As a senior in high school I assumed that going to college was the next plan of action. The one thing that was planned out for me to do next. The logical next step. And in following through with that step, I would be rewarded with a job right out of college, and everything would be taken care of for me.
How naive I was. Not only has none of this come true, but rather quite the opposite has occurred. I've been a graduate of UVM for seven months. More than half a year. And I have yet to find a real permanent full time job. And yes, part of this is my fault. I didn't seriously start looking until August. But that still gives me 5 months during which I have failed to find a job.
I've come to this conclusion. Employers want you to have a college education, yes, but also important is to have experience. Now as 23 years old, I've been in college for the past five years. And have had no time to gain that experience that is so highly sought after. In addition, how will I ever gain that experience unless someone takes a chance on me?
The job market is a tough world. Maybe on par with the world of dating. But none the less, those with a thick skin seem to succeed, while those who don't...well...either work in a job they hate, or become bums. I'm just hoping that my patience pays off in the end.
I hope everyone is having a great holiday season so far.
I know my last post said I was going away for NYE, that is not the case, however. There's potential for a party at some friends of my parents. We'll see where life takes me in the next few weeks.
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