Karin Elizabeth Published on May 23, 2008
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What is up with me (and you?)

Friday May 23, 2008 at 06:29AM

Hello! Through a friend I made my way back to ipernity. It's been a while but I must say I love how Ipernity is progressing thus far.

A few updates:

* I graduated in October but couldn't find work in my field (psychology). This was stressful and one of the reasons I slacked off on everything except maybe flickr.

* But I'm finding other temping jobs, unrelated to my field, but a way to keep busy and bring in some money. Tonight I'm finally ordering  a new laptop, so working in some way is definitely "paying off"

* And this temping, I'll be doing for a while... I decided to not be a psychologist anymore (because I won't work for free and that is the only way I can get any work here in this field) but instead focus on my photography... so I am in the process of applying for an art school here in my country. My assessment day is on June 5th. I'm scared and nervous... but happy that I'm trying. Taking action!!!

* My boyfriend Wil and I are still together, our 1 year anniversary is coming up in 2 days. Yay!

 

How have you all been?

8 Comments / add your comment?

Zaryna 650 pro says:
I think that your problem of finding a job in what you studied is a problem for all young people in Europe. My daughter had the same problem and had to find a job in an electrician distribution industry and has to deal with people from all the world . She likes her job now but still is looking for something better. I’m sure you will find your way out in life and I can only suggests you to do what your heart tells you.
Keep on with your photos they are beautiful.
Ps. My daughter is about your age maybe that is why I can understand you.
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )
Karin Elizabeth replies:
Oh definitely. I am well aware I am not the only one at all, which on one hand is even more frustrating (youth doesn't count, yet where would a country's future be without youth) but on the other hand it's comforting to know it is nothing personal, just the way the world works at this time.
I accepted it a while ago and am just working on a plan B, instead of moping around wishing for work as a psychologist!
And of course I do feel understood by you :) I hope your daughter will find what she is looking for and that in the meantime she will be happy nonetheless.
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )
Roberto Ballerini - traveling pro says:
I'd like to have your age and the possibility to choose how to invest my energies. Anyway, having worked in industry and in consultancy, I can tell you that your psychology studies are something you will re-use in every job and being able to make contact with your feelings and emotions is an important advantage in all these stressfull workplaces
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )
Karin Elizabeth replies:
It's one of the reasons why I'm trying to get in art school. I feel like not being a psychologist in a way has been a blessing in disguise. I now feel I have the chance to try to follow my real dream and I'm doing that. I do realize I could not get in, it's a strict selection, but I tried and that is really important to me. If there's any time to try, it is now.
And I do agree with you, psychology influences me in everything, even in photography. I know myself (not a reason I studied it but a benefit nonetheless) and still feel I can be at use to people - when people ask me advice, I usually have an answer or a way for them to proceed with finding a solution - so the main reason I studied psychology (being useful to others) is something I still keep, even though I can't make a career in it anymore.
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )
be·mo·re pro says:
say hello to will and happy anniversary for the two of you :D
good luck for the 5th of june .. i still remember how excited i was !
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )
Karin Elizabeth replies:
I will do that Mo! I can't believe it's been a year already!
Thank you for wishing me luck... I never knew you went to art school, but it made sense! :D Did you study photography or something else?
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )
be·mo·re pro replies:
i studied graphic-design and had to turn in my portfolio first and
after that one was accepted i had to pass an exam .. one of that days
when my emotions , fears and hopes were turning like a carussell .
the next day when a guy told us the results he mispronounced my
name or didn't find me on his list .. i thought i'm going to die !!!
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )
Soepkipje pro says:
En??? Hoe is het afgelopen? Ben je toegelaten?
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink / translate )

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