I graduated Uni & I’m in a quarter-life crisis 💀

18 years of formal education should have prepared me for this day. I’ve gotten a degree and now I should be ready to be a value-adding member, contributing to society. But, I have never been more clueless in my life.

I thought stacking myself with internships, case comps and getting good grades would bring me satisfaction and success, but I was so v v v wrong 😭 It took my quarter-life crisis to realise that I’ve been chasing a dream that’s not my own. II didn’t want to be a corporate queen, or make loads of money. I just wanted freedom and something I can call my own.

👯‍♀️ The me right now

I’m unemployed, trying to finish something I started. It might fail, but at least I tried!!

🎓 Takeaways from Uni 🎓 

✔️ DON’T LET ACHIEVEMENTS DEFINE YOUR SELF-WORTH!

As obvious as this sounds, your achievements & internships don’t represent your worth. It’s self-acceptance, your belief system and things that make you happy.

✔️ FOCUS ON QUALITY RELATIONSHIPS

As we get older, we have WAY TOO LITTLE TIME to surround ourselves with people we don’t like. Be with people who can be happy for you. I've also strained relationships in the past prioritising work. NOT WORTH IT.

✔️ HAVE CONFIDENCE CHASING YOUR DREAMS INSTEAD OF CHASING INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Yes, I said it. I regretted spending my time working in toxic startups instead of nurturing my own creations & ideas. Your time in school is precious time to work on yourself as well.

PS. I never would have thought of being this vulnerable on social media before… I just wished I was more brave enough to pave a different path when I was still in school (slightly regret…) I hope this message reaches to whoever that needs it!! Sending ya’ll so much love ❤️

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