Have you gotten a job yet?

This is exactly what I feel and going through rn.

I feel the same I hope you find a job you love

This is exactly what Iam feeling right now .

Same here. I found a job 8 months ago but I still feel so isolated and lost… I’m stuck in my home town completely alone and working from home due to covid. I can’t stop grieving school, I miss it so much.

I feel you! Totally!

Amen, same here!

I an feeling the same exact thing as you! But trust me you'll get through this ❤️

Same here : (

also have had the exact same thing happened to me this year... it's a scary scary time but I hope you celebrate the completion of your degree, and I'm sure we will find our ways somehow❤️

This!!!!

Yup yup

That’s me. CIS degree with 3.5gpa no experience and a lot of loans

I am going through the same situation too. 2 years been looking for a degree job but receive lots of rejection. I had to work a retail job just to survive to pay for rent and bills. I really hope you will get through this. We are in this together. I really hope you find your happiness in this life. Keep your head held high 👍👍👍. Its going to be okay

@@irfanmusa3410 what degree was that? What job were you trying to get?

This is sad because it's true. So many people graduate thinkinh they will get through with peers and lead a good life with a good job yet you're rooted down and sometimes you don't know what to do and the people you've once knew feels like they've left your life.

It hit me 2 days after I submitted my honours thesis. The last couple of weeks have been horrible and just... existing and fumbling through the day.

Imma shid erbody in dat school I swear on my soul😑 I done had enough bullshid round me I’m tired of it

I cut erbody off !

One thing to think about is don't think exactly that your friends who you think are doing well are happy. They might seem to get into a good job but we don't know if they are happy with it. It's like social media. Your looking at that persons good highlights and think they are happy with themselves. I'm currently doing a postgraduate course in UCL but worried what job will I get into after this course. There's a few job roles I'm looking at but worried about how often do vacancies come up and if I do get in

feel ya stay strong

@@Rose-hg8ls I may be a stranger on the internet, but if you really feel that way and need to talk, do it. It can be me or anyone but don't keep it for yourself, I myself graduated few months ago and I know it's not easy.

I'm in the same boat !!! :/

If you feel you need to talk to someone please do just remember to take care of yourself and get help. Medication is ok. I want people to know that sometimes we cant handle things all are own

@@Rose-hg8ls hey youre going to be ok. I was in the same boat when i graduated and felt i had no one to talk to or go. Please talk to a professional and they can help you. I wish i had gotten real help when i was younger. Youre not alone.

@person depends on your country and personal situation i figure...

@capt truth that idea looks great!

can i ask how you are 9 months later? does it get better? i have so much anxiety

@capt truth That should be a social website

@@lifesnovaI wanna ask the same question. How is she now? It has been 4 months since my graduation and still doesn't know what's going on in my life. I just like floating out of nowhere.

For Gpd's sake.....grow up snowflake!!!

Why did you go to university then? I’m not trying to hate, but I’m not going to university for friends and the college life. I attend university for the prospect of getting a good job. Things will improve but it’s not the end of the world.

this is so me

@@darthmaul2742 Change can be difficult. Everyone knows they’re going to leave one day. But once you’re done school you’re done. No going back. It’s time to enter the real world which, lets be honest, is a b*tch.

It's a tough world, especially at the moment so hang tough. I struggled and still struggle with getting to grips with the world after 3 years of working now. It can be a bumpy road, I think you can do one of two things 1) pick an area or sector which you're interested/passionate and this can lead to a rewarding career - however this option can directly relate to your degree and if you're passionate about something which is actually quite hard to find within yourself, 2) Find a job and see where it takes you, I got my first job in recruitment I'm not passionate or interested but it made me money and gave me a purpose - covid Fu*ked it up slightly but found a job in software sales. Am I happy - no, can I be happy yes! Work and life is a trade of and there is no structure to it. Take it as it comes be open to learning from lots of people/experiences - keep moving forward. It's undeniably tough out there and it's OK to feel depressed and down, try to pick yourself and keep pushing through.

I feel you and I'm surprised of the amount of new graduates and fresh blood like us who are in the same spot.

:(

Why do you want to compare yourself with over one billion people on social media. Statistically you will always find people who have better lives the more you try to compare yourself with others. Also here in Europe we need people with diploma, you can try online to find a job here in our countries (Luxembourg, Switzerland, Germany, etc) Also one tip try to find a sport or another passion that brings you more happiness in life, the perfect life-fulfilling job or partner does not exist. Hobbies and passions make people happy.

