Work: Today, after graduating from culinary school, I was turned down...

By JTBastry - 30/04/2018 19:00

Today, after graduating from culinary school, I was turned down by Chipotle, Jersey Mike's, and McDonald's entry-level jobs because I didn't have enough experience. FML

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By Anonymous - 16/11/2009 21:54 - United States

Today, after being turned away by nearly all the restaurants in the area, I tried applying at Burger King. They too turned me away. I have a Culinary School Degree. FML

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By SimpleSwimmer - 04/10/2011 16:18 - United States

Today, I applied for a job as a dishwasher. I was denied because I don't have enough experience. FML

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I get the hint!

By Tiredoftrying - 11/02/2019 10:00 - Australia

Today, I received my fourth rejection email from McDonald's after applying for one position with them a few weeks ago. FML

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By Anonymous - 20/09/2010 07:10 - United Kingdom

Today, my job application for McDonald's was rejected. This is the second time. FML

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Tough times

By Asha Toone - 31/01/2021 08:02

Today, I started noticing how unnecessarily hard it is to get a basic job such as a cashier or server, even though you already have experience in that field. FML

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Shy boy

By Anonymous - 20/10/2023 10:30 - Taiwan - New Taipei

Today, I was rejected from a restaurant that I wanted to work in during summer break. I asked the reason why I got rejected and the manager told me that I'm not extroverted enough to communicate with customers. I'd applied for the kitchen job. FML

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By issue - 07/09/2018 01:30

Today, I tried to get a job at Walmart. My mom was the hiring manager. She turned me down due to lack of work experience. 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 Anonymous - 09/11/2009 19:03 - United States

Today, I was turned down for a job as a cashier at Best Buy. I worked like hell to get into and then graduate from one of the top Telecommunication schools in the country. I spent all my time with extracurriculars to help my resume instead of partying like my friends. I can't even be a cashier. FML

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By poormum - 17/11/2016 11:41 - Australia - Carlton North

Today, I was unsuccessful in getting a job at a supermarket. The same supermarket I used to work at. I now have a degree but can't even get a job at a place I used to work. FML

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Allie614032 34

Monday 30 April 2018 19:28

Maybe aim higher, somewhere where culinary training is actually worth more than cheap labor?

RichardPencil 30

Monday 30 April 2018 19:28

You’re lying. I know for a fact that at least Chipotle hires people with zero experience. The real reason they didn’t hire you is they saw you went to culinary school and thought you were applying as a sick prank.

Comments

Donut_Wizard 23

Tuesday 1 May 2018 0:01

Must be a vegan.

cbchawks 14

Tuesday 1 May 2018 5:27

as a sous chef. I can tell you culinary school is only slightly useful. It does not teach you how to run a kitchen, demands of a rush, the physically and mentally draining demands. It just teaches you how to cook food once. I know very few chefs with degrees. And they went to France to learn... so your f*cked your.... I mean good luck friend

babs22291 15

Tuesday 1 May 2018 18:15

Experience is key in a kitchen. Sincerely a chef of 10 years. Good luck on your culinary journey.

BeefyQueefy 14

Tuesday 1 May 2018 18:20

I hate to say I agree. You need experience dealing with shitty people. Nobody cares that you can chop an onion in 7 seconds and it holds literally no merit in a fast food environment. Apply to an actual restaurant

nmlutgen 11

Wednesday 2 May 2018 8:17

Your FML should be that you’re transparent and full of shit

conholio33 28

Wednesday 2 May 2018 10:30

I am sorry but mc donalds wouldnt turn you away from the job because you have no experience. I know plently of people working at mc donalds who have zero experience

Emma Lee Franklin 6

Wednesday 2 May 2018 16:01

Apply to a proper restaurant as a Kitchen Porter or Prepper. You need to get the feel of what it is actually like working in a restaurant before anyone will consider putting you on the line.