"So, what are you planning to do after graduation?"

The next person who asks me that, I'm going to say something completely crude like "Who knows, make a porno?" If I got a penny for every time someone asked me that question, I would be so rich, I could retire at age 22. No really. I went to a briefing today, and seriously every person at the table asked me "So, what are your plans after graduation." I just told them all "you know, just look for a job." Then they just smiled and said "Oh, good luck."

Translation: HA, HA, HA. SUCKAAAA.

that's what I felt like.

I went to a "networking" event yesterday. I can break down everything the panel said to us:
1. D.C. is an amazing place to live and work in.
2. BUT, In order for you to get a job in DC you need to be broke (i.e. unable to pay your student loans, credit card bills, and rent) for about 6, 7, 8 months.. shoot, you might even need to be broke for 1-2 years before you land a job in DC.
3. Screw monster.com or any other online job database, you can only get a job if you know someone with hiring capabilities.


During the whole event I was so stressed I thought I was going to throw up. Graduation is suppose to represent a time where you are free from school, all-nighters, and useless homework. But it's not. In 3 weeks I will be putting on my cap and gown of adulthood, receiving my $30,000 diploma and saying bye to college drinking nights, sleeping in till 2pm, and the good life. It seems like everyone around me has a plan. I just want to tell everyone DON'T RUSH ME. Next time someone asks me THAT question again, I will just tell them "oh, the possibilities are endless." Because they are.


I know I have been completely negative about graduating, but let's be positive, the possibilities ARE endless. We are the hip, new, graduates. We have the fresh and creative ideas. Look at how old Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak (Apple) and Larry Page and Sergey Brin (Google) were when they started making it rain. Sure we are young, jobless, and broke, but look on the bright side, at least we aren't married, have a family, and laid off. People say this is the worst time to graduate because of the economy. But hey, we should use that to our advantage. My parents give me crap every day for not having a job secure yet. I just tell them "mom, I am graduating at the worst time possible. The economy sucks. That's why I don't have a job yet." Then she feels a little sorry for me and backs off. Life ain't too bad for class of 09.

I kid myself. Here is a FML.