By Ryan Borucki

July is ending and August is knocking at the door. For most people that means the start of college football or the beginning of a new school year. But as a recent graduate who's in the midst of finishing up an internship, it means the search is on for a full-time position in the fall.

I have gone 25 years, 3 months, 1 week and 3 days without having to do such a thing. Now that the time is getting closer and the economy continues to plummet, I am beginning to worry. Not only about finding a job, but finding the right job.

Sure there are jobs out there if you need one, even ones in the tennis industry, but finding one that fits is important--almost as difficult as finding the right girl. One you live off and the other you live with. Finding either requires some luck.

I'm looking for a position as a teaching pro. As I edited my resume this past week, I thought about the important and not-so-important aspects of the "ideal job" I am looking for. At first, I thought the “ideal job” was to not have one, but I realized after phoning my dad, that was not an option.

With that in mind I made a short list of important aspects I want to include in my nationwide search.

1) Location
This is most important on the list. As a lifelong Michigander, I want nothing more than to escape from the midwest. I would like to head out west, specifically Denver. It seems like a nice place. There is nothing better than sunshine and snow-covered mountains in the background. Okay, so maybe this search is not so 'nationwide. '

2) Facility
Do I want to work at a commercial club, country club, municipal facility or a resort? As a member of a commercial club, I am positive that is off the list, and municipal just is not my thing. This leaves either a resort or country club. Fortunately, Denver and the surrounding areas are able to accommodate both.

3) Money
You may be surprised this isn’t further up the list, but with no wife and kids, I'm the only one who needs to survive on my salary.However, I wouldn’t complain if I could live like the rich and famous. I won’t get into specific figures, but Professional Tennis Management generally provides a $40,000 to $50,000 range for first-year graduates. A position at a resort or country club might be able to meet this objective.

4) Working environment
While every day won’t be full of smiles and rainbows, it would be nice to have an easy-going atmosphere with a pleasant boss. I have been spoiled for the past two summers by club directors who were wonderful to work for. However, I am now moving into the real world and as my mom says, Beggars can’t be choosers." This is why I put this at the bottom of the list. Give me Christmas off and show me where to sign.

These are just a few things that crossed my mind as I approach the deadline to find a place to call home. I’m sure there are many more things to take into consideration and my priorities will change like the seasons.

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