The name of the game is getting disciplined and finding direction post-grad, even though I have absolutely nothing lined up. Easy, right?
Maybe, if you're the hustler type. Me? Not so much. While my former classmates are excited for what's to come (or at least that's what they swear by on social media, I know, comparisons suck), even when they don't know what that is yet, my experience has been anti-climatic. I knew I was going home. I knew that I would be well taken care of by my family. But of course, the pressures of society have weighed upon me and I'm starting to feel that "not doing enough" thing.
This is not a sad story. I enjoyed taking a break from working for a few days, catching up on my Netflix shows, and receiving an extra bit of attention from my family that lacked while I was away. However, I'm ready to make the shift, despite having no clue how.
So what will I do?
- Start waking up at a decent time, I'm talking 8 or 9 am.
- Apply for two positions in my field per day (that might be small, but I burn out fast).
- Keep the networks that I created during my undergrad days alive. Weak ties are real, and I know that they'll be instrumental in getting me where I need to go
- Take time to be by myself. Being surrounded by family all day long is exhausting, and can distract from the focus I want to maintain.
So you see, I've got plans, and if you're like me, feel free to steal the ones I have. I know it's hard out here for a pimp, but it's even harder being a pimp out of ya mom's crib.
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