The Long View: Must I graduate so soon?
Graduation is just a couple of
short weeks away. Where did the
time go? I only just got into a
comfortable pattern of studying
(two hours the night before a test,
in bed so I can fall asleep at the
boring bits) and can do it so
much better and faster now. I
also understand my courses and
have just started to figure out
which areas of the law I want to
specialize in and it's time to go?
Of course I'm ready. I must be ready, since I've taken and passed all the Law Clerk courses, polished and sent out the resumes and have had six job interviews so far. But I feel unsettled at the prospect of my time at good old Fanshawe ending. It feels like being discharged from the army. I wonder: what's my schedule? Where are my marching orders? Who's commanding this soldier?
It'll be a relief when I finally get a job. I've turned down two offers, been turned down by one employer, and am waiting to hear back from two others.
I'm in interview shock and can't tell anymore how well it's going. I could be saying anything. Am I projecting confidence or over-confidence? Eagerness or neediness? Am I too cool or too gushy? Did they like me being myself or could I have done better?
At least my work wardrobe has been purchased. I've got four tasteful dresses, shoes and accessories to match, and splurged on some key cosmetics from MAC. Yes, even if I don't remember exactly what went on during my job interviews, I know I looked good doing them.
My sons are keeping a critical eye on my progress. They have high standards of employment for me based on previous jobs I've held. Dental benefits would be good so they don't have to go to the student clinic at UWO; a business that holds annual Christmas parties complete with Santa Claus and gifts to all the children would be neat; oh, and don't forget a good salary so Mom can pay a decent allowance, regardless of whether the chores get done; plus we could start eating out again at the Mandarin!
My husband will just be glad I'll be going from ignoring him and the house because I'm busy studying to ignoring him and the house because I'll be getting in late from work. He figures at least he won't be paying for the inattention anymore; I'll be paying off the student loans as well as the bills.
Myself, I have rose-coloured hopes that my new career is the start of an executive lifestyle; the house can finally be renovated, we can buy new furniture, I'll lose 30 pounds and can swan around some opulent law firm's corner office in killer outfits and high heels.
Ah, Fanshawe! Maybe I won't miss those 8 a.m. classes and trying to score used textbooks to save a bit of money. After all, my future's so bright, I gotta wear shades.
Susie Mah is President of the Fanshawe Adult Social Club, which will continue next term under new leadership! Email Susie at ascfanshawe@hotmail.com to be put on our email list for events.
Of course I'm ready. I must be ready, since I've taken and passed all the Law Clerk courses, polished and sent out the resumes and have had six job interviews so far. But I feel unsettled at the prospect of my time at good old Fanshawe ending. It feels like being discharged from the army. I wonder: what's my schedule? Where are my marching orders? Who's commanding this soldier?
It'll be a relief when I finally get a job. I've turned down two offers, been turned down by one employer, and am waiting to hear back from two others.
I'm in interview shock and can't tell anymore how well it's going. I could be saying anything. Am I projecting confidence or over-confidence? Eagerness or neediness? Am I too cool or too gushy? Did they like me being myself or could I have done better?
At least my work wardrobe has been purchased. I've got four tasteful dresses, shoes and accessories to match, and splurged on some key cosmetics from MAC. Yes, even if I don't remember exactly what went on during my job interviews, I know I looked good doing them.
My sons are keeping a critical eye on my progress. They have high standards of employment for me based on previous jobs I've held. Dental benefits would be good so they don't have to go to the student clinic at UWO; a business that holds annual Christmas parties complete with Santa Claus and gifts to all the children would be neat; oh, and don't forget a good salary so Mom can pay a decent allowance, regardless of whether the chores get done; plus we could start eating out again at the Mandarin!
My husband will just be glad I'll be going from ignoring him and the house because I'm busy studying to ignoring him and the house because I'll be getting in late from work. He figures at least he won't be paying for the inattention anymore; I'll be paying off the student loans as well as the bills.
Myself, I have rose-coloured hopes that my new career is the start of an executive lifestyle; the house can finally be renovated, we can buy new furniture, I'll lose 30 pounds and can swan around some opulent law firm's corner office in killer outfits and high heels.
Ah, Fanshawe! Maybe I won't miss those 8 a.m. classes and trying to score used textbooks to save a bit of money. After all, my future's so bright, I gotta wear shades.
Susie Mah is President of the Fanshawe Adult Social Club, which will continue next term under new leadership! Email Susie at ascfanshawe@hotmail.com to be put on our email list for events.
