Job advice

[Tom500]

Yep go for job 2, there may be harder hours but it will ultimately be more rewarding i think there is a little more job security the pay is much better and you know exactly where you stand, and you leave with management experience so ther is more of a chance for making it to the TOP!!!


Gl with everything though do what you feel is best for you and congrats on the job offers

 

[jcardona1]

any other job options? neither of those sound too good for a recent college grad w/ economics degree....

 

[rmorse]

any other job options? neither of those sound too good for a recent college grad w/ economics degree....

Gov't....


I know man, but I just want a job. I can't afford to keep looking. I need to get any job, and keep looking while I am making at least SOME money.


I am really really trying to get into the Census Bureau, or Bureau of Labor and Statistics.

 

[armac]

Wrong economy for financial adviser, worst period in 26 years, you would not be smart to even consider that job.

Work at Target until econmy changes, I guess the University jobs did not pan out.

 

[rmorse]

Wrong economy for financial adviser, worst period in 26 years, you would not be smart to even consider that job.

Work at Target until econmy changes, I guess the University jobs did not pan out.

What do you mean "University Jobs"? You mean the ones I found at the career fair?

I have a lot of companies....I am just anxious, because these two contacted me EXTREMELY quickly. Haven't heard anything from the other companies yet.

 

[Red Devil]

i would go with job #1... simply because they are hopefully starting to climb up again.. time i think to jump on the band wagon..sitting down is okay too...best of luck to you in what ever you choose... your a go getter!!!

 

[cichlid2006]

Thanks for the advice, you gave me a lot to think about....


Where do I find the companies staff turnover?

depending how large the company is they should have an annual report availible. if they have one that is published then all you need to do is ask for a copy, if they get funny about a random person having it just tell them that you are considering a job with them and want a better idea of what your possibly going into. if you take the job you will score some brownie points by reading their annual report, if you dont then you lose nothing except an hour or 2 of your time.
also ask friends that live in the town/city they are based and what their public image is like and what people have heard. it may not be 100% accurate info but there is some substance to every rumour. just use your common sense to consider what you have been told and make a sensible judgement off that.
finally go into the ground floor of the building and ask the man/woman on the front desk what they are like to work for. they will more than likely give you an honest view, try and talk to a few employees if you can.
all of these little bits of research will give you brownie points with the boss as it shows you can take the initiative, bosses always like that.

good luck.

 

[armac]

What do you mean "University Jobs"? You mean the ones I found at the career fair?

I have a lot of companies....I am just anxious, because these two contacted me EXTREMELY quickly. Haven't heard anything from the other companies yet.

You are the one that said you wanted a job at the school so you could continue your education, apparently those jobs did not work out.

Think about that advisor job, what do you have to offer anybody? Buy CDs, that is the only investment that can be counted on, the blue chip stocks have all tanked besides oil stocks. Every advisor out there, those with years of experience cannot come up with a game plan for this economy. What would be the strategy you would offer up?

You also said that there were a lot of jobs making big money in the Carolinas, your sister had suggested that, I guess those have fizzled as well.

You are in the toughest market in a quarter of a century, do not get anything that is sales oriented, there are no sales.


Hard honest truth.

 

[rmorse]

You are the one that said you wanted a job at the school so you could continue your education, apparently those jobs did not work out.

Think about that advisor job, what do you have to offer anybody? Buy CDs, that is the only investment that can be counted on, the blue chip stocks have all tanked besides oil stocks. Every advisor out there, those with years of experience cannot come up with a game plan for this economy. What would be the strategy you would offer up?

You also said that there were a lot of jobs making big money in the Carolinas, your sister had suggested that, I guess those have fizzled as well.

You are in the toughest market in a quarter of a century, do not get anything that is sales oriented, there are no sales.


Hard honest truth.

Dude, why are you always a dick? Seriously....can you not say anything nice? Are you this miserable in real-life, as well?


I asked what you meant about the "University jobs". I didn't know what you meant. You couldn't have just said "The jobs at your uni, to continue your education..."


The university is currently on a hiring freeze. That is still a plan, I just can't do it right now.


Yes, there are sales jobs in the Carolinas. I want to look in D.C. first, then pursue the ones further south.




Now go ahead and tell me how you are just giving me the "hard honest truth." I am done responding to your depressing, cynical, pessimistic view on things.

 

[rmorse]

Oh, and I figure I better respond to your remark about the economy.

The market has seen highs and lows before. The market has bounced back. I don't know where to tell people to put their money, because, guess what! I don't know yet! They haven't trained me yet! Surprise surprise!