I worked at Chick-fil-A after college because I couldn't find a full-time job. It was frustrating, but I had time to figure out my career path.

• 01/27/2025, 10:37 AM
• businessinsider.com

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I figured that once I graduated from college, I would have no problem stepping into an entry-level position in journalism or publishing. I learned very quickly that the post-recession job market in 2011 had changed everything.