[off-topic] Graduation

i've never been one to rant, so this feels a little awkward, but it's not so much a rant as it is a literary sigh.

anyway, i go to northwestern university, and i'm graduating in june, at the end of my 3-year career here. it's almost mid-may and i have yet to secure a job, so my immediate future looks free and rather destitute. i've been applying to companies through career services, but not much has surfaced. i've had 2 interviews, but neither resulted in an offer. i didn't even get interviews for the others. i assumed my resume was poor, but everyone's told me my resume and academic performance have been solid. in any case, i'm still, at this juncture, umemployed and potentially homeless (i could go back to my family, but i'd like to get a job).

i haven't had time to work on my books (and i know publishing takes forever), since i've been busy with school and my thesis. everything is just finish up so fast, i still have no plan, my future is uncertain, and i still haven't found myself.

i'm not looking for a self-esteem boost, a pat on the back, or luck. i don't even know what i want, but sometimes the prospect of being a humble hermit seems so beautifully appealing. all i can say is, oh well.

i might want to start up my own business, but i don't know what to try, how to start, or where to go.

this is just one big sigh.

#163272

dreamz, I can completely understand what you're going through with this - I also graduate in June and, whilst I've applied to do a PhD at my university, I'm still very much uncertain as to what my future will ultimately hold.

Yes, this is a very scary thought, but no, you're not the only one going through it. I've applied for a few positions, but none of them have replied of yet.

Personally, what I'd suggest is, if you're looking to get work published or something, and that's your main goal, get a part (or even full) time job that you can vaguely relate to (so that it's not "just a job" - do something you enjoy, if you can), and devote the rest of your time to writing, or working on whatever you intend to go on with.

Like I say, though, rest assured that you're not alone in this, and there are hundreds of thousands of us in the same boat every year, around the world.

Oh, and if you want someone to sound off to, feel free to talk to me

#163349

I completely understand you too, i am graduating on june from next year though but i these kind of thought dont start on the last semester only as you sure know

I too flooded internet city and media city here in dubai (www.dic.ae & www.dmc.ae) with my cv after first semester in university. I was lucky to get a job over one year ago in a multimedia development/consultancy company (magnam.com) however, i know theres more to life than that and that i have to move on as soon as i get my degree (since i dont think i can get promoted to higher status), but where to, that is the problem.

I am here too if you ever need to talk... i am saner than Stevie so.. you might want to check with me first ...or am i

#163366

Count me in for the talk.

I've been faced with the same thoughts as well, but I've decided to go for a Masters just to delay that situation for a year more. However, that will come in due course.

Nothing to worry about, dreamz. As Stevie said, there are loads out there who are faced with these life choices which they have to make. Stay positive and do what your heart tells you to.

#163390

thanks for the help, guys.

it's not just graduation, though. it's about my future, my family, my friends. i even have really bad girl problems that i'm depressed about, and i can find no solace.

#163414

In all honesty, if you can, I would suggest seeing a therapist. It helps me alot. Just to talk to somebody about it that actually listens to you is help like that.

#163427

Even though I'm in no position to judge (but my mum is ) I can imagine what you're going through because I have just had to decide my options for GCSEs and that was s*** scary! But I managed it and (with a lot of help from you guys here) I came through and managed to just not let it bother me for a while and I did some of what I love: Modding, Climbing and Writing! As with a lot of life-changing desisions it often pays of to just take some time out to think about what you want. I am always here (no really, I have nowhere to go :cry: ) if you just wanna talk... In fact we all are

And that, ladies and gentleman, was my two cents

#163432

i'm not into therapy. i like to write out my pain. and i have some close friends that i've been talking to about this, but when it comes to relationship problems, i can't really talk to them (because they're the ones i'm having problems with).

infinity, yeah, i guess i just need some time. a long time.

#163606

incredible advice by judge. honestly took some of that into account myself (who is also getting over girl problems but having a hard time doing it). thank you for your wisdom

dreams, I'm also going through many of that myself. while still a few years until I graduate from college (I'll be a junior next year), I can relate a bit. trying to find jobs related to your field of study isn't easy...and I haven't been able to do it so far. feel free to contact me whenever you want...I'm MDZ61384 on AIM, I'm away a lot but go right ahead and IM me...I can talk on away (yay Trillian)

good luck man. I know how hard these things can be sometimes

[funny] look down...ludge and judge are in the same topic. get it...ludge? judge?...*shut up Mark* [/funny]

The Member Has Fixed Thine Funny Tags

//Mark

#163950

Please close [funny] tag. The tags don't like it when you leave them hanging

EDIT: They also don't like it when you close the tag before you open it. :6

The Member Has Been Shouted At.

// Sid

#163951

Originally posted by Sid@May 18 2004, 12:55 PM

EDIT: They also don't like it when you close the tag before you open it. :6

:rant: :brucelee:

:6

#163953

thanks a lot, guys.

i just visited one of the career advisors at career services today, and i've submitted my resume to loads of places. i'm still going to submit more, but i'll see what turns up. worst comes to worst, i'll call up my parents and see if they know of any job openings back home. but since i want to stay in chicago, i'm looking into entrepreneurship, some e-business of some kind. i'm in the middle of brainstorming, though, so i'm open to all sorts of ideas.

regarding the relationships, well, my ex-gf just went home to greece. i'm not sure about the girl here, though. i'm talking to my friends and i'm feeling better about it.

#164218

just out of curiosity, where's back home?

#164233

Originally posted by wookietv@May 18 2004, 09:43 PM

just out of curiosity, where's back home?

for 8th grade and high school, it was thailand. i haven't been back in nearly 2 years, though. did summer school one summer, and didn't go back during the other breaks.

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