We are in the last month of the spring semester but for many us it is our last semester – ever. Graduates have the last four years (some perhaps more) in their rearview mirror and the “real-world” is looming in front on a long open highway, filled with possibilities (as well as detours). Read on to learn about a typical work day for the post-college grads.
1. Happy HOUR becomes a night out ending with a mad dash for the 2 a.m. train, only to awaken early and return the next day. This isn’t college… you can’t schedule “no work” Fridays and you must show up on time
2. How we feel about our alarm clock going off at 5 a.m. in order to have time to shower and eat breakfast
3. Then you have to make coffee and catch the train to commute
4. Trying to squeeze onto the subway in the morning on your way to work
5. Your boss asking you to forward her the email but your inbox is too full and you can’t find the email anywhere
6. An hour later she asks for those press releases and you just want to hide under your desk because today is just not your day
7. You can’t sweet talk your way out of work like you could out of that homework assignment…
8. After moving back home it will eventually be time for you to find yourself an apartment… I think your parents will agree even though they really enjoyed your company…
9. But once you’re completely independent and in the “real-world” they will miss their baby
10. But you finally succeed and make yourself and your family proud