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
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Same thing different taste
I could be happy
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, 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
The pyramids
Today, I got my first interview offer in months for a job I desperately need. It turned out to be an MLM. 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
Classic
Today, I got a call and was offered a position with a company that I really wanted to work for. I just had to wait a week to confirm that everything was good to go. Ten seconds after ending the call, they called back and said that they'd called the wrong person. The offer was for someone else. FML
Today, after months of searching, I was offered a job. After hearing how excited I was on the phone, HR docked the initial salary offer by 40% in the written contract. She said it was non-negotiable. Guess I'm back to job hunting. FML
Lost references
Today, after three interviews, I accepted an offer for my dream job and submitted my notice. The company called me to say they couldn't contact my referees and have now withdrawn the offer. I'm now officially unemployed. FML
No dice
Today, I interviewed with a company 5 times over the course of 7 weeks. It was going really well and although not my dream job, it would provide a step up for my family. I got the offer letter at 1 PM! As I’m reading it, I realize it’s actually addressed to the other finalist. Sent to me, not for me. Offer rescinded. FML
Contracted
Today, I finally got an offer for a salaried position with the company I've been working for as a contractor for the past two years. They offered less than what I make now, but hey, benefits! FML
Today, I found out that after interviewing for two jobs at great companies, I was neck and neck with one other person for each position. They both offered the job to the other person. FML
Top comments
the_colonel 0
Well shit, I only have a Bachelor's. Looks like about four years and 302 interviews for me, assuming I can even get an interview.
elfknight 0
PhD, 3000 applications, 10 interviews. 5 years and counting. Still working as a messenger.
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Comments (45)
glglgl19 5
Or maybe your not and u really are just an over conceded ass. Just saying.
jasmine1990 2
PhD= Pretty huge Dick.
jane_marie 12
HA, SO AMUSING
sugaryspice 5
Congratulations on the job offer! While a year seems like a long time, at least you had some prospect the whole time. Some people go longer with fewer opportunities. Be thankful for what you have!
Nudi_fml 13
Who cares?! You sound upset you got a job... I'm not seeing the fml. At all. My life is great (or whatever that website is called) is that way -->
candy85 5
I feel you on that one
brookenfrench 0
Be thankful you got the job !!
jeffnine 4
Phd in what, getting interviews?
hewro_failure 11
This is not a FML you got a job
DecembersShadow 2
At least you now have a job. Congrats though! I hope it's a job that will enable you to put your PhD to good use
astralvagan 20
be fortunate you have a job