6+ First Job Moments That Make You Realize, If Graduation Celebrations Are Overrated

6+ First Job Moments That Make You Realize

Do you still remember how relieved you were after leaving the courtroom with the statement “graduated” at that time? Do you still remember how happy it was to wear a toga and shake hands with the chancellor, while parents looked on with pride? The joy is immeasurable until the photos in every corner of the graduation ceremony are not enough to show your happiness.

With a bachelor’s degree on your shoulders, you’re ready to face the world with a new face. Success, independence, and all that is beautiful already pictured in the eyelids. World of work, here I come! So you say. But not much time has passed from the euphoria of your graduation, you start to think. It seems the celebration at graduation was just too much. How come it feels better to be a student than now, huh?

1. Just applying for the first job, you are immediately asked what your experience is. So confused how to answer

Perhaps the first thing that comes to mind after graduation is looking for a job. The amount of knowledge you receive in college makes you a little jumawa. Moreover, your GPA is quite proud. 

Ah, you sure get to work fast. You have watched various job vacancies, you have followed all of the job vacancies information accounts. But you start to be surprised by the conditions given. Everyone wants experienced people. How are you who are still green in this world of work?

2. Hoping to make new friends in the world of work, but it turns out that seniors and superiors are actually oppressed. What a shame!

Before graduation, maybe you have looked in awe at people who are already working. Looks cool with a work suit, and typical adult chat. You don’t want to procrastinate, and you want to be like them. In fact, in the office later, you will not only find friends or friends. There are also those who pretend to be friends even though they stabbed them in the back. Office politics and seniors (who worked there first) are fierce, not just stories! Ah, it’s better for college friends, sometimes they still want to give cheats on assignments.

3. Graduating from college means being free from all assignments and papers. But it turns out that the boss’s scolding is much worse!

Lectures become very confusing when all the lecturers give paper assignments. Usually piled up at the end of the semester, so confused about which one to do first. The expectation is that after you graduate, you will be free from paper assignments. That’s right, because now papers are being replaced with proposals, meeting schedules , and projects that must be completed within the deadline . If your job is not good, not only will you get a C, but SP3, aka you will be fired. More horror~

4. I want to give my first salary to my parents. But what do you pay for boarding, transportation, and meals?

It is an honor to be able to present the first salary to parents. A kind of ceremonial, proof that now you can be independent and don’t bother your parents anymore. You are already planning to give them your first salary. But again reality makes you think again. If the salary is for your parents, then how do you meet your daily needs? Especially those of you who live overseas, have to pay for various needs. Time to ask your parents again?

5. A salary that is only in accordance with the UMK, making you have to forget about buying expensive coffee every morning. Ah, but at least you’ve worked

You used to dream that you could live like on TV. Wear neat clothes, and chat smartly while drinking coffee which costs 50 thousand. Wow, so cool! But the first paycheck at your first job kindly reminds you to be frugal. Because the results of hard work from morning to evening are only enough for a month. How about buying coffee? Already, just use the sachet . After all, it will be the same if enjoyed with gratitude. Even though the salary is not much now, at least you are working.

6. While working, I’m looking for a serious partner so I can get married quickly. It turns out that in addition to not having time to vacation, the world of work makes you not have time to find a partner too

One of your resolutions when you enter the world of work is about romance. You want to find someone who can be in a serious relationship. So that next year’s Eid, you already have an answer when asked “When are you getting married?”. Unfortunately you also miscalculated. The world of work is not as slow as college. Go in the morning and return at night, on weekends you choose to sleep all day for revenge. No time to hang out with friends, let alone look for a partner. Until after many Eids, it turns out that you are still alone.

7. His estimation (big dream) at the age of 25 has begun to be established. In fact, until now you still don’t know what you are looking for

At first everything was so planned. Get a job, build a career, get a promotion, get promoted, and become a boss in your 30s. Great salary, prestigious position. Age 25 is estimated to be a mature age, including a matter of life plans in the future. In fact, the age of 25 is not “easy”. Instead of moving steadily, you are still filled with doubts. Career or passion? Saving or traveling? Escape or return home to be closer to family? Your 25-year-old still struggles with all kinds of turmoil.

Life after college is often different from what was envisioned. But that’s okay, because here you will learn new knowledge that you have not met in your beloved campus. Knowledge to make peace with reality, learn to process dishes in front of the eyes that are not too appetizing, into something worth enjoying. And whatever the experience at your first job, be grateful for the fact that you are already working. Yes, right?