Earlier this month I graduated from college with a BA in Mass Communications with a specialization in Public Relations. I had previous interned at a non profit organization working in the PR department. My supervisor offered me a job as her assistant. Great, right? The only problem at the time was getting this position approved through the new executive director. On my last day I told her I was interested and such.

Well I moved back home (home is an hr and half away from said position) I only want to be at home temporary. I guess you can say I kinda put my eggs in one basket because the kind of work I want is a crappy job due to waiting to hear back from the organization and plus I have bills on my own to pay.

My dad tells me not to sell myself short because I have a real degree and I should apply for a real job. Here is where I feel like I'm betraying my former supervisor.

No I did not give her a verbal agreement, I only said I was interested. I think though she is counting on me to return though. I'm fine with that, it's just how long will I be waiting. While I wait, no income is coming in and I can't rely on my parents to pay my bills and such. Plus I don't want to be a burden. I have started to apply for professional jobs, but as I mentioned, I feel like I'm betraying my former boss.

What would one do in this situation? On one hand, I have to eat and pay bills. I could do that w/ a so so job. But then my parents put pressure on me to apply for a real job w/ a real salary and benefits.
I feel like I'm in a midlife crisis lol.

Phone them up and ask how long you can expect to wait.

If you are uncomfortable phoning people up and asking them direct questions then you shouldn't be doing a PR job.

I really don't think you need to feel so guilty. Like you said, you only told her you were interested. Who knows, maybe they have offered the job to others, too. And did I read correctly that the position itself has not even been approved yet? So you may be waiting around for a job that doesn't exist?
And, if it does exist, would you be really happy with the job or would you just be taking it because it's easy and there for you? If you can get a job that you would love and pays well and has benefits etc someone else will get this assistant job and be happy with it.

I agree that you want to give her a call and see where they are in the process. While you're at it, remember that you may want a reference from this company for your future job as well. Good luck w/ whatever you choose, though!

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i agree that you should call and ask them how long you're espected to wait. if they're vague with you, politely inform them that you do have outgoing responsibilities so you will be applying for other positions as well.

That way, everyone knows where they stand. Good luck with everything and i hope you get the job you WANT.

Be assertive!

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