While reading the Boston Globe last Wednesday I came across an article that literally made me nauseous. I have high hopes entering the work force when I graduate, intend on living at home in Massachusetts to save money (who can afford to live outside of the home?). I of course would love to get a nice apartment in Boston and walk to work, but realistically, that is not my option. The article in the Globe about more lay offs that will be coming in Massachusetts. The numbers just seem to increase. Times are scary and this is not a secure time to be graduating.
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I am a student from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst expected to graduate in the spring of 2009. With the current economic crisis and Massachusetts expected to lay off thousands of workers in November and December, HOW am I going to get a job?! Our country's failing economy is poor timing for perspective seniors ready to enter the job market. This blog will present information regarding the financial crisis and what it means to me.
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- Carolyn Walsh
- I'm a senior in college, paranoid about my future, and just trying to get a job!
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Senior Year
Walking on campus the first day of classes I felt good, I mean really good. I was a SENIOR in college, a SENIOR? I had just come off the summer from a great internship feeling confident to take on my professors. The next thing we know, the government is taking over Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac, the Bank of America is buying Merrill Lynch and to be honest, not quite sure what all this means.
As the weeks have gone on things have only gotten worse. Students will be unable to take out loans (some already have been rejected, MEFA for example), employees are being laid off, and companies are not hiring. These issues have started to hit home especially because I am supposed to be graduating and getting a job in the spring! Looks like blasting my resume to every inch of Massachusetts and moving home to save my money is what my plan entails.
This blog is my thoughts, hopes, and worries for the graduating class of 2009. Please share!
As the weeks have gone on things have only gotten worse. Students will be unable to take out loans (some already have been rejected, MEFA for example), employees are being laid off, and companies are not hiring. These issues have started to hit home especially because I am supposed to be graduating and getting a job in the spring! Looks like blasting my resume to every inch of Massachusetts and moving home to save my money is what my plan entails.
This blog is my thoughts, hopes, and worries for the graduating class of 2009. Please share!
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