Getting hurt too easily http://isitnormal.com/story/15622/ kill yourself. http://isitnormal.com/story/15622/#comment-158534 2007-09-04 17:46:23 I can share with you my experience that I hope helps. People place far too much importance/emphasis on the level of education. Earning a college degree is almost a necessity these days but an advanced degree is not valued much in the corporate world, not nearly like it used to be. What matter most is your work experience and your performance on the job. I would postpone earning credits toward a masters particularly if you are having a hard time paying for it. Unless someone else is paying for it, skip the masters. One tip that many overlook is to find any type of employment at your college/university as they often include free tuition for anyone who is employed by their school. It doesn't matter much what you do at the school, just get hired if possible and get them to pay for it. I knew people who worked as part-time school security guards just to get their tuition paid for, for free. The best way to land a job is through contacts and connections, not a resume, not by filling out applications. Resumes are necessary to submit, but most go into the garbage or dumped into folders unless you have extensive experience, people glance at it at most. Ask friends and people about job openings and see if they can help you out. It's very easy to get discouraged after going on so many interviews. What you need sounds like a close contact who can open a door for you. I suggest you speak to relatives and friends and ask if they know of any places that have job openings and see if someone can lend a hand. I found that most people who get hired have connections. It's normal to feel like you are in a quagmire after not getting a break. Hopefully a break will come and then the gloom will slowly fade. Good luck to you. http://isitnormal.com/story/15622/#comment-158347 2007-09-04 13:40:08 WAIT! STOP! SLOW DOWN! CEASE! WHOA! Hey guy/girl, hang on a second! Think of what you are saying here and back up a moment to consider the perspective of things. You've just graduated (from Jr. College') and have started on A MASTERS' Here is the First hint: Masters Degrees are NOT easy! Let me Repeat that: MASTERS DEGREES ARE NOT EASY! The fact that, from the way you talk, it seems like you've done REALLY well for yourself so far, - that might work against you. Look, even if you got straight "A"s; working on a Master's Degree is tough. It is tougher still if you hold yourself up to a standard of excellence that a Tibetan Slave Driver would find excessive. A "B" is NOT bad, not bad at all! I really feel like giving you a bitch slap upside the head you silly duckling! A "B"' And you are Upset' (Not being a bitch here but some people need practical advice) Even if you were a straight "A" student through Jr. College, High School or whatever, in the quest for a master's degree you are going to have to LEARN more than you ever have before. "B" is still above the norm. Don't lose your confidence over a grade still above the average!!! If a Masters Degree was easy to get, it would be called An Average! And keep The Big Picture in mind - Look at what awaits you at the other side of your travels, and don't worry about one speedbump (more like a little rock! A Pebble) in the road. You CAN do it! *I* have faith in you, so now, try to have some faith in yourself! October :) http://isitnormal.com/story/15622/#comment-158342 2007-09-04 13:05:17