Expectation: Having money once you get a job.
Reality: Spending it all on food, happy hours, and bills.
Expectation: Going to the gym every day after work.
Reality: Go the first week and then realize you’re too tired for that.
Expectations: Meeting someone special spontaneously.
Reality: Meeting people online.
Expectation: Paying off your student loans within a few years.
Reality: Never happening.
Expectation: Cooking cheap, healthier meals for yourself.
Reality: Drive-thru and delivery.
Expectation: Using your vacation days to travel.
Reality: Using your vacation days for hangovers.
Expectation: Having crazy fun weekends.
Reality: Netflix. You are way too exhausted from the work week.
Expectations: Keeping in touch with high school/college friends.
Expectation: Going out after work.
Reality: It’s a weekday and way past your bedtime.
Expectation: Dating will get better.
Expectation: Landing what you believe is your dream job.
Reality: You have no idea what you want to do with your life.