I sat in the 95-degree sun for three hours in order to collect a piece of paper. The ceremony felt like the final trial of a long and expensive journe

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2021-06-07 15:30:04

I sat in the 95-degree sun for three hours in order to collect a piece of paper. The ceremony felt like the final trial of a long and expensive journey.

Today, I’ve completed my senior year of post-study “adult life,” but there’s no commencement ceremony or diploma. All I have is a realization that adult life isn’t what I thought it would be. I don’t say that to scare you.

Back i n 2017, I was bright-eyed and looking toward the future. I thought I’d hop in the workforce and instantly find a six-figure job, buy a sweet car, and move out on my own in no time.

Year 1: I don’t have a job out of college. I’m okay with that. It’ll give me time to take a couple of trips around the country. Unfortunately, summer ends, I become stressed, and I run out of money. I pursue various get-rich-quick schemes, none of which pan out.

Year 2: I finally interview for jobs. I land a tutoring gig with decent pay, but excellent workplace accommodations. I expand my communication skills into education. I work with my friends and have some pocket money. I’m content.