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
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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 went on my 56th job interview since graduating from college 3 months ago. I am 31 years old and I spent 11 years in college. I only graduated with a Bachelor's Degree after all those years, but I am still not qualified for anything due to how long it took me to complete my degree. FML
Today, while waiting for an interview at the career that I've been spending months tailoring my résumé for, I was thrown up on by my only competitor. Guess who got the job. FML
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
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, 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
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, after 3 years of unemployment and 6 months of hard studying, I found out I hadn't actually registered myself for the public service exam that will happen later this month and could finally get me a job. FML
Today, I was offered a job. It only took me a year and 17 interviews to get an offer, and I have a PhD. 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, 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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Top comments
farhil 14
Lucky you got a job
Freeze_fml 17
Basement dweller philosophy or attendee of a bad college?
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Comments (40)
farhil 14
Lucky you got a job
Mean_Mr_Mustard 9
That seems to be the trend in this economy.
EvilPotato 15
I see no problem here.
ihasbrains 10
I think we all learned, especially after Steve Job's death, that you don't need to go through college to be successful. A lot of great inventors and stuff got the lives they had because of their passion. That being said, I guess the main point would be that graduating college doesn't necessarily mean you are guaranteed to get a job.
pandaboy123 7
**** you democrat
EvilPotato 15
I see no problem here.
tjv3 10
wow how FMLish I mean your life is pretty much over because of this how sad..... oh the horror.... we are talking end of the world here
chiddy_bang71 0
Your still better off knowing that stuff. Raise.
beckstah123 0
Oooooohhhh. That sucks :(
natashax21 5
Look on the brightside. You got the job atleast, right?
Bunnehs 0
One word: so?
NavySEAL13 0
Smartly stupid child
TheRealEllieSan 9
U still got the job, stop complaining
powersticks 16
College is a sham anyway. You rake up tens of thousands of dollars in debt just for a piece of paper and nobody hires you because of it. It would be worth it if college actually taught you live skills.
Freeze_fml 17
Basement dweller philosophy or attendee of a bad college?
EvilPotato 15
Trying to figure out if trying to troll, or really stupid.
every1luvsboners 11
I think he's just stoopid and in debt to his landlord (i.e. his parents)
icefshng8 9
No. He's just got no live skills, hahaha:)
ikickgingers 15
^^ young buck made me giggle.
nicknackj 3
Well why don't you think outside the realm of what you perceive is the norm for one second. Although I am replying to #9 this apllies to the other posters on this thread: do you know exactly what college is for? Everybody talks about how college is the rite of passage nowadays. Apparently you didn't know about the alternatives. For example, vocational schools teach you the skills that you might be referring to. And not all of college is a sham, although if one goes into college without knowing the exact benefits or what to expect, I would imagine you can easily call college a sham. As for going in debt just to get a good post-secondary education, that choice should depend on the cost vs. benefits. If you believe in risking the payment of thousands in interest, depending on the level of the school you want to attend, and you want to take the time to further your education in your choice, then by all means. Otherwise make a better choice based on what your situation is and what you want. Just don't be disappointed if your job of interest requires less than or more than you put into school, taking into account how sometimes you have to go for more, of course. Now everyone could just be on #9's back because of his blatant choice of words but I see what he's trying to say. On a side note, troll fed. Ok sociology check, macroeconomics check, and debate for the whole thing check. I got my classes covered now. Maybe I'm just a confused high school kid with no clear guidance as to how college works. /Meh
kristeenahh 3
Woop Woop! Jobs are the bomb! :D and you can get a better job with the knowledge you have! :)
starfish7 18
The economy is so bad right now. I hope you find the job you want soon. You and me both!! Good luck to everyone looking for a job!
bones_17 5
Pre college qualifications meaning high school, or working the streets lol