Unemployed After College? My Experience & Advice No One Wants to Tell You

Unemployed After College? Advice No One Wants to Tell You
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If you're not sure what to do after college / are struggling with post grad life, make sure you watch until the end! I share why life after graduation is so difficult for people in our generation, the mindset shifts that helped me, and how to deal with post grad depression. Being unemployed after college is difficult, but if you're able to shift your mindset, avoid the trap of mindlessly re-enrolling in grad school, and explore entrepreneurship, it will go a long way!
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⭐VIDEO- Job Searching in 2020 (College Students & Recent Grads):
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[@StacyJene]

In this video I lay out the reasons why unemployment is the new normal and my top tips for staying sane/smart while unemployed (hint: they are NOT "apply to jobs every day" and "stick to a routine," which you're probably sick of hearing). Comment below if you have ever started a business (tip #3) or are thinking about starting one! I love hearing from you all 🤗

[@lanchyourcareer8411]

Love this great job!

[@esmatsahebdil7499]

Hey Stacy, thanks for your informative video. Did you take your video with your iPhone or you used a camera?

[@crystalgrose]

Thank You So Much Stacy for the videos you make! They are really helpful 😊

[@nicolewinters]

You got yourself a new subscriber!!!

[@abdulahjalloh8743]

I did not start business yet. But working for other business organization

[@TheChoujinVirus]

you also leave out another problem: some folks in college who devoted fully to education with no work experience end up becoming unemployable

[@samernader6064]

Yep, that's me right there, only have 3 months worth of experience from internships and can't find a suitable job haha.

[@LukaDonesnitch]

Well the point of going to college is to get experience, so, that means the "REAL" problem is either A) employers are lying or stupid when they tell you, that in order to apply you need to have a BA or whatever equivalent to even be considered. or B) Colleges are crooks and really are useless institutions that teach you nothing and charge thousands upon thousands of dollars for nothing. C) Both Jobs and Colleges are full of 💩, especially when little Greg or Amy who's the relative of an employee or boss who works there don't need any of that stuff in order to just walk in and get hired. Gee, I wonder if the problem isn't just people.

[@sineadhunt9657]

yeah but when you have experience and employers move the goal post and say they wont consider experience valid unless it was full time and paid

[@theraven231]

Honestly I feel that colleges should partner with companies and actually provide all students real world experience or something, as a requirement. But it’s just a dream

[@jamesbra4410]

@@LukaDonesnitch Yeah they're criminal scum it has been known for a while now. All for what? Some shitty entry level salary working overtime every week. What a joy.

[@theswcoaching]

This is such an important message. When I graduated from University, we were heading in to an economic slump and many of the people I graduated with, all very able, couldn't get jobs. It is never a reflection on our talent.

[@StacyJene]

That's a crucial point- it's not a reflection on our talent, moreso the timing. Persistence and patience is key (while definitely easier said than done!)

[@user-lu6yg3vk9z]

@@StacyJene KZbin Peter Schiff College

[@MiaCarter7]

I couldnt find work during college, graduated during this covid pandemic (couldnt even attend graduation), and having an even harder time finding work than I was before. I overcame depression but this whole thing is bringing it right back. This is overwhelming.

[@dillywilly4659]

i feel the exact same - i graduated in december and am super stressed out with constant rejections or no replies from companies. hang in there!

[@VijayFutbol98]

Same here, that's why I'm targeting even small Internships atm which keeps me engaged. But even there I'm struggling to find a decent one as well. It's tough for us millennials who have recently graduated but we'll come out stronger. More power to you, don't give up❤️

[@hopehitchcock9310]

Same

[@slango5188]

In the same boat 😭😭😭

[@pongopeter8267]

I believe in you mate, you'll find a job eventually you got this.

[@briankong751]

The amount of money people are willing to throw towards a master's degree is astounding. Thinking through the decision before taking out more loans is something everyone should do!

[@StacyJene]

👏👏👏

[@FabioTheGreat]

Meritocracy? That's the biggest joke ever, it's all about connections, and luck. Only after meeting those two, you can consider hardwork and meritocracy.

[@jonatheabaloca9695]

Connection, huhuhu

[@twiston43]

Meritocracy has been dead since the 2008 Crisis... Immature posh kids are getting the jobs...

[@kolyxix]

@@minxili3317 nope it is called networking

[@Krbydav328]

@@kolyxix same thing with opportunities

[@Ravi-rl8tt]

Making friends and being likable takes skill.

