She didn't feel like an adult. She was in no way prepared. It was as if a fire alarm had gone off in the middle of the night and she was standing on the street with her clothes bundled up in her arms. If she wasn't learning, what was she doing? How would she fill the days? She had no idea. The trick of it, she told herself, is to be courageous and bold and make a difference. Not change the world exactly, just the bit around you. Go out there...and work hard at...something.Nicholls, David. One Day. New York: Vintage Contemporaries, 2009: 12-13.
I found this to be a funny, yet accurate, explanation of how we all felt those first few days out in the real world.
The other item I had to bring to everyone's attention is a post from a blog called "Avoid This Job." Unfortunately the blog hasn't been updated for months, but I stumbled upon a hilarious post that you will undoubtedly giggle while reading. It tears apart a craigslist ad, which for my international friends, is a website where people post job openings amongst other things. Definitely take the time to read this:
Shake it Like a Polaroid Picture - Avoid this Job
Also, take the Color Quiz! It is scarily accurate and it takes about one minute to complete. You will be amazed: Color Quiz
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