one tiny baby step foward...hopefully

[Sage Ninja]

Lately I have been kind of depressed about my future mostly because I am getting older and I'm still trying to get my bachelors degree and I am still working at Wal-Mart. It's depressing because lately I've noticed that even though I'm still in my twenties I am about three or four years older than the other people in my age group at work for the most part. Also my only job experience is retail. I'm grateful that I have a job because I have to support myself but I also feel limited and held back by my job as well.

For my major (Communication media studies) I need plenty in field experience either through internships or club activities. But my time is limited because of my job and some the best internships are in major cities where I would have to relocate for the duration and I can't do that with my job. Finding quality internships locally is a challenge. Also all my professors tell me that it looks good on a resume if you have studied abroad and that students should take advantage. There is no way I could do that unless I take a short leave of absence from my work and financially I'm not able to do that. A lot of my fellow students are still responsibility free or still live at home so they can jump at that stuff.

But last week I got an email that was sent to all communication majors of a job opportunity on campus where they needed new staff for the school blog and if you are interested in writing to apply. It would only be ten hours a week and there would be meetings only every two weeks and I think I can swing that. I applied, there are only four more spaces left so I hope I get it. It is very small but I figure this is one little baby step forward to get some actual experience in my major and have on my resume other than retail. At my age I kind of need it.

I love to write so this would be perfect for me,, I don't know if Ill get a spot I was told a lot of com students applied but at least I can say I am doing something to take control of my life and earn a little experience and maybe make a little money as well to fill that gap week (I get paid bi-weekly at Wal-Mart). If anyone likes to pray, pray I get this. And if I don't at least I can say instead thowing another pity party for myself.