[@KMRobinson]

It's definitely hard to get jobs straight out of college, but especially right now!

[@StacyJene]

I couldn't agree more- that's all the more reason why mindset is #1 right now!

[@charlesg7926]

I make $200,000 plus a year and I didn’t go to college. You need to simply start up a business for something that people actually want, and do it better than everybody else or at least competitively as good as the competition

[@Rapfan3471]

@@charlesg7926 what do you do ?

[@tanampanor7404]

@@Rapfan3471 probably must be selling drugs or real estate

[@giuseppinadenicolo55]

@@charlesg7926 ùììììíìu

[@RachelLaReina]

I know I need to be supportive of other people's success, but it's only making me feel insecure... I unfollowed/muted posts by people (I know) that are really nice and kind, but their successes make me feel like crap lol. Also your information is AMAZING. I relate to everything. I'm so stressed out about wanting to be financially independent... It's so annoying to have those 4 years of fake independence during college just to move back in with your family.

[@ConnArtistProductions]

@Veronica Kanka I’m right there with both of you. I have a kind of weird relationship with my dad and I know if I don’t land a serious job in the next 2-3 months, I might be headed back to them AND they were just told they have to move. I’m really trying to calm down about it and look at the positives that really do come with being at home for a little buffer period

[@sexymary]

Omg 😭😩 Same here.

[@MuskanMuskan-lp3cl]

@Veronica Kanka @KatieBonned I am in the same situation now, hopefully you both have find the job you were looking for.

[@dericmederos1514]

same. I think a big problem is we don't see the advantages they had and the disadvantages you are dealing with that cause those feelings

[@everydayfun9531]

I mean that's Why I Hate College it Dosent Help Me Gain Financial Independence it Makes me be a Slave in the system just to Follow order's and S*** ill Make my Own Path Towards my Financial Independence Journey and no one will stop me!.

[@chickenl10]

Im a junior and so worried about getting a job. The fact that most jobs want experience over a degree is so dumb. Everything you said in this video is so true. I was thinking about getting my masters but I always think to myself will it help me in the long run. Thank you for advice.

[@StacyJene]

Exactly! That's a great perspective to have- "will this help me in the long run?" is the most important question to ask yourself. How has your junior year been going so far?

[@justsonia7863]

I think they nowadays need 'Skills' over 'qualification'. Papers don't matter anymore.

[@chickenl10]

@@StacyJene good so far. Making good A's and B's. Just trying to get school over with already. Lol

[@kolyxix]

DO NOT go for masters degrees. Try and find an internship ASAP

[@YPM498]

@@kolyxix Ugh I wish my family understood this! 😩 They keep trying to convince me to go to graduate school. I’m trying to explain to them that I have no relevant work experience. Getting a masters will just leave me with more student loan debt and still no work experience.

[@jacqueslee2592]

Unemployment takes a toll on your health. In the US, being unemployed is seen as being a drug addict, lazy, or crazy. When I was unemployed, that is what everybody assumed even my family. As a result, I don't have family and friends anymore, leading to more unemployment and underemployment.

[@larrylamb3480]

This young woman is wise beyond her years. Her wisdom is her ability to see the real world as it truly is , not meaning to give up on your dreams but to not get down on your self because you haven't yet found employment ! Don't be ashamed to take less meaningful jobs since some money is better than no money but continue to strive for better while working this less than meaningful job .

[@simranthiara8233]

Graduated last year with an Applied Math degree.Took up a retail job 8 months after graduation for the sake of an income. It definitely sucks but won't give up trying to reach something better.

[@charricat686]

I've been struggling so hard feeling confident with the constant rejection or feeling discouraged with the massive amount of people applying to the same jobs I am. Thank you for making this video. I needed to hear this. I really hope everyone in this position is able to get a career/job that suits them.

[@kermit8210]

Same bro this imposter syndrome limits me so bad

[@nathananderson8720]

This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my KZbin channel 9 months ago about self development. Now I have 1,594 subs and > 1,000 hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessons that I could haven’t learned without getting started in the 1st place.

[@jonatheabaloca9695]

I got my license last September 2019 as a Social Worker and immediately studied law in November 2019 to August 2020. But then decided to stop and looked for a job BUT still 2021 I am unemployed. I am 24 running 25 UNEMPLOYED. Even lost hope. It hit me hard when you said about "FEELING INFERIOR" huhuhu. Thank you for your video, Ms. Stacy!

