Feeling awful

ThatGirl276

I'm in such a rut right now. Currently stuck in a job just above minimum wage and terrified im gonna be there for the rest of my life. Set to graduate in January because i couldnt bring myself to do the work, and it looks like im going to get a 2:2.

Feeling worthless because i cant advance career wise. A friend convinced me to go counselling because of my downward spiral during third year, cant say if its helping.

Dont know what im asking for really, probably posting because im a bit drunk. Sorry if this is the wrong place to post.

Takeaway_Addict

A 2.2 is not bad

Counselling takes time

Don't worry about posting on here, its good to let it out time to time

Work out what others do better and emulate them to progress

missindecisive

You can still get a job with a 2:2. It's not all about grades but what else you have to offer aswell

rageagainstessays

You can get a range of great jobs with a 2:2. Counselling takes time and its sounds cliched but a degree is only a small part of your whole life-- your mental health isn't. You needed to take some time and work on you for a little bit and that's cool-- just relax and work through your issues and your degree. Worry about jobs and later, well later. Honestly, I think employers would value someone who has had difficulty and is working on it-- don't let it affect your future. Work hard, but don't let it consume you- there are more important things like your mental health.

Also take it from me, I know some amazing people mainly friends of my mum's who for a period of time had some issues they had to work through. They all gone on to live amazing, happy lives with successful careers. It isn't a death sentence, a 2:2 is an achievement.

mustang121

When you leave Education you will learn that Qualifications and grades are a load of tosh. It's all down the personality and work ethics of the individual.


A qualification is just a snapshot of a persons ability at certain point of their life's.


I would hate to be judged on my A-Levels alone. My GCSE's was average, then I dipped during A-levels, and then I dramatically improved during University and beyond.


You'll be fine. Either try and get a degree related job or find a job for a global company and gain new skills and abilities.


If you are hard working, honest and have morals you will be fine.


It's just the crappy foul tempered colleagues you need to be watchful about.

Fireflyaway

Don't worry too much about the degree - if you graduate you still have a degree. A lot of places won't ask what grade you achieved and the older you get the less and less people start asking about your school / uni qualifications.

There is a lot to be said for the ability to get on with people / follow instructions / use your initiative / have a strong work ethic. Without those then I think qualifications are quite meaningless.

Of course you can advance from a minimum wage job. Someone I know started off packing boxes on minimum wage. 8 years later he earns 48k. That's because he put in a lot of effort / completed professional qualifications and was ambitious. He doesn't have a degree.

You can do it - just be patient.

Aryndeneth

If you're still at Uni you should have a chat with your Careers office (several will also continue to support you for a period of time after graduation) I promise you that the most common queries these teams hear are from people who need some support figuring out what they'd like to do career-wise, are worried about getting less than a 2.1 and are stuck in a less than ideal role and not sure how to move on. Speak to them, they will be able to help you.

You've already come on this site to ask for a help, that's a positive step. Things will improve for you. Take care.

skintpaul

Any counselling available, at the Uni?

If you got an ology, then everything will beee allriiight!

tomtontom

Honestly, if you want a true graduate job then you're pretty screwed with a 2.2, but there are plenty of other options out there, and many people do very well without getting a formal graduate job.

On a mental health note, as well as getting some support, cut out the booze - it is a depressant. Easier said than done, but you'll quickly see the benefits. Good luck with everything.

pinkshoes

tomtontom wrote: »

Honestly, if you want a true graduate job then you're pretty screwed with a 2.2, but there are plenty of other options out there, and many people do very well without getting a formal graduate job.

???

It depends entirely on which uni and what degree!

I have a 2:2 in engineering from a top university, and had no problem getting graduate jobs.

If it is a 2:2 in underwater basket weaving from the university of life, then oh dear...

mustang121

tomtontom wrote: »

Honestly, if you want a true graduate job then you're pretty screwed with a 2.2, .

Completely disagree. You make it sound like employers of true "graduate jobs" only look at the grade of the degree and nothing else.