Hmm, maybe he thinks you'll stay in relaxation mode? I fully plan on taking some time to do absolutely nothing after graduation, so I would say it is normal. It would be rare, but if you found a job that doesn't need you to start for a month or two, then you'd both be happy. Or you know, lie.
What an asshole, trying to make you secure a job in an economically troubled time before they're all gone. Doesn't he realise that you have video games to play?
What an asshole, trying to make you secure a job in an economically troubled time before they're all gone. Doesn't he realise that you have video games to play?
lol you are the first person to make me laugh on GB.
After I finished high school my parents (especially my dad) were pretty keen on me getting a job. I haven't and now I haven't done anything for a whole year. Do you see the pattern?
You may as well get started on looking for a job. Chances are in this job market that you'll still end up with plenty of time to relax before you actually land one.
@BubbleBobble: Lazy, He paid your bills from the time you were born all through school, Now that you have completed school and are able to find a good job you're just sitting around sponging off him. His cynicism is well warranted.
@BubbleBobble: Lazy, He paid your bills from the time you were born all through school, Now that you have completed school and are able to find a good job you're just sitting around sponging off him. His cynicism is well warranted.
It's not like I'm not going to work. I just want time off, College was alot of stress
If you can land a job in the field you specialized in, then that shouldn't really be so frustrating for you (assuming that it is what you like) and it will get your dad off your back. It's a win-win situation. Or, you know, fake your own death.
What an asshole, trying to make you secure a job in an economically troubled time before they're all gone. Doesn't he realise that you have video games to play?
lol you are the first person to make me laugh on GB.
Really? No one in the staff made you laugh before? Huh..
What an asshole, trying to make you secure a job in an economically troubled time before they're all gone. Doesn't he realise that you have video games to play?
lol you are the first person to make me laugh on GB.
Really? No one in the staff made you laugh before? Huh..
oh I meant the forums. Back in Gamespot days, Brad was like blondie from The Good The Bad & The Ugly. Just watch his Doom 3 Expansion review.
Jeff was cynical but funny at the same time. If he really hated the game, he would do a joint review with Ryan and just tear it to pieces, like Ultimate Battle 22.
Yeah man. Even though you already got college out of the way, it's too easy to slip into a state of limbo, especially in today's job market. Stay on it and start working almost immediately.
@BubbleBobble: Lazy, He paid your bills from the time you were born all through school, Now that you have completed school and are able to find a good job you're just sitting around sponging off him. His cynicism is well warranted.
It's not like I'm not going to work. I just want time off, College was alot of stress
oh to be young again.... dude college is nothing compared to the real world stress once your all on your own.
@BubbleBobble: Lazy, He paid your bills from the time you were born all through school, Now that you have completed school and are able to find a good job you're just sitting around sponging off him. His cynicism is well warranted.
It's not like I'm not going to work. I just want time off, College was alot of stress
Then get a part-time job. Or at least start setting up interviews and getting your resume out there. Or maybe do some community service to build up your resume. If you think that you are going to be able to land a good career the moment you are done "relaxing", you are mistaken. All the other people who started looking for jobs the moment they got out of college will be picked before you.
@BubbleBobble: Lazy, He paid your bills from the time you were born all through school, Now that you have completed school and are able to find a good job you're just sitting around sponging off him. His cynicism is well warranted.
It's not like I'm not going to work. I just want time off, College was alot of stress
Then get a part-time job. Or at least start setting up interviews and getting your resume out there. Or maybe do some community service to build up your resume. If you think that you are going to be able to land a good career the moment you are done "relaxing", you are mistaken. All the other people who started looking for jobs the moment they got out of college will be picked before you.
@BubbleBobble: Lazy, He paid your bills from the time you were born all through school, Now that you have completed school and are able to find a good job you're just sitting around sponging off him. His cynicism is well warranted.
It's not like I'm not going to work. I just want time off, College was alot of stress
Then get a part-time job. Or at least start setting up interviews and getting your resume out there. Or maybe do some community service to build up your resume. If you think that you are going to be able to land a good career the moment you are done "relaxing", you are mistaken. All the other people who started looking for jobs the moment they got out of college will be picked before you.
