So, you’ve added another degree on your wall. Great! I bet you smiled as you finally received your diploma in the mail. You felt a sense of pride looking at YOUR name on that fancy piece of paper or as I like to call it, a fancy “receipt”. Or maybe your name was the only recognizable set of words on your diploma because everything else was in Latin, but really all that mattered was that it was indeed your name that was on that diploma. Ahhh, bliss…
So, now what…get a job, right? Of course. You worked for it…you suffered sleep deprivation because you stayed up perfecting orating skills working on those infamous group projects AND you sat in class ravenous because you chose “Thirsty Thursdays” instead of groceries AND you re-wrote your thesis seven times and sacrificed your sanity in its place. But this was all temporary, of course. Jobs awaited you because you were soon to be among an elite group of people with degrees, riiiight…
So you have a degree! So what!
You’re getting that vibe too? The vibe that employers aren’t really moved by the list of schools on your resume. You are not alone. This blog was created to allow a space for those who are well educated, well versed, and unemployed who want to share their experiences. Whether a crazy temp job stint, an inspirational rags to riches story, or networking information, all are welcome. Hey, and for the brazen individuals, how about a plea for employment! I encourage all to contribute to this space, employed or not, send me your stories!!
…In the meantime, I shall return to find a cure to this disease I call unemployment…
