How To Survive The Rat Race

How To Survive The Rat Race

by Anna Stenning on May 31, 2009

I have found that those who study academic subjects that are related towards creativity, arts and humanities find it very difficult to find a career that will suit them - one of whom is I. Many of my friends who had studied English Literature for their degree, had opted for the teaching, law, or even management consultancy recruitment route - me being an individual of altruist ethics decided to follow a slightly different route (not implying that any of the above cannot be defined as altruists in their own rights).

Like many graduates, I was lost, dazed and confused about what to do after completing my degree. It was in my mind and understanding that the world would undoubtedly become my oyster now that I have a few extra letters after my name! Coming from a South East Asian background, gaining a degree was like receiving an Honorary Doctorate or even a Nobel Prize for my community, because my family originated from a poor country, which allowed only a small number of...Read More >>