What to do

LegacyUser

I procrastinated way too much recently and now I am finished college and have nothing to look forward to now for the rest of the summer. I have no job or a holiday to look forward to. Like up until recently I was just looking forward to exams being over but not I have nothing. I moved back into my parent house for the summer and already im cracking up.

Ive gotten really depressed over it as well.

Not too sure what to do?

Dudess

Huh? Go looking for a job!

And if you're feeling down, get out and do something about it instead of waiting for happiness to come to you.

Jeesh...

geminilady

could you go and visit your old friends? a chat might be a good way of cheering you up. Just think of when you were studying and all the things you wanted to do...you can do them all now! : )
perhaps a new hobby might keep you out of the boredom or read some books. A job as the other poster said would help you get out of the house and is a good way of meeting new people so might be a good idea to go looking on the job front!

rovert

unreg65 wrote: »

I procrastinated way too much recently and now I am finished college and have nothing to look forward to now for the rest of the summer. I have no job or a holiday to look forward to. Like up until recently I was just looking forward to exams being over but not I have nothing. I moved back into my parent house for the summer and already im cracking up.

Ive gotten really depressed over it as well.

Not too sure what to do?

I was in the same boat last year, Id advise to sign on and take your time chosing your next move. While pursued new or current hobbies.

MagicMarker

rovert wrote: »

I was in the same boat last year, Id advise to sign on and take your time chosing your next move. While pursued new or current hobbies.

Don't be such a waster is all i'll say.. You finished school for the year, so have THOUSANDS of other students... Guess what they are doing? Most likely working or looking for work.

You're a big girl/boy now, the years where you spend your summer holidays at home on the computer or out playing football are long gone! Get up off you're arse and get a job and start saving for next year.

oil painting

dont worry,you will bounce back.....you may need some time to allow the next steps to come to you... and there is plenty of time to organise a holiday-the summer is just beginning.... do you live near a beach or park or anything? just try and enjoy some time off-you have probably worked hard finishing school and deserve a break...

get on your bike or go for walks in the sun,get a little notebook and write down some thoughts about what you would like to see happen this summer,and try to picture yourself making it happen.... it might help you feel like you are being pro active about what you would like.... dont rush into anything-if you have to stay with your parents,you can be out and about during the day... go to the local library,clean out your room -dump loads of old stuff... try make a fresh start for you...good luck xx

Dudess

Can't believe the sugar-coated crap here for something that's barely a PI. The OP has made absolutely no effort and is looking for people to come up with a magical answer - as I said, go looking for a job! What the hell else do you expect people to say?

oil painting

Dudess wrote: »

Can't believe the sugar-coated crap here for something that's barely a PI. The OP has made absolutely no effort and is looking for people to come up with a magical answer - as I said, go looking for a job! What the hell else do you expect people to say?

i dont think he is saying he doesnt want a job ... what he is saying is the change in his life is a bit of anti climax at the mo...alot of people feel that after studying all year and then its all over...he mentioned some depression has come on because of it,and may be wondering if this is normal and asking the question could help him understand his feelings.....

telling him to get a job and get over it may sound like an easy solution but not always right for that person....

bennyblanco

I know what you're saying oil painting but the OP mentions the "no job,no holiday" to look forward to.
If you don't know what to do,do something!I'm in a similar situation myself,finished my studies for the year and just moved home,zero cash and not too happy about all the above.
Having suffered from depression when I was younger I'd have to agree with Dudess here,if you get yourself moving you'll find you start feeling better almost immediately,keep occupied with productive stuff.
I cleaned out my room (twas a bombsite) and got rid of loads of stuff I hadnt needed in years.It's good for the head and now I have a little sanctuary.
Keep active aswell,like oil painting said,get out and about,enjoy the weather,use your body and it'll make a load of endorphins for you <-high on the natch
Maybe check out some trip to a place you've always wanted to go,if you book it it will provide you with an incentive to work and also give you
that something to look forward to.
Relax,if it's any consolation I go to pieces when I'm on my holidays,I find it particularly bad at this time of year,I think that all the nervous energy and hustle and bustle of trying to get assignments in on time and cramming for exams leave you kind of frazzled when suddenly they're gone and you don't actually have to do anything.I reckon it's perfectly normal to have that anti-climactic feeling.
That's how it is for me anyway.
I've a few tips for beating it that work for me,PM me if you like.
Mostly,don't worry,once you get moving everything will fall into place and the feeling will pass
Good luck

Wagon

unreg65 wrote: »

I procrastinated way too much recently and now I am finished college and have nothing to look forward to now for the rest of the summer. I have no job or a holiday to look forward to. Like up until recently I was just looking forward to exams being over but not I have nothing. I moved back into my parent house for the summer and already im cracking up.

