The Real World: What They Don't Tell You Once You Get the Degree!

 

 My parents always told me go to college, get a degree, and get a job. Simple as 1, 2, and 3 right?  That was always my thinking growing up.  I would work hard in school (somewhat lol), go to college, and all these opportunities would be waiting for me.  Well, 2 out of 3 is not bad lol.  I did go to college (Thee Southern University and A&M College💙💛).  I did get my degree (Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering). However, I did not get that job 😕, not right away at least lol.  Everyone thinks that a degree equals stability, but in actuality, it really does not in the real world 🤷. What they do not tell you is? Once you get that degree you could be unemployed for some time.  You may have to work out of your field until something becomes available.  What if it is a depression, recession, or pandemic (dang 2020 lol)? Adulthood really pulls the blinds back on the real world!  Even in little league sports, there was a winner and runner-up.  Unfortunately, in adulthood there is only the winner.  The runner-up typically gets the same “we went with someone else” email as all the other candidates lol. Now I am not bagging on getting a degree because it does help and give you an edge in the job market, but do not equate it to necessarily guaranteeing a job. Whenever I talk to people, I try to emphasize that you should get a degree into something you love and not base it on money.  Love will make it a lot easier when the rough times come lol.  Adulthood sucks but now it sucks with a diploma (just kidding) 😅😅lol!!