I'm turning 26 years old today. I've been out of college for 2 years and was a communications major. My career goal is to become a sports announcer/commentator. I have lots of amateur experience, but I have not found a job in that (given those jobs are rare and few and far between, also difficult to obtain) and I have been temping for about a year now. I have a chance at working full time as a mail clerk at a life insurance company. My boss likes me, I have a feel for the place, plus it's not too far from my house. I will also have health benefits for the first time as well. I have feverishly applied for jobs, but not getting call backs. The only places that take notice of me are temp agencies. This job I am currently working as a mail clerk is through the temp agency. Should I go to them and tell them I'd like to see if I could work there as a regular worker? I'm looking for stability right now, and this would help me out lots, but this job is the lowest most frowned here?
2006-06-30 07:28:29 · 8 answers · asked by Ari 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Thank you everybody for your responses. They're a big help.
2006-06-30 08:10:50 · update #1
Well, What I would advice you is to do what you think is best. Just go with your instincts and everything will go right. Sometimes it's best to do what u think is right. hope u take my advice it was a pleasure to answer your question.
2006-06-30 09:02:46 · answer #1 · answered by ang 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't worry about what your job is as long as you are a hardworking person, continue doing that until you get a break and do what you really want to do which is to become an announcer. We all have to start from the bottom and slowly go up so get some stability in a not so exciting job while you're still trying to break into what you want to do.
Lots of luck.
2006-06-30 07:34:02 · answer #2 · answered by Sunshine1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the positive people.
Why dont you try your hand at podcasting and see if you can get a cult following. Try to figure out a why to make your perspective unique.
I once represented a sportscaster at a major station. He was a second string player at the station for about 4 years and only ever made about 65K. It is a tough business. He went to a smaller regional sports talk station to be the morning guy and programming director. It only lasted less than 2 years. He is doing news now at a small station. You either go up or you fizzle out like this guy.
You might want to give a try at auto racing b/c that is going to be a bigger market for "sports" on the radio.
Terrestrial radio fears podcasting more than it fears satellite.
2006-06-30 08:55:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes you have to start at the bottom and work your way up. It's a great idea to confront your boss about a permanent position there. Get in good with him and some co-workers to see if there is anything you can do to jump ahead in the meantime. Do some research about the field you want to go in- your major in college. Maybe contact some of the sports commentators themselves what you should do at this point.
Good luck.
2006-06-30 07:37:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone has to start somewhere. And "lowest most frowned" is a frame of mind. If you want to stick around and/or move forward. Hold your head high and do your best, because every job within a company is very important. Do you hand out checks? well hell processing reg mail even. How important would it be those people if they didn't get their paycheck or proposals for jobs, or other major business correspondents that could make or break business deals? I imagine it's be very important to them.
Oh, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
2006-06-30 07:39:33 · answer #5 · answered by gypsy g 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firstly, Happy Birthday!!!!!! Secondly, Congratulations on graduating college.... Ask yourself this... Are you happy with this job? If so, than stay there. If not, leave it, and follow your dream. If you really wanna be a sports announcer/commentator than that is what you should go after. Keep this job for now, but meanwhile put on your best suit, and best attitude and go apply for your dream job!!!!! Don't ever lose sight of your dreams!!!!!!!!
Good Luck
2006-06-30 07:34:36 · answer #6 · answered by Miss Taryn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well guy, I would hate to see you throw away your degree, so keep your nose to the grind and search for that job. These few and far jobs dont come to you, you go to them, the only way it will happen is if you make it happen. The more people you put yourself in front of, the more likely you will get what you want.
Good Luck
2006-06-30 07:35:49 · answer #7 · answered by phoneman71 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If stability is what your looking for I personally would take the full time permanent job. Plus you get benefits and thats a big plus. It also can't hurt to ask your currant employer for a full time position. The worst that can happen is you get told "no"
2006-06-30 07:36:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