RogerReady
United States
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
Collection
Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Same thing different taste
Anonymous
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
smellslikeahangover
San Francisco, United States
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
Anonymous
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
jdmarine83
United States
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
Wrong number
Vancouver, Canada
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
backtosquareone
Central District, Hong Kong
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
Anonymous
Brisbane, Australia
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 The company called me to say they couldn't contact my referees and have now withdrawn the offer.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
Anonymous
Calera, United States
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 Offer rescinded.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
Anonymous
Miami, United States
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
Bummed
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
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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)
CzarLaval 9
A PHD is meaningless if you got it in something stupid, not to say thats what you did but consider the fact that you may have wasted a massive part of you life and money getting a worthless education,
bazookajoey 27
If everybody has a college degree, it's worthless. Sorry for the harsh reality OP
Azellia 15
What is your PhD in?
TonyBarbere 8
I just got out of high school, and have my own company that is on the Forbes 100000 list
uchua 16
What is your PhD in? Art? Philosophy? Maybe no one will hire you because your skillset is garbage. Still FYL for being in so much crippling school debt.
fantasyworld 39
What is it in?
Lambda00 3
PhD = Please hire. Desperate. I just defended mine and I feel that is what my future might look like ;)