"Every so often it hits you... that overwhelming feeling of... "Oh Crap. I have a college degree, and I have to be an adult now." Then you go through my 5 Stages of a College Grad:
1. Denial: "Oh, Its alright, my degree will definitely get me a job and stability and all that cool adult-ness."
2. Anger: "No, YOU NEED 2-3 YEARS EXPERIENCE!!!!!"
3. Depression: There is no phrase associated with this, only Ice Cream. Lots and lots of ice cream.
4. Bargaining: "So I have a communications and arts degree.... hmmmm... I know!" *types 'Good with people' into the McDonald's application
5. Acceptance. "It's all good... I have a job at McDonald's! Totally nailing this adult thing!"
If anyone wants to know where I am on this.... I may or may not have a tub of Strawberry Hagen-Daas in my freezer right now... as we speak... Gosh that sounds good right now. At 9:30 am. #winner"
That was one of the most liked statuses I have ever posted (which in retrospect, says alot about our generation). Since then I have gained much more experience (almost one more month's experience, and thats alot!) and I realize that I need to make some changes to my 5 stages... so here they are
The (New) 5 stages of a college grad!!!
2. Anger: " 2-3 YEARS EXPERIENCE!! FOR A JOB AT WAL-MART!?!?!?! ARE YOU KIDDING ME!?!?!? *insert rant in Spanish**angrily fills out application*
3. Depression: I have come to the conclusion that the best ice cream for this stage is indeed Hagen-Daas. It's thick and creamy and with enough flavor that you are truly able to drown your unemployment sorrow in its creamy, sugary goodness. Now the best time to drown your sorrows is late at night, watching cat videos on youtube, possibly with Sarah Mclachlan playing in the background.
4. Bargaining: "Thank you for the interview, McDonald's. Yes, I do have many years of experience in customer service. . . In fact, I have a degree in working with people!"
"Really? what is your degree in?"
"Oh the major isnt that important." *slides a 20 across the table* *winks*
5. Acceptance: "Hello and welcome to McDonalds!" " I am totally adulting right now"
*pays phone bill*
*pays rent bill*
*pays student loans*
*Bank Account= - $20.00
"Yup, totally adulting."