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bearlion
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I have a BA Degree from a good college but am applying to minimum wage jobs
#18998192 - 10/19/13 12:54 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Any one else have good credentials but cant seem to break into the job world besides working retail, seasonal, minimum wage, etc..
I know it will be just for a few months hopefully just wondering if other college grads out there are still struggling? Im 27
Any advice on surviving this stage of life?
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Re: I have a BA Degree from a good college but am applying to minimum wage jobs [Re: bearlion]
#18998210 - 10/19/13 01:04 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Do what you gotta do to pay the bills. I worked a graveyard shift at a gas station for like a year, I met all kinds of people from all walks of life and all professions. I miss it sometimes.
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Re: I have a BA Degree from a good college but am applying to minimum wage jobs [Re: 4nik8]
#18998226 - 10/19/13 01:09 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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yes thats the plan, work hard and pay bills
I guess I will give it a year tops and really shoot for the starz as soon as I get back on my feet
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Re: I have a BA Degree from a good college but am applying to minimum wage jobs [Re: bearlion]
#18998282 - 10/19/13 01:30 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Damn, this is why i didn't go to college.
Hope you land a good job soon.
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Re: I have a BA Degree from a good college but am applying to minimum wage jobs [Re: bearlion] 1
#18998302 - 10/19/13 01:36 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Apply for jobs like crazy. Get online. Look outside your current area/consider moving.
When I graduated college I sent out at least 3 applications a day. Every day. I applied for jobs I didn't meet the minimum criteria for all the time. Less than a month later I was hired at a job I didn't meet their minimum specs for.
Don't get discouraged if you don't hear back right away, just keep going. You really need to set a number for yourself and and stick to it. Try to jobs you mostly meet the criteria for, but if you can't find any or run out make sure you meet your quota. Nobody is going to hand you a job without you at least asking for it. Maybe an application turns into an interview. Maybe an interview turns into a lead.
Seriously, do the shit jobs if you have to, but don't ever stop looking for something in your field.
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Re: I have a BA Degree from a good college but am applying to minimum wage jobs [Re: circularvortex] 1
#18998303 - 10/19/13 01:37 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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And don't ever tell an interviewer (even for a shit job) that you're looking for something temporary to patch you over. Nobody wants to hear that.
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Re: I have a BA Degree from a good college but am applying to minimum wage jobs [Re: circularvortex]
#18998305 - 10/19/13 01:38 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Seriously, do the shit jobs if you have to, but don't ever stop looking for something in your field.
yea that is the truth right there, i will always keep one eye on progressing in my field
Thanks for the reminder
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Re: I have a BA Degree from a good college but am applying to minimum wage jobs [Re: thoughts]
#18998311 - 10/19/13 01:40 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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thoughts said: Damn, this is why i didn't go to college.
Hope you land a good job soon.
yea man the last 3 jobs I had could had been filled by non english speaking immigrants
really a punch in the face after writing 20 page papers for 4 years
It also explains why i have a short temper with most jobs and quit after a few months
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Re: I have a BA Degree from a good college but am applying to minimum wage jobs [Re: bearlion] 1
#18998325 - 10/19/13 01:49 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Man, fuck college. They just take your money and don't teach you shit about real life.
There's a lot of unwritten stuff in the workplace you can only learn with experience.
Having a short temper and quitting after a few months will not look good to any employer.
Focus on moving up in every job and getting promoted. The best advice i can give is always be confident and positive, those are the key ingredients to success IMO.
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Re: I have a BA Degree from a good college but am applying to minimum wage jobs [Re: thoughts]
#18998349 - 10/19/13 02:05 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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^^ Truf.
You have a degree. Now you need references. Don't leave a job unless it's absolutely intolerable or you have an offer from a better company. Never quit a job without another job lined up. That looks terrible.
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Re: I have a BA Degree from a good college but am applying to minimum wage jobs [Re: bearlion]
#18998360 - 10/19/13 02:15 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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bearlion said: Any one else have good credentials but cant seem to break into the job world besides working retail, seasonal, minimum wage, etc..