[@D_bounce]

Just get a 9-5

[@assassinssubject17]

how you doing now

[@Robnas621]

I was really glad to hear your point on grad school. I’m 22, graduated this spring and did exactly what you suggested you shouldn’t do. Couldn’t find a job/didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life so enrolled in an Economics grad program. Thankfully I listened to my intuition and dropped it after completing just one class. It felt so forced and inauthentic. Only thing is now my mom and family are on my case about it because they think if I still can’t find a job and now dropped out of school that I’ll be eternally fucked. I’m a bit more confident that things will work out accordingly than they are. Nice channel. Subbed 👍

[@Robnas621]

Oh, and also... liked your point about trying to find life purpose etc. Aside from applying to jobs, I’ve been spending most of my time working on this amazing life purpose course I purchased. I’ve learned so much about myself, my top strengths and my values in life. Really eye opening. It’s become evidently clear to me that there is nothing more I value in life than freedom. I want to answer to no one. It’s just a matter of figuring out what exactly I can create in my life to fulfill that value/goal.

[@StacyJene]

Alexios, thank you so much for this thoughtful comment! I'm glad that it all worked out for you- it's hard to leave a situation that doesn't serve you, but it's soooo much better in the long run. How are you holding up now, post-grad school? Have you found ways to embody freedom in your life?

[@Robnas621]

Stacy Jene Hey Stacy! Funny enough actually, I remember that shortly after posting that comment, literally on the same day, I received a call from Nestle and accepted a position. It’s a finance position so that means a sort of classic corporate wage slave position but hey, it’s at least a start and I can earn some money to invest and put away. Hopefully until I can figure out my own thing. Keep up the good work on this channel 👍

[@MsCardio1]

Actually your mom and family are right!!!

[@srwla2501]

Hi Alexios. Also an Econ grad here. Its been three years since I graduated, But never found the relevant job unitll this years July. So, have been looking at CIMA instead. Somehow, managed to get rejected from the Economics job offer. I am currently a trainee accountant, but I hate the accounting side of things.

[@kylestehura4241]

Graduated almost 7 months ago…in 2021 and still can’t get a job within my industry. It’s so defeating.

[@lunamoe96]

I graduated DEC 2019... Didn't find a job so I started a bussnise in 2021 and now it slow down and stopped again ... just asking you to pray for me to make it work again or find a job

[@CaptainNadikip]

I literally had an application for grad school open at the time of this video because i honestly thought there was something wrong with me for not getting a job in my field rn lol..you defo saved me

[@user-lu6yg3vk9z]

College is a scam bro. It’s a money making scam. KZbin Peter Schiff College.

[@user-lu6yg3vk9z]

@SørenCast Z then why you going ? you waste money and time for a piece of paper that doesn’t even increase your prospects of getting a job in the end. makes no sense bro but, do you.

[@frankgeez6584]

Anybody else having a mental breakdown(i mean a full breakdown) of having a mediocre job out of college? I apply and still write but I have become just numb. Saving up to move out of state and from my mom's place. However, everyday it just becomes heavier to continue. Those unemployed I feel your pain. I truly do.

[@thesamsam3890]

Same here ! I hope things change for us for the better. Let’s comment here when we do find a job at last :) * putting some good luck here * 🍀

[@starscream6629]

What do you mean by mediocre? Define what that means to you. Do you think your degree is a passport to a good job right out the gate, with potentially no relevant experience? You have to work your way up and earn better positions just like anyone else. Not sure what that causes a “mental breakdown” for you. Adapt, learn, grow with entry level jobs, move to other companies, identify the path you want to take.

[@Sammie551]

At least you're getting income, some of us are living and working with our parents for free

[@kaelanmatthews3135]

Thank You for posting this video! Speaking as a person who graduated last year during the pandemic, with no ceremony etc, and then was laid off last month from my job of 4 years. Now I'm having a super hard time finding another job, which was not in the plan, and I have been looking at going back to school due to the shitty economy we have now. But this video is an awakening!

[@roar6047]

Just adding: another thing that you can do with your time is work on personal/passion projects using the skills you have or developing new ones and build a portfolio from that (I.e. using some software). It may not make you money but it’s something that you will enjoy doing and eventually can showcase to employers the skills you have and that you are a self-starter and can learn things on your own.

