Making the Transition – A reality check

The feeling is strange, it seems eerie, but its real – friends are getting married, children are born, and careers are taking form. Life after college seems to be bitter sweet, with new challenges, and new opportunities. To some it seems as though innocence has been lost.

This spring thousands of college graduates will embark on a new journey – into the real world. According to CNNMoney.com, many may find that their salaries have shrunk – and that job offers are much more limited as compared to years past.

As reported by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, those graduating with a four-year degree could expect to make 1.7% less entering the workforce in 2010 than in 2009.

Regardless, while prospects maybe tougher than ever before, with a flooded market of currently unemployed, part-time individuals, as well as many baby boomers – it can be deceiving to believe that a bright future lies ahead.

At any rate, recent graduates do have an advantage – a fresh perspective, boundless energy and hope.

So forget about the statistics, toss conventional wisdom aside, and fear nothing – the only enemy is you. Throughout my process as well as yours, remind yourself of this quote:

“Never say never, because limits, like fears, are often just an illusion...” - Michael Jordan

I suppose change is good.

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