Work: Today, I'm at the unique point in my schooling that I'm either...

By Anonymous - 27/01/2015 00:19 - United States - Huntsville

Today, I'm at the unique point in my schooling that I'm either extremely overqualified or extremely underqualified for every job opportunity that appeals to me. FML

I agree, your life sucks 27 782

You deserved it 2 431

Back to school: Courses and confusion
When the campus comes back to life, anecdotes abound between the lecture halls and student parties! More…

Previous FML Next FML

Same thing different taste

By collegekidproblems - 30/06/2016 19:35 - United States

Today, I have put in many job applications and had many interviews for a variety of positions all of which I am highly qualified for. Today, I heard back from all but one that I am overqualified. Welcome to Walmart. FML

I agree, your life sucks 11 556

You deserved it 951

By hastobeajoke - 31/01/2012 18:45 - United States

Today, I submitted my 208th job application in less than a year, and went to my 83rd and 84th interviews, only to be told once again that I'm over-qualified for the first, and under-qualified for the second. FML

I agree, your life sucks 34 926

You deserved it 2 443

By Jesse Thames - 16/05/2019 04:03

Today, I received a series of rejection letters from jobs, one after the other. Last night, I stayed up into the wee morning hours to apply to campus jobs I'm not qualified for, because I was classified as a part-time student due to an administrative error. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 659

You deserved it 170

Jack of all trades…

By Anonymous - 15/01/2021 21:27 - India - Bangalore

Today, I'm a generalist with moderate knowledge of multiple domains, but since I'm not a specialist in any, I'm not getting a job. FML

I agree, your life sucks 789

You deserved it 226

By BlueyedKat - 27/02/2016 06:03 - United States - Huntsville

Today, I found out that the money I spent on a very specific degree was wasted, because apparently, I don't qualify for a job at the place that told me I had to have that degree. FML

I agree, your life sucks 20 633

You deserved it 2 051

By theJoblessArchaeologist - 13/04/2017 05:00 - Canada - Vancouver

Today, as it has done in the last couple of years, my dream job has only been accepting applications from students continuing their degree in the fall. Literally, people with half degrees can get what I can't get with a full degree and experience. FML

I agree, your life sucks 4 317

You deserved it 323

By unemployedaussie - 23/06/2016 12:35 - Australia - Perth

Today, I was fired because my boss found out I had been looking for a new job. Then, I got a call from my only job prospect, saying I was overqualified and too young to work there as a waitress. FML

I agree, your life sucks 14 226

You deserved it 1 399

By Anonymous - 21/04/2013 22:56 - United States

Today, I was told that I don't meet the minimum requirements for a job I applied for. I currently hold the same job, at the same facility, but just wanted a day shift. Apparently I'm not qualified for the job I've had for 2 and a half years. FML

I agree, your life sucks 52 364

You deserved it 3 673

By Naofox - 29/03/2017 00:00

Today, I got frustrated looking for jobs and decided to take a quiz on best-fitting careers. My results speak for themselves. FML

I agree, your life sucks 2 873

You deserved it 376

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 26 860

You deserved it 3 329

Mirorbo 26

Tuesday 27 January 2015 10:46

I will never understand why "Over Qualified" is a thing

Gregor1234 16

Tuesday 27 January 2015 10:44

Apply for a job you're overqualified for, then work your way up. Simple!

Comments

dylerbiller 18

Tuesday 27 January 2015 11:08

Don't loose hope! There are always jobs out there!

laden_swallow09 34

Tuesday 27 January 2015 14:03

No, there aren't.

DetroitDov 35

Tuesday 27 January 2015 20:50

Where do you live where there are always jobs? I want to move there.

DocDrose 20

Tuesday 27 January 2015 11:17

Ooo buddy, I've been there. I even offered to get work below award wage just to get experience. it's bloody tough out there

ehllychan 10

Tuesday 27 January 2015 11:41

When my friend was there, at one point he started removing qualifications from his curriculum when applying to certain places so they didn't see him as over qualified... it worked for him, but I'm not sure if it would be the best where OP is, since I don't really understand the US job market.

Ihavegas 22

Tuesday 27 January 2015 11:57

self employment maybe key here. it's what i had to do to get by, im now in a full time job. employers love selfstarters.

shessohighh 10

Wednesday 28 January 2015 6:40

Definitely agree #17. In college I was unable to find a job and instead started my own business. I am now graduated and have a great job. They told me that what stood out the most on my resume was the fact that I had started a business.