't mean that everyone else who doesn't think like you, is being pc. And even if someone is, why do you care?
dominikaelisa 10
agreed. like wtf everyones so lazy and unambitious these days bc theyre told they are "good enough, intelligent etc"... like bitch work harder
slapstick1982 22
So you're saying a fit was thrown? I guess my comment also stems from the "Everyone gets a trophy for participating" mentality. In life there are winners and losers in all aspects. Too much coddling can't be good for development. IMO.
akelly727 0
I'm sure there are lots of assholes out there, including myself, but #10, what about people with fake sincerity, aren't they asshole as well?
iverson17 0
If you really think tough love is the best way to go, you can tap the YDI button instead of throwing a fit.
maritime1992 5
that's life. we can't get everything that we want.
RaylanGivens 14
But if you try sometimes, you might find you get what you need.
Cali 57
Oh yeah...
PePziNL 20
To be honest, I'd rather have that than fail at the 5th step. At least they didnt waste your time!
StarWhoresLover 0
I guess they thought you weren't that qualified for it. . .
dominikaelisa 10
well someone overestimated themselves, huh
sasquatchius 3
I used to screen resumes for a living, for a basic, entry level blue/white collar job (I live in Melbourne Aus - 5m people) you'll see 200-350 applicants. For a job like this there will be 2,000+. The reality is an average joe like you is better off setting your sites lower, you're simply not good enough to be that 1 in 2,000, aim lower, get an entry level job that you like, and can advance in. It won't be high paid, and it may not be in the field you want, but that's okay, a job is better than no job.