Today, I was unsuccessful in getting a job at a supermarket. The same supermarket I used to work at. I now have a degree but can't even get a job at a place I used to work. 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.
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, my application for a holiday role at a department store was declined because I was "not as qualified as some other candidates." I worked this exact same job at this exact same store last year. FML
Today, I got a badly-needed job at a local discount store. After being hired, I found out I'm to help with the soon-to-begin store closing sale, and I'll be jobless again after 3 months. FML
Today, after being turned away by nearly all the restaurants in the area, I tried applying at Burger King. They too turned me away. I have a Culinary School Degree. FML
Today, I tried to get a job at Walmart. My mom was the hiring manager. She turned me down due to lack of work experience. 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 was turned down for a job as a cashier at Best Buy. I worked like hell to get into and then graduate from one of the top Telecommunication schools in the country. I spent all my time with extracurriculars to help my resume instead of partying like my friends. I can't even be a cashier. FML
Today, my job application for McDonald's was rejected. This is the second time. FML
Today, after graduating from culinary school, I was turned down by Chipotle, Jersey Mike's, and McDonald's entry-level jobs because I didn't have enough experience. FML
Today, I still can't find a job to support myself. The only experience I have is a month in retail and a summer spent in a kitchen de-pooping shrimp. FML
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Top comments
ChaiseT 16
They probably see you as overqualified now.
Magnoxidans 19
Those jobs are tailored for younger, less-qualified people. Mainly because they assume that all you'll do is work there until you find a job in your field and then leave.
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ChaiseT 16
They probably see you as overqualified now.
Magnoxidans 19
Those jobs are tailored for younger, less-qualified people. Mainly because they assume that all you'll do is work there until you find a job in your field and then leave.
nix1993 41
Because young people intend to work there for the rest of their lives?
Magnoxidans 19
No but training someone to work for them for 3 years verses 3 months may sway their choice...
nix1993 41
Possibly, but if OP has worked for them before then they don't need to train them, they're saving money in that respect. We have this problem in the UK and its usually because they want to hire someone under 21 because the minimum wage is cheaper.
chirstinap325 23
Bigger and better things coming your way! Take it as an opportunity for more doors to open!
armyknife0swiss 5
what's ur Snapchat?
RichardPencil 32
Why did you get a degree to go for a job where you didn't need one?
ClubGoingUp 8
You're an idiot
Justkidding100 41
look on the bright side, now you don't have to work at a supermarket! that's always a win in my book.
Tripartita 45
"So how do you think geology degree would help in this line of work?" "Well, a lot of cereal sold in supermarkets is high in iron… and I know that iron ore is predominantly found in sedimentary rocks. So if any cereal needs more iron… and you have some ore, I could… add more." "…" "People also track tiny pebbles in when th—okay, I'll see myself out."
BiGTiMeNeRD 29
You should've majored in Grocery Retail.
FoxOne_fml 12
You are overqualified. They know you will be trying to leave for a better job right away and then they need to find someone else.
ACCOUNTKILLER 18
woa I had exactly the same thing happen last month :o
whatahatuis 7
say goodbye degree and hello grocery job yah