At first, everyone makes it seem like life after graduation is scary. Well yes, obviously it is. But have you talked to anyone who has a corporate job now?
Last summer, I talked to professionals, people with actual jobs, about how they felt after college. They all told me they didn't have it figured out either. They still don't have it figured out. It relaxed me a bit. Some of them are still trying to figure out what they want to do. It is so normalized.
Within these past couple of days, I've realized that after college of course I don't have a job. But this is my time to explore, gain more experience, get promoted, network, etc. This is where I confidently use all my networking skills. I believe in myself and I feel less afraid to graduate college without the best job in the world.
Jobs are just another learning experience and I am just a sponge ready to take it all in.
This is such a great reminder. It is so comforting knowing that no one is alone in not having everything all figured out, and that it is okay to keep figuring out where life is taking you after college.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a refreshing perspective! I feel like all people have asked me lately is if I have a job lined up yet, but I too think it's totally normal to not have it all figured out yet and there is so much more to look forward to after graduating. There's an entire lifetime of working ahead of us!!
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