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
Collection
Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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 They rescinded the job offer.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
Feel like sharing it with the other FML users?
Thanks, your FML was submitted, and will appear in the moderation queue soon!
Top comments
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.
Add a comment · Reply to
You must be logged in to be able to post comments!
Comments (108)
Consequences 0
Too bad sitting at home thinking you're too good for the jobs you're offered doesn't pay as much as holding that stop sign will.
if_I_only_had_a_ 0
Dude, im sorry but you deserve it. I bet you were an idiot and turned down other, better, offers already. Im sorry but getting a degree from a buisness college doesn't earn you shit anymore. Either take this job and redouble your efforts on finding something better (which is what most people are saying). Or get into an MBA program, maybe not at your "$200,000" school, but anywhere. An MBA from the most shit college is better than a bachelors from anywhere. I'm sorry, but yeah, an econ degree still falls under "business". And business doesn't mean much. You're all seen as worthless college grads that can't hack it under a more difficult degree. (ever seen lim as GPA ->0 engineer = buisness student?) I know that most don't fit the stereotype. But too many do. I wish you luck. Work your ass of for the job you want. Its the only way you will get it.
embarrassedsis 0
thats the economy for you
Hich17 0
Kiss my ass. F your life because you were tempted to accept a job? Most of us would kill for that job - ANY job! I understand, it sucks that your good education didn't land you your dream job, but stick with it, you'll get there. But seriously, in this economy, don't be so high and mighty as to look down on yourself for considering a job offer. All the unemployed people on this board just threw up in their mouths a little bit.
boatkicker 5
No. Some of the unemployed people actually read the post OP made and realized how bad the job would suck for them. Signing a 1 year contract to make $108 a week in the middle of the day preventing them from getting a second job? If I had student loans to pay off, which OP does, I probably wouldn't have taken the job either.
2345_fml 0
Why dont you spend more money and get a Masters degree in Economics? That would look pretty impressive.
2345_fml 0
Why dont you consider working at your university? I am sure you could get a job doing something
roosterman187 0
Holy god. You whiny little bastard.
werzal 5
People really need to read comment #50... A 1 year contract to turn a stop sign-- I dont think so-- I'd do it but I wouldnt sign a contract I would want to keep looking for better work!
lbl03c 0
desperate times...
Math2_fml 0
Heh, that's what you get for a degree in economics. Bet your a Keynesian too, haha.