'Where are you gonna stay next year?"
My answer: "I'm not gonna think about until I get the form"
Well, that very day after coming home from lectures, the dreaded form is on my bed.
Guess you can only put things off for so long.
Scratch the initial worry of who to stay with (although that's a terrible conundrum in itself. All my current housemates are going their own way and none of my close friends are staying or have already got housemates and I'm not keen on the other options), iH has made life with them rather difficult. As if the annual rise of $20 per week was not already a big burn to the pocket, this year they take it a little bit further to $34 per week. Doesn't seem like that much? Think about a weekly rate of $454 and x that by 38 weeks. They're trying to charge us out of house and home. Literally.
I had no doubts about staying before, but really, this price hike is ridiculous. It'd probably be a hassle to move out, but just to prove a point. Inflation can't count for that much.
I'm just going to leave aside that dilemma. It's really depressing, and something that i need to mull over.
I've been thinking what to do over the holidays. I think my parents want me to get a job. But they also want me to travel with them. In fact they've already booked tickets for a december trip. Now who the hell would employ a temp for 1 month and a break and another month? So unreasonable.
In any case, i've been looking at openings in event management, apparently my latest career direction. Did you know they look for a degree in event management? What the heck? And you'd think the job was somewhat of a no-brainer. I really feel like i have a useless degree now.
Here's some consolation. The Uni of British Columbia's Faculty of Arts says:
Myth #1: A Bachelor of Arts degree is not enough to find a well-paying, interesting job. I need to go to graduate school, Law School, the Faculty of Education, or a technical training institute to be competitive for professional employment.
Fact #1:
Arts students should not feel they need to pursue further education simply because they do not know what else to do or feel they cannot secure a well-paying job without it. According to a survey conducted in 2001 by the University Presidents' Council of BC, BC Arts graduates are employed with an average salary of $46,000 annually within 5 years of graduating, without having any further college or university study.
...most professional careers fall outside of the mainstream or traditional jobs of 'Lawyer', 'Teacher', 'Doctor', or 'Professor'. Many are within Arts students' reach upon graduation, particularly if they have already identified their unique interests and abilities, researched occupations, networked with industry professionals, volunteered or worked in related fields, and rounded out their academic education with other activities. The following are examples of job titles held by Arts graduates, ranging from non-profit, to private business, to government:
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Although many of you may find that you desire more formal academic or specific education as you advance in your career, it is not necessary or even advisable to pursue further education immediately after graduation unless your career exploration activities have pointed you in a direction that requires further specialized education. Participating in career exploration and research activities guided by UBC Career Services and/or Arts Co-op will provide the direction, information and opportunities needed to gain experience in fields that spark your interests.
Oh joy! Thank you Uni of British Columbia! A shining beacon of light has just entered my life and i owe it all to you!The future still looks bleak... or at least hazy.
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