[@nekochadechu]

I dropped out of uni to work on an art portfolio but people around me think i'm slacking off all day and that i need to apply to a new major or find work pfff it's so annoying adults think not doing something means you're doomed, i might change my mind and apply to uni in the future we never know! (well in my case im pretty sure i won't because uni structure is too much for me but

[@SK-cy2we]

You pretty much summed up my life right now. Graduated last year and Ive been working at jobs with no degree. But the only decision I made recently was moving out to another city. I have no career currently. But I learned from your video to not feel guilty about my situation and be patient. Hopefully each step will be easier. Thanks.

[@danc5644]

I'm in this spot right now, but the problem is I have no relevant experience. I favored graduating on time and committing to schoolwork over internships or jobs. I'm 30 now. I worked in the Air Force for 4 years and then was a Armored Truck driver after that. I ended up quitting the second position because I developed extremely bad psoriasis from the stress and there was a company merger that sent things to shit. So I go to school on my benefits. Get a BBA in MIS. Magna Cum Laude. Now, MONTH's after graduating, I can't find a job. I'm even wiling to move to a neighboring state. I'd work for fucking nothing pretty much, relatively speaking. You'd figure It would be easy to get a job being a vet with an honorable discharge, no criminal record, and a decent bachelor's degree. The best advice I'd give anyone young now is to go to trade school instead of college.

[@ambrosiandienteloves4875]

This is the most honest video, definitely needed to hear this. A lot of ppl are realizing u can't pull urself up by the bootstraps when u cant afford the boots

[@LexiiiRose1]

This really helped me ease my anxiety. Thank you so much.

[@VinceLymburn]

Mindset is so important! Loved your take on that!

[@StacyJene]

Thank you Vince! Given how so much of the situation is out of our control right now, being forgiving and not self-sabotaging is always step 1.

[@farahbaklouti2969]

I have 3 degrees: associate degree/ bachelor’s degree/ master’s degree and I can’t land an entry level job 👌🏻

[@midknightmiddleman5887]

Not even with an associates?

[@Joseph-zd7kg]

You mean with a master's degree. An associate degree will get you no job and a bachelor's degree will get your foot in the door. A master's degree is the icing on top but with no experience it's difficult

[@farahbaklouti2969]

@@Joseph-zd7kg yes i am still struggling to land a job with a master’s degree due to no experience! But how will I get experience if no one hires me !?

[@JJJJ-he8bz]

I don’t have the energy to go to grad school. I thought most colleges require internship experience. No one is getting a job with a degree alone.

[@user-lu6yg3vk9z]

KZbin Peter Schiff College

[@kaitlynmarie3531]

I know this is an older video now but it made me feel a lot better today! Graduated a month ago and feeling the burn. Thanks for the advice!

[@yuchenzeng7184]

now i am really guilty of not having an internship during college......

[@VendySteinberga]

Thank you so much for sharing your experiences so openly Stacy!

[@StacyJene]

Thanks for your support and feedback as always, Vendy :D

[@rianajaney.6050]

This was some really beautiful advice, thank you for sharing this! It's helping me to feel less alone and more optimistic.

[@StacyJene]

Thank you Riana! How has your job search been going lately (if you're in one)?

[@YesToTech]

Oh wow! Thanks for the transparency and honesty Stacy! Awesome video!

[@StacyJene]

You're welcome, glad you found it helpful!

[@miamoon69]

ive given up on graduate job ages ago, its hard for me to find a regular job.... its even cost me my faith with God. ive been applying for normal jobs 7 months now and nothing :(

[@smrithisondur9873]

Hi Stacy! I was searching "getting a job after college" up on KZbin and I saw your face on the icon and thought, "I recognize this person!" I don't know if you remember me. I was in Professor Bayless' professional development class a few semesters ago and you helped me with my interview skills for a summer internship at Vanguard. Now, I am currently at Vanguard and watching this video! It's great that you have been able to reach so many people and I am so grateful to have you as a resource during my time at Temple. Your advice is really insightful and helped me feel better about where I am at now!

[@saoirse31]

Great advice. I wish I had done this years ago! This cycle happened in 2007/2008, when I got out of college, and there were massive layouts and few entry-level jobs. I ended up working for Trader Joe’s for a few years. I knew so many people with college degrees working in jobs like these, and shifting out of it was an uphill battle-the usual cycle of, ‘I can’t apply bc I don’t have experience,’ but then I’m not getting experience, so it’s a vicious cycle.