Oh girl.. I totally feel you.

When you compare yourself to others you'll end up getting hurt. I'm completely obsessed with my own life. I don't care about what anyone does and you shouldn't either. It doesn't matter and it shouldn't matter

me too

I believe you will make it through. never give up on hope

Just Being Ania same here! ☹️

Join the club girl!!!

Same☹

same.. i hope you are doing better now

Powerful message. Thanks.

Imagine if universities tell you straight up, you wouldn’t be as confident with giving them that money isn’t it?

@@txu2011 yes! I want to have a second degree in business, but I'm hesitant to pay 12000€ a year especially due to the fact our currency is so low compared to Euro. I fear I'll end up with nothing just like the first time.

@@whateverbabe From someone who has a few years of full time working experience, I'm confident to say you need you be in a business to understand the real challenges. With that said, most places I saw asked folks with masters in business as the requirement for a starting position. What I think it really means is work a job in a different function then business to learn about the field and that size of a company intimately and it will help you make informed decision on what to do next.

@@txu2011 good advice thank you! But you know, my dad started a company for medical equipments and named it after me, he wants me to be in charge of it while I have no experince, I said why not go study abroad and go back and build it in a more professional way? But I fear I'd waste 3 years for nothing, now I'm 25.

@@whateverbabe When we face real responsibilities, it's easy to think we want to prep as much as possible before we actually take them on. In reality, life is not a rehearsal, you just to have drive right in and make mistakes in the process. It might be in your interest to work in your dad's company for a bit just so that you are sure whatever additional degree you want to get is useful to you. Best of wishes~

How long did it take you to find the job?

John Johnson I feel the same, man.

I miss the days when everyone felt like they could do anything and be anyone before reality hit. Those naive days, 16-18 were the best.

aena mustafa It’s a lot of fun, and the connections you make and the people you meet make it worth it, no doubt.

@aena mustafa just dont get too much into debt

How have you been doing? 4 days left of college my heart feels like it’s going to explode.

I am considering detoxing from social media for a bit. How has it helped you so far?

@@Screwhdz Hello! It's been months since I detoxify myself from social media and I can say it did wonders for my mental health. I no longer overthink and it keeps my anxiety at bay. I also focus on myself more and it made me happier about my current self. I recommend trying it.

@@nerelynregudon3567 Thank you, I relate to that. I overthink so much & have anxiety. Social media now at days is helpful yet not. I don’t like the false insecurities I make because of social media. My mental health is a battle I fight constantly. Despite my achievements & things that I should be happy about, my overthink hyper focuses on the wrong things at times. Bringing me down and leaving me in this bubble of negativity. I’m just trying to let go of old things and improve my mental health. Sorry I made this reply longer than it should have, right now I’m at a point where I can feel myself fighting to make sure I don’t fall to deep into that “bubble” again. :( Thank you for replying though I appreciate you.

This is where I am at right now, just a WHOLE WEEK to wait for graduation and all my friends are going home and I miss them already! Social media is weird it makes me feel both connected and disconnected from my friends. However I can say it’s help me both find jobs and also find friends in similar situations when I opened up more about the random career issues I was struggling with online. Social media though makes me hella paranoid, definitely want to detox from it for a bit and focus on reading lots of books this summer. The job market is horrible where I live, they don’t accept bachelors degrees whatsoever and I feel screwed because my parents worked their whole life for this and it wasn’t like that when I started college 6 years ago. I’m actually thinking about starting a business and creating jobs with no idea how to do that haha, however social media has actually me find jobs, it’s humbling you just say on your story help I need a job like such and such and someone will likely respond to you because people love helping people

Same

See the above....for God's sake ...grow up snowflake!!!

Same.

We're on the same page.

Restaurants and bars are missing people currently, up to 25 dollars per hour. That's work until you find something with your diploma

@@THEREALZENFORCE That's good advice. I did manage to get a job as an interpreter; still not enough right now to make a whole living. It's still a win in the meantime, it's very hopeful to get a certification and hope that will get you into a certain kind of job especially not living in the US.

@@j.f.1982 What did you study ? If you can try doing your master at least because with a bachelor alone it is soon not enough in the USA, here in Europe a bachelor is already not enough. Here in Luxembourg with an economics master and especially with a computer data base master your chances of getting a job are good even with English only (even if French is preferred).

