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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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Top comments

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?

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NoKittyMyPotPie 3

Sunday 19 June 2011 3:05

You should be grateful that you even have a job. Whilst it might not be one you want, it's money in your pocket.

marcoshid 4

Friday 1 July 2011 8:21

what did you major in?

chadoh 0

Wednesday 13 July 2011 0:12

ever heard of moving???

baybritbal 0

Saturday 22 October 2011 1:15

I feel ya sister. Same here.

dhiran_singh 16

Friday 2 December 2011 12:25

Hey, you gotta start somewhere first lol

rubberduckie94 13

Tuesday 13 December 2011 19:27

work it but keep looking. a job is a job.

bellastars4949 1

Sunday 22 July 2012 23:18

i feel your pain..... it sucks!

Steffi 26

Wednesday 3 April 2013 22:01

YDI for expecting so much so soon.

hig999 19

Friday 2 August 2013 7:50

Complete YDI

snowdreak 12

Friday 23 August 2013 3:19

Should have chosen a STEM field degree

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