[@phoenixrising4995]

I follow the F IT mentality. Apply like you are a US soldier fighting in the fields of Normandy. Not the best fit tough crap, damn it.

[@flowstatefloatmate7803]

Thank you, I've been in a really bad place after leaving university with no places willing to give me shot

[@theneopunk6612]

Finally, someone to say it like it is with what life really is in this country. Almost everyone I know lives in a fantasy thinking success is still a thing.

[@gudusahu3642]

Thank you so much I was so stressed about it and constantly thinking about I am not good enough I am not able to do anything but you made clear thanks a lot I will find my way and don't beat myself over and over

[@CristianFontanelliTV]

Thank you for sharing your perspective Stacy, very valuable!

[@StacyJene]

Thanks for your kind words, Cristian!

[@himmyturner101]

Please post more!!! Very insightful content that relates to a lot of people especially amidst the pandemic. You Deserve more subscribers

[@PSYxTV]

It’s like you read my mind. Worked an office place dead end job, minimum wage, etc. Started a resale business on Amazon just cause I didnt want to feel like I was “wasting time”. Amazon sort of screws you over by taking a big cut from sales but its something to do to make a little something and pad resume with skills.

[@micmicmw]

Thank you, your video pulled me out of the big sad. I'm making a game plan for the next few months.

[@nikitamorrison2528]

Watching this in September, still unemployed and broke. I was actually thinking of grad school but I don't have work experiences and I don't have money lol. You hit the nail on the head with grad school advice!

[@MsCardio1]

what was your major.? If you cannot get a job in your major with a bachelor's degree, what makes you think you will have better job prospects with a Masters or Doctorate.

[@nikitamorrison2528]

@@MsCardio1 marketing with a focus on communication and graphic. I mostly find sales job and I don't want to do those

[@MsCardio1]

@@nikitamorrison2528 I am certainly NOT an expert, but definitely would NOT do grad school. What good will it do? On the other hand, there are many ways to learn more graphic design with short very inexpensive courses at Community Colleges. Meanwhile, make yourself the BEST salesperson you can be....it's your JOB!!!

[@StacyJene]

I'm glad that the grad school advice resonated, Nikita! Grad school tends to be a "default" next step but we need to think carefully about the ROI. What kinds of jobs are you looking for?

[@MsCardio1]

For Pete's sake....if you can't get a job with a bachelor's degree ,what makes you think a graduate degree would get the job?

[@darkninjamandelta]

I worked as a phlebotomist after graduating from college. I double majored in biology and history and graduated with a history degree. Working in the medical field throughout the covid pandemic was really tough and I found out that I didn't want to pursue a career in the medical field. Since I just have my history degree I feel that my options are a bit limited. I've worked a few odd jobs here and there, and thought about getting a masters for a while. But before I push myself even further into debt I want to gain some professional experience. I got hired as a substitute teacher recently, and I always liked the idea of becoming a freelance writer. Seeing this video is pushing me more towards that direction. Thanks.

[@Joseph-zd7kg]

Ai will take over many writer positions. Go into something useful and do what you love for fun

[@vee127]

Thanks a lot for this, I appreciate the simple tips and advice and feel like they're coming from a sister I never had.

[@komollorefined3094]

That part of turning your interest into a venture is eye opening ❤

[@TragicHeroine-kd6uy]

I just graduated and I keep applying like a madman but so far I haven’t received any reply and I’m worried that it’s going to stay that way. I’m working part time right now in retail and I rent a house with my bf who graduated last year and got a job quickly in his field. I’m so worried that I won’t succeed and that I’ll have to find a full time minimum wage job just to pay my bills

[@jazmynhenry7385]

I graduate in July & moving to another state. I wanted to work in the medical field but I’m not so sure anymore. So, I decided to take a year break to figure out what I want to actually do. I been having this fear of not making it in life not getting the job I fear I’m not gonna succeed in & scared to actually work in a higher position then working minimum wage companies etc . just a lot of anxiety running through me right now. So watching your video made me put my mind to ease a little bit & I agree with you 100%. I watched this like 2 times 😅. Thank you for the advice honestly

[@hiryan7551]

In the first 10 seconds, I knew this video was going to be very thoughtful. Subbed!