Ive gotten really depressed over it as well.

Not too sure what to do?

Ya I'm in the same boat and didn't bother my arse looking for work, so I know exactly how you feel. Signing on for a little while isn't a bad idea. Also have you tried looking for temp work in the meantime? www.maryb.ie are good, thats where I went the other day and am just waiting to hear a bit of work on the horizon. It's a good place to start.

Also, just go onto www.irishjobs.ie and start throwing CVs into all the jobs you can do/want. You'll need to send off a good few before you hear anything but it made me feel a lot better in the evenings when i thought to myself "well i went searching for a job today, so I did something".

And if you got a funny email address that shows you have a sense of humour, don't use that when applying for jobs. Just set up a really unoriginal and grey email address to prove to employers and agencies that your a dull bastard. That's what they're looking for

I know its' not much help but I'm glad that someone else is suffering like me! Hang in there mate and good luck. And fair play on finishing college.

chuci

go get a job anywhere like the corner shop for a few hours a day. save money and either contemplate moving out for a few weeks from the parents as rent is cheaper in the summer or book a cancellation holiday.simple really.

m83

volunteer.

board om

Wagon wrote: »

Ya I'm in the same boat and didn't bother my arse looking for work, so I know exactly how you feel. Signing on for a little while isn't a bad idea.

are you havng a laugh or what? signing on is a terrible idea. just because you didnt bother to get up off you ass and go looking for a job you nothink its up to all of us tax payers to supprt you. if you are just finished college then i am presuming that means you have some sort of brain in your head and unless you have some physical disability that wold stop you from being able to work then there is no reason why you shouldnt be working. there are plenty of jobs out there. as you said yourself you could do temping or if you drop your CV into a few shops then you should get somethig quick enough. but deciding you are going to jump on the dole que for a bit of 'free money' before even going job hunting shouldnt even be an option.

OP, the same goes for you. there is plenty of work out there if you go looking. nothing is going to happen unless you make it happen. you complain about no job and no holiday to look forward to, so why not find a job and save some money so you can book on holiday. why dont you find out what your friends plan do do for the summer? they might be going to the US or something like that and you could save some money and head over with them.

there is loads you could do, you just have get up off your ass and start organising things. once you have a job sorted and a holiday booked you will have loads to look forward to.

Wagon

board om wrote: »

are you havng a laugh or what? signing on is a terrible idea. just because you didnt bother to get up off you ass and go looking for a job you nothink its up to all of us tax payers to supprt you.

I worked **** jobs throughout college and pretty much supported myself for most of it. I assume the OP did to. So don't start with that "lazy student" bull****!

MagicMarker

Wagon wrote: »

I worked **** jobs throughout college and pretty much supported myself for most of it. I assume the OP did to. So don't start with that "lazy student" bull****!

Congratulations, you're an adult, let's all go on the dole for the summer!!! :rolleyes:

board om

Wagon wrote: »

I worked **** jobs throughout college and pretty much supported myself for most of it. I assume the OP did to. So don't start with that "lazy student" bull****!

what, so you think you are owed something now? it doesnt work like that. welcome to adulthood, you get a job and you work. you dont work for a while and then take a few months off to recuperate and sign on the dole. the dole is meant for people who cant work for some reason or other, not for lazy people who feel like taking a break at the cost of the tax payers. dole spongers are a drain on our society.

Wagon

board om wrote: »

what, so you think you are owed something now?

Nah, not at all. I don't think I'm owed anything, just showing you I'm not a complete sponge, that's all. I was just suggesting dole to help tide the chap over if needs be. Depends on what job your looking for as well. It can take a while.

Congratulations, you're an adult, let's all go on the dole for the summer!!!

Didn't deny I was an adult nor did I suggest to spend the summer on the dole. Why not try reading posts?

MagicMarker

Wagon wrote: »

Nah, not at all. I don't think I'm owed anything, just showing you I'm not a complete sponge, that's all. I was just suggesting dole to help tide the chap over if needs be. Depends on what job your looking for as well. It can take a while.



Didn't deny I was an adult nor did I suggest to spend the summer on the dole. Why not try reading posts?

I did, going on the dole is a last resort, not something to tide you over...

If we all decided to go on the dole while we look for that perfect job, then we'd all be on the dole. Unfortunately, it doesn't work like that.

RedXIV

Sorry OP, but you've got to face facts here. If you want out of the rut that is your life, you gotta get a job. me and my lil bro both had to get two, just to pay for rent and impending holidays, so if we can manage that, you can surely find one?