Things All Unemployed Graduates Are Sick Of Hearing

You've finally done it! You've got your degree, and have now got the cap and gown photo to prove it. Here's to adulthood! Except, adulthood isn't really that fun -when you're still unemployed. But what's worse than being unemployed? People reminding you that you're unemployed.
Open Image Modal
Paul Bradbury via Getty Images

You've finally done it! You've got your degree, and have now got the cap and gown photo to prove it. Here's to adulthood!

Except, adulthood isn't really that fun - especially when you're still unemployed. But what's worse than being unemployed? People reminding you that you're unemployed.

1. "So... have you heard back from any job applications?"

Open Image Modal

Well... have I announced that I somehow miraculously have a job yet? No. PSA: If we haven't told you we've got a job, we haven't got one. Please leave us alone to wallow in self-pity.

2. "You're sooo lucky to have all this free time"

Open Image Modal

Am I? AM I? Because I am bored shitless. Everybody around you seems to have jobs - or at least something to do.

Also, it's not really free time when, in between cover letters, you spend every spare second questioning your self-worth.

3. "Why don't you try looking for a job in 'x' field?"

Open Image Modal

And the suggestion is *always* something very far away from the job you're trying to land.

4. "Omg, *How* are you still unemployed?!"

Open Image Modal

Yes, I'm shocked too. After 50,000 applications, I'm STILL unemployed! Let's stop pointing out the obvious, shall we?

5. "How can you be tired? You don't do anything all day!"

Open Image Modal

Hating yourself actually takes a lot of energy, guys.

6. "Bet your degree feels like a waste of time now, eh?"

Open Image Modal

Much like this conversation, Uncle Jim.

7. "But everybody else seems to have a job?"

Open Image Modal

It's taking every ounce of my energy not to compare myself to Snooty Sarah from my seminar who has landed her dream job at that ridiculously high-paying firm. Please, I really don't need you comparing me too.

8. "When are you going to get a job?"

Open Image Modal

Do you people think we're not trying or something?!

9. "You should try volunteering or something"

Open Image Modal

No.

10. "Do you have a job?"

Open Image Modal

Granted, this is the same as 1 and 8. But it's just so invasive. And mean.

Class of 2017: it's all going to be ok - eventually.

Open Image Modal