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)
pedinhuh 23
Time to cook meth.
GunSlinger69 19
Make sure to watch Breaking Bad so you know how to do it. Oh and watch Prison Break in case you get caught. Oh and the Walking Dead in case a sudden zombie apocalypse starts.
Brandi_Faith 34
^ Best advice ever!
GunSlinger69 19
Sorry OP, been through that it sucks. However, good luck! Maybe find a way to under-qualify yourself?.... I don't know haha.
SwagBasket 10
Well if you are overqualified for some of them that you want take those
Cebolamole 13
If the job appeals to you, what's wrong with being over qualified? What matters is loving what you do...
Staresti 6
People won't hire you if you're over-qualified. I had to start leaving off that I attended the technical college before I finally started getting calls from fast food and retail.
AcieMcG 21
You won't get hired, happened to me all the time after graduation.
AcieMcG 21
Story of my life, yay for a mortgage sized debt!
patrickalamo 48
More school is in your future
nononsensechick 12
You have no idea how much I feel your feel.
peak4u 10
No such thing as overqualified OP a job is a job until you graduate
Thorzix 23
Yes such thing as overqualified. Some idiots won't hire you if your studies exceed theirs because they're afraid you'll climb the ranks too fast and take their job.
veritoswty6 14
Welcome to my world!
Axel5238 29
It sucks OP, but very true. It's a business and many will try to avoid anyone over qualified because of what they have experience and what it could cost the employer in the long run. Lot's of jobs will higher younger people because they don't have enough experience to demand more pay, better hours and are trying to fill what they need as cheap as possible.