More Beans

I have officially moved into More Beans territory. It's been a long time coming. Over the summer I got an email saying I would be moved from Student Beans to More Beans, now it has actually happened. This basically means that I am no longer a student. I am a graduate. A full-fledged graduate.

To be honest, I thought nothing of this automatic move. I only signed up to Student Beans to get some discounts on food, clothes, day-trips and the like. I didn't bother exploring the site any further than that. Now that I'm on More Beans, I think this site might just save me.

It understands.

I know, what a strange thing to say about a website, but the first thing I noticed in the email was a few advice articles. They jumped out at me mostly because they are so relevant to how I am feeling right now. The articles ranged from how to deal with moving back in with your parents (a really difficult task to do once you've learnt how to live by yourself and without the constant supervision of your parents) and what to do after university ends.

That's the biggest issue I'm confronted with right now.

How do I deal with the black hole left behind now that university has ended?

I need not worry. There's a guide! A handy online pamphlet that is filled with delightful posters that seem to be personally directed at me.

"That was good. Now what?"

I don't know, mystical guidebook. That's the main issue right now. I feel directionless, without a purpose. I don't know how to start on making a career for myself.

"All of a sudden it feels a bit like you're floating in space, a bit directionless."

I said that already. Any other gems?

"Keep going. Have faith."

I hadn't thought of that. No, really.

Sarcasm aside, it's reassuring to hear that what I'm going through is a perfectly normal process and that other people are probably suffering in the same manner I am. Sometimes it feels like you're the dud, the one person in the world who screwed up and can't get a job, can't settle into life after university properly. It's harder still when you see your coursemates and roommates buzzing around, being successful and achieving all manner of exciting things.

Apparently I don't need to despair.

That won't stop me, but I will focus my mind a little more on resources available to me online.

Here's to More Beans!