I graduated in 2019, feeling hopeful and excited, just like every new graduate does. I worked hard, did well in my studies, and thought my degree would help me find a good job. But what happened next was tough. For three long years, I faced one rejection after another.
At first, I thought it was because of the economy. Then, I began to believe it was about luck. Eventually, I started to doubt myself. I would get selected for interviews, and sometimes they would even congratulate me, but then I would hear, “We’re sorry, we chose someone else.”
Some of the people who got hired had lower grades than me. It was frustrating, and I couldn’t understand why I kept failing. It wasn’t just jobs; even internships slipped away from me.
By 2022, I started feeling very sad. I stopped checking social media because everyone else seemed to be sharing news about promotions, scholarships, and weddings, while I was still at my parents’ house, sending out more applications.
Every time my phone rang, I hoped it was a job call, but I ended up feeling let down…. Continue Reading
