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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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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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Top comments
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)
dylerbiller 18
Don't loose hope! There are always jobs out there!
laden_swallow09 35
No, there aren't.
DetroitDov 35
Where do you live where there are always jobs? I want to move there.
DocDrose 20
Ooo buddy, I've been there. I even offered to get work below award wage just to get experience. it's bloody tough out there
ehllychan 10
When my friend was there, at one point he started removing qualifications from his curriculum when applying to certain places so they didn't see him as over qualified... it worked for him, but I'm not sure if it would be the best where OP is, since I don't really understand the US job market.
Ihavegas 22
self employment maybe key here. it's what i had to do to get by, im now in a full time job. employers love selfstarters.
shessohighh 10
Definitely agree #17. In college I was unable to find a job and instead started my own business. I am now graduated and have a great job. They told me that what stood out the most on my resume was the fact that I had started a business.
Soundslikeothers 15
Start your own business, don't let anybody tell you what your qualified for, except the bank when you apply for a loan.
mattiscg 22
Join the f**king club buddy graduated in 2012 still not working in my field!!!!
Goblin182 27
I don't see the uniqueness of this.
exoticwaved 9
Do you have a criminal history or are you a 'minority' of some sort? Sometimes merit isn't enough and there are other forces at play. Keep the faith!
immaloser95 28
The American education and career systems are a little screwed up in my opinion. You can never satisfy anyone anymore...
Charles900 16
Yeah, with today's job market, finding a job is rather difficult. Good luck finding employment, Op.