I graduated university last July with an unfounded amount of confidence in life’s ability to make the pieces fall into place. Aside from a six-week internship, I had nothing in place and was in no rush to find a full-time job. It’ll work itself out, I thought.
In hindsight, it’s very obvious that I was setting myself up for months of unemployment and crushing disillusionment. Nothing could have prepared me for how depressing, shameful and soul-destroying it is to be a jobseeker, especially when your friends are already assimilating into the adult world in roles you can only envy.
It’s been the second-hardest winter of my life, and by far the loneliest.
But today, strangely and almost comically, everything has worked itself out.
This morning I secured a job that pays very well, that will allow me to do things I’m passionate about inside and outside the office, and that can propel me out of my sister’s house and into the independent life I’ve been desperate to lead. It’s too good to be true, honestly, and I can’t fathom how someone who has only met me once has so much confidence in my abilities. I am humbled, and I am so, so grateful.
So today I’m feeling like I really do
Love,
February.
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    Congratulations!

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    I’m very happy for you. ♥ I want to wish you all the best!

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    Congratulations Frabby! Everyone have their own timeline, dont worry about others getting ahead. All the best with your new job!

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    Congratulations, what a great story! All the best in your new job and adventures 👏🏽

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    Glad to hear this! job search can be cruel, but glad you got a job and one you seem to like. You can only connect the dots looking backwards, (like Steve Jobs said) so hoping all the dots are lining up for a bright future! Cheers!

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    Congratulations!!

    As someone who was in the same position as you once upon a time, I can say that things fall into place the way they need to, even if it’s not on our own timelines. You’re going to be great!

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    That is amazing news! Congratulations!

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    Congratulations! I’m happy everything worked out. I hope things get better and better for you in the future. ☺️

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    Congratulation, Frabs!! You deserve it!

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    Congratulations!!

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    Congratulations! I’ve also had (and still do to some extent) disillusionment. I graduated later than my peers and having a disability finding work has been a struggle, it’s hard not to compare with my friends but we all have our struggles. I’m really happy for you! I hope this new chapter of your life will bring you the joy and independence you deserve!

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    Congrats on the job!!! You had to have convinced this person of how worthy you are for it. Always be confident of that!

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    Congratulations! That’s wonderful! 😊

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    Congrats on the new job, you have been able to spend unexpected time with your sister and to rest after the stress of studies. Now you have learnt about yourself and endured some tests in confidence you have secured a dream job as your first post grad step into the world of work. Ask around, this is not a story many can tell about their entry into the job market.

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    Oh my YAY!!! THIS IS THE BEST NEWS! Of course they have confidence you. You are capable of amazing things and you have the degree to prove it!

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    congratulations and all the best for this new chapter of your life 🙂 !

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