Graduating From College? Don’t Get a Job!

It’s funny that when people reach a certain age, such as after graduating college, they assume it’s time to go out and get a job. But like many things the masses do, just because everyone does it doesn’t mean it’s a good idea. In fact, if you’re reasonably intelligent, consider creating a business before you ever get a job. At a time in your life when your expenses are low, your responsibility to others is often non-existent and you often have the fewest bills to pay and you still don’t mind eating Cheerios for dinner, there may not be a better time. Worst-case scenario, your venture fails and you have a whole life ahead of you to get a job. When you are young, people are more eager to help guide you and get involved to help you be successful. Unlike previous generations, people graduating from college today are often viewed from elders as experts at technology, being extremely savvy and seeing a new world. You graduate with built in credibility simply because you know how to download, sync and chat with four different people while still getting your school work done (well sort of done). It’s the best time to start implementing these lessons.

Consider marketing something to your age group or slightly younger. Few people understand your generation as well as you do and yet, few young people are marketing and selling to them. A niche focus will help your venture stand out and reduce competition.

Jobs are excellent as education if you need to learn a new skill, an industry or if your employer is eager to include you in the business. But in order to just support yourself and creating the best future, there are far better ways to make a living than selling yourself into indentured servitude.