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TosaGirl
07-08-2001, 07:26 PM
Hello all. So let me give you the brief on me. I graduated from a small university in 98, then I went directly on to grad school, not because I wanted to stay in academia, because I went to school for psychology, and if any of you have this degree you know you can't do anything without a higher degree. So I got my Masters Degree in Community Counseling from a large university, moving to a town where I didn't know a soul. I completed my program last year, the whole time thinking I was making friends, but now that I am out I am back to square one. I am looking for a new job at this time that is in my field instead of in social work, which is what I am currently doing.

Reading this book really helped me to see I am not alone, which before I came about it I thought I was going crazy! I wish there were some sort of support groups for people like me who would so benefit from talking to others about my issues. I think people who are not going thru this think I am going looney and I just need to live my life. But its hard. I want to meet people, but yet I don't do anything to meet new people, I actually don't know how. It use to come so easily for me, and now its work and I have to think of organizations to join to make friends, but I want to do it without having to pay for it!

I am also 'trying' to meet men, however the way I have been trying this lately is thru the internet, as I just don't have other ways to do it. I feel like its my turn to meet "Mr. Good enough" as all of my friends are engaged right now. They don't understand as they are happy with their fiance's, while I sit and wait for 'the one' to come my way. I try to be patient, but its running out fast.

Anyway, I thank you for "listening" to me and if you have any advice, please provide it.

CoachYourWay
11-14-2001, 07:20 PM
I remember what a hard transition it was for me from school to the real world...in college, siuations are ready made to meet people and make friends. After college we really need to make the extra effort to meet friends and dates.



Do you have any hobbies or interests you want to pursue? Would you be interested in volunteering for a Mentoring program or Big Bros/Big Sis? With your background you could do alot of good and meet people with similar interests. Hang in there...

Anonymous
11-23-2001, 03:38 PM