u/throwawaydiction

Hello! I’m already coming up on a year post-grad, and have been hitting a bit of a wall breaking into the industry. In the meantime I’ve been working as a barista to pay that NYC rent. I recently had to turn down a dream full-time bookseller position because I wouldn’t be able to live on it. I’m concerned about the gap that has formed in my resume as a result — I hesitate to list my barista job on applications, even with transferable skills and whatnot. Unfortunately it’s just been difficult to find literary experiences to supplement my resume while I’m in survival mode. How much is this hurting my chances?