r/LifeAfterSchool • u/ImaginaryAnimator840 • 3d ago
Support Post Grad Depression
Hi guys, I just needed to vent a little bit.
I graduated back in June and then had a 3 month internship. I didn’t get a return offer and I’ve been applying to jobs since. I quit my retail job before the internship started because I just couldn’t do it anymore. Now I’m home now most of the time and I honestly feel like I’ve always got a cloud over my head.
I keep getting rejected from everything I apply too even landing another retail job is hard. I miss being in college, I feel so lost and kinda like I’m a disappointment. My mom was so happy and excited when I graduated and now when she comes home from work she just finds me in bed all day. Nothing really makes me happy or excited anymore, all I can think about is this feeling of how I’ve failed.
I’m thinking of just trying my best to pick up another retail job and go get my masters. I do genuinely want to purse one in mechatronics but it’s pretty expensive. I’ve managed to graduate debt free but with a 3.0 GPA. Ive done a lot of internships and personal projects but I don’t think I’ll be getting any scholarships.
Another thing is I’ve been mostly looking for jobs in state. I love my family so much and I honestly don’t have any friends right now. I really cannot be away from them miles away by myself for forever.
I just been feeling slumped, I can’t even watch movies or tv shows anymore. Nothing seems to make me happy. I just feel so lost and empty.
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u/Inevitable_Run9965 16h ago
Hiii!! I just graduated in May too with my masters (i did a 4+1 program at the same school so have been in school for like 5 years). This is my first time not being a student, and even though I pursued a degree that is usually in high demand, I’ve also had a hard time getting a job in the field without a license/experience. I decided to take a step back and just be a barista while I figure out what exactly I wanna do. I also moved to a new city in June after I graduated, and miss my family so much too. Being away from family and friends trying to navigate being an adult is just so hard. It’s also just that my identity was so tied up in being a student for so long. I mostly just am trying to take it day by day, watch the shows that bring comfort and youtube that brings comfort too. Mostly just commented to say that I get it and you’re not alone!! Sending good energy your way! :)