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[froggy_dear]

I guess I am feeling stressed. I'm reading the Museum-L listserv about how there are OMG NO JOBS AND RECENT GRADS WILL NOT GET ONE, and I am freaking out. I had been trying to write my thesis, but I decided to work on a cover letter instead, because that job is my ONLY HOPE or something. Which is ready to send out now once my references tell me okey dokey.

And I am terrified of not getting any job. Terrified. Even more than of not finishing my thesis. Because I could finish my thesis anywhere once I have a job. If I didn't finish my thesis by June, then I would need to pay $700 to register for the quarter I would defend in. But if I had a real job to go to, then I would not need to worry about the $700 and also not need to worry about a job. This is a new trend in my thinking and I do not like it. But it also makes a lot of sense. But if I have no job and no thesis. Then that is really sucky. Yes very sucky.

I really need to calm down and hope for the best. And urge it along as best I can. By actually writing and stuff. And by sending out applications.

If I'm feeling all basketcasey now, what am I going to be like in April?

Edit: Nothing calms a girl down like some sit-ups and stuff on cats. And now, goodnight.

Comments

[luli82.livejournal.com]

I totally feel your pain. I just joined that listserve as Laura told me about it on Wednesday and one of the first emails on it was this whole thread about not finding a job. I had the same reaction and of course had to share it with Amy and Tracy who were sitting at work with as I read it because I just need to share the dread. I've actually stopped reading most of the posts because they are depressing but the ones that give interview tips I have read. I'm not sure if I'm being optimistic or what but I think we have a pretty good chance of getting a job once we are out, especially looking at past classes. Many of these people who respond paniced have a few things going against them that I don't think we face as much, such as age, inability to relocate due to family and they are shooting for the big/competative institutions. It really did freak me out to the point that I was gonna start getting my resume and cover letters ready but then I stepped back, breathed and calmed myself down. I know I need to get some out but at the same time graduation is still in my mind somewhat far away. I'll start stressing in April!

[(Anonymous)]

Lynn, you're going to be fine. :)

[froggy-dear.livejournal.com]

I appreciate the vote of confidence, but I wish you'd sign your anonymous comments, oh anonymous commenter.