Yale FML

July 25, 2010 | 6 Comments | Post Comment

Score: +13 / -0

• Anonymous 9:51 am on July 26, 2010 Permalink | Reply
  

  It sucks, but it brings you a bit closer to graduation. In less than four years, you’ll be earning decent money instead of just owing it. Hang in there!

  • Unemployed Yale Grad. 2:51 pm on July 26, 2010 Permalink | Reply
    

    HA! Have you seen the job market?

    • Anonymous 5:55 pm on July 26, 2010 Permalink
      

      Yes, and it does suck right now, but by and large most Yale grads will have jobs without too much difficulty. I’m genuinely sorry you’re unemployed and hope that changes soon. As a Yale grad, you’re certainly qualified for a lot of jobs, but getting the people who would hire you to see that isn’t always straightforward.

      Also, in general, certain areas will have better prospects – a degree in biotech, for example, will probably open more doors than one in French history. And no matter what your field is, network. Attend conferences and strike up conversations with people there. Find an internship. Broaden your search.

      Good luck!

• Grateful 11:02 am on July 26, 2010 Permalink | Reply
  

  Admittedly I’m on quite a bit of financial aid, but I have never considered the expenses associated with my education here to be cause for an FML. It’s a privilege to study at Yale, and I’m perfectly happy working two jobs during semester and taking whatever job I get during the breaks to meet my contribution. I think Yale has been exceptionally generous in the level of assistance it has given my family; and if later in life I am in a position to settle my debt, ensuring that future Yalies have every opportunity that I now enjoy, I would consider it a pleasure to do so. Credit card payments suck, sure, but don’t forget how lucky you are to be paying those Yale bills in the first place.

  • anonymous 9:25 am on July 28, 2010 Permalink | Reply
    

    so brainwashed. why SHOULD education be this expensive

  • OP 9:28 am on July 29, 2010 Permalink | Reply
    

    At an intellectual level, I agree with you completely – I could never be here without the incredible aid I receive (Although I work two semester jobs also and was killing myself with three – 2 off campus – at one point during the summer). The FML is a reference to the feeling in my gut of hitting a few buttons and watching my bank register drop close to zero from a decent amount.

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