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timaishu

timaishu

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So a quick background on me. I got my AS from DeVry University February of last year. I have not been able to get a job related to my field of study (Electronics and Computer Technology). Ive had interviews, but everyone Ive interviewed with is looking for someone with experience.

Ive been working at Staples as one of their PC techs since November. There isnt any room to move up and its a relatively crappy retail job I could of got without a degree.

I have an interview today with Decision Sciences for a mechanical assembly position. It only pays a buck more than I make now, but its more related to my field. And I think it would be a good learning experience and something to put on the resume. Only catch is its a 2-month contract job, and it would require me to quit Staples.

Im just not sure if its worth the gamble. Keep working a mediocre job with no where to move up but guaranteed to be employed, or take a temp job in my field and hopefully that experience will help me land a better job.

Thoughts?
 
ask the company if after the contract is up, there will be a possibility for full time hire. either way, if you take the job work your tail off and show them what they are missing out on after the contract is up.
 
"Keep working a mediocre job"

Do you want a life of mediocrity?

Change.
 
I think you said you need some experience in your field of work. 2 month of experience in your field is better than zero month of experience. Go for it, it's just a job.
 
timaishu said:
I have an interview today with Decision Sciences for a mechanical assembly position. It only pays a buck more than I make now, but its more related to my field.

And I think it would be a good learning experience and something to put on the resume. Only catch is its a 2-month contract job, and it would require me to quit Staples.
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I worked for Hewlett-Packard at one time in my life and seen a lot of people join the work force in a job position they didn't want just for the opportunity to network and share and showcase their real talent, education and passion and these people invariably moved up.

If you don't take the opportunity, will you regret it down the road?

If the answer is "yes", then go for it.


:)
 
timaishu said:
So a quick background on me. I got my AS from DeVry University February of last year. I have not been able to get a job related to my field of study (Electronics and Computer Technology). Ive had interviews, but everyone Ive interviewed with is looking for someone with experience.

Ive been working at Staples as one of their PC techs since November. There isnt any room to move up and its a relatively crappy retail job I could of got without a degree.

I have an interview today with Decision Sciences for a mechanical assembly position. It only pays a buck more than I make now, but its more related to my field. And I think it would be a good learning experience and something to put on the resume. Only catch is its a 2-month contract job, and it would require me to quit Staples.

Im just not sure if its worth the gamble. Keep working a mediocre job with no where to move up but guaranteed to be employed, or take a temp job in my field and hopefully that experience will help me land a better job.

Thoughts?
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Quit Staples and go to work for Decision. Prove to Decision that you are going to be an asset, and more then likely they will find more work for you. Big companies hate training new employees
 
I was in IT, and I can honestly say that all of my full time jobs, came from contract or temporary gigs. When I say "all of my full time jobs", those of you not in the IT field must understand that it is one of the most volatile industries out there and a full time position is not typically that long-lived. Couple of years tops. Unless you are REALLY lucky. I've had 12 jobs in my IT career, each succeeding one a little better with a little more pay.

Anyways, use the contract position as a building block. Something to put on your resume`. I ultimately started my own IT business and was/am very successful at it. I live in Michigan and IT has been a dead industry for years. Now I just saw on the news that network admins and engineers are among the top 50 careers forcasted to see growth.

Good luck
 
08xB said:
I was in IT, and I can honestly say that all of my full time jobs, came from contract or temporary gigs. When I say "all of my full time jobs", those of you not in the IT field must understand that it is one of the most volatile industries out there and a full time position is not typically that long-lived. Couple of years tops. Unless you are REALLY lucky. I've had 12 jobs in my IT career, each succeeding one a little better with a little more pay.

Anyways, use the contract position as a building block. Something to put on your resume`. I ultimately started my own IT business and was/am very successful at it. I live in Michigan and IT has been a dead industry for years. Now I just saw on the news that network admins and engineers are among the top 50 careers forcasted to see growth.

Good luck
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:iagree: I too have been in/out/around the IT landscape in Michigan, and it's a crap shoot what you'll find and when/where. Things aren't looking too promising yet, but I keep hoping we'll see more growth soon.
 
Well Im back. I really think I should pass on this one.

All they do is put pipe assemblies together. Moving them, cleaning them, screwing and soldering caps on, filling them with some sort of gas and thats it really. I went in expecting alot and left dissappointed. No doubt I could do the job, I dont think however its worth leaving my current job. Honestly, there wasnt much to learn. They are just the grunts who put the pieces together. The guy showing us around didnt even understand the technology behind the product......
 
timaishu said:
Well Im back. I really think I should pass on this one.

All they do is put pipe assemblies together. Moving them, cleaning them, screwing and soldering caps on, filling them with some sort of gas and thats it really. I went in expecting alot and left dissappointed. No doubt I could do the job, I dont think however its worth leaving my current job. Honestly, there wasnt much to learn. They are just the grunts who put the pieces together. The guy showing us around didnt even understand the technology behind the product......
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Sounds more like production job then an IT job

I retract my previous statement. Keep your job @ Staples :dblthumb2:
 
I left a job (first one after college), moved 2-1/2 hours away, and bought a house for a contract position (engineering). Nothing was guaranteed, worked the contract position a little over two years and was offered a full time position (this was back in 07). Been there ever since. No regrets here.

If you do that it just work hard and hopefully you will be rewarded for that.
 
Have you considered Government contracting? Do you have anything like this close to you? Have you considered part-time military such as reserves in any branch or joining the Army or Air National Guard? This will give you a nice boost when it comes to getting a job, especially in IT.
 
Ive sort of thought about it. But Im just not sure how to go about or who to talk to. I wouldnt mind working for the military/government. I just wouldnt want to leave country. All of my family lives with 50 miles of each other. So I want to stay local if possible.
 
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