Work: Today, I was unsuccessful in getting a job at a supermarket....

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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You deserved it 838

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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

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Tough crowd

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 Anonymous - 05/02/2017 05:00 - United States - Fresno

Today, I got a badly-needed job at a local discount store. After being hired, I found out I'm to help with the soon-to-begin store closing sale, and I'll be jobless again after 3 months. 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 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 OutOfWork.OutOfTime - 28/10/2015 01:34 - United States - Cookeville

Today, I had my first job interview since graduating from university. The person who interviewed me informed me that not using my degree after two years practically makes it null and void. I guess instead of being a financial advisor at the company, I could always be a janitor there. 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 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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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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You deserved it 404

By Anonymous - 23/03/2012 21:46 - United States - Kingman

Today, I still can't find a job to support myself. The only experience I have is a month in retail and a summer spent in a kitchen de-pooping shrimp. FML

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ChaiseT 16

Thursday 24 November 2016 5:03

They probably see you as overqualified now.

Magnoxidans 19

Thursday 24 November 2016 5:04

Those jobs are tailored for younger, less-qualified people. Mainly because they assume that all you'll do is work there until you find a job in your field and then leave.

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ChaiseT 16

Thursday 24 November 2016 5:03

They probably see you as overqualified now.

Magnoxidans 19

Thursday 24 November 2016 5:04

Those jobs are tailored for younger, less-qualified people. Mainly because they assume that all you'll do is work there until you find a job in your field and then leave.

nix1993 41

Thursday 24 November 2016 22:10

Because young people intend to work there for the rest of their lives?

Magnoxidans 19

Thursday 24 November 2016 23:41

No but training someone to work for them for 3 years verses 3 months may sway their choice...

nix1993 41

Saturday 26 November 2016 3:12

Possibly, but if OP has worked for them before then they don't need to train them, they're saving money in that respect. We have this problem in the UK and its usually because they want to hire someone under 21 because the minimum wage is cheaper.

chirstinap325 23

Thursday 24 November 2016 5:05

Bigger and better things coming your way! Take it as an opportunity for more doors to open!

armyknife0swiss 5

Sunday 27 November 2016 3:48

what's ur Snapchat?

RichardPencil 30

Thursday 24 November 2016 5:10

Why did you get a degree to go for a job where you didn't need one?

ClubGoingUp 8

Thursday 24 November 2016 17:34

You're an idiot

Justkidding100 41

Thursday 24 November 2016 5:20

look on the bright side, now you don't have to work at a supermarket! that's always a win in my book.

Tripartita 44

Thursday 24 November 2016 5:26

"So how do you think geology degree would help in this line of work?" "Well, a lot of cereal sold in supermarkets is high in iron… and I know that iron ore is predominantly found in sedimentary rocks. So if any cereal needs more iron… and you have some ore, I could… add more." "…" "People also track tiny pebbles in when th—okay, I'll see myself out."