About this episode

Jacob, a recent computer science graduate, navigates the challenges of finding a job in a changing landscape.

Jacob just graduated college in Wisconsin — but his degree in computer science might not mean what it used to. Now, he’s struggling to land a full-time job and questioning what comes next. If you want to be on What We Spend, we'd love to hear from you. Write us at whatwespendpodcast@gmail.com

People in this episode

Guest: Jacob

Topics covered

• graduation
• job search
• career challenges
• personal growth
• education

Keywords

• graduation
• computer science
• job market
• career advice
• personal finance

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Organizations: Wisconsin, Audacy

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