[@jennmen129]

Thank you for the advice, Stacy. I just came across your video and found a lot of topics you touched on very helpful.

[@sweeting6075]

I graduated and am expected to get my graduate degree next summer. I did everything, had a high GPA (even still do now), worked in research, had my first big girl job that ended up making me so stressed and depressed that I had to quit, and now it feels like my resume is just going into the abyss never to be seen again. I live in an expensive area and have been trying to fake like I’m fine by going to the gym and painting and writing poetry to perform it, but I am seriously stressed out and the thought of moving home depresses me so much because my parents live in a state of constant renovation. Even though I love them I just don’t want to deal with living in a house that’s incomplete all the time. Plus they live far from the city so I’d be isolated and away from my church, friends, and the community I fought so hard to build. It’s only been a month since I left my job and I have no idea what to do

[@coffeeperson1461]

I have read the words "in regards to your application unfortunately on this occassion..." over and over for so long I no longer count as a graduate and am automatically filtered out on most applications due to lack of experience

[@Unknownbrianzaste]

Do you need some help? I could give you some pointers if you need?

[@TheBuffaloFlats]

I actually am currently one year in grad school for the exact reason you said not to. Sadly, I don’t have any internships. Every single one I applied for didn’t hire me. Some of them said I was overqualified. Wtf, it makes no sense. It gets depressing being rejected more and more

[@animallover2709]

Same

[@zawanihussin6399]

I am currently in my final year of Uni, I am so thankful I’ve found this video!! It resonates to my future self. The finding jobs phase after uni~ thank you so much!!

[@lakhnechahmed2735]

Thanks so much for this wonderful information. Remain blessed.

[@salometlou2370]

Thank you for this, made me feel a lot better and faithful

[@yashwanthbhat4299]

I finished my bachelor's in mechanical engineering in India in July 2006. Went to grad school in Australia in March 2007. Completed master's degree in oil and gas engineering in December 2009. Since then I have been looking for a suitable job in both Australia and India. Job search has become a habit in the past 11 years. I can't get enough of it. My job applications are always unsuccessful despite having my resume and covering letter checked by grad school Careers Centre Careers Advisor. I love reading rejection emails from human resources personnel. They motivate me to apply for more jobs. I love my job of looking for a job relevant to my academic qualifications, skills and work experience. 🙂

[@justsonia7863]

Please take heart.

[@VC-kj9yx]

11 years and you didn't get any job?. It sounds impossible

[@VC-kj9yx]

Are you currently in Australia or India?

[@nandu1770]

the wrath of taking mechanical engineering from India

[@rtlau-mk4di]

Maybe you could consider switching to software development or some field in IT. There are more jobs in tech than in mechanical engineering and they pay well. Your quantitative background would be useful in data science and machine learning.

[@myrag.9976]

I graudated in august 2020 with my bachelor’s in health service administration and the only jobs I can get are call centers and jobs that don’t require a degree 😭

[@muhammadalikhan3612]

Same😥😫

[@justjackie4394]

How are things going for you now? I'm considering doing the same major. 😣

[@RJ.MacReady]

I’ve given up on finding a job. I have 23 years experience in medical electronics and about to be homeless.

[@ferretygoodness6]

I’m divorced, a parent, recent business admin - management grad but the only experience I have is as a part time cashier. I did way more than that but none of it counts because it wasn’t paid or wasn’t in my title. I’m living with my mom again and there’s very little to even apply for because everything I find, that isn’t commission based, requires a couple years of experience in that field. And to add to it, I have school hours and daycare hours to think about. It’s so stressful when you have people depending on you.

[@Back.too90s]

Love an update on how you’re doing. Struggling with the EXACT same thing right now.

[@ferretygoodness6]

@@Back.too90s I just started a state job last week. I used my college degree to substitute for the couple years of experience it required. The state doesn’t pay well but there are great benefits that really help as a parent.

[@JustRandomShitx]

A great video! Not just some wooh-wooh motivation, but true actionable and achievable steps that give me strength to keep going. Thank you so much! I'll follow you for more ;)

[@daphneloustalet9792]

I’m currently a college freshman and I’m watching this video so that my degree has some value after I graduate.

[@pinkgyaru._.]

And that’s great! Also, if you do decide to continue pursuing higher education please make sure you maintain a cumulative gpa of 3.00 or above and establish good relationships with your favorite professors so that way, you can be qualified to apply to grad school. Best of luck!

