Last few years in America have been a nightmare for employment. The long term unemployment has increased dramatically and even college graduates are finding difficulty in finding jobs. This is a big problem for the future as many people are taking whatever jobs they can get irrespective of the qualifications. Two issues come to forefront when the college grads take up lower level jobs. First, obviously the pay will be lower than expected and with the huge student loans; it will take years to clear it with lower income. The second issue is that many people may not get their job according to qualification as the experience required to switch to the qualified job later is not available.  This creates an unhappy workforce and lower quality of life. 

The loan situation is more troubling as the lower pay drags the loan for years and people would postpone their plans to start family and would get into perennial uncertainty. This leads to long term depression and anxiety. The loan payment some times more than mortgage payments would put huge burden on the financials.  It is important for the college grads to stop and think first before jumping into any opportunity they get.  Also, take professional help in order to start the life in the right footing to lead a satisfying and happy life. The first step after graduation ( or before the graduation itself) is to do research on the job opportunities for the type of skills and education you have. This research would provide the avenues available and the geographic regions where they are available and any extra skills need to be acquired before getting the right job.  If extra skills are required, then opt for a part time job and complete the short term courses which will improve your chances dramatically. 

No matter what the research, indicates, it is important to stop and think, get professional help and take the right decision instead of jumping into the first opportunity you get and regret later. Lia Huynh has helped hundreds of college graduates to overcome the anxiety of entering the real world. She is San Jose therapist who does teen counseling services as well as christens counseling helps the couples with low cost affordable counseling.

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