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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

I agree, your life sucks 40 659

You deserved it 5 838

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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

I agree, your life sucks 26 862

You deserved it 3 329

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

I agree, your life sucks 2 124

You deserved it 207

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

I agree, your life sucks 38 886

You deserved it 5 572

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

I agree, your life sucks 936

You deserved it 170

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

I agree, your life sucks 43 040

You deserved it 4 650

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

I agree, your life sucks 704

You deserved it 563

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

I agree, your life sucks 846

You deserved it 153

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

I agree, your life sucks 37 915

You deserved it 3 785

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

I agree, your life sucks 32 484

You deserved it 2 985

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

I agree, your life sucks 38 836

You deserved it 4 075

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

locacolloca 0

Tuesday 7 June 2011 23:48

r u mexican

rightsaidred 3

Tuesday 7 June 2011 23:48

Can't hire someone without ethnics, after all. Would hate for the workforce to get too homogenous.

Crazy4Christ 0

Tuesday 7 June 2011 23:54

aré u saying cleaning people aren't smart!?

locacolloca 0

Wednesday 8 June 2011 3:43

yes

ff8masterc 0

Tuesday 7 June 2011 23:54

I'm dubious as to what you majored in.

eminemchick 19

Tuesday 7 June 2011 23:59

you should clean "yards" instead;)

pedobear123 0

Wednesday 8 June 2011 0:00

never give up, good things come to those who wait.

Shanebaby 0

Wednesday 8 June 2011 0:11

wow i had to write back!!! THAT SUCKS!!

A7X_LoVeee 10

Wednesday 8 June 2011 0:19

58 why are you getting all worked up? Calm down.

stevenmx86 7

Wednesday 8 June 2011 0:21

That's what you get for doing no job market research before going...

a_nutritionist 10

Wednesday 8 June 2011 19:48

because job markets dont change over several years of studying...idiot.

hilariexcore 0

Wednesday 8 June 2011 0:25

If you're poor, then you should DEFINITELY try to go to college. My parents are divorced & my mom doesn't make much so I was able to go to a pretty good University (almost had to go to a junior college) because the state paid for it. It's my junior year and it's the first time I've had to think about paying for any of my education. Most of my grant money is in for next semester & if the rest doesn't come in then I'll just owe $660.