So, college is over.
It’s a weird feeling. I graduated in June.
Weird because for those 5years I had everything planned out. I knew what I liked to do (journalism), and I did it.
Now, here I am. In the real-world, or so they call it. And I feel lost. Lost because I can’t find a job (or nail an interview at least), and lost because I don’t know if my BA is sufficient enough for me to find a job that I’ll be okay with. I mean, where are all the entry level jobs for college grads? Everything I find writing-related requires at least 3-5yrs of experience. Not to mention I can’t even get hired as an intern. So, where does that experience come from?
Yes, you can tell I’m lost.
I’ve never even seen the show.
I’m wondering if my University level education and years of hard work and money was worth it. Maybe I should have just gotten an RN certificate or something — at least it looks like it would be easier to find a job that way.
I would go back to school, but the reality is — I don’t have the money too, I feel mentally and physically burnt out from the last 5yrs, and I honestly just want a damn job– so that I can get experience and start making and saving up money.
At this point I really don’t care what kind of job it is. I even applied to fast-food places (which, by the way, I have yet to hear back from).
This isn’t a foodie post, or a foodie blog…these are just thoughts.
And this is what this blog might be for awhile until I don’t feel so LOST anymore.
Don’t worry. I read somewhere recently that only 27% of the class of 2011 has a job. That means 73% of the recent graduates feel just as lost as you are. Heck, even the ones who DO have the jobs feel lost (cough *me* cough). I haven’t started yet, but when I do I will still have a lot to get used to, like living alone, paying bills, etc. Even though we are 21-22, we still have so much growing to do! Just hang in there and don’t get down on yourself. You’ve accomplished so much already (hello, college degree!) so you should be proud of yourself.
I can TOTALLY relate. It’s such an identity crisis after you graduate and I’m definitely having “well, what now?” thoughts a lot. Keep your chin up, you’ll find a job even if it’s a little bit of a struggle. I know it *seems* like everyone else transitions from college to career easily but that’s not reality. We’ll both be okay
It is totally normal to feel lost after college. I’m already scared for what is next once I graduate.
Hey there, not gonna lie the job market is pretty sucky now..even for me with at least 5 yr experience in my field, took me at least 4 months to finally land one…and that after sent out bunch of resumes online, got so many phone calls from recruiters etc.
Just hang in there…
All the best to you.
I feel ya girl. I’ve been managing a small business for almost 10 years, but it looks like it’s not considered “real experience” even though I can’t imagine what could be real-er~! Applied to jobs closer to where I’ve moved and have yet to get a call-back. The only jobs I apparently qualify for are those independently run sales offices where they train you to make more money for them! Think seedy insurance offices… um… no thanks. Hang in there, something will come your way when you are ready.
I don’t know what part of the country you are in, but since you are living at home (for now), why not start by freelancing for the local papers until you get known? Also, there may be jobs in public relations or at City Hall. I know those are hard to get into, but if you network, you might be able to meet someone who knows someone who knows someone. Good luck.