I am right there with you! I will be starting my last semester of college in the fall, and have absolutely NO idea what I’ll be doing after graduation. I’m an English major, so add that on top of the list of “will I make it” anxieties. I’ve heard all of the Starbucks barista jokes! I am just trying to keep in mind that almost everyone has this fear, and yet everyone must take those first steps. I would say, instead of thinking about what job you could see yourself doing, think about what kinds of things you want to be doing. You want to help people, that’s a noble pursuit that isn’t limited to a 9-to-5 desk job. Do you want to travel? Is there a city you’ve always wanted to live in? Don’t think of graduation as the death of your structured, predictable life, but rather as the end of a hallway that opens up into a world of possibilities. Financial stress is difficult and very anxiety-inducing! I personally follow The Financial Diet on social media and YouTube for better spending tips, if it’s a budget you’re worried about. But you don’t have to have it all figured out right now. It may take you a few not-right jobs to find where you belong. Embrace the challenge! You’ll find where you’re meant to be.

Some inspiration

Christine,

You may want to talk to the college’s career services that should help you in finding a job that would suit your degree.  Have you had any internships?   Do you know how to network?  Do informational interviewing?  You may want to check What Color Is Your Parachute as a guide to navigate finding something that fits you.

Having some sort of plan would help with your anxiety.

Mark