It’s the middle of summer, and I still do not have a job. When the school year wrapped up in June, I knew I had to start finding a job. I enjoy substitute teaching, but it is not very stable. Plus, it has its fair share of stress. I thought I would be able to find a job with my qualifications. My education is not an issue since I have a bachelors and a masters in history. I have strong analytical and writing skills, and I have maintained employment for a solid time. My attitude is not bad at all since I would say I have a strong work ethic for better or for worse. Yet, I either get rejected from job applications, or I never hear from the employer.

Is There Something Wrong With Me?

Nothing. I know that. I know there is nothing inherently wrong with me, but it’s hard to shake that feeling. It makes me reflect on my journey to this point. I think about what society tells us when we’re young. In order to be successful, you must get an education. It’s the only way you’ll get paid well. The doors will open for you, and everyone will want to hire you.

So, I did it. I went to school. I got my degree. It took a lot of time, stress, and money to do so. But now I’m struggling to find decent employment. I’m struggling to find a job within my educational focus.

It is beyond frustrating. I am more fortunate than others because I do not have student debt. I could not imagine the anger I would have if I was in this situation but also had a looming debt of thousands of dollars above my head. It’s disillusioning.

In the End, I’m Still Trying to Find a Job

Currently, the job search is still underway. Every other day, I will get on LinkedIn and Indeed to see what new job opportunities pop up. I apply for the jobs that I believe I can perform and track it on a spreadsheet. Other than that, I am looking into having my own thing whether it be this blog or another social media niche. Only time will tell if I end up finding a job.