Of course, in this current climate it is far easier to say you want a job you love than to find a job you love. As an undergraduate, I am increasingly coming to believe that I will inevitably end up in a job I hate simply because there are absolutely no jobs. As the old saying goes, beggars can't be choosers, and I feel that when I am job-hunting I will almost certainly fall into this beggar category.
However, having researched the topic I have now realised that I am wrong, wrong, wrong. There definitely are jobs out there, even if there are significantly fewer than when our parents were checking. The economic situation is looking more positive than it has done for years, and if this Canadian fellow pays off, then we could be looking at far better job prospects when we graduate.
And not only are there definitely jobs out there, but also you must never, ever settle if you are unhappy (which, coincidentally is what people say about marriage too!). Working 9-5 (at least) for five days a week in a job you dislike is only going to end badly. It is incredibly important to at least try to find employment you think you will enjoy or that will further you on the path towards work you will enjoy.
And how do you know that the job you've found is 'the one'? Well, does it make you want to get out of bed in the morning? Does it put a smile on your face? Do you find yourself thinking about it even when you don't need to? Do you discuss it with your friends and find yourself feeling proud and excited about it? Think about these questions, and you should be able to decide for yourself. And yes, I am writing about your job and not your partner!
