<p>I was asking for constructive advice. When I interview for grad school (which is required at the school I want to attend) and they ask me what I’ve been doing for the duration of time I’m out of school, working at Hooters isn’t exactly going to land me the spot in grad school. I mean seriously? I think it would be much better to say that I’m taking grad level courses and excelling in them. If I could get a “real” position with a company then I obviously would do that but waiting 6-12 months to find a job when I have no money is not exactly plausible.</p>
<p>Also telling me to relocate is pointless as well. I would have done that already if I had the means. The unemployment rate in my area was 9% in July. And is now still around 8+%.</p>