Comments on Profile Post by JayC

  1. JayC
    JayC
    Especially since I need a visa to stay in this country. I can apply for a "search year visa" that allows me to stay and look for a job for a year after graduating, so there's that (i graduate in November).. and the fact that this was the first company that I applied to
    Sep 28, 2017
  2. Cellist88
    Cellist88
    Well, I say if it leads to oppurtunities to where you eventually want to go, then yes take it. If it leads you away from where you envison yourself, then move on and don't think about it. Life is too short.
    Sep 28, 2017
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  3. zonto
    zonto
    Don't be a snowflake. Take the job. Search for the perfect job while you work your butt off and develop good experience. Get out of debt (if you have any) ASAP.

    $ > no $

    Edit: have you interviewed anywhere else and are waiting to hear back or is this offer the only one expected for a while?
    Sep 28, 2017
  4. zerodeefex
    zerodeefex
    No one starts their career with the perfect job. Take the job, roll up your sleeves, work hard and learn. Look at the attributes and knowledge you'll need to get the job you want and make sure you focus on developing in those ways.
    Sep 28, 2017
  5. JayC
    JayC
    @zonto, this is the first of two companies that I applied to. The "application" to the other company was an open application and they asked me to check back in 6 weeks for potential openings since they dont have any that fit my profile at the moment.

    I only just started applying and had sent out a couple more applications on Tuesday and I was planning to send out more this weekend.
    Sep 28, 2017
  6. TomHP
    TomHP
    Like others have said, take the job. My first job I only stayed at for 8 months and ended up hating it. The second: 6 years and took me all over the world.
    Sep 28, 2017
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  7. JayC
    JayC
    @zerodeefex, yes I have a fair goal in mind of where I want to be/what I want to be working on and I'll be keeping that in mind while I learn and get some experience.

    I just needed to hear some of this from another person. Thank you guys!
    Sep 28, 2017
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  8. zonto
    zonto
    Definitely take it. The other company may just be stringing you along. "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush."

    @zerodeefex's and @TomHP's advice re: development is right on the money.

    Make sure to pay yourself first with every check. Get compound interest working in your favor by getting out of debt and saving for your future.
    Sep 28, 2017
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  9. JayC
    JayC
    Yeah, I am going to take it but I'm going to try asking them to make my start date the 1st of December. As of this moment it is 6 days after my defence/graduation. My parents are travelling to Europe for the first time and I'd like to have some time with them (and find a new room in that city, and move)
    Sep 28, 2017
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  10. Cellist88
    Cellist88
    grats brah!
    Sep 28, 2017
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  11. Thad E Ginathom
    Thad E Ginathom
    I also vote *take the job*
    Sep 28, 2017
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  12. Deep Funk
    Deep Funk
    Go for it. Finish it in style with recommendations and a reference and stay at least for a year. If they offer you opportunities to become better at your job (training, courses etcetera) go for it. Even if it is not the best job, it is a good start...
    Sep 28, 2017
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  13. JayC
    JayC
    They're going to call me on Monday to talk about the contract (explain a few things, answer any questions i might have) and then I'll go ahead and sign it.

    I'm also going to tape up sheets saying "save money first, spend on audio/other random things second" all around my room for the first year.

    Thanks again, all of you.
    Sep 28, 2017
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