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Graduated college in May. I currently have a job working in a restaurant as a hostess, but I feel like a deadbeat. I'm living at home and have basically no social life except work and the occasional days spent with my boyfriend. As much as I appreciate my family, I desperately want out, but my depression has prevented me from making any progress.
Today, I'm off work. I got dressed (which I never do on my off days), opened the computer, and applied for two different "big kid" jobs. It may seem pathetic, but this is a big step for me and I'm proud of myself and wanted to share with the Imgur community.
Going to try to look for more jobs now. Thanks for reading.
dearkelsie
Post graduate depression is so real. Currently job hunting too. Good luck to you OP!
HumtyFuckty
Get in touch with recruiters. Seriously. Networking power.
KamSolastor
In the same boat (graduated in April this year), working a trade skill job mostly unrelated to my field of study. Gotta just keep trying.
heythatsmydog
I'm in a similar boat. I graduated almost two years ago and I'm currently working in a bakery. Gotta remind myself it could be much worse.
TangyNectarine
iswearimnotghetto
I'm right in that boat with you @OP , you're doing great, it should get better is what I've heard
OriginalPlam
Great job... be sure to remember to get dressed prior to the interviews as well.
suburbia94
Ha! This made me laugh. Thank you :)
es297
I have a masters and taught middle school for two years, but I'm in the same boat as you right now, 30+ applications in. Stay strong.
porkofadifferentkindofpork
Hang in there OP. Was in the same boat this time last year. It took until February to find something, but it's such a good feeling!
politicsandlifts
Find a job recruiter, best thing I ever did.
unofficialrobot
"post graduate depression" = real life
suburbia94
It's such a struggle for so many.
magnificentpenguin
Today I had my first job interview in over four years, when I became a stay at home mom. Cheers!
thatmomentwhenyoufartandalittlepoopcomesout
After graduating from law school it took like 7 months and hundreds of apps to get a my job. Worked at Olive Garden until then. It happens.
Theonewithandy
Keep up the good work we have all been there at some point! just keep getting dressed and your mindset will gradually change!
TobiOfTheAkatsuki
Got denied for Petsmart, so I'm about to apply for Bell Labs. Hopefully, having my dad and sister work there will help me getting hired.
glenstair
The first step is always the toughest, I know you'll be ok now.
Bewarethepolarbear
I’m wicked proud of you. Keep applying and find a physical outlet like martial arts, yoga, or volunteering. High five!!
I3lackLion
I'm in the same boat. It sucks but we have to keep going forward. :(
legalizegillyweed
@op try bank teller jobs! I snagged one with no experience & love it, they train you & you make over minimum wage w/great hours
suburbia94
Someone actually suggested this recently-thanks for the reminder! I'll have to look into it
theonsweiner
In the exact same position down to the hostess job but minus a bf :( post-grad is hard when you're feeling a little lost
TheNobleDoctor
SAME. Hosting isn’t enjoyable to me anymore. I don’t get enough hours at the Cracker Barrel I work at and I’m stressing out a whole lot.
HER4KLES
Hey op its tough and will take time but just try and do a few a week. I just started my job and it took me about 5 months
dreadeyeknight
Is there anything that doesn't give you mericans depression, anxiety, ptsd, cut my dickoff?
AHistoryofDrunks
Cut my dick off has become epidemic in this country... maybe, grow me some tits will make a comeback.
ImaginingNothing
Was in the same boat not too long ago. Depression kept me down but finally got out of funk. It gets better! Rooting for you!!
mijo
Volunteer and network with people there. Close friend was able to get a very cushy job from volunteering.
Netskimmer
Well... I did one of those things today...
suburbia94
Yay!
iamerror404
You can do it! Many of us have been there...
suburbia94
Thanks :)
uitSCHOT
Glad to see I'm not the only one, now if only I could get myself to get out as well...
suburbia94
I just need friends lol
lightdeity
how much are you willing to pay me for friendship?
suburbia94
I'll buy you a beer for friendship
lightdeity
sold, but you better keep you hands to yourself!
firefighter26
At least you've recognized both the need for change and the avenue in which to achieve it. Good luck on those jobs @OP!
suburbia94
Thank you so much! It means a lot to have some encouragement :)
BeccaBeccaBoBecca
You can do it!! Keep it up & don’t let anything hold you back. I believe in you.
pennygwen
You got this! *pats on back*
robthelob20
Good job on the applications, keep it up! You'll get a big kid job in no time
madeyoulookhah
I'm literally going through the same thing. You got this!
Foundation3
Just wait until they say you simultaneously have too much education and too little experience for those jobs. Most frustrating shit ever.
Lindzer17
I get told this every day. It’s a pain!
twfeline
A lot of employers who do this, end up hiring the wrong people, then firing them within a few weeks.
xj4low
Nothing like doing a job for months that i'm not 100% sure of, but being told i'm doing alright and that's not bad. Still have no clue.
twfeline
Most employers who say that either want to pay you far below what you're worth, or they have no friggin' idea what they are doing.
Foundation3
Por que no los dos?
ThatOneFriendWhoTriesTooHard
This is not helpful.
nanyatenyaa
Means you aren't applying for the right jobs and need to work with a recruiter...
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nanyatenyaa
RobertHalf is a good option for a number of folks. I also look at recruiters who work for companies I'm interest in.
nanyatenyaa
For example, instead of applying directly for the job I'll reach out to a recruiter on linkedin.
nanyatenyaa
Job fairs can be a good way to get face time with a recruiter as well.
Foundation3
I found work... But it took a great deal of time. Jobs in my field of study are limited in my geographical area
nanyatenyaa
All the more reason to work with a recruiter.
Foundation3
You're right, and I did... But even with that, area has few openings and it doesn't help when those companies don't even know what they want
nanyatenyaa
Time to make hard decisions then. I used my life savings at 18 and went to school in different state with more jobs.
nanyatenyaa
Tough situations call for tough decisions to be made when the cars your dealt don't look right you need to mulligan and say fuck it.
nanyatenyaa
For awhile I got real close to having to live in my 20 year old car. If you live some where you can't find work, gotta explore where you can
nanyatenyaa
For awhile I could only afford ramen and was calling all the companies I had bills with telling them I can't pay them.
nanyatenyaa
Accrued a lot of debt, hurt my credit badly but it was to pursue work in a more stable region.
nanyatenyaa
I have a white collar job now, punching above my belt. But put every cent I have of disposable income paying off debts...