Next?

Lately more than a few people have asked me what I'm going to do once I graduate.

Most of these people didn't know that I'm not going to be receiving my degree next month.

Still, it's a valid question.

And the truth is that I have no idea.

Last weekend was the J-school's annual job fair.

I didn't go.

All year, the Career Services staff have been exhorting us to come in to have our résumés reviewed.

I haven't written a résumé.

It's hard to imagine that I'll find my first post-J-school job through the normal course.

After all, I'm 40 years old, and I have no relevant work experience.

I worked in career counseling myself for three years and in recruiting for another three, so I know how these things go. If I saw my nonexistent résumé, I wouldn't hire me, either. I wouldn't even interview me.

I might even walk down the hall and show it to a colleague and say, "Want a laugh? Check this out."

So what am I going to do?

Sleep.

Eat right.

Exercise.

Read.

Reacquaint myself with the concept of fun.

And, most of all, spend as much time as I can with Zach and my family and friends.

Because I may never be lucky enough to find complete fulfillment in my work.

But I know I can find it with the people I love.

I hope to see you all soon.