Life after college

I've been bummed lately. I was hoping to find a full-time job with great benefits right after graduating. I started applying to government agencies a few months before my last quarter. Unfortunately, for government jobs there are tons of people who apply and some job postings are open because the agencies has to run the position even though they might be hiring within. I am getting a lot of reject letters that the position has been filled, canceled or I was not selected to move forward. I miss the days when getting an interview was much easier. I am used to being a shoe in after the interview, but nowadays it feels impossible to get my foot in the door.

I went to a test a few months for this one position. At the test they said the anticipated an opening in 6 months, so this test was just to have an eligibility list ready to go for quicker selection process if the opening occurs. I thought that was extremely inconsiderate! I had my hopes up high and so did so many others for a possibility half a year later?

I really, REALLY want to pursue working in a crime lab or investigating crimes as a forensic technician. If I get into that I want to become an entomologist. Knowing the insect life cycles and being able to determine time of death based on insects fascinates me. However, I don't want to jump into taking a bunch more classes just to end up in a non-related field.

Today I took another test for another position. I walked away feeling hopeful...

I also went to an interview about 3 weeks ago. I had just finished a graveyard shift and wasn't feeling my best. I literally was dragging my feet to go because the bed seemed to be calling my name. I went through and did okay. Surprisingly, I received a letter that I was going to the next level and was currently ranked #1. That did boost my spirits which needed much boosting.

I'm now having a regret. I didn't apply for the full-time position at my work. The reason I didn't apply was because it's a position working for the State. We are having a huge budget crisis and employees here get a raise every 6-8 years. Two other part-timers were applying and I knew they wanted to work here and would be here for quite some time. Me on the other hand would be here for a short period and would be unhappy about my pay. Hindsight, I could've worked on a second Bachelors or my Master's degree. The state allows for college tuition assistance in the CSU system. But I wasn't thinking of what is best for me; instead I was thinking what was best for my co-workers and employer. *shoot me*

Nothing I can do about it now. Only think "well it wasn't meant to be!" Another door will open.