What is the difference between knowing a word and appreciating its meaning?  We all know what hard work means.  It is a simple concept.  However, how many people have a sense and awareness of what hard work is and what are the rewards for hard work?

I ask the question because today I plan to concentrate on my lessons learned from life.  The primary lesson I acquired was that I would have been so much more prepared for life and would of gotten more out of life if I had had better examples and better teachers.  

It took graduating after a 20-year struggle in college and life and not finding a good position in what I studied to really mature me.  After so many struggles I have finally accepted the fact that I will never reach my dream of a 35k annual job in mental health and/or social services.   There will be no more job applications, resumes, and interviews for me.

Don’t worry I am not bitter, much. However, I have realized if I had had an advanced view of life I would not of had so many issues, would have been able to concentrate, would of got more out of college faster, and would be in the position I would like to be in at a career.

However, when I finally graduated, the job market changed so much that I became obsolete.  There are bigger cities with more opportunities.  However, after so many rejections I have it in for companies and organizations. 

Yes, I know I have a bad attitude now.  I have taken it personally.  I have experience, education, an excellent work ethic, and a great desire for personal success.  So, what exactly makes me so undesirable to the over 100 places I have applied at for work?

It no longer matters because if I accepted a position today I know I would not be a good employee. I would be looking for the person who hurt me with all their rejection.

Rejection makes a person bitter.  If you are struggling with finding the balance between college and work give your self a break.  The worse thing that can happen is that you graduate with a low GPA, find out the world does not need you, and find your self wondering why you even worked so hard.