[prominence]

Is there anyone else out there who feels like they have put all their eggs in one basket -- holding out for an ATC career?

I just graduated from a major university this past December with a Bachelor's degree, had 3 internships and 2 full-time management jobs (both laid off from) while attending college, and have been left jobless in this horrid market.

My only glimmer of hope is PUBNAT4, back in June of last year; I've come so far - attended PEPC this past March and received word my clearances have all come through; just waiting till next fiscal year to be scheduled for OKC.

Do you feel like your life and future prosperity depend solely on an FOL coming out of OKC?

At this point and through months and days upon days of applying for jobs and interviewing, ATC is the only real opportunity still there - and it keeps me going, but it won't feel real until I have an FOL -- and until I have an FOL, nothing is a done deal.. and I am left with a feeling that all my eggs are in one basket, which can be easily dropped at any time until I receive that FOL.

Anyone else feel the same way? - What's your story? I'd like to hear - and let this thread act as a support system for those of us who have lost our jobs to this economy, or working jobs that barely cover our bills while we sit in waiting to hear from HR for an FOL.

This is not a complaint thread, but one to support and learn about one another while in waiting.