Life after college sucks.....
So, I graduated a little over a year ago and have been working since that summer. It's a good entry level job, good boss, and really nice coworkers. I even have an office with a pretty good view. The thing is, I keep thinking "this life is not as great as college life was. I really liked learning new things, staying up studying with friends, walking a relatively short distance to a friend's house in the evenings, meeting new people, and the block schedule. Now I'm totally burnt out after a day at work to come home and learn something new. Plus all my friends are tired after their days at work too. I've gained a bunch of weight and no longer feel attractive. Life just isn't exciting anymore and I dread waking up in the mornings. It's just a never ending cycle of work and commute. I feel like maybe I should leave my admin job, but feel any job I have will end up being the same. I would rather be back in college........
Hey LaTanya if you don't mind, what do you do for a living?
yep.. that is what a lot of people feel after getting out of college. i worked for 9 years before i went to college so i knew about the grind even though i did have a job that i liked. if i could afford to be a fulltime student i would. i loved being in college and really miss being with people that are intelligent and always learning new things. go back if you can, get another degree. if you can't then maybe take a class. or join a group that is about learning and full of thinking souls. the day to day grind will kill you if you let it be all your life is about. the gaining weight thing i can relate to as well. call centers make you fat. cortisol does too if it's too high and that comes from constant stress and worry and not being satisfied with your life. it's hard, good luck to you!
I can understand how you feel but just remember life is what you make of it so make the best out of it. Make your money while you are young and save more than you spend.
Also open a separate account so you can travel when you feel like you need a break.Make a list of all the things you want to do and live your life to the fullest . Good luck you have your whole life ahead of you.
All i can say is what I have told my girls...now 22 and 29..." you are only a kid for a little while, you are an adult for the rest of your life...don't rush it!!" Now, like you, they know what I meant. It sounds like you are responsible and on the right trsck, you just need to find the career that you enjoy and utilised the training and skills you have worked soo hard to get. Good luck honey......you are on the right path to success. And you and your friends will adjust and be happy!!!
Welcome to life with responsibility
But honestly if you feel like that every day your in the wrong field You need to change careers
SORRY to hear that you're not happy, but sounds like you have a pretty awesome job so why quit it ?. What if you can't find another one better then what you have, the economy isn't all that great right now alot of people including me again are looking. It's tough the older you are, I'm 55 yrs old with 32 yrs of Customer Service and you would think companies want that but NOPE !. Maybe you could make time for yourself to do those FUN things with your friends ? I wouldn't quit you worked hard to get where you are. Things will get better, maybe talk with your friends & get their opinions too ?. Good Luck I hope it all works out for you. Life Is TOO Short To Not Be HAPPY ! :)
Time to put your big girl pants on Latanya. Life is what you make of it. My suggestion? Working out works wonders to help with weight and depression. Also, you will meet new people while doing it assuming you join a club. Congrats on the graduation and the good job. You are closer to your success then you know. God Bless, and good luck
Working can be tiring,boring,and neverend in. If you have stood boss and nice coworkers you have more than you know. Be thankful you have that new job. I've relocate es here and having a tough time finding an entry level admin job. Any advice on landing one ? Keep on keeping on.it'll get better
It might be time to look for a new job, that's for sure. If you're feeling this way, it may just not be the right fit for you. Take a look at what really interests you and see what you can find within that. When you find something you enjoy doing, you'll enjoy going to work.
Welcome to reality. Life after college is certainly an adjustment, what might help is exercising. I don't want to make light of your struggle, but it did make me chuckle because college doesn't prepare you for the reality of working life.