Hi J (@J and @Inky)

I am in the same boat as you. I am a recent graduate and I moved to DC, and I moved away from California. I worked as an intern for a Congressman at the Capitol Hill. I have a part time job as a server, and doing another internship (development internship part-time). I have a lot of experience with Non-profits and health care. I received a Bachelor’s of Arts in Human Development (Health Services) with a minor in PSCI. Sometimes, I think..I should have stayed and pursued medicine.. maybe Ill get a better job..

yet I was unhappy.

Yet, I can’t seem to get a job with it. It bothers me, and I get so angry. I literally want to cry. I need money, to support myself and pay for my loans.
I just keep thinking… why? am I not eligible for these jobs? I moved all the way from California to Washington D.C. For crying out loud… I worked for the Congress, I should get a public service job asap. and not have to deal with this.

I get angry at times.. today I started my job as a server. I still apply for jobs.. and I am studying my GRE so I can get into a Master in Public Health.

I apply for alot of administration, non-profits, something that fits my alley.. and doing a part-time internship to improve and better my skills.

I get mad, I cry. Today I cried, and it rained while I biked home. I hate working in the restaurant business. but I need money.

I plan to travel to Japan to visit my family and Brazil in December.. so that is why.. I am working even though I hate it.

I found another job.. which will is assisting an elderly (I have alot of experience with elders) and I would get paid alot.

I am still applying and I never give up. I use my frustration to keep going.

Another addition to my sadness is the fact that, I lost one of my lover-companions, his ex-gf wanted him back.

I feel defeated, and unemployed. Its only been a month.. I mean I am not unemployed.. I do have a job. But its not a job that makes a difference in my life.

I mean.. the betterment of myself. I want to work that provides care, and my knowledge for the betterment of society.

I hope to join the peace corps with a master program. I pray, alot.. I pray to the lord.. and thank him.

Yet.. I feel sad.. and depressed. Like a rollercoaster. But I know, I need to keep going. and my destiny will soon come.

Best,
Yuri