Sooo, I don't know what to do with my life.

[Anfini08 ♦]

I just graduated university in May. I've applied to some jobs since then, but I've come to the point where they've all turned me down. Now I just don't know what I want to do, what I should do, or what I can do. Being a Japanese major (I know, dumb choice), most of the jobs I do want would require me first finding a part-time job so that I can travel in order to interview, because apparently I live in the middle of nowhere. The problem is I can't seem to find part-time work either. I'm so tired of being broke.

And my dad keeps pestering me about joining companies I have no interest in. For some reason he's fixated on companies that would probably require me having some sort of science degree. Sorry I didn't go into that field. It's a bit too late now for that.

But yeah, mostly, I'm just very frustrated because I have no idea what to do with my life from here. Everyone's pestering me. I wish I could just stay in college for a few more years, but I seriously have no more money for that.

Being an adult is stupid.

[Avarice]

You might try suffering through a factory job or something to build money back up, at least so you'll have SOMETHING to live off of while you search for a true career. But, the way the economy is, it might take awhile. Just try to keep your chin up, eventually something you're interested in will come along. Sadly it's a lie to think a college degree guarantees you anything, in these days and times. You'll probably have to settle for a job you hate and don't want to do, at least until an opportunity you actually want comes along.

[Nina Windia ♦]

Avarice has some lovely advice there.

[shadowfox]

My advice is that you network out thru the people you know and see if the know if anyone is hiring. I know I can think of one job that I got by myself. All my other jobs I've gotten because I knew someone or a friend knew someone. Sadly its not what you know, but who you know.
If you don't think the factory option is the way to go then you might try something like a call center. I know that they are constantly hiring people because they quit.

[LrdOfNightmares]

Whatever you do keep calm and try not to get angry cause even working can sometimes be really frustrating.

[Avarice]

Whatever you do keep calm and try not to get angry cause even working can sometimes be really frustrating.

This I have to second because I got fired for 'aggressively approaching' a mean woman I worked with, who by the way jumped in my face screaming at me before I responded. Sad thing is, I didn't say a word. I just stood up and got back in her face, so therefore I was fired.

Remember that no matter where you work there will be bullshit you'll find intolerable that you've got not choice but to deal with. The only thing you don't have to take is sexual harassment.

[Tsurabisu ♦]

I know what you mean. The job market here in our state sucks. Heck, I got my degree in graphic design almost 6 years ago and never found a job in that field. You're just in the wrong state. Though, if you feel like re-locating, a friend of mine teaches English in Japan. They're always looking for help. I don't speak nearly enough Japanese to try it myself... But if you majored in Japanese, it might be right up your alley. (Unless ya wanna come work for me at Walgreens. Lol)

[Anfini08 ♦]

I am willing to work some kind of menial job, but the problem is THEY'RE NOT HIRING EITHER. I've had plenty of friends try to hook me up with jobs, but none of the places can afford to pay more employees right now. What a lovely time I graduated.

For now, I'm applying to an internship in hopes of getting some networking done.

@Tsurabisu: What company does your friend work for? Can you get hired from abroad? Teaching English is what I want to do for a few years, but most of those jobs require that you be in Japan to apply. All the others I've seen require you go to California for an interview, and I just don't have the means to keep flying out there. I was planning on getting some kind of job until I have enough money to fly back to Japan, and hopefully stay with one of my city-dwelling friends. But... yeah, finding work right now ain't easy.

[Avarice]

Have you tried temp services?

[Anfini08 ♦]

Thanks for all your comments! Turns out a few weeks after I posted this, I got accepted into one of the programs I applied to ages ago. Actually, I'm leaving for Japan in a week :O

[Black Hayabusa]

Holy shit, congratulations 'Fini! Dream job on the horizon, I'm sure. Do well and you will likely find numerous opportunities there.

Sorry that I had no suggestions earlier, my life is not going so well job wise, and had nothing to suggest that had not already been said.

[shadowfox]

AWESOME to hear Anfini!!! Thats exciting!