By Thistle - 12/09/2009 00:10 - United States

Today, I filled out an application at WalMart after being unable to find a job in three months. I just graduated from law school. With honors. FML
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Glam_fml 0

That really sucks. Damn the economy! I hope you find something better soon.

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Sygonus 0

Yes, how DARE the OP expect a fair return on her investment in law school.

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Ludaxiv 0

Chyea I'm delivering pizzas with my degree! Pure awesomeness

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paivarotti 0

Hat's off to you for overcoming your pride and going for the WalMart job. Surprisingly few people actually do so.

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twiggly 0

I don't know what to think. But you can't start your own practice (99.9% of the time) right out of law school because you need to be evaluated by your peers. But, unless you have credentials or a good network, you won't get a job as a lawyer even in a GOOD market. I know a couple law grads that make a living as bartenders (well, they partnered up to buy the bar later so that's a good step). Not everyone will work for a living under the designation as their post-secondary degree, this includes doctors and engineers and scientists. You have to get over it and keep moving forward. I have an electrical engineering degree. The demand for it is low, even in a good market. I went back to school, I'm currently working as a hockey official (referee) because I enjoy/love the game. Do what you love and keep taking steps forward, that's all you can do in life. Do that and you should make some breaks for yourself. Good luck!

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Geist_fml 0

This is bullshit! Anyone with a brain can see this is so false. There are numerous law fields where this "HONOURS" student could have pursued. There are some fields that are lacking expertise in law. Go apply to be a police officer at least Mr. HONOURS!

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Rota 0

I know how you feel man, I got laid off three months ago from my job I had for the last three years. I've been turned down at minimum wage jobs and I'm almost finished with my engineering degree. It's a god awful market out there.

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DameGreyWulf 0

1. Degree does not mean you're going to get a job immediately. 2. Everyone has a rough time. No shame in that. Not much of an FML here.

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timlol_fml 0

Can't you just start doing some cases pro bono to make a name for urself??

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dralven 0

How are you supposed to survive with no income?

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twiggly 0

As with any 'profession' such as lawyers, doctors, and engineers (and many other fields). You are not a professional until you are evaluated by your 'peers'. Meaning, you need to work for some guy for a few years, take a test, have said employers or bosses or managment report on you before you get a license that says you're a professional. Until you are a professional, you can not write off on things (meaning you can't diagnose illnesses, sign your name on engineering papers, or be the head representative in court). So yes, a law grad, engg grad, medicie grad, and many other 'professional' grads can be highly screwed over. This is the real reason why school is not the be all end all. No one actually tells you this info in high school. So, you could go to post-secondary for 8 years and end up at Walmart, it's not uncommon. So, pretending that a law degree will automatically make it big for you is a big fat lie, sorry if that sounds mean but it's the truth.

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SheriffBart 0

Wrong, twiggly. A law student graduates and passes the bar exam, and boom, she's a professional, licensed attorney. All the evaluation necessary occurs during the application process to sit for the bar (and is generally limited to a character and fitness review).

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Intoxicunt 5

YDI for thinking "With honors," is a sentence. YDI for thinking at all, as a matter of fact. I'm sorry, am I trolling? What I meant to say is, 'that really sucks'. We all feel your pain. If you get the job at Walmart, just be happy you have a paycheck.

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TheBigDawg 8

"We all feel your pain. If you get the job at Walmart, just be happy you have a paycheck." Yeah, this. I've been done with college for over a year now. I send out applications daily, it's like jobhunting is my job. But sadly the new "No thanks, we're not interested" is no response at all. So good luck OP. 2010 comes around, and if I still have nothing I might have to try going into business for myself...

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fml_lover1 0

sadly, the business world is looking that great either... I graduated with a degree in Marketing and Communication just this past May, and despite the fact that I spent four years doing extreme networking and frequently speaking with my contacts, there was still nothing in my field. Surprisingly, I found a job as a bank teller. Something to think about in times like these: bankers hours, better than minimum wage pay, and BENEFITS. The bank I work for has a TON of jobs posted on their website, so I'm sure that others do too. It might not be what people are hoping for with their lives, but it definitely makes ends meet...

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rightsaidred 3

My husband has your same qualifications. From a DAMN good business school and a REALLY good Comm Studies program (UIowa). He graduated in 2006 and still can't find anything. He applies for at least a dozen jobs a week.

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dralven 0

Not anything new in this economy. You get work where you can. I graduated in 3 years from a top university with two advanced degrees. I have been working there for over a year now.

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bosshaug 0

You know what? I'm the reason the economy is bad I was ******* it and I came inside it and it got pissed Sorry job seekers Ydi

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