[@user-lu6yg3vk9z]

Dropout look into trades

[@phoenixrising4995]

@@user-lu6yg3vk9z Until Bidenomics breaks real estate and interest rates crush construction. Welcome to the 2008 unemployment line all over again. Don't worry Trumpenomics isn't much different, time for a bail in for the banks, money printer go brrrrrrrrr!

[@DopaMedia]

Great Advices thanks Stacy 😊

[@aaronaustrie]

I truly hope this vid really help me get through life after college 🙏🏾

[@cd6060]

I focused on academics all along in college and I only have some random part-time work experiences. I graduated a year ago from a top 30 college and I am still jobless today. I feel so bad about myself now and get numb to being unemployed. Any advice?

[@omaryapping]

I'm in the same boat brother. Hoping things will get better. All you really can do is persist and try not to compare yourself to others.

[@reverie6187]

Me too. Are you fall in slump of procrastination too? Because I was and still am. The endless cycle of time wasted (according to myself) is very self-destructing. I am not in the position to offer advice but I want to recommend a book titled "Defining Decade" and I guess we should start applying "serious" internship that inline with our career that encourage us to have "responsibility". Hopefully that would help us to construct or at least prospect our purpose. That campus life is a long gone, we ought to embrace the discomfort and join the world. Good luck to you dear stranger!

[@gormenfreeman499]

The context missing with this video and kind of questions is what did you study. Many topics aren‘t much use economically.

[@pokeman316]

Are things better now?

[@jrex7486]

Definitely needed this. Been feeling like a failure for the past couple weeks. It’s been a year since I was finishing college, and nothing yet. Everybody keeps telling me I need work experience, but they’re not willing to give me the experience. So it’s kind of Pointless for them to tell me that, and then not help to remedy it.

[@BoredBricks]

I’m in the same exact situation as you.

[@jrex7486]

@@BoredBricks the most difficult thing about this is finding a company in your field that understands that and is willing to do it. Only problem, just because they say they are, doesn’t mean they actually will.

[@BoredBricks]

@@jrex7486 They’re all hypocritical liars. They act like they want you but then ghost/reject you without even saying reasons why.

[@matinajazmine]

Am experiencing job search depression 😔

[@bobyford8051]

It is soul crushing, depressing, and feels very dehumanizing :((

[@liliamckenzie]

Wow this is Soooooo helpful. I was getting depressed about everything. I graduated in 2019 got a job but then got laid off and now can’t find work. Sad 😞

[@steves8626]

Thank you for this video! Very helpful 😁

[@ayasarhan7709]

Very supportive content and beneficial information, I would like to thank you so much!

[@Antbeast23]

Even tho I spent a year applying for jobs and internships the opportunities never worked out I wish I did more internships in college

[@jennybellido3279]

Thanks for sharing this, Stacy!

[@StacyJene]

You're welcome Jenny! :D

[@TheRealEstateInformant]

Thank you for sharing this video! It will help so many people.

[@StacyJene]

Thanks Lance, I hope so!

[@samwullems6102]

thank you for giving me confidence Stacy :)

[@khareemoliver]

Thank you for your advice !

[@aliciamariko7355]

This was so sweet! I’m currently trying to move cities (long story) and find a job >

[@prasiddharoy7772]

I finished my graduation in Arts a month ago and forget about the job market now (during pandemic) the job market in arts has always been a mess, the pandemic just added onto the chaos. I see all these videos about how if we do this or that we'd land up in jobs; sure, but they're not even the jobs we really ever wanted to work for then how is that good? I want to work as a production designer but forget about jobs or even internships, the only positions I get offered are to be a graphic designer! Which is not even my degree! So I'd really like to know how any of these suggestions that are being given helps us? Because I feel it's not us (the freshly graduated students) who need to change the mindset, instead it's the market that needs to create more employment opportunities for people instead of just making a single person do all the required jobs.

[@the_infinity_channel]

Thank you. It will help me in my depresion moments. I wanted to made a busniess for mysslf before but now I am a lot more motivated.

[@guillermogarcia5794]

Thank you... Really... Everything you said just resonated with me and gave me some piece of mind... You're right.

