Tag: career
What Does College Graduation Really Mean?
American society likes to make a big deal out of college graduation but, in reality, it’s little more than a meaningless coming of age ritual. People go through K-12, ship off to college, graduate, and then they’re “adults.” They can get real jobs and move out…except, they can’t get jobs because there aren’t any, at [...]
I Am Having A Quarter Life Crisis
Hello. My name is Sam. And I am having a quarter life crisis. And not, like, a casual quarter life crisis where I am all sad that blacking out on Wednesday is no longer a regular thing (or a thing at all). A quarter life crisis where I am in dire need of a change, [...]
Your First Job: Buying a Work Wardrobe Before Receiving Your First Pay Check
Bagging your first job is an exciting time for any twenty-something – especially as it is so hard to secure employment these days. The sense of achievement (and relief!) is unrivaled, and it is great to know that you’re finally on your way up the career ladder. But before our first pay check even lands, [...]
Can We Survive Being A Generation of Interns?
We aspired to be great people but wound up sweeping floors and serving coffee. It wasn’t supposed to be like this. From birth, we were told how our lives were supposed to play out. We would go to elementary school and learn to read, write and do arithmetic. We would then go to middle school [...]
4 Tips to Transition from College to Career
If you’re a senior in college or a recent graduate, you’re likely trying to figure out how to make a smooth transition from the world of textbooks and exams to the working world. It’s a challenging time, and it can be intimidating to be on your own and supporting yourself. However, this is also an [...]