The Real World

Well, I really do not know how to start this. I recently had to sign my degree checkout paper. It was not until I got back home that I realized that I am almost done with college. I just cannot believe that time has gone by so fast. I am really nervous about getting a real job. I feel the same way that I felt the very first time I was looking for a job. I started working when I was 13 years old and I have been working ever since then. However, when I got pregnant my husband made me quit because I was working full time, going to school full time, and being pregnant was not helping the situation. So, in December of last year, I decided to quit my job. Now I am dedicated to my son, family, and school. Although I love spending time with my son and family, I am starting to feel the need to re-enter the work life. However, I am scared because I do not have the type of experience that big accounting companies are looking for. Once I am able to find a job, I know that it will be easier for me to find a better job, if needed, because I will have some "real" accounting experience. It is hard to get that first job though. Just like the very first time you are looking for a job; No one wants to hire you because you have absolutely no experience. However, once you get that first job, finding a second one becomes much easier. I just hope that at least one accounting firm out there gives me the opportunity that I am looking for. Then, once I get the opportunity, I hope that they are willing the show me the "ways" in the real world. I know I might sound a little confusing, I feel very confused. All I know is that I will be graduating pretty soon and I really want to have an opportunity to fulfill the professional aspect of my life.