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By workworkwork - 26/11/2011 01:37 - United States

Today, after working for over ten years at a dead-end factory line, I told my friends I was going to take some business courses and land myself a real job. All they've done since is laugh, mock me, and say that if Clinton couldn't fix the economy, I have no chance. FML

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By nepotism gets you everything - 07/05/2022 20:00 - Australia - Epping

Today, while struggling to find a job that will accommodate my disabilities, an acquaintance ranted at me about how nobody wants to work hard, and they have to earn what they get. This chucklefuck works for his father, will inherit a multi-million dollar business, and bought his house from his aunt. FML

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By Reluctant Scholar - 08/03/2022 20:00 - United States - Bloomington

Today, I'm in a US college. I could've gone into a trade or internship, but no one listened. Now, while my parents brag to their friends that their child has a degree, I'll probably be spending the rest of life in crippling debt, sleeping on the side of the road, and begging strangers for table scraps. FML

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By FMJoblessL - 04/02/2010 05:02 - United States

Today, I am jobless after graduation. Ironic, since when I started college with my education degree, I was congratulated, told of the teacher shortage in my state, and how quickly I would be able to find a job. Three years in, the economy tanks, and the state issues a teacher hiring freeze. FML

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By This_Is_Me1982 - 03/01/2011 17:51 - Canada

Today, I found out that my friend makes more money than I do. She's a high school dropout and working at a retail job at the mall. I went to college for four years to get my job. FML

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By prick - 30/10/2015 21:53 - United States - Dover

Today, as I rung up a customer's groceries, he gave me a pitying look and said I'd have a "real job" if I'd only studied harder. FML

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By IHaveThePower - 01/10/2021 20:00 - Canada - Ottawa

Today, I got offered an interview for a great job. My father then spent the entire dinner telling me how pointless it was, and how I should apply to the factory next door because I would spend all the extra money on gas. FML

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By Anonymous - 06/08/2014 16:57 - United States - San Antonio

Today, my husband told his parents that he was quitting his job so that he could focus on school. They asked him what he was going to do for money. When I told them that I'd be the one working, they took one look at me and burst into laughter. 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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Overreact much?!

By Kohsukeff - 06/12/2020 20:02 - United States - Gig Harbor

Today, my dad called me a "worthless human being", and told me that I'm "better off committing crimes and living life in a prison cell", all because I haven't gotten into the industry I studied for right out of college. I'm currently at a temp job doing accounting. 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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Saturday 26 November 2011 5:40

Except that when Clinton was president, the economy was at one of it's best points in the nation's history.

may651 14

Saturday 26 November 2011 5:37

Poor Op. I would be a better friend than them. YOU CAN DO IT!!

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BiGaL12343 7

Saturday 26 November 2011 15:32

Just go for a course man, I used to be an epic waster, now im in college getting a qualification, trust me if I can do it anyone can, best of luck!

Rainbow_dumpster 28

Saturday 26 November 2011 15:54

Got for it and get better friends! :D

Glitterprincess 8

Saturday 26 November 2011 16:03

Sounds like you need some new friends. They are probably jealous. Don't let them bring you down. Go for it!!

Dcm210 19

Saturday 26 November 2011 17:05

its good to wanna excel in life,good luck

nikkij1988 0

Saturday 26 November 2011 20:22

Ok wtf are they talking about. Clinton actually did fix the economy and bush destroyed it up. Take care of your classes and don't listen to a word those have to say!

bubo_fml 10

Saturday 26 November 2011 21:09

On the 1 hand, **** you for looking down your nose at your coworkers for not having a 'real job,' yet your right in the same line with them...YDI...But, then again, ya got hopes & dreams to stand up & be your own person, so good for you...Instead of being an arrogant ass about how you go about it, (which is what your coworkers are chiding you for being), why not encourage then to do likewise &/or partner up with them & create something larger & better than yourself?

KiddNYC1O 20

Saturday 26 November 2011 22:03

Work. Work. Work.

Taurus_ChicKa 36

Sunday 27 November 2011 0:01

Business classes? I really wish you luck on finding a job in that area - I've had an associate's degree in business for years and haven't been able to find any job apart from an on-call part time shift at Dollar General. If you can actually find a business job and put your education to use, more power to you.

gardenwhipped3 14

Sunday 27 November 2011 9:21

With all due respect, college is more about commitment than it is about the degree. In computers many people don't have degrees, which is okay if they can prove they have skills. In a tight job market the first 'yardstick' that prevents a persons resume from going into a trash can is a degree (even if they have the skills). I don't think an associates degree would survive the first cut. It wouldn't for me.

SlickWillyTFCF 5

Monday 28 November 2011 5:14

You do realize an associates degree means barely more than a high school diploma, right. To get anywhere in business you have to earn a bachelors degree, at the minimum.

kaykay20 0

Sunday 27 November 2011 2:00

Actually the economy is were it should be. College grads are having a hard time since the jobs aren't there right now. Good luck though eventually they will be available and having a good education is always a good investment. Smart thing to do is keep your current job continue with school courses then leave your job once you have that dream job within your grasp (meaning you know for sure you are getting hired at that dream job).