I Graduated...Now What?

Post-grad life is one of the scariest journey's you can take. Your mind is rushing. Where do I go now? What do I do with my life? I can't sleep whenever I want anymore (one of my greatest devastations). You graduate with "X" amount of grads, and it's like a competition to the death. In the business world, and just about any major now-a-days...its not just about how smart or talented you are, its who you know. Networking is the way to go.

Two degrees, and a long list of extra-curriculars. That's what I had when I applied to 200+ jobs, and the only companies that would look at me (where I didn't know someone), were most of the time hungry for fresh out of college students for "door-to-door" sales or insurance jobs. But it's just not for me.

I miss college, sitting around campus doing absolutly nothing but socializing in-between classes. I miss being a student leader and being involved as much as I used to be. It's exactly how most graduates describe it. You want to go back. You don't want to be an adult anymore. Its stressful financially, mentally, physically..but it's life.

I HATED going to school. But it wasn't until I left was when I really appreciated it. But now, I've entered this new realm of things...where I have REAL responsibilities. This is just like before where I start to dread something, and realize down the line it was so worth it. In 5 years, I know I am going to look back and say "Wow, I did it. I now don't have to rely on anyone taking care of me, because I made a future for myself."

Time after time, I've heard so many people tell me to "do what makes me happy." I didn't know what that was for a very long time. My career/adult life is starting. It's another chapter and battle, but I'm willing to enter into it and fight for what I want.

Did I mention I have the most wonderful people standing behind me as I make all of these life-changing decisions? It's scary, no...it's terrifying. But thank God for all my blessings. It's been a tough journey, but things are finally starting to look up.

xo,

Christine