Struggling after graduating college? Should you stay in the city with job opportunities or go back to your hometown for remote work? Seeking advice from those with similar experiences. Share your choices and any regrets. #collegegraduate #careeradvice #jobopportunities #remotejobs #financialstruggle
No entry level job reasonably expects you to have much more than book knowledge (assuming your degree is relevant to the job).
What I did (well before you were born):
* Started the job search 9 months prior to graduation
* Took internships with companies that ultimately had nothing to do with where I went next
* Did not consider distance, but rather the pay and the opportunity
Ended up taking a job 800 miles from home and started my career from there.
What should you do? That’s a bit harder. You don’t say what your degree is in, or if going for the next degree is even on the table. You should be looking now for a job for after graduation. One clue is that your job could be done remotely. Most of those types of jobs pay well enough, even at junior levels, for you to live on your own without fear of starving. Don’t shoot yourself short in this regard.
The option of moving home to be with your parents while you get on your feet is certainly viable. One can argue that saving money at the onset lets you save enough to live more comfortably in a few years – possibly buy a house (which greatly depends on where you live) or at least have an apartment that isn’t eating up all of your cash. You could look at moving to where your best college friends are, and move in with them — roommate it for quite some time. This way, you’re not alone and not with strangers, but you’re ‘out in the world’.
Honestly, you should be making a decision based off of an offer from a company – it should be high enough that you don’t have to have a roommate unless you want one. Otherwise, keep looking for a better position.
Best of luck….
What is your major?
How far is your hometown from the nearest major city?
I have moved across the country multiple times for work and it has led to a good amount of career growth. Plus, it’s hard to build a career if you’re location-locked.
It sounds like you don’t really have anything tying you down. My recommendation: look all over for work and move for the best job you can find. Then when you get a job, talk to people, go to events, and try to build friendships