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Now that graduation is just around the corner, here are a few questions to see if you're ready to navigate your post-grad journey. 

Also check out my book for 101 things you shouldn't do after you graduate at jaimmy.co

Do You Know What You Should &amp; Shouldn't Do AFTER You Graduate?

If you can afford to live in a shoebox of an apartment, then do it. Now is the perfect time to leave the comfort and familiarity of your mom's cooking and your old room (if it's still there), and stand on your own. Plus, living at home can make you lazy, crazy, and complacent.

Try not to move back home, unless truly necessary.

Should you move back home?

You've graduated. Did you do an internship? Won an award at school?

You graduated! Of course you've achieved a lot! That is a feat in itself. Whether you did two internships or none, have no plaques or 10, don't forget how amazing you are. Not everyone can do what YOU can do, because you're the only YOU there is.

YES YOU HAVE!

Have you achieved a lot?

Extra cheese with your favorite toppings.

Just remember that your body has changed and you can't continue to eat like you use to. So make sure you remember to eat balanced and smart.

Go ahead and order that pie!

Should you order a XL pizza just for yourself?

Whether you've got a job lined up or not, make sure you continue to learn about yourself, travel, and be open to change. This is also the perfect time to start your own business or write a book.

It's not all about the job.

Is getting a job your final goal?

If you've ever thought about moving to Boston, San Diego, London, or any other place, why not do it now? This is the perfect time to explore.

Definitely Maybe!

Should you move to a new place?

Unless you don't care about your credit score and like dodging phone calls and mail, then maybe you don't think student loans are a big deal––but they are. Take care of them. If you don't have any, well then lucky you -\_\_-

They are and they can be mean about it!

Are student loans important?

Wait it out a little bit. Learn to stand on your own as an individual. Definitely don't turn down the idea of a new relationship but be okay with being single and focusing on yourself.

You JUST got out of a relationship with school.

Should you jump into a new relationship?

If you answered maybe then you shouldn't go. Don't spend money on a "why not?" If you're not sure or are using grad school as a means to prolong figuring out what you want to do, then it's probably not the right decision.

If you answered 'Yes' or 'No' then you know what you want.

Should you go to grad schoool?

Doesn't matter. Are you ready to take on the world? I know I wasn't and I'm not saying I know the right answers, but I've taken my life experiences and of those around me and turned it into 101 Things You Shouldn't Do After You Graduate. Makes a great gift!

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Do You Know What You Should & Shouldn't Do AFTER You Graduate?

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