Man, 2024 has been rough, strange, and elightening. I graduated from college and thought everything else would fall in line, a decent job, possibly a drivers license (yes, I’m almost 23 and I don’t have a license).

The job force for the 20s is humbling. Here I was–well promised getting a degree would get you a job. In reality, unless your in STEM or have other degrees that are needed for today’s workforce, good luck. I am aware of what I got myself into, I know my degree isn’t profitable unless I live in a state with massive publishing houses, or anywhere but West Virginia, I know what I’m paying for. 150 jobs later, and nothing. Which would be fine if I didn’t have 60k in student loan debt and almost 2k in credit card debt (curse covid). Why do beginner jobs want 3-5 years experience? Is my degree not enough? One thing I learned from this job market is expect the unexpceted. (seriously though, I’m not asking for much anymore, just a simple job writing, managing social media, hell, I’ll do math if needed). I hate begging but these same companies literally complain about no one wanting to work anymore. It’s insanity. I feel trapped in a never-ending-cycle of job applications, not hearing back, getting questioned by my parents about getting a job, and it repeats itself on the daily. I’m mentally exhausted.

I also can’t be the only one who’s slightly fearing 2025, given everything happening both in the US and outside of the US. May the gods be with us through it all.

This is a short post to end 2024, as I haven’t had the mental power to write anything else. I love writing but something about writing cover letters everyday, just to be ignored for months on end, drains you.

Merry Christmas, Happy Hannaka, Bejewled Kwanza, and Happy New Years.