Not being employed five months post-graduation had me in a mood of sorts (hello blogging hiatus…) My professors and parents prior
to graduation warned that finding a job would be hard and take time and I knew
it would given the current economy, but I didn’t think it would take this much time! I was pretty optimistic
in the beginning, but come mid-September into October, I just couldn’t bear it
anymore. I was truly feeling depressed.
All I could think was “Why am I still unemployed?!” and have a pity
party of sorts.
I finally came to my senses and to a realization: I am not alone in this situation and this
period of unemployment is only temporary. I know
I am a qualified candidate and I know the right job will come along eventually.
It took a few days to believe it, but I finally did. It’s truly amazing how just
a little bit of positive affirmation can turn things around. With a brighter and more positive
outlook, I began to see how I could make my situation less miserable and, well, more fun!
After my realizations, it was time to take a close look at my schedule. Having a schedule not just keeps me organized, but gives me a sense of purpose. However, I realized that it wasprobably causing me more stress than was necessary, as it was a just a little bit too structured. I still
(more or less) wake up the same time I did when I was in school and start my
day the same way with prayer/meditation and a workout, with the time typically spent at school now replaced with job hunting/research/sending out resumes. While those are
all things I need to do daily, what I needed was some more flexibility and
spontaneity. Whether it be a trip to the mall, a mani/pedi, or just pinning for fifteen minutes, allowing these things into my daily routine makes me feel
more balanced, and even more productive, with the rigidity of my prior schedule gone.
After my realizations, it was time to take a close look at my schedule. Having a schedule not just keeps me organized, but gives me a sense of purpose. However, I realized that it was
Ultimately, I had to look at my situation in a different light. Sure my main focus and task of each day is
job hunting, but one thing I have right now is time. For all those things I’ve
been meaning to do, DIYs to try, museums I’ve wanted to visit, books I’ve wanted to
read, I can do them now! Who knows when I will have time like this again, so
why not make the most of it, right? Since I’ve been meaning to pick back up learning Italian, I finally enrolled in a beginner course at the local community college. The past few weeks have been nothing short of rewarding and fun!
[Clockwise] Keeping Busy:
Practicing Italian.
A beautiful day for a stroll down Fifth Avenue.
Finally got around to this DIY bulletin board!
When all else fails, a little bit of chocolate never hurts.
A beautiful day for a stroll down Fifth Avenue.
Finally got around to this DIY bulletin board!
When all else fails, a little bit of chocolate never hurts.
For the time being, all I can do is put in the work and effort and continue to be patient and
hope for the best. But in the mean time, who says this time can’t be a fun one? Plus, I'll much prefer to save being stressed out for when I actually have a job. I’m
hoping I can maintain this outlook going forward and I wish the same for my fellow post-grads!!!
