let’s talk about it - post grad
I graduated college 3 years ago (it’ll be 4 years this May) & it’s crazy how much of a roller coaster it has been. I haven’t talked about it much here but post grad is different for all and maybe the same for some. Let’s talk about it. Here’s my journey after graduation. Please note I’m speaking from my own experience.
Post Grad Depression I went through a deep post grad depression stage and it lasted for about almost a year. I believe the reason I fell so deep was because I had these expectations and dreams of graduating and having a salary job in my field. But that didn’t happen - right away that is - and I would constantly look at where I was at compared to my classmates. Most of them in jobs they may have continued from interning. I’m trying to make this short but yes I’ve interned, for 2 very popular companies actually. And yes I did apply. A LOT. Unfortunately, every time I’d apply, I’d get denied and I kept having this narrative in my head that no one wanted me. So ... how did it change? Well, I should also note that during this stage I stayed away from a lot of friends and didn’t talk to them much because I felt I had nothing to show. I then got tired of feeling down and took some time in doing what I liked to do. That was my journal and posting it here and on instagram. I also changed my mindset to everything was going to be okay. Luckily, while I reached out to my main friend group from college, my friend let me know that his job was always hiring and it was something in my field of study. Long story short I started working there and to make a story even shorter I left and decided to try again for my main dreams after leaving school and that’s to work in production. Now I’m a production assistant. -- I say all of this to say that some of your classmates may get a job straight out of school and some may not. Some may even decide on a whole different job path from what they actually studied. And some may not get it right away and may have to do other things before getting to their dream job. I used to hate when people would ask “so what do you do for a living?” or “what are you doing now” and now times have changed especially because of the pandemic. So try to not ask people these questions too much. And if you are asked these questions I say don’t be afraid to say “living.” And of course like I said this is my experience which may be different for you if you’re post grad and that’s totally okay. My words here probably didn’t help at all and that too is okay. I want to say it gets better but some may say I’m just saying that to say it. Either way, if you’re going through post grad depression, please don’t be afraid to talk to someone and take care of yourself. I know it’s easier said than done but I pray for nothing but the best for you.
Thanks for reading ❤️
