There is no doubt that this election will be a life changing one. As a 2011 graduate, I started driving, graduated high school, got my first job and moved out on my own while Obama was in office. I understand how high gas prices are, how difficult it is to find a job and how expensive things are.
Over the next four years, I’m hoping to graduate college, find my forever job and start living the American dream. It’s a scary thought to realize that my goals for the future will be affected by who is elected on Nov. 6.
I realize that it took a while and for different reasons, the economy is in the shape that it’s in — but I hope that the only way we can go is up. I have a lot riding on these next four years. My biggest fear is to be a college graduate wondering when minimum wage will go up. That would mean all the work that I put into earning my degree was for nothing.
I’m familiar with this feeling as it is. I have somewhat of a degree already and would love to put it to full use. Back in high school, I attended Miami Valley Career Technology Center, where I earned a technical certificate for photography. I don’t regret attending, because the knowledge that I gained while attending is irreplaceable and I practice what I learned everyday. But as of right now, I don’t have a job that completely relates to what I graduated for.
I’m just afraid that it will be a permanent feeling after I finish college.
Hard work, determination and time management skills will be key factors in landing my career — but the economy will also play a role.
I can only hope that whomever is elected is the man for the job.