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By disappointed - 07/06/2011 17:05 - United States

Today, after spending thousands of dollars and several years pursuing a higher education so I could get a high paying job doing something that requires skill and brainpower, I finally got my first job offer after months of searching. I will be cleaning houses. FML

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By jdmarine83 - 07/10/2011 19:32 - 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

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By Former Professor - 21/07/2019 22:00

Today, I happily went to an interview after job searching for months. I learned a large part of my job would be cleaning the toilets. Every. Single. Hour. I used to lecture at a university until budget cuts happened. FML

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By dsbass09 - 09/07/2011 05:59 - United States

Today, after 8 years in exceptionally difficult veterinarian classes which put me $200,000 in debt, and 7 months of job searching, I finally got a job. I will be inspecting feces for worms while making minimum wage. FML

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Don't leave my baby boy

By Julia - 17/03/2021 02:01

Today, after a year of unemployment due to my industry shutdown, I finally got a job offer. It involves overseas travel. After being cooped up a year, I'm thrilled! My boyfriend's mother is willing to pay my rent and bills for me to stay home. FML

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Are you kidding me?

By HousekeeperNoMore - This FML is from back in 2009 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, after being a stay-at-home mom and picking up after my kids for the past 15 years, I got a job rejection letter saying I wasn't qualified. It was a housekeeping position. FML

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Face your demons

By corleon198425 - 13/11/2020 20:08

Today, I finally got a job after months of searching due to Covid. The bad news? It's cleaning dog kennels. I have an extreme fear of animal poop. FML

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I could be happy

By Anonymous - 17/06/2021 00:01

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

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By alphafoxy21 - 05/05/2011 06:54 - United States

Today, after spending 8 months and $11,000 on school, I was denied a job in my chosen career field. They told me they decided to go with someone with more experience. So who got the job? One of my classmates. This is her first job. EVER. FML

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By tsu3 - 16/11/2009 15:14 - Germany

Today, after spending about 5 years to go back to school, get my life together and get a real job, I now make about $100 less a month. I used to work as a dishwasher. FML

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By Anonymous - 10/09/2011 02:19 - Reserved

Today, after several long years, a lot of debt, and two great degrees from a top university, I had to move back in with my parents, because no matter where I look, I can't find a job. FML

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braasilianx0 4

Tuesday 7 June 2011 22:18

better than no job, your situation could be worse.

Olovio 5

Tuesday 7 June 2011 22:18

You need more lemon pledge?

Comments

theMangoW 6

Wednesday 8 June 2011 6:25

Probably an Art's Degree....

gyoopiy 0

Wednesday 8 June 2011 6:26

The job ypu want shall ome ;)

kainpwnsu 19

Wednesday 8 June 2011 6:38

So, are you an Art History or Philosophy major?

forlorn979 0

Wednesday 8 June 2011 6:47

story of my life

littlebugar77 5

Wednesday 8 June 2011 7:05

well it is easier to find a job when you have one. keep looking and good for you for working!

smit5011 0

Wednesday 8 June 2011 7:15

miser darth. we need more windex on star destroyer. :)

dgr8ing 0

Wednesday 8 June 2011 7:19

high school should not be considered a higher education!!

buff7 1

Wednesday 8 June 2011 7:26

I know how you feel, I graduated in december and cant even find a shitty job

bigboston 0

Wednesday 8 June 2011 7:43

be happy you got a job

Deroni76 5

Wednesday 8 June 2011 8:10

Look it on the bright side - You got a new job!

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