Stay or move out of Ireland

spotifiedman wrote: »

Hey, this is more of a generic question but still tailored personally. I'm wondering if they're are any "success" stories of people who graduated during the recession especially in a non-STEM field.

I'm getting a bit discouraged as I see my classmates who are doing things like Psychology, Networking etc...have trouble finding jobs (mostly due to experience but also the work climate). That's when they've gone to college, paid lots of fees etc..

I'm in a worse position. I didn't do well in my end of year exams so am I "finished"? It seems the competition is just too great. Would moving to other Anglophone nations (US, UK, Canada, Australia, NZ) be better?

I don't think the actual grade matters too much anymore it's more the qualification and of course your work experience. Have you explored the graduate internship route? Have you been to speak to a career guidance counsellor at the uni? Are there any of the above countries that you would particularly like to live in/ good cities for your particular career? You could apply for Australia etc., but you would want to research temporary work before you go and be able to hit the ground running whilst lowering your expectations i.e. you may have to work in a bar/cafe etc., if the best case scenario doesn't work out immediately.

Not every job requires a degree and not every degree is useful. Some degrees require further qualifications to compliment them. Some people look down on trades as they don't require a degree, but it still requires a four year apprenticeship, some college along the way, and you can travel anywhere with it.

There's no reason why you can't pick up a job, doesn't have to be minimum wage with a Leaving Cert, or apply for an apprenticeship if you are interested or do a Post Leaving Cert course and enter college through that route.

You can emigrate, but if you have skills or qualifications of some description that is going to benefit you in the long run.