Work: Today, I was told that I don't meet the minimum requirements...

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

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By Anonymous - 19/10/2024 23:00 - United Kingdom

Today, my application for a holiday role at a department store was declined because I was "not as qualified as some other candidates." I worked this exact same job at this exact same store last year. FML

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By contracted - 22/08/2016 05:49 - United States - Concord

Today, I received a letter telling me I'm not qualified for a job I've been unofficially doing for the last three years. It's the fourth letter I've gotten since applying. I guess it wouldn't be too bad if I didn't have to train the new person who got the job instead of me. FML

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Exploitation

By Anonymous - 20/12/2021 17:01

Today, after trying so hard to get myself back on my feet, I had an amazing interview and I was hired on the spot. I was so happy, until I read the position I was given, and it turns out I didn't get full-time, I got barely enough hours to even be part-time. FML

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By Anonymous - 25/06/2015 18:29 - United States - Newark

Today, I was notified I'm being discharged after 2 weeks because my employers don't have the time to train me at my first real job in 6 years. FML

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Nepotism rules

By Anonymous - 01/06/2021 11:01 - United States - Manchester

Today, I got notice that I didn't get the new position I applied for at work. After two interviews, pay negotiation and paperwork, as well as years of giving this place all my time, I found out my boss gave it to his friend's daughter, who has no experience or credentials needed for the position. FML

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Too good

By hard work doesn't work - 13/03/2015 06:21 - United States - Irving

Today, I found out that the reason I didn't get the job that I have been working my butt off for over a year for is because they can't find anybody who can do my current job as good as me. I'm too good to be promoted. FML

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By TheStressComesFree - 31/07/2013 16:47 - Canada - Calgary

Today, I was told that I have to apply to keep the job that I've held for the past two years. There are so many other applicants that it's basically a free-for-all. FML

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By Anonymous - 26/10/2009 21:37 - Australia

Today, I discovered that I needed to reapply for my job in order to have a chance at keeping it. The applications closed yesterday. FML

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By thyella87 - 21/08/2010 19:20 - United States

Today, my hours got cut because I couldn't make it into work when they called me in. Why couldn't I make it in? I was in an interview for a better job. I didn't get the job. FML

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Thanks, I guess…

By smyp - 27/05/2015 22:27 - Lithuania - Vilnius

Today, I was let go from my job, because I'm "progressing too quickly and there's no promotions available" and I "can find a better place to work at." FML

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Soloman212 28

Monday 22 April 2013 3:36

Don't let your supervisors know that...

Clumsyblonde22 12

Monday 22 April 2013 3:36

Don't feel too bad, when I was looking for a job I was told I wasn't qualified to work in a **** shop.

Comments

whY402Jay 12

Monday 22 April 2013 9:07

What a country.

samkit 14

Monday 22 April 2013 10:46

hmm nice

Marakie 16

Monday 22 April 2013 10:53

Lol that sucks

samkit 14

Monday 22 April 2013 12:25

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stevothedevo 25

Monday 22 April 2013 14:52

Wouldn't night shift pay more?

RoseBlack123 37

Monday 22 April 2013 15:01

That's a lame excuse to reject you. Seriously some companies need valid reasons for their decisions

RoseBlack123 37

Monday 22 April 2013 15:04

File a complaint

twaumat 28

Monday 22 April 2013 15:05

that's a dumb company...

finch01 18

Monday 22 April 2013 15:18

Thanks for Telling us that you can do your job.

mikeymayhem_87 15

Monday 22 April 2013 15:54

Ahhhh yes..... The ol' catch 22 of job hunting. You can be working the same job and be under/over qualified for a different shift. Or you can meet the qualifications to the exact specifications and somehow still be under/overqualified. Best of luck, OP