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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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I was offered a job that pays far more than I expected, being a high school senior. My parents decided they aren't letting me take the job, saying I should enjoy my childhood. They're also not paying for my college, which is why I was looking for work in the first place. FML
Today, I received a call from a top-rated university accepting me into the program of my dreams to begin my ultimate career. Two weeks ago, I accepted a permanent, full time and legally-binding job position in my depressive hometown because the school had previously rejected me. FML
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 was forced into accepting a "promotion" for a position that pays less than what I get right now. 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, I got a better job offer out of the blue, more pay, less work. I informally accepted and handed my notice as legally required. They rescinded the job offer. I'm now unemployed at the end of hiring season. FML
Today, after quitting my job to take a very attractive position with a competitor, I was told the position was no longer being offered. I'm now on my way to file for unemployment. FML
Today, I finally got the call from HR telling me I passed the interview and will get a permanent position, doing the same job I already do. Then they continued to say that if I accept, my pay will be cut to match “other employees pay”. I barely make it on what they are paying me now. I also have a Master's degree. FML
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
Today, my company decided to give me a second role, since I’m "the best performing candidate.” When I turned it down, they asked me to work half-time instead. I quit. FML
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hahahapunk 0
does the marginal benefit exceed the marginal cost?
allmidnighteyes 11
STOP SIGN. REFLECTIVE VEST. Why the hell not? You can do like, awesome little dances, and tell the kids, "Don't stop!" as they're crossing the road, and only hope a passerby will cry out, "BELIEEEVIN'!" Orrrr, you can be one of THOSE crossing guards, and spank kids with the stop sign when they're being naughty naughtyyy.
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Comments (108)
gorbagil 0
U kno, whenever i read these "high degree in college, lame job" fmls, i think, ur just a loser and idiot if u cant get a good job
BakerMan_fml 0
YDI for spending $200,000 on a degree. Mines going to cost me under $30,000.
Dr_Know 0
You last few commenters seem to be unaware of the fact that OP is a *man* So unless you're using bitch as in 'Stop being a whiny bitch' rather than 'that woman is dumb' then buy a clue. BTW I don't think the OP is being whiny - You work hard for your degree = ya want mullah finally after years of being an poverty stricken overworked student
billyH 0
Maybe you should have gone with something other than an economics.
Cjraven606 0
this is where you take the operunity and write a book from it you have the smarts right?
flgirlwguitar 2
Take whatever job you can get nowadays. Unless you can work in the medical field, not too many places are hiring.
prosive 1
YDI, OP, for choosing a WORTHLESS major. Granted it's better than art or history, I'll give you credit for that. People need to realize that the world has no place for worthless people who contribute ZERO to society, ESPECIALLY in this economy. If you had gone engineering with an $60-80K degree you'd have multiple job offers out of school. Plus $120-140K extra for investments you could have profitted on. You do the math.
perstephane 4
Going by the OP's comment to this, it's more the fact that he would have had to sign the one year contract. He couldn't have just worked that job until something better came along. If his dream job came up in 11 months, he'd have to turn them down. It seems like (although it would be disappointing) he'd take a job that wasn't in his field/wasn't what he wanted as long as he could have the option of taking something better (AKA something that can actually pay for car AND health insurance as well as groceries and rent every month) if it came along. I will say it sucks for you, OP, that your education cost that much. When I finish law school, I'll have less than half that much in loans - total.
lolaperon 0
I have an education which has eft me 60k in debt. Now, I am working for 12.50 and hour with no benefits..but hey at least I am working. I actually applied at Mcdonalds and I have a masters!
Bullshet 0
In this economy, you probably should have accepted. You might regret it when another 6 months goes by and the loan company is hounding you.