<p>@oldfort - It’s an assistant manager position in a clothing store. There’s some sort of training program, and it offers benefits, which is a definite plus.</p>
<p>@BCEagle91 - I’ve definitely look at that thread, but thank you for reminding me about it! </p>
<p>I think I’m just beating myself up, because I’ve always been the type of person to hold myself to very strict and very high expectations. I’ve also been beating myself up, because this is the first offer I’ve received after starting my job search almost a year ago (in about 3 weeks). I’ve definitely been very lucky to get interviews and such, and I’m extremely glad I took it upon myself to prepare somewhat in college, otherwise I’d be in a much worse position as BCEagle91 pointed out. I’ve certainly been blessed with the fact that I’ve interviewed with some great companies. I think my frustration has been compounded by the fact that 2011 overall has been a bad year so far for other areas of my life as well. It’s been one of those “when it rains it pours” periods. And I’m usually such an upbeat, confident sort of person!</p>
<p>I really do appreciate all the advice, it’s been extremely helpful to have objective perspectives – it’s especially opened my eyes to different viewpoints. At this point, I’m leaning towards taking the job, because I really need to get out of my parents’ house and to actually have a job. I’ve also been considering graduate school very seriously now too, so hopefully I can work on applications this fall. Despite everything, I still feel highly frustrated, but I’m afraid if I stay here things will not get any better.</p>