“What Next? Your Five-Year Plan for Life After College” teaches readers how to create a five-year plan for early adulthood and offers the actionable career, money, relationship and wellness advice they need to reach their goals.
Named one of USA Today’s Best Graduation Gifts four years in a row and one of Amazon’s Best Books for College Graduates, “What Next?” has been called “the step-by-step guide to adulting” and “the Google Maps of post-grad life.” It offers clear guidance for every corner of early adulthood — from landing a job and managing money to building friendships and establishing healthy routines.
Published by Simon & Schuster in 2020, “What Next?” is a trusted resource for navigating your twenties.
Praise for “What Next?”
Below are select excerpts from authors, founders and editors who have recommended “What Next?” to twentysomethings.
“This is the post-college survival guide I wish I’d had! Elana helps you map your five-year plan with more clarity and confidence than ever before. Do yourself a favor and buy this book.”
— Lauren McGoodwin, founder of Career Contessa and author of “Power Moves”
“This book is the step-by-step guide to adulting that I wish I had when I graduated! Elana breaks down big (often scary) concepts into a relatable, manageable and actionable plan. I highly recommend it!”
— Ashley Feinstein Gerstley, founder of The Fiscal Femme and author of “The 30-Day Money Cleanse”
“Elana Lyn Gross is the mentor new college grads need as they embark on post-college life! Comprehensive, actionable and practical, this book is an essential career-start guide for recent grads.”
— J. Kelly Hoey, author of “Build Your Dream Network”
“The book every twentysomething needs. This is the crib sheet on how to go from college student to twentysomething success. Managing career, money, family, relationships, friendships and more—all while navigating a whole new world of adulthood—is hard, but this book will make it easier. This is the SparkNotes on how to manage your twenties.”
— Molly Beck, founder of Messy.fm and author of “Reach Out”
“Basically, the Google Maps of post-grad life. Elana Lyn Gross’s book makes your drive down the winding road of post-grad life a whole lot more navigable and informed. Filled with tactical advice like how to negotiate a salary and determine if a company culture is right for you, plus holistic guidance on how to make sure you don’t sacrifice your wellness or mental health on the job, this book will get you up to speed on how to make sure you have a super-informed, super-fulfilling post-grad life. There should really be a college class on everything in this book!”
— Melisse Gelula, cofounder of Well+Good