As mentioned in my first post, the time is quickly approaching for me to walk across the stage and graduate.
I have been thinking about this week for a while now, and after starting my final exams today, things are becoming even more real than they were before. I'm nervous, excited, and ready to move on to the next chapter of my life. The scary part is that I'm not sure what that next chapter looks like. I have vague ideas, and I'm working towards a definite future, but until I get a hit on the job search, I'm stuck floating in uncertainty.
My Goals.
My first goal is to secure some sort of job. Currently I work blue collar labor, which keeps me afloat financially, but doesn't provide the career that I want. That job has been great to me, but it would kill me long term. What I really want is to find a tech job that allows me to work in the aviation industry. While I don't have a degree in anything aviation related, I do have a passion for it, and I believe that passion can carry me far.
"If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams… he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours." -Henry David Thoreau
My Fears.
While I know that my parents fully support me, and I have what it takes to find success inside of me, it's still scary entering this unknown world. Thoughts are constantly in my head about "What if I don't find a job?" or "What if I'm not good enough?" but what I have to tell myself is that persistence and confidence is key. I am in a very fortunate position to have a 4 year degree, and even with an industry as competitive as computer science, I still have a step above many others, even if I don't end up in my dream job right away, or even one in the right field.
My Point.
The point of this post is to remind myself of my thoughts and worries, and put them down in a place where I can reference later and see how far I've come.
I plan to follow this post up with a short interview/chat with one of my best friends, and get some words from him on how he dealt with this stage of his life.