Am holding a master degree and i end up at a telemarketing gig 😂

Congratulations , I just finished my Bachelors degree and am so lost in life especially with everything happening now.

I feel this too! Also, congrats! I got my Bachelor's in Social Work this May!

You hit the nail on the head. There's so much weight on all our shoulders, all current events considered. It is only human to feel overwhelmed / lost sometimes, and especially so right now. Stay strong friend. You are not alone.

I feel you, I’m in the same boat. You feel like your getting it together one day and completely lost the next.

Actually...its the best experience. Cup half full

I‘ve come to a realization that we’re all the authors of our story - the creators of our reality. Gotta be your own hero and compare yourself to who you were yesterday. Everyone’s got their own milestone and metrics of success. I dropped college twice by the age of 25, but had work and life experience that someone who graduated does. The I started over and re-enrolled to University at 27. I’m 32 now… rowing my boat to nirvana.

It’s real! It’s so real. I’m feeling like suicide right now

So let's get this straight. You have spent a lot of money on a Bachelor's degree and couldn't get a job......and now you are spending even MORE money for a Master's Degree.....and HOPE to get a job??

Your story hit close to my heart. I also graduated last year which occurs in the middle of pandemic. As if the pandemic is not enough, we have to practice social distancing. It is understandable to follow the guidelines set by Health Organization, however little do I know that it started to take a toll in my mental health. Fast forward the story, I started to find jobs, but end up with countless rejections. And to make the matter worse, I couldn’t handle the rejection. I thought to myself what I’m lacking of, why I do have to wait for a long time just to be ghosted by the employer, do my bachelors degree can even land me a job, is there a job opportunity available for my course? Too much thought going on in my head. And while I’m searching for a stable job, I also worked at low-paying retail sector which is quite hard for me as I have to do a lot of heavy-lifting. But I still can endure it, the only thing that bother me the most is that how long should I wait to be able to work in the field of my study which is science. There is also expectation from people around me but I couldn’t care less about that, bcs our live is not defined by people opinion or expectation. But deep in my heart, I feel sad and disappointed bcs I couldn’t get the job that I want, the merrier graduation convocation etc for my family, and also for myself, my future. That’s when I take a leap of faith, and decide to pursue a Master’s degree. But now, I realized that I just made a hasty decision. It is definitely on a whole other level from the previous degree. With the current lockdown situation in my place, I have to do a lot of reading, collecting resource and analyze them alone. My self-confidence is low, flame of motivation getting dimmer day by day, and my state of mind is unwell. Still, this is the journey that I choose, so I must go through with it until the end to see the finish line. No matter how hard it’s going to be, or how long this journey will take, I have to faced it as it is always in my belief that everything will eventually fall to its place as long as you don’t give up. So hang in there bro👊

Look who it is!! 🤗 What a coincidence in just reading through the comments section haha, Samuel I'm feeling the same exact way right now.. I'm missing the structure of university and having a set schedule. Now, I'm not so sure of anything tbh and I'm not really trying to chase a career ladder since that's not my personal definition of success. I hope you're doing better, let me know if you have any tips on how to get out of this funk! 😵

Hey. I saw your comment here. Not sure if you’ll ever see this, but I hope you’re doing a lot better since posting this. I feel your pain and I wish the best for you and the other people here that are going through the same thing.

Honestly going through this right now, degree & all, and I'm having the exact same feelings. Goodluck!

Same here sis, very similar story. May we find our path, full of abundance, learning opportunities and fun! We can do it ❤️

Just graduated from vet school and it hurts. You miss a lot of things and people, but we carry on..

Grad school is not an answer to hopelessness with entering the job market. Insight with love.

What did you do during your gap year? I literally just graduated with an Art degree and I'd love to hear how your gap year helped you and what you were able to do during that time!

can we guys connect?? I am in English major and I have no idea what I am gonna do. I might take a gap year,but what to do in that year? I am thinking of taking graphic design course thou.

👍👍👍

Thank you for sharing this I needed to hear it ☺️ I actually had a great time during my last gap year just played concerts and produced

Did you end up finding something?

What’s your update zack?

