Could't find work after graduation. feeling so lost

Im so sorry you're going through this. You're not alone, though.

I would see if you can transfer your credits from your architecture degree to civil engineering or construction management? Those degrees have higher job prospects and are similar to a degree in architectufe. If not, you're still young.

Have you thought about Peace Corps, Americorps, or the military? They're all great options to make connections and build skills while traveling the world for free.

Peace Corps will pay for you to get your masters degree for free which may heighten your hireability. They also make a great reference and when you leave, they give you a stipend!

Americorps lets you learn skills like home-building, management, construction, plumbing, and car mechanics. Id reccomend giving it a look. They also give you a stipend while paying for living expenses, give good references, and let you broaden horizons. They might have a masters degree program. I dunno.

The military, you likely know about. You could join for engineering or construction which are similar to architecture and they'll pay for you to get a whole different degree or your masters. You also make a great salary with benefits and can avoid combat easily. They also make a great reference in the future, but this is more of a commitment.

So sorry to hear this. I agree with not comparing yourself to others on social media. There's a lot of who you knowism in this world :(

There are lots of people out there that, 1. can not find any work not even a job cleaning toilets. 2. can not work due to illness or injury. You my friend are not one of these, and you have lots of opportunities.

Most people are not in the job they wanted, but they do it anyway for the money. Don't be to proud to work at Mcdonalds or need help from welfare. Do something else, do gardening or stupidmarket work. doesn't have to be forever.

I don't have sympathy for you like other commenters. There are a lot of others that would be happy doing anything for even small amounts of money, but can't get anything at all.

Make sure your resume is good if your not getting call backs period. If you are getting calls and interviews but not sealing the deal then I'm sure your resume is fine.

It's one thing getting a job in fast food or retail. If you are alive and have a brain then you can get these positions no problem. Once companies start throwing out more money they won't just hire anyone and there is probably only one or two positions for hundreds of applicants.

Don't let it get you down, keep applying and going to interviews. My most recent job search took 2 years to find something better and then my current employer just matched the wage anyway. It can take a long time to find something that is perfect for you and you are also perfect for the job.

Look, it sucks not having life handed to you, you know?

You worked hard in university, got them bills piled high, but now you’re out you feel lost without direction. I get that, I have 2 degrees and I used them to warm a can of beans one night sleeping rough cause my baby mama found out about my mistresses.. Sheeet!

And you know what I did the next day? I woke my broke, homeless ass up and..

I

GOT

ON

THAT

GRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIIIND!!

Hell first thing is beating back the suicidal, depressed, defeatist thoughts, they get you nowhere. Nowhere to no how.

Get your mind right son, you cant be representing yourself properly with all that defeat. You beat yourself before you’ve even begun. Forget that. Oh and stop watching on your friends success if you cannot just be happy for them. Its like you are setting the benchmark for success and as you know. Their situation is worlds apart from yours.

Get your CV straight. Approach companies in person with a tidy ass hair cut and suit! Hit the pavement. Get on them planes trains an GRIIND!!

Yeah sure you may have to work at a Starbucks, KFC, Mac (motherfuckin’) Daanalds! To save for all the travel. So what? They are legitimate jobs (or you could ahem.. prostitu.. ) NO!

Get that money, pay your way. When you land a job at a firm you will feel so super accomplished it will be crazy! PLUS! You would have earned it. Meaning you would at least have earned that respect.

Chives should be a life coach.. but I would just rip people off and get them to pay for cocaine and strippers.

You shouldn't compare yourself to others, especially on social media. People present themselves in an exaggerated, positive way. Like you said, your friends got hired only because of personal connections. Just keep putting your resume/portfolio whatever it is out there and you will get a job and it should be much more satisfying that it was earned and not handed to you. You will create superior work in the long run if you are in fact more talented and that will be gratifying. Don't worry about others and focus on yourself. Good luck!