Not having a job really puts a damper on social life...

[DJ24SEVEN]

Originally posted by Gangster Of Love
You say you want to make 21K but are not willing to further your education. Whatever you get on the jobs available is exactly how much your talents, experience and value is worth to your employer.

Why aren't you instead working on furthering your education and make yourself more valuable to potential employers?

I can't F'N afford college, okay?

Please don't tell me about grants, loans, and stuff like that cause if there's so much free money out there, everyone should be able to attend college.

This is not a good time for me to attend school. I definitely will further my education by my mid-20's, but even then, it will probably be a technical school.

 

[PuertoRican_Lover]

Originally posted by DJ24SEVEN
I know once I start working again, my depression will go away thus I'll be out hooking up with chicks...

until then,

Never base your happpiness on how much money or how many women you have!!! These are the two top reasons why men commit suicide!!! You should not be happy with your situation but you also shouldn't be depressed over it!

Find a industry that you enjoy and will be good in doing and get an entry level job - in five years you'll br making much more than the 21k that you seek - if your performance is above par!!

Seek the type of work vs. the starting pay - your rewards will not be in the beginning but will come in a few years and will have much more future potential and satisfaction.

 

[Soma]

Originally posted by diplomatic_lie
There are limitations to this. If you're a high school graduate with nothing special, you're not likely to impress a senior executive, even if you're Mr Friendly.

Networking is about offering and recieving something - most people make the mistake of thinking networking is just about being friendly and getting favours. And if you have nothing to offer, then regardless of your friendly factor, you're not likely to get much.

(Unless your uncle is the chief executive of a good-sized company)

Yeah, there are limitations, that's a given. But that applies to everything really.

Whatever your skill level, entry or pro, having the ability to talk, connect with, and persuade people is EXTREMELY valuable. I'll go so far as to say that it is THE MOST IMPORTANT skill you can have.

Speaking ability is much more than just being friendly.

 

[MetalFortress]

Originally posted by DJ24SEVEN
I can't F'N afford college, okay?

Please don't tell me about grants, loans, and stuff like that cause if there's so much free money out there, everyone should be able to attend college.

This is not a good time for me to attend school. I definitely will further my education by my mid-20's, but even then, it will probably be a technical school.

Number one, COMMUNITY COLLEGE!!! Number two, if everyone WANTED/knew how to affordably to go to college, EVERYONE WOULD GO TO COLLEGE!!! I turned 20 2 weeks ago, tomorrow I start a nearly 20,000 dollar a year full time job as a lot porter at a car dealer, AND I'm taking 9 units of automotive classes at the local junior college in an effort to work my way up the chain. Don't be stupid. Find a way to MAKE your dreams work. Settling for a crap job is like dating a UG3 when you want an HB8.

 

[MindOverMatter]

Number one, COMMUNITY COLLEGE!!! Number two, if everyone WANTED/knew how to affordably to go to college, EVERYONE WOULD GO TO COLLEGE!!! I turned 20 2 weeks ago, tomorrow I start a nearly 20,000 dollar a year full time job as a lot porter at a car dealer, AND I'm taking 9 units of automotive classes at the local junior college in an effort to work my way up the chain. Don't be stupid. Find a way to MAKE your dreams work. Settling for a crap job is like dating a UG3 when you want an HB8.

I normally don't see eye to eye with MetalFortress, I agree with him here. Don't settle for less when it comes to your future, find a way to make it work bro.

Peace.

 

[ScrewIt]

never give up, a job is better than no job. Hell your co-workers can even hook u up with a better job. the larger your network of people, the better. Volunteer, play sports, just meet ppl anyway you can!!

work the system or get swalllowed by corporate america *****!!

 

[DJ24SEVEN]

Thanks folks.