Today, I told someone about my degree in technical theatre with a concentration in lighting design. They looked at me and said, "You're paid $52,000 a year to turn lights on and off?" And technically, that's correct. 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 was working the lighting for a drama production. In the last scene, two characters realize they are in love and kiss, then the stage goes dark. I mixed up my settings, and instead of a blackout, flashing party lights started going off. 300 people turn around to stare at me. FML
Today, I applied and was accepted for a part-time network engineering position. Being contract work they asked me what I charge. I replied, "$12 an hour." After a look of surprise they accepted me for the position and said, "Our last guy charged $200 an hour, you're a bargain." 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, after spending years volunteering at community theatres and being accepted into a prestigious university for theatrical design, my public high school gave me a scholarship. All my mother could say was, "I'm sorry they wasted their money on you." FML
Today, I found out how hard it is to actually change light bulbs. I work with electricians. FML
Today, I was working in the box office. A group came in for tickets but wanted to pay individually. One paid $40 for a $25 ticket. Laughing, I reached for the calculator while saying, "I went to public school, so I can't do math." They didn't laugh. They were all teachers in public schools. FML
Today, I had my first job interview since graduating from university. The person who interviewed me informed me that not using my degree after two years practically makes it null and void. I guess instead of being a financial advisor at the company, I could always be a janitor there. FML
Today, my boss told me, "You oversold your skills in your job interview." I have worked in this industry for 25 years. FML
Today, at my school, we had the opening night of our production in which I act. None of my family or friends came. Basically, after 3 long months of hard work, the only person to "congratulate" to me after the show was the head of the theater department, who just wanted to tell me I was doing it wrong. FML
Today, I was offered a position as a school crossing guard. I have a $200,000 degree in Economics from a top 20 University and was offered a position to hold a stop sign and wear a reflective vest. I was tempted to accept. FML
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DjaySkar 14
EXTREMELY technically that's correct. But whoever you were talking to is really ignorant.
catsmeow123 11
Well, you can reply that you are paid $2,000 a year to turn lights on and of, and another $50,000 to know when and which lights to turn on and off.
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DjaySkar 14
EXTREMELY technically that's correct. But whoever you were talking to is really ignorant.
AnimeRules1125 24
I agree with #1. That person has to be rude, inconsiderate, and very ignorant. OP, your job is very important on stage, so don't let one person bring you down!
michaelaranda 28
Honestly, who cares. That doesn't sound super difficult and you're being paid good money. let haters hate.
geni310 10
Eh..FYL indeed OP . Maybe you should've chose differently. but you could always go back to school
singer0421 32
Then go work for Broadway shows and see who's laughing then. Lighting is difficult so don't take anyone's crap.
Scruggalicious 13
Sounds like the person you were talking to wasn't very BRIGHT
toxicsauce 10
At least you're turning on something... I can't even turn on a woman :(
catsmeow123 11
Well, you can reply that you are paid $2,000 a year to turn lights on and of, and another $50,000 to know when and which lights to turn on and off.
darlingdollie 24
I don't see the FML here Sounds like a good, easy gig to me OP! :)
skour1030 7
Guess what you're making 52 grand to do that. Be happy so many people do not have that type of paycheck. If you're unhappy then there is reason for concern otherwise keep turning the lights on and off and smile while doing so
teeheeowned 10
Sounds great to me! I wouldn't complain at 52k a year to turn lights in and off!
kc_bbg15 14
I dont see a problem here OP.
Rainhawk94 27
That's because op turned the lights off....and that'll be 40$