Idling Summertime (Thoughts)

[Bon]

I've started a pretty straightforward routine, while searching for work into my second month, of waking up, going to my computer (surfing the net, instant messaging, or making music), and staying there the entire day, except for breaks where I use the restroom, play Nintendo, or venture somewhere to eat. It's utterly ridiculous, and I want to stop it.

Further increasing my matters, I've been internalizing a lot of the bad memories from college, particularly a grudge for this girl who back-stabbed me my junior year. Let's just say this: When you convert to a Greek, it is highly probable that person changes for the worse.

Other than going infrequently to the YMCA, I spend the majority of the time in the house. Have you ever had that feeling where you actually miss doing schoolwork? I feel that way now, because I'm so bored, it's not even funny. God, help me.

[altoecko]

Re: Idling Summertime (Thoughts)

Grad-School.

[Bon]

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Grad-School.

Hell no. Not yet.

[altoecko]

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Hell no. Not yet.

Okay fine then, do your own independant study on subjects that interest you. Read more books. I miss school sometimes too when I get caught in hazes of non-productivity but I always supplement those times with plenty of reading/online research/documentaries. I'm not sure how you want me to respond to the topic at hand.

[Bon]

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Okay fine then, do your own independant study on subjects that interest you. Read more books. I miss school sometimes too when I get caught in hazes of non-productivity but I always supplement those times with plenty of reading/online research/documentaries. I'm not sure how you want me to respond to the topic at hand.

I didn't mean to be harsh, Mitch, but you're like the millionth person to tell me that suggestion. I was told about this option even before starting my senior year of college, and I was under so much pressure. I wanted a break, and yes, I got the break. While I want to get my Master's eventually, I'm just not ready at this time. I want to find a job first, and then I'll go back to get the Degree. Even then, if I do get the Master's, what are the chances of finding a job in this failing economy?

[altoecko]

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Even then, if I do get the Master's, what are the chances of finding a job in this failing economy?

I'm not sure of the odds, but I know they'll be even worse if you don't have a master's.

[Alex]

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Just leave the house. Go for a walk and see what happens.

[Shard]

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Finding a job depends a lot more on your local market, degree pursued, experience, and miscellaneous other factors like your willingness to move, ability to sell yourself, etc.

There are some sectors of the economy that are firing on all cylinders, while others like construction, finance, and manufacturing are all in the crapper.

In short, it could be a snap, or it could be a long, hard slog. I'd suggest identifying which factors you have control of and work on those. Everything else will come around eventually.

[Kefka Jr.]

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Just leave the house. Go for a walk and see what happens.

^

[goldgecko4]

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Plan something big, like a trip or starting your own business or buying a house. Even if you can't follow through, the process will actually help you examine where you are and what you're capable of. Hell, who knows, Something might actually come of it.

[John Mora]

Re: Idling Summertime (Thoughts)

HEY HOW ABOUT GETTING THAT JOB, HUH

[Toaster]

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Make a list of things you want to accomplish. Immediate goals. Nothing far-fetched like "lose 100 pounds", "run in a marathon" or "get my own record label".

Small steps. Like "apply at X for a new job", "get on the treadmill for 10 minutes once a day".

It's the only way I can get things done sometimes because I get sidetracked so damn easily. So I make a list of things I need to do, and what I need to do in order to make that goal come true. It's not like I live my life to a list or am OCD or anything like that. It's just I like to have a list of things I want to do or work toward so I have a goal in mind. Writing it down just gives that idea permanence and will motivate me to follow through on it.

[Kefka Jr.]

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And if that doesn't work, try and make a more specific or esoteric list of thing to do.

Like, referring to someone as "toots" in coversation. Or buying grapes for a chicken salad.

You don't have to make the chicken salad right away. One step at a time, after all.

[Toaster]

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[Bon]

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I do appreciate the advice guys.

Right now, I'm still applying for places, and hoping they call back. I need to be more assertive, however, and actually CALL the job to at least show them I have a devout interest in the job.

On the side, I'm making a valiant effort to resume my regular routine of exercising at the YMCA. Yesterday, I went back for the first time in a week, and turned out to be tired a lot faster than I usually am, so that's a high priority.

I've also been collaborating with people on www.soundclick.com, writing hip hop and R and B-based music. So, I'm hanging in there.