u/RudeConfusion2944

Hello lovely people.

I just recently finished my undergrad studies and nothing is funny anymore. I've always been a high achieving student, worked on building on professional skills and always forward looking.

I never put much thought to how it would be after I was done. I genuinely thought I'd have landed something before graduating because I've been working toward that goal since my first year.

Most of the prestigious graduate programmes have been closed until next year so there is that. I feel lost and struggling to figure out what my next steps should be.

I'm hoping to hear from those who've been in this position before. What did you do to successfully transition after finishing uni. How did you deal with rejections and what general advice would you give to someone who just finished uni. Did it take longer for you than you expected?

Your advice will be highly appreciated. For context, I was an Econ Stats major and interested in management consulting, strategy and investment opportunities.

Thank you

One thing I learned from the seasoned professionals I’ve worked with over the years is this: never be quick to make decisions.

Early in my career, I found myself taking on temporary roles where I was often the youngest person on the team. Naturally, duties got delegated down to me, and it sometimes felt like everyone wanted to "use" my energy.

While I'm still searching for that permanent, long-term contract,navigating a tough stretch while watching peers move ahead, those temporary gigs taught me invaluable management lessons.

We all have triggers. For me, nothing is more frustrating than being let down or feeling controlled. But I learned a golden rule: when you are angry, do nothing.

If you are managing people or being pressured to make an immediate call, don't react on impulse. Step back, give it time, and go think about it. You’ll almost always find yourself returning with a much better, more rational decision.

Adulting comes with heavy pressure,bills, the job hunt, the constant temptation to compare yourself to others. But focusing on your own path and celebrating the small wins is crucial. Sometimes, the best decision you can make is simply to focus on yourself.

I love how they are constantly on Kasongo's neck. This has to be compulsory viewing for every Kenyan! We are WANTAM 8 days a week!

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