OMG my internship was the same way now I can’t get one like it I still think of the what ifs but took a different, longer path. I’ve actually just worked on bettering myself as a person, being kinder to friends and family while in school for longer and really working on myself and my body and learning new skills like dancing and foreign languages, idk if that helps at all but I figure it’ll pay off down the road

I think the bigger issue is that the interviews themselves are extremely competitive. Perhaps everyone already is acing their interviews and because of that, hiring teams are forced to make difficult decisions and turn away many people. I think if candidates got feedback for their interviews more often, it would help resolve some anxieties they have with the job-searching process.

joshuaca7 lmao sameeee

sameee!! it's 5:36 am and Ive been trying to sleep since 2am

Another Update: I did not expect that I'll have a roller coaster ride after graduation. Hahaha. I got employed but for some reason I resign because of the below minimum salary. I'm a fresh graduate but I need to think about providing to my family. I need to be employed by a company that will give me compensation very well.

@@mynameisthirteen978 Hi im glad to hear you got hired! I just graduated this January and I've been applying to jobs and not hearing back after the first interview. Reading your comment gives me hope because I dont have much experience and even entry level jobs are requiring some sort of experience.

@@daisymarquez6053 You'll be good. I know you will and don't pressure yourself with everything

That's not true

I also studied Electrical Engineering at University of Nairobi (in Kenya) & graduated with a First Class Honors too. I can totally relate. How are you fairing now? I need help coz I feel like I am falling into depression almost a year after finishing.

did you find a job?

I recently graduated in May as well and I can totally relate. The job hunt is brutal and college does not really prepare us for it. Best of luck on your search and I hope you get your dream role soon.

I was in similar situation. It's hard but stay strong. Keep applying, improving bit by bit! Best of luck.

at least you got a job

I feel the same!!

Couldn't have agreed more

Universal language I hope you know

Everything is going to be okay. 🤗

same boat. not to mention the competition.

Same :(

Same, people I knew who did worst than me got better jobs (I’m happy for them) but it sort of made me realise that it’s all about luck, connecting with the right people etc. I completed my Masters in October 2020 and have still been unemployed since then. It’s tough, but hopefully we find something.

Did you work at Caribou Coffee previously? It’s hard after graduating from a degree, but you have work to do and get a job. That is the rite of life.

That was a sad thing :( keep pushing, try to walk-in the companies. don't ever give up, you're not alone.

Your parents decided to make love and brought you to this world. They decided to take responsibility. For that reason, you DON'T owe them ANYTHING. They, however, owe you EVERYTHING. Always remember that.

I hope things are getting better? wish you all happiness and success 🙏🏼

me too

Don't. Something will come up. Go through the comments on here and you'll find similar stories. It's tough at first but something will come up. Hang in there.

The fact that you are still trying shows your have guts and amazing character. Know it's not your fault that you are facing this, you are doing your best and giving it your all. One day someone will see that and the right recruiter/job for you will come. I know exactly how you feel but all things have to come to a end. You don't know when change will come but I pray and hope it comes for you soon.

I feel you. Are you trying for phD?

I heard a saying I sadly can’t remember from who but they said “It gets better. Just keep going as you get older it will get better.” This single saying has kept my head up as much as possible and these last 2 years have been the worst 2 years of my life. I’m completely alone, sad, living with my parents who don’t care enough to see that I cry every other night looking back at the memories from school (13 years old to 18). I’m almost 20 now and I need to take action to change. I can’t remember if I contemplated suicide as my memory has been getting worse but I think I have been close. What I thought was my plan if everything didn’t end up going my way completely changed sadly. My parents changed. They only care about them showing off to their friends and see me as a robot more than an actual person. I just feel like they don’t care. My family isn’t perfect and hasn’t been for I think forever but it’s just normal to me now. But in these last 2 years, I almost gave up on that saying but I’m not going to give up on that saying. Never. I’m going to make my life what I want to make it. I’m going to choose my own destiny. I hope this comment has helped you or that maybe you can relate to my story a bit. I hope everything goes your way my friend. I want everyone to be happy and chase their dreams.

hope all is well, how's it going?

Yeah same here. I’ve never this down atrocious after getting a degree into something that I was only doing to please my parents and my peers. Deep down I wanted to get into a creative field. IT is a great field but I absolutely dread it so much. I’m striving to become a KZfaqr/Content creator. I hope you find the light that you need. I’m writing this because showing gratitude brings me up.