You have no idea how closely I relate to this entry. Half the people I work with at Eddie Bauer have a Bachelor's degree or higher. The job market sucks, paying for undergrad (not to mention grad school) is a bitch, the lucky breaks that existed in our parents' generation aren't here for us, and more post-grad students than ever are moving back in with their parents. Reality bites.
I think the important distinction to make is that there's a difference between settling and taking a practical approach. All of us who aren't blessed with a trust fund or other random affluence are going to have to start at the bottom. I think the only real tragedy is when people who have so much potential stay at the bottom because they never set goals for themselves. Clearly, you have goals and motivation. You might find yourself compromising them to a certain extent, but if those are the things you really want, you'll get them. No question.
I guess what I'm saying is that the odds aren't in the favor of recent college grads. But unlike most of them, you aren't letting the numbers detract from what you want to achieve. I think you'll be just fine :)
I think the important distinction to make is that there's a difference between settling and taking a practical approach. All of us who aren't blessed with a trust fund or other random affluence are going to have to start at the bottom. I think the only real tragedy is when people who have so much potential stay at the bottom because they never set goals for themselves. Clearly, you have goals and motivation. You might find yourself compromising them to a certain extent, but if those are the things you really want, you'll get them. No question.
I guess what I'm saying is that the odds aren't in the favor of recent college grads. But unlike most of them, you aren't letting the numbers detract from what you want to achieve. I think you'll be just fine :)
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PS: I am pretty sure I'll be in AA Thursday night for my friends party and Friday afternoon, so I'll be sure to call you.
PSS: How is Eddie Bauer?
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