Suddenly, the weight of the world feels incredibly heavy as you sit there, diploma in hand. For what purpose did you put in all those years of study time, late hours spent studying for tests, and worry and anxiety? a document that is meant to unlock the "good life," a secure job, and financial stability.
However, the idealized image that was presented to them is far different from the reality that so many graduates are dealing with these days. Rather of landing their ideal career and leading a comfortable life, they're drowning in student loan debt, having a hard time making ends meet, and not sure whether they'll ever be able to enjoy the same level of financial freedom and independence as their parents.
To put it mildly, it's an irritating and depressing scenario. You did everything correctly, after all. You put a lot of effort into your studies, achieved high marks, and fulfilled every expectation society had for you in order to succeed. However, the plan went awry somewhere along the line, leaving you feeling adrift, apprehensive, and more and more disenchanted with the route that was meant to be your pass to a better life.
It doesn't have to be this way, I'm here to inform you. The generations-old belief that "get good grades, get a good job" is simply failing a sizable and expanding portion of the population. And the sooner we can all start realizing our true potential?which is inside each and every one of us?the sooner we can let go of that antiquated and ultimately constrictive way of thinking.