Next phase of life...

[Cheenisowner]

So I just completed my degree and I must say, being an undergrad student was WAY too easy because now I am scared of the real world lol Planning on writing the Gmat and the Lsat this summer to keep my options open and I need to find a new job. Time to move away from the part time retail jobs and find something I am able to grow in. I am a cosmetician for shoppers drug mart and have been for about six years which was good because they were accommodating with my school schedule. Now I only get one day a week and I literally have nothing to do! I am so used to being busy all the time with readings, assignments, organization meets etc as I was pretty proactive with extracurriculars. Now...I am going crazzzzzzzzzzzyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy being at home. I do have some of my time occupied, going to the gym but I need my structured life back lol Sigh..what I would do to rewind the last four years and do it all over BUT onward and upward as they say. Anyone else in the same boat??

 

[LakeCondo]

Job-searching is a full-time job, unfortunately.

 

[missyscove]

I'm graduating in 26 days, then driving across the country to move back to southern California for 4 years of vet school. It's kind of the opposite of a job (you know, since I'll be paying them and all) but I'm definitely excited about it!

 

[Nancy McClelland]

Congrats and good luck. I found my one and only job when I got out of the service and worked it full time while going to school--five degrees and ten years later, all I had left was full time work. Was nice to sort of relax. Now, I'm a full time bunny herder.

 

[LaylaLop]

I graduated last fall with a Bachelor's in Animal Science so this semester I found a full time job buuut I hated it and she kept writing me bad checks so I quit. I've been wondering what to do with myself in the downtime as well.

BUT, I'm moving in like 3 weeks so basically every waking hour is spent figuring out hotels/maps/car tune-ups/packing...

And we don't even have a place to LIVE in yet so I'm finding the "real world" even more stressful than school!

 

[fuzz16]

Agreed that a full time job is hard...eccspecially traditional mon-fri 8-5 jobs. Im a stay at home mom, tried working but they always wanted me to work nights and weekends. Probably what a lot of families go through with daycare 600$ a week for two kids.
You could volunteer somewhere though, cant hurt your resume!

 

[MiniLopHop]

I volunteer at the local SPCA and find it very rewarding. I love to help the buns and cats socialise so they are more able to get adopted. Particularly with the buns I do a lot of education as well.

 

[Jynxie]

I agree that if you're serious about finding a job...

Job searching is a full time job, you have to be out and handing out resumes, searching online... All day, eventually you'll find something.

If you're just looking for a hobby...
Volunteering or joining a gym would be awesome.

 

[LaylaLop]

When I move I'm going to volunteer at the zoo as an assistant animal caretaker. Not sure what animals I help out with, but I'm hoping with my animal related bachelor's and wanting to pursue a master's in biology I can get a job with animals I love to do every day. I'm hoping that volunteering helps me get my foot in the door