You are officially done with school, so now what?

Congratulations on graduating college and obtaining a college degree. It is something to be proud of for achieving. So you are officially done with school, so now what? What are you going to do with your life now? Where will you be? There are several life milestones and critical issues you will face once you finish and graduate from college – you are taking that final leap into adulthood.

• “Should I go with Career A or Career B?”
  You changed your major a few times in college and finally decided to stay on one major. Now you have to make a decision on what career path to pursue. There are so many options and possibilities that it can be overwhelming on deciding which career path you will get the most satisfaction and success from. Did you know that career experts predict an average person will switch careers around 4-5 times over his or her lifetime.
• “Should I start working a full-time job or go to graduate school?”
  Some professional careers may require a graduate degree or even a doctorate education. Some individuals choose to pursue a graduate education because it results in higher salaries in the long run. For those that are job-hunting, it is important to remember to have a job-search strategy.
• “Should I get my own place or live at home still?”
  So where will you live after graduation? There are certain advantages to both situations.
  Living at home – if you are still able to – will help save you money. Living at home comes with low to free rent, meals, laundry, and even free utilities from your family.
  Living on your own – yourself or with roommates – comes with more freedom and privacy. You will be more independent. However, you will have to make payments on things such as car, phone, cable, utilities, etc. It is important to plan carefully and budget to make sure you can afford it.
• “Should I live in the area or move away?”
  Do you want to stay in the area you grew up in or do you want to relocate to somewhere you always wanted to live in? There are pros and cons that you must assess before making a decision.
• “Should I buy a new car or pay off my student loans/credit cards debt?”
  According to www.debt.org, the average amount of student debt for recent college graduates in 2017 was $37,172. If you are struggling to make payments on your student loans, it is wise to look into programs such as student loan consolidations and even student forgiveness programs. You may be eligible for such programs depending on your income level and other factors.
  It is important to learn how to plan a budget. An important piece of advice is that your paychecks will always be smaller than you think it will be and you will always have more expenses than you think you do.
• “Should I spend now or invest/save for the future”?
  The earlier you start putting money aside for retirement, the sooner you will be able to retire. You also need to start saving and investing for other major purchases such as a car or a home.

After college graduation, you will find more adult responsibilities such as searching for the right career employment, housing, and increased living expenses. You will learn and gain valuable life experiences along the way. You will also succeed and you will also fail.

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