As someone who went through college and actually had this happen to me, I can attest. While job hunting is never very fun, you'll still have more free time while you're doing that then you did before. In other words, go out and job hunt, it'll be the least stressful part of this whole process, especially if you feel financially comfortable enough to feel like taking time off in the first place.
What the fuck you people, relax. Isn't like the OP isn't going to be looking for a job later. Relax man if you can't move out just make sure your dad understands that you just want to rest for a bit. Everyone deserves to take some time off once in a while... If your dad doesn't understand then move out any way you can or just give up and start looking for a job and make your own money and buy video games in your spare time. That will make you feel better.
@BubbleBobble: Lazy, He paid your bills from the time you were born all through school, Now that you have completed school and are able to find a good job you're just sitting around sponging off him. His cynicism is well warranted.
It's not like I'm not going to work. I just want time off, College was alot of stress
I just finished university. Although I feel I deserve a break the fact of the matter is that jobs all around the world are going fast. The sooner you apply, the more likely you are the seize a decent living, even if it is only temporary.
Sorry, but your Dad is right to encourage you and you shouldn't go to a video game forum to avoid getting a job. Get a job and rest afterwards.
It's understandable if you want some time off to relax and prepare for the hard days ahead. What i think the issue is is that he is afraid that you will stay jobless for a long period of time. What you should do is sit down and talk to him, and give him a date that you will seriously go about securing a job for yourself. And when that date comes, be a man of your word and find yourself a job, even if it's a shitty job at 7/11 just so you aren't a burden to your parents. Then of course look for a better job.
It's understandable if you want some time off to relax and prepare for the hard days ahead. What i think the issue is is that he is afraid that you will stay jobless for a long period of time. What you should do is sit down and talk to him, and give him a date that you will seriously go about securing a job for yourself. And when that date comes, be a man of your word and find yourself a job, even if it's a shitty job at 7/11 just so you aren't a burden to your parents. Then of course look for a better job.
... or just stop being a baby and start looking now.
You should be applying for jobs now, if you want a good one it may take a long time to get it and you can rest while you wait for answers to come back.
This "relaxation" phase is literally the worst thing you could do right now. Trust me on this. Even though I perfectly understand how you're feeling, your dad is right, you need to find a job. You can take a rest WHILE looking for a job.
I wish I had of taken a year off before I went to college. I was still on that high of finally being free from school work forever after 13 years of government institution, and then being stuck in class doing it all again really kind of pissed me off and I dicked around most of the first year. I really wish I had of taken a year off to just relax, recharge, and maybe get some weekend job for spending money. The best thing would have been to stay at home for an extra 2-3 months after summer ended and then worked for two years so I could have paid my way through college and not have been suck with this debt after the fact.
So ya, if you plan to go to school I recommend staying at home and working some dumb job for a few years and saving up that money. Tell you parents that if they let you stay at home for another couple years rent free you will be able to pay for schooling, move out after and not be burdened with debt until you are in your 40's.
Look for a job immediately and start saving to get out of the house. I'm going to be in my 2nd year of university this upcoming fall. After that I have 2 more years until I am able to teach. As soon as I have a steady job and income I'm out. In the meantime I try to cause 0 problems for my parents because they are willing to house and feed me in my time of need. My brother on the other hand is in his 5th year of university and he has no idea what he's going to do, don't become like him get out there and find a job.
Look for a job immediately and start saving to get out of the house. I'm going to be in my 2nd year of university this upcoming fall. After that I have 2 more years until I am able to teach. As soon as I have a steady job and income I'm out. In the meantime I try to cause 0 problems for my parents because they are willing to house and feed me in my time of need. My brother on the other hand is in his 5th year of university and he has no idea what he's going to do, don't become like him get out there and find a job.
Couldn't agree more. I'm going to be starting at university in the fall and I'm moving out to go, so as to cause no problems for my parents. I know they'll support me from afar when I need the extra help, but yeah. I think you need to realise it's very frustrating for parents who think they're going to have to keep you forever and pay for you forever when you're old enough and qualified enough to be getting out and working. You definitely need to keep at it because as someone already said, it's very easy to just put it off for ages and then before you realise it, you've wasted a year not working, playing video games and sponging off your father.
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