But the woman in these images hasn’t been harmed – at least, not physically. These are graduation photos, and their theme is “being more dead than alive,” according to the accompanying caption.
Among the industries hardest hit are tech and education, two sectors that would normally attract large graduate intakes. But this has led to a mismatch between their skills and expectations, and the available opportunities. And with a record number of graduates entering the jobs market, some are concerned their degrees are becoming less valuable to employers.
Now, she plans to go overseas for a post-doctoral program, hoping the international experience might boost her chances of finding a position back home.Despite the graduates’ limited prospects, their “more dead than alive” photos highlight the dark humor found in the face of challenging odds. Another take on the trend shows grinning students Photoshopped in front of burning buildings, sometimes flashing an enthusiastic thumbs up.
Joblessness is only part of the reason for the growing disillusionment and loss of trust in authorities many young people feel.