Today, I'm at the unique point in my schooling that I'm either extremely overqualified or extremely underqualified for every job opportunity that appeals to me. FML
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Today, I have put in many job applications and had many interviews for a variety of positions all of which I am highly qualified for. Today, I heard back from all but one that I am overqualified. Welcome to Walmart. 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 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, I'm a generalist with moderate knowledge of multiple domains, but since I'm not a specialist in any, I'm not getting a job. FML
Today, I found out that the money I spent on a very specific degree was wasted, because apparently, I don't qualify for a job at the place that told me I had to have that degree. FML
Today, as it has done in the last couple of years, my dream job has only been accepting applications from students continuing their degree in the fall. Literally, people with half degrees can get what I can't get with a full degree and experience. FML
Today, I was fired because my boss found out I had been looking for a new job. Then, I got a call from my only job prospect, saying I was overqualified and too young to work there as a waitress. FML
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
Today, I got frustrated looking for jobs and decided to take a quiz on best-fitting careers. My results speak for themselves. FML
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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Mirorbo 27
I will never understand why "Over Qualified" is a thing
Gregor1234 16
Apply for a job you're overqualified for, then work your way up. Simple!
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Comments (52)
rossea 21
That doesn't sound like the best place to be, OP. FYL, hope you get the right job for you soon :D
pooldude 24
i am really interested in knowing this point in education
cheeeksss 29
I am assuming they fulfilled class requirements and possibly internship/volunteer work that pushes them above starting positions, but haven't yet graduated and completed their degree thus making them not qualified enough for higher positions.
IWishIWasObama 12
@21 No internship pushes them past entry level qualification. My guess is that OP is overqualified for another internship but underqualifies for an entry level position.
cheeeksss 29
Umm. Actually, I have helped hire people for non-entry level positions due to experience from internships. And those who did not have internship experience started at the entry level positions. So I do know what I am talking about. And I said I was assuming. OP could very well have a different situation.
Gregor1234 16
Apply for a job you're overqualified for, then work your way up. Simple!
cheeeksss 29
Unfortunately, it's actually not that easy. Many places don't hire if overqualified. Then again, you could be ironic and it flew over my head :>
Arrow26 4
No one is overqualified for prostitution.
Mirorbo 27
I will never understand why "Over Qualified" is a thing
igive 29
An over-qualified person may quickly get bored of the job, thus leaving. It's expensive to replace employees.
ohSNAPyall 27
Hiring only overqualified employees means you're also not letting people with entry-level skills have a shot at a job they need.
marcmaralou 15
if it appeals to you, then being over qualified shouldn't matter...
cheeeksss 29
Sometimes, even if the employee is willing to take the job, the employer will refuse if overqualified. It sucks : I honestly know this from personal experience.
kat1234321 14
Some times you gotta start from the bottom and prove yourself
bombielol 20
it's probably because no one wants to hire somebody who is smarter/ over qualified then they are, keep it up op you'll find something sooner or later!
Reider022 16
Don't quit OP keep working until you're qualified for the things you're under qualified for right now, don't settle for less!
ndnpride88 25
Keep you head up and don't give up. The right job will come to you when you least expect it
luvelygirl06 10
the struggle is real