When I was in my final year at uni I was looking forward to finishing and going home to see my friends and family whenever I wanted. Five months has passed and I would go back to uni tomorrow if I could!
I miss everything about university- even the dirty plates, cigarette butts in glasses, and the coldness of a damp student house in the winter! Call me crazy, I don't know, but uni is literally 'living the dream'. I had no idea the 'real world' would be this boring. I live to work, whereas in an ideal world, I would like to work to live.
In my home city, Milton Keynes, all my friends have settled down, moved in with their partners and already had babies! Do you realise how scary this is for me?
I read in the newspaper the other day that the trouble with my generation is that they want everything NOW, and I'm sure most of you will agree with this. Young people nowadays want immediate gratification, but surely this is something that you wait for, and earn during years of living?
I never felt 'old' at uni, because I'm not, I'm 22! Since living at home I feel extremely old and I feel like I have taken a huge step backwards. The most frustrating thing is I am yet to see any gratification from getting a BA Hons degree.
At present I am trying to use social media to connect, whereas friends of mine who offer their services, rely on traditional word of the mouth marketing. When I talk about the latest campaign I am running for my work, or the newest client to have met, the conversation always manages to last just two minutes before it changes.
I feel the need to connect with like-minded career people in other places. I'm starting with Twitter, LinkedIn, and blogs but I am definitely keen to start face-to-face networking.
Gemma I so hear you! I can't understand why at 22 you'd want to be tied down to a house and kids when you could explore life and make your way in the world YOUR way. Sod it, there's loads of time for all that other stuff!
ReplyDeleteMost of my friends are in the same situation as me to be honest, so I get my share of talking about my job. However most people totally underestimate it. They assume social media must just be easy, but it's bloody hard work!
I got offered a job through applying through Twitter a few months ago, it's definitely a great place to start. Face-to-face is hard, however, if you're applying for a job don't email at first, call them! So many people will remember you more if you call first :)
Hope you find something soon! xx
Thank you for commenting Charlie, nice to hear a fellow MK'er is still Sane and looking forward to exploring life!
ReplyDeleteWe must meet for a drink in London. x