Welcome. I’m not sure why this feels awkward for me to write, it’s not like I’m speaking to an audience or really writing to anyone specific. I figured I’d introduce myself, explain this site, and dive a little more into the passion behind dear generation.

I’m a recent university graduate who’s been working full-time for about two months now. I know, basically a lifetime. But when I’m spending the majority of my week at a desk, responding to emails and updating spreadsheets, eight weeks really does feel like a lifetime. As I sit at my desk that I worked so hard to earn, I find myself wondering “is this it?”

I mean, I’ve been dreaming of this chapter in my life since I was little. In my head, it looked more like cute business casual outfits, coffee with coworkers, and important business presentations. In reality, it feels more like a solo operation under Big Brother.

I clock in, I clock out. I chat with my team. I respond to the emails. I follow up on things. And I leave feeling a little more lifeless than when I arrived. This is what I spent thousands of dollars, not to mention years of my life, working towards? Something must not be right.

But then I look around and I see my millennial and gen-z coworkers sitting beside me, the same distant look in their eyes. All of our paths, all of our dreams and passions and ambitions, somehow lead us here, to our desks. Not that that’s a bad thing, I just find myself wanting more. And I figured I couldn’t be the only one.

Ever since I was little, I dreamed of writing. I used to sit at our desktop computer in my parent’s office and write stories of princesses and made-up creatures. I gave them names and personalities and purposes. I always hoped to write for a living, but when I found out my university didn’t have that program (more on that to come), I felt stuck. I settled into a decent, general major and carried on with my studies. I graduated and began working in a field unrelated to my degree and coursework. Quite honestly, unrelated to my passions.

I’m not here to harp on the modern university of the hustle-culture of America. I’m here to find my passion in a space other than my office desk. I’m here to explore work-life balance and pursue passions as a typical Gen-Z employee who feels a little lost post-graduation. I’m here to shine some light on my experience and hopefully find some community along the way.

Those are the basics of my journey, but there’s so much more to come. This is truly just the beginning, and I hope to reach some people out there who feel a little bit like me.

Well, it was nice to meet you, and I’m so happy you’re here. Remember, as lost as you (and I) might be feeling, there’s a reason that we’re here. Life is good and we do have time. You never know what might happen, and that’s the beauty of it.

Until next time!

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