[@crickard1884]

Thank you so much for your video it makes me feel less anxious I'm studying IBA because I think it's a very general field that teaches you a lot not just only for your professional life but also personal one (how to interact with people, understand how the world works, learn how to save and spend money, and many other things). I really like it and don't regret taking it. However, I have no idea what I want to do after graduating. I was thinking about doing HRM but it's still very uncertain. Otherwise, taking a year off or make internships to find something that I like doing. The thing is I like many simple things so it's hard to pinpoint one thing that could interest me on the long-term and allow me to live. I've really been into artistic makeup lately so I thought about (maybe), opening a makeup related business in the future which still seems very unrealistic (especially when everyone around you push you not to do it). Oh I come from the Netherlands so it might differ from one place to another but compared to the US it's very rare to find young entrepreneurs. We don't have this risk-culture.

[@barkadasallah9129]

Thank you for sharing!

[@pinkkcandiee12]

I know you practice with the microphone but her voice is so calm 💓 and I have been suffering with degrees, graduating, jobs and it’s horrible. It’s depressing and my family has 0 idea how anything works

[@lkjkjhhgf]

Great video thank you for sharing

[@mothernature5237]

in sweden university is for free and I get paid to go to univ. Rather than stay home and apply to jobs that i get rejected all the time. I get depressed.

[@kasai1398]

Thanks for saying this, I thought about grad school but realized it may not be for me. Instead, i self reflected, and realized that becoming a public school teacher is what I want, and that requires a credential in California, so I’ll have to go to a college for that 1-2 years of schooling

[@lenny1526]

this was really helpful 🤍 thanks

[@neseriannaturally4606]

Thanks for sharing..I really want to start my own business after graduating..

[@williamokorie6378]

Thanks so much for your video. I graduated July, 2021. Parents, friends, and relatives always ask me the useless question "what next". This is my freaking life peeps!!!leave me alone 😭😭. Sometimes i feel I so useless even after coming out top in my class. Sometimes I tear up and feel like a liability to everyone. Btw, thanks for this video again. After reading the comments i knew i wasn't alone in this. I love u guys.🥺🥺. Y'all are going have that dream job You've always wanted.

[@seriahalexus]

So many gems in this video! I completely agree with everything you said! Entrepreneurship is key right now as a recent grad it’s been excruciating trying to find a new job so I’m thankful for my other streams of income

[@techskips7799]

I needed this . Thanks

[@jasonkoncurat4599]

I was working part-time jobs (on-campus) while in school, and I quit so that I could dedicate a significant amount of time to the job search during my last semester. All that did was lead to disappointment after disappointment. 5 months after graduating, I've gone nowhere. Somehow I managed to make it financially without earning a cent over the past 7 months (stimulus was definitely a blessing). I can't stress enough how insane how tough the job market is . . . I've been burned by it like many of you. I think the hardest part about all this is that I am forgetting what I bring to the table. I've been out of school and over a year past all of my internships. With the time away from doing valuable things, I feel like I've lost the value that I was ready to provide. That makes interviewing even tougher. The crazy thing is I'm starting to think maybe I should just settle with McDonalds for $13/hour

[@veronikat6996]

Try Fiverr or some sort of freelance projects so you can list than on the resume instead of mcdonalds even if you do have to work there as well to make ends meet (no shame in that).

[@mrtruthhurts2307]

I'm so glad you made this video I work at a university and I work with a bunch stuck up acting kids that think because they get a college degree that they're guaranteed a job and unfortunately it doesn't work that way having a college degree is great but it doesn't guarantee you anything

[@TimBerg22]

Nice video. I hope you can make an updated video like this.

[@justalittlebee]

Hey, thanks for the real talk on unemployment, it's really necessary. I am definitely going the tech entrepreneur way this year, tired of endless fruitless job applications. Ps. I have subbed!

[@MH-ms1dg]

I sympathize a lot with this and all others in this situation im working retail, and some people get the idea that im unhappy. while im not in my dream job yet, i actually feel immensely fulfilled just having a job. and I majored in Anthropology, which some people give me a weird eye for. But prestigious museums have interviewed me, so its kind of a fact by now, my major is not the problem it's more so interview skills and personal marketing. so i agree with you, mindset is key

[@teresalandhamilton8476]

Thank you, I had to hear this rn

[@chriscruse9806]

Graduate school seems too risky, taking on more debt to get a degree when the first degree didn't get you a job.

[@tevin2029]

Recent college grad still unemployed cause of the pandemic!!! WOOO