I can’t be the only college grad struggling to find a good job. At least that is what I keep telling myself. I wouldn’t attribute the failure to lack of trying, I’ve certainly sent out enough resumes and filled in enough online applications. Maybe it’s my almost inapplicable Russian Major that is preventing me from getting a foot in the door. People just don’t know what to think of a person who chooses to major in Russian. Heck, I could be a Chinese sympathizing pinko or a revolutionary myself, or just too esoteric for any self-respecting firm (consult the Official Preppy Handbook on the problem with having a degree in Slavic studies).
At any rate, the no job thing is getting me blue. I just assumed that three weeks out of school and I’d find something nifty to do with my life, but it ain’t happening as I anticipated. Is patience necessary, or would it take me just packing up all my stuff, hopping in the car and driving across the country to solve the problem? I welcome opinions. Also, the jolt has never been more bitter, Amherst needs to makeover its soul.
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August 16, 2008 at 6:19 pm
I can sympathize with you. I’m a Russian and Soviet Studies major at UCSD and am broadening my horizons towards European studies. I have a year left–just curious on what compelled you to choose your major? I just love the field but would probably do something totally different career wise. Great blog btw!
Keep up the good work. Molodets! (:
Maia