I've always been told that life after college wouldn't be easy. I was told things like "just you wait, adult life is hard" or "oh yeah, that's adult life for you. You'll get used to it." I was told that things would hit me at super sonic speed and I wouldn't be prepared. Well I'm here to tell you that life after college is no joke.
I was one of the lucky students who had a job lined up for me right after graduation. No literally, it was the Monday after graduation which was on a Saturday. I knew I wouldn't have time to relax and enjoy myself because I was jumping head first into this next chapter of life. I knew what I was getting myself into and I WAS prepared. What I wasn't prepared for were the changes that would destroy my plans.
I already had an apartment picked out and moving plans prepared, but unfortunately those plans fell through and I had to start all over again. I was prepared to move quickly, but now it's a month and a half later I'm just now about to sign my lease contract to move into my new apartment. I was furious. I was prepared and ready to move and plans fell through. I know people told me that adult life would be difficult, but I didn't want to listen to them. They never had to go through what I've been through. They were able to find a place easily and move-in when they wanted, but for me it wasn't that easy. It just felt like one thing after another was happening to me.
People will try to tell you they relate to your problems; some might actually relate but others will never understand the struggles you're going through. As much as you love your family and friends, the last thing you want to hear is "I told you so." You just want to hear that they support you and that they are there for you if you need them to be. Although I went through those obstacles, I can honestly say I am extremely happy with where I'm at. I might not have everything together yet, but I am truly happy with the direction life is going even with the changes that come my way.
Life after college isn't easy, but it's also not hard. I'ts not about trying to find a job and trying to get things together; It's about being able to accept change and knowing how to handle it when it happens. If you can't handle change, then things will be hard for you. You need to understand that obstacles are going to happen in your life, whether you want to believe it or not. You don't have to listen to your friends when they tell you, but you need to know it for yourself.
Life after college is enjoyable, aggravating and fun. Be ready for the new and exciting challenges that come your way and be prepared to handle any unprepared changes that occur. I promise you this, if you can handle the changes then you can handle anything.
