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Does this sound stupid?

For me to not reach out to old profs to pull some strings for me as far as jobs. I don't want them to look bad if I don't perform well. When I was looking for an internship (months ago) I asked a prof and he told me that I need to be serious about it if he's gonna get me in. I ended up declining his offer because of that, AND the fact that I had a job, mandatory volunteering and 5 classes.

I feel like I let myself down too easy.😩

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lovelywarpedlemon

They can't blame you for trying! I say, go for it! The worst you'll get is a "No," which sucks for a moment, and then you move on with your life. It's admirable that you're trying so hard to do well for yourself. Not everyone has that kind of drive and/or opportunity.

lovelywarpedlemon

Did I answer your question at all? lol. I guess my advice is just "Keep trying!"

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@lovelywarpedlemon Yes you did. I didn't have too many profs who were directly related to my major. Only 3 that I've actually had physical classes with. I don't like 2 of them and the other retired last year, the same one I was talking about in the post😓

lovelywarpedlemon

@iamnikki It's amazing how far networking will get you. If you know the right person, you're "In." Good luck to you.

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@lovelywarpedlemon Yep,that's the sucky part. All these hoops you gotta jump through just to get a job. Looks like I shouldn't have even went to college. Could have just started volunteering at 5 years old so I can have all the experience that I need...

lovelywarpedlemon

@iamnikki ahahah Yeahhhhh. I dropped out. Twice. I don't know where I'm headed. Working on an alternative method. Or rotting. Haven't figured it out, yet.

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@lovelywarpedlemon I wish I'd had quit when I was having problems. I just didn't want to owe money. Also wanted to just finish what I started. I kept being told "it'll get better' and "it'll get more interesting once you pick major, take classes pertaining to it". All lies.

lovelywarpedlemon

@iamnikki It's true. The system is designed to suck people into debt. Same with credit cards. Our society is designed to make the rich richer, and keep the poor down.

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@lovelywarpedlemon Yep, I hate it. And people, mostly professors and really high ups would tell me to continue with school and become a professor or get a Ph.D. For what? I can't even get a job now...

lovelywarpedlemon

@iamnikki I wish you well on your journey. ♥

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@lovelywarpedlemon thank you. You as well