Confusion is the Name of the Game

There I was, minding my own business, attempting to hold a meeting that only 3 people showed up for when I was approached by one of my professors.

Him: "Have you heard from any graduate programs yet?"
Me: "Yes, I have actually."
Him: "And?"
Me: "I'm not going."
Him: (disappointed face) "They made a mistake."

It felt good to be acknowledged for my achievements from a professor I respect. He then proceeded to encourage me to apply again to more, especially to his Alma mater, Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Apparently he has an in at the University which could help me receive the acceptance I've been looking for.

Rewind to two hours before when I was at the job fair speaking with communication and media companies and was encouraged to apply for a news production position. I was thrilled at the prospect of new job opportunities and hopeful, once again and finally, for the future.

So I told my professor that I was looking at jobs and he kept pressing grad school.

Him: "You would be a great teacher! I know that. Don't give up on it."

So, I checked out IUP (my children would add a C - ICUP) and they have rolling admissions, which means I could apply now and may end up with an acceptance letter after all. So, do I apply to grad school again or do I continue with my plans for new jobs? Do I do both at the same time? Could I take the rejection if a supposed "sure thing" rejected me as well? I'm confused right now and still don't know what to do. Going to sleep on it, I suppose.