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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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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 26 863

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 937

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 38 837

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

dudette2 9

Wednesday 8 June 2011 2:19

By the way, cleaning houses and offices paid for my masters degree. I have a great job now but if I lost it tomorrow I wouldn't hesitate to pick up that mop again.

parxxx 0

Wednesday 8 June 2011 2:24

it's better than.....nvm....

OinkOinkPiggleWi 0

Wednesday 8 June 2011 2:24

Sounds like me, except I shovel hog shit for a living. Yay college. So glad I went.

olpally 32

Wednesday 8 June 2011 2:35

everyone does that to jump start their careers and thinks thats the best way to go...well its not... ive been working for 7 years and still havent gotten into my career but at least i have a job and am proud of it... not house-cleaning though... fyl op.. it will pay off in the long run hopefully

wtf1233321 0

Wednesday 8 June 2011 2:39

it becuase your fat?

thekrammer 5

Wednesday 8 June 2011 2:42

communications degree?

chawrun 0

Wednesday 8 June 2011 2:47

I m in the same situation. fml.

The_Cos 0

Wednesday 8 June 2011 2:50

I understand your pain. I have a Master's and currently work part-time stocking shelves at Walmart at night. We will get ours soon enough!

sixfoot2 0

Wednesday 8 June 2011 2:59

I have a graduate degree and what am I doing? working at a Nike store while still living at home. I feel u.

MagicMarker 0

Wednesday 8 June 2011 3:00

I empathize completely, OP. I graduated from college summa cum laude two years ago, and all I have to show for it is a couple of internships and an eight-month stint in minimum-wage retail hell. Now I'm unemployed, living with my parents, and back in school earning *another* degree--this time in something more useful, I hope.