Work: Today, I'm a graduate but still an unpaid intern. My daily work...

By Anonymous - 23/06/2011 00:36 - Australia

Today, I'm a graduate but still an unpaid intern. My daily work is folding letters and putting them into envelopes. The sad thing is, I actually enjoy doing it. FML

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By Anonymous - 23/10/2020 05:03 - United States

Today, I started the internship of my dreams. The company has nothing for me to do, so I sit and stare at the clock. FML

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By Anonymous - 22/05/2009 18:39 - United States

Today, my company filed for bankruptcy, but the reorganize kind where it still functions. There are no funds to give out paychecks any time soon. They won't fire me. If I voluntarily quit, I cannot file for unemployment. I'm now an unpaid intern. FML

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By Wellfu - 02/04/2015 14:48 - Europe

Today, I was let go from my internship for "not putting in enough effort". I was working 50 hours a week for almost zero pay. FML

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By Anonymous - 09/12/2010 12:19 - Netherlands

Today, I wanted to send a birthday card. I kindly asked my boss for an envelope, and she asked me to pay for it. I've been working for her as an intern for over a year now, without receiving any money for it. FML

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By strongjon60 - 07/02/2012 15:07 - United States

Today, at my internship, I was told we were going to do something fun. I was excited, until I found out that this "fun" thing was labeling 500 folders. FML

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By wasted_life - 18/01/2009 03:44 - United States

Today, I got demoted at my job. Instead of working with patients, they want me to file. The thing is, I'm a volunteer; I work for them for free. FML

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Relatable

By experience_to_get_experience - 21/09/2015 19:09 - United Kingdom - Bicester

Today, I turned 25. I'm single, still living at home and doing an unpaid internship in an industry I have no interest in, because it was the only accepted application after 6 months of unemployment. The daily 45-minute drive means I'm losing money every week for being "employed" with a PhD. FML

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By Anonymous - 08/06/2011 16:10 - United States

Today, after being laid off for over a year, I got turned down for an unpaid internship. I can't even get people to let me work for free. FML

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Thanks, I hate it

By PiMan - 19/01/2010 19:20 - United States

Today, after spending four days having my resume, cover letter, and references proofread and perfected by professionals, I finally submitted it all to the summer internship of my dreams. I received a rejection letter ten minutes later. FML

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By KillMePlease - 11/03/2015 20:15 - United States - Hicksville

Today, I was given a new responsibility at the law firm where I work. I'm now in charge of punching holes in every single piece of paper to be found in the office, estimated to be in the hundred-thousands. The reason? I finish my daily clerical work too quickly. FML

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ILoveEggnog 7

Thursday 23 June 2011 9:02

Someones gotta do it.

pencilsupmynose 0

Thursday 23 June 2011 9:04

I like licking the stamps

Comments

kitties_fml 12

Thursday 23 June 2011 12:05

oh no, you have an unpaid stepping stone job that you actually enjoy and will presumably advance your career. your life is ******...

BariumDeep 0

Thursday 23 June 2011 12:06

Soooo...What seems to be the problem?

SteveMagnifico 6

Thursday 23 June 2011 13:13

at least you enjoy what your doing OP

EvilDave 13

Thursday 23 June 2011 13:14

OP, sounds like you need to start an envelope stuffing service.

pinkspaceboundro 0

Thursday 23 June 2011 13:46

stuffing envelopes sucks- and paper cuts suck even harder!

harbqll 0

Thursday 23 June 2011 13:59

Good thing you racked up those student loans; that degree is obviously doing so much for you!

demonspeed 0

Thursday 23 June 2011 14:14

well at least your doing what you love? on more serious note it's sad that so many college grads can't find a job. these days you can do just as well with a hs diploma as a bachelors degree.

klong91 7

Thursday 23 June 2011 14:17

Sounds just like my first job... and I hated it but good for you that you like what you're doing. If you do the Job well and are lucky you might get hired.