Jobless

I graduate in 11 days. It’s a pretty weird concept. Thinking that this chapter of my life is done and

gone is even weirder. I’ve been at Ohio Northern for three and a half years. I’ve taken all of the

classes that are required and I’ve put the work in. Even though I have done all of these things, I will

be graduating without a job. 

I know that a lot of college graduates leave school without a job in their field.In fact, 40 percent of

students graduate college without a job in their field or one that doesn’t require a college degree. I

know that eventually I will get a job if I keep looking, but having a major like mine is kind of scary. I

am a graphic design major so companies are looking for talent and a degree, instead of just a

degree. I know I have talent, but right now I lack experience. I know that if I keep doing work,

improving my skills  and seeking job opportunities, that I will get a company to take a chance on me. 

Even though I know all of these things, I still feel very insecure about the situation. My sister who is

also graduating in December got a job in Chicago. We are going through two totally different

situations. My family has been congratulating her left and right. I am so happy for her, but it is also

hard to not be jealous. In the end, I will not be ashamed for graduating with a job.