This has been a very difficult time for graduates, as the great recession has made it very difficult to find a job and get your career started. Many young people are stuck living at home with their parents and don’t know what to do next.
We’ve stressed the importance of creativity and finding a career that suits you, regardless of the economic situations. We’ve also stressed the importance of work-life balance, and there must be more to life than just your work.
This might be a time for you to also consider doing other things while you wait for the job market to come back. It might seem silly yo think about traveling the world given the economic circumstances, but again it’s a matter of getting creative. If your overall career is on hold, why not figure out a way to see the world? You’re only young once, and now you can take advantage of the freedom of fewer choices here at home.
Cruise companies are one option, as you can get a job on a cruise ship and make pretty good money. You’ll work hard, but you’ll see new places and you’ll be surrounded by other young people. Just imagine the opportunities that could come from that.
Europe is also another option. Of course the job market is even worse in places like England, but there are always opportunities for Americans, particularly if you’re willing to consider an internship. Look for companies in the tourism industry or even finance. Again, it’s a matter of being creative. You may find yourself working in hotels in Liverpool or a Cardiff hotel just as easily as you might be working for an American company in London.
You are only limited by your imagination. If seeing the world is a priority, use this time in your life to find something unique an interesting. It sure beats hanging around in your old bedroom at your parent’s house.