I know it will be just for a few months hopefully just wondering if other college grads out there are still struggling? Im 27
Any advice on surviving this stage of life?
What's your major? Attend a job fair at your university (they should have two fairs each semester depending on your major), attend job fairs in your county... Bring dozens of copies of your resume to give to prospective employers.
Have you ever considered working in real estate? One of my coworkers is a real estate broker, and he says that real estate is back up and booming again. In the mean time, work your minimum wage job to make ends meet. I already have a career, but I'm considering getting my real estate license to make it my side business for when I have free time.
It might be true that having a college degree might not mean anything, but you will be glad that you ended up getting that degree down the road. Most companies won't even consider giving you a promotion unless you have a bachelors degree anymore. So who knows, you might end up starting out at a minimum wage job, and if they see your potential they might promote you to manager, and eventually corporate! The simple fact that you have a college degree will separate you from the rest of the workers. Who knows if you will end up getting lucky, maybe you will, maybe you won't. If it doesn't seem like it, keep trying at other jobs.
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Re: I have a BA Degree from a good college but am applying to minimum wage jobs [Re: Crystal G] 6
#18998395 - 10/19/13 02:35 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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I have a philosophy degree and make minimum wage at a headshop. 'Bout what I expected.
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Re: I have a BA Degree from a good college but am applying to minimum wage jobs [Re: NetDiver]
#18998404 - 10/19/13 02:39 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Samurai Drifter said: I have a philosophy degree and make minimum wage at a headshop. 'Bout what I expected. 
Would the fact that you smoke pot everyday have anything to do with this outcome?
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Re: I have a BA Degree from a good college but am applying to minimum wage jobs [Re: Crystal G]
#18998410 - 10/19/13 02:42 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Not really, it's really hard to get a job relating to philosophy unless you have a graduate degree. I eventually plan on getting one, but am taking a bit of a break from school.
Also most philosophy profs I know smoke or enjoy other drugs a lot.
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Re: I have a BA Degree from a good college but am applying to minimum wage jobs [Re: NetDiver]
#18998420 - 10/19/13 02:50 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Samurai Drifter said: Also most philosophy profs I know smoke or enjoy other drugs a lot.
How do you know this? I have a feeling at least 2 of my professors did, but I can't say with certainty "most" even took hard drugs, or drugs at all.
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Re: I have a BA Degree from a good college but am applying to minimum wage jobs [Re: Crystal G]
#18998434 - 10/19/13 03:00 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Like I said, most of the ones I know, I'm not saying most in general. And I know this because I talked to them about it or they mentioned it in class. I was quite outspoken about my views on drug legalization.
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Re: I have a BA Degree from a good college but am applying to minimum wage jobs [Re: bearlion]
#18998457 - 10/19/13 03:20 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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just get your foot in the door in some establishment, and keep your eyes and ears open for new opportunities. overtime, you take steps in the right direction. and sooner or later you start to realise that your working your way up to your actual level, and all of your colleagues also have degrees
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Re: I have a BA Degree from a good college but am applying to minimum wage jobs [Re: bearlion] 4
#18998709 - 10/19/13 07:39 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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bearlion said: Any one else have good credentials but cant seem to break into the job world besides working retail, seasonal, minimum wage, etc..
you have a BA, you dont have good credentials
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Re: I have a BA Degree from a good college but am applying to minimum wage jobs [Re: Prisoner#1]
#18998744 - 10/19/13 08:09 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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bearlion said: Any one else have good credentials but cant seem to break into the job world besides working retail, seasonal, minimum wage, etc..
you have a BA, you dont have good credentials
this BAs are the new HS Diplomas.
I have 1 BS and like 4 Assoc. degrees but am currently working for $6.40 + tips.
Plan on moving out west and going to grad school then maybe i'll get a real job
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Re: I have a BA Degree from a good college but am applying to minimum wage jobs [Re: bait_]
#18998768 - 10/19/13 08:29 AM (10 years, 4 months ago) |
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Yeah, unfortunately nowadays BA's are pretty common. You have to start at the bottom (e.g., minimum wage) and work your way up.
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