I do not like it

[revanad]

So, I haven't posted in a really long time. Unfortunately, my first post in a long time is going to be a post in which I am not happy. Sorry. =( Since I last posted, I've graduated from college. Which means I'm now looking for a job. And I hate looking for jobs more than just about anything in the world

Comments

[geckoman]

You might want to look into this:
Northrup Grumman Newport News Shipbuilding Job Search engine. I'm not sure what you're looking for exactly, but I've been fairly happy with the shipyard to the point I've been there for 16 years now. Sure, we're HUGE and that has it's own problems, but it also has some pretty neat advantages, such as we have our own Apprentice School, where they'll teach you the ropes for certain jobs...

[jacob_thm]

dude, i am still going through school, but i know how it feels to feel like nothing is right for you. all i can do is encourage you to not give up! ever! keep trying. is there any possibility of reapplication to JET? i can't see how they wouldn't take you; you lived in the j-house at fucking william & mary-- w&m is intense as shit. as far as feeling like you only 'got by' in school... fuck it! most people are like that. i mean. it's either be a lifeless student, or get by and be a person at the same time. the fact that your focus was not entirely on 'school' shouldn't change anything. good luck man, and just keep trying. you will find something.

ps: most people don't fall directly into a career position. just take it easy for a while, and hope for the best.

[akhmed]

I could provide a gigantic list of advice, but it all boils down to: none of your concerns are really that useful in determining whether or not a particular field is for you.

Most people are mediocre at their jobs. Trust me, I've been in the working world. If you can guarantee a solid level of mediocrity, you'll get hired. Not immediately, mind you, but after an enthusiastic search for a position. Just keep plugging at it and you'll get a job.

[gramarye1971]

I'm going to second akhmed's sentiments here. You don't necessarily have to find something you love doing straight off the bat; the trick is to find something that you don't hate. The job market is a lot different than it was when our parents were growing up -- you aren't expected to stay in one job forever, you have a lot more freedom to move around if you think you can find something better.

Do keep plugging at it. Apply to places even if you don't think that you quite meet the criteria. If you want to send me a resume or something, I'll see what I can do to help you polish it up. The absolute worst thing you can do is to give up now.

[fenlings]

I totally felt the whole paralyzing fear/stress thing all through senior year. I'm just lucky JET took me, or I'd be where you are now. (Except at least you have a clear field of interest!)

My advice is to just get a job, any job, even a totally stupid job, just something that gets you out of the house every day and has some money coming in. I think that will make you feel much more in control and less *stuck*. Then you can see about getting into the field you want to be in. (And I reiterate! You could *totally* do Rob's old job. From the way he tells it, *monkeys* could have done his old job. Talk to him about this, if you haven't already (and if he ever gets online...).)