Getting A Job After School Is Difficult - Graduate Cries Out
A recent graduate took to social media, Reddit, to express their frustration with the seemingly contradictory demands of the job market.
Zita Ezechi 
Amid the celebratory atmosphere of college graduation season, a sobering trend has emerged, casting a shadow over the achievements of new graduates. The dynamics of the job market have left many questioning the true value of their hard-earned degrees.
A recent graduate took to social media, Reddit, to express their frustration with the seemingly contradictory demands of the job market. Though the post has since been removed, its sentiment resonates with countless young professionals grappling with similar sentiments.
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"Congratulations. You just completed a four or five-year engineering program where you pulled countless all-nighters, juggled multiple subjects with exam averages in the 30s, and even managed to graduate with a high GPA while also volunteering 20 hours a week," the graduate wrote sarcastically.
At the heart of the matter lies the infamous catch-22 of entry-level employment: securing a basic job demands experience, yet obtaining that experience necessitates having a job. This circular predicament has instilled a sense of hopelessness among graduates who find themselves deemed unqualified for roles ostensibly tailored for beginners.
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The anonymous Redditor's outcry echoes a widespread sentiment that the rigorous journey of obtaining a college degree should be recognized as valuable experience within one's chosen field.
