I am studying business at college and i have been offered a job as a traniee stockbroker with training, which should i carry on with?
2006-12-23 03:14:26 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Yeah i am 18, and i am half a year into my Business course and i will have all my training paid for.
2006-12-23 03:31:04 · update #1
As the job is offering training i would take that - then as well as getting some new skills and training (as you would at college) you will also be getting some hands-on work experience which will prove to be invaluable when looking for work or other opportunities during the next few years. plus you will have a better income and be able to save.
And if it doesn't work out you can go back to college anytime - learning is life-long nowadays! You may not get an opportunity like this again so go for it!
Good luck whatever you decide x
2006-12-23 22:17:34 · answer #1 · answered by just trying to make a difference 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's not enough information to determine what is best for you. Make a list of pros and cons and see which is better for you personally.
However, my instinct says stay in college and get your degree. Perhaps you can intern as trainee stockbroker while you finish your degree. How far along are you in your degree? Could you work full time and maybe go at night to finish? In the long run, if things don't work out with being a stock broker and you don't have a degree, you'll probably wish you had finished it.
2006-12-23 03:23:04 · answer #2 · answered by dreamery412 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would consider how far along in school your are. If you have years, stick with school, you will only be more valuable and more able to get the same type of job with your degree in hand. Might be able to negociate salary and perks at that point.
If all you have is a semester or two left, that is usually pretty easy to complete a class or two at a time as a side gig. Try your hand in your field.
What you want to avoid is exiting school never to return. Then if things don't work out so hot at the brokerage having to take a menial job (or two) just so you don't starve. Once you start school, it should be the most important thing, because the rest of your life is built on that foundation (even if a few steps are a little 'outside the box').
Sales jobs are usually pretty easy to get and sound great on paper. Then comes the selling. At best your numbers will keep you up at night, at worst you run screaming away from the crazy industry begging to ask 'paper or plastic'.
2006-12-23 03:31:09 · answer #3 · answered by xillith 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Employment with training can be a good deal. Someone posted at the uni. local pub: 'Grant repayment problems? Course worth the steam off your ****? Post them that instead'. As a dainty sensitive type I was a bit shocked. You might have the benefit of access to some knowledeable and experienced people at college, but that isn't always of practical worth. And stockbroking is an important way of making the world a better place for everyone, so deserves to be effectively supported.
2006-12-23 03:32:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
May you got an better offer when you graduate from college if you give up college now you loose education if you refuse the job there are many companies who would like a smart worker with a good degree
2006-12-23 03:23:16 · answer #5 · answered by curious 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why not take the job and continue your studies in the evenings? It will take longer, but having the degree is worth the effort. The next job may not even consider you without a degree.
Also--the job may have some sort of education reimbursement program which would be SWEET. They will pay you to work and pay for your schooling too.
2006-12-23 03:18:05 · answer #6 · answered by maamu 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Stay in college. I had a job offer, too, and I'm very glad I stayed in school
College offers you many opportunities, believe it or not!! Its true.
Go to college. Do you work. Study hard. Play hard. :) One of the most important parts of College is networking, believe it or not.
I'm in close contact with my fellow alumns and my professors! We all help each other find jobs, keep up to date on the industry, etc. Networking is just as important as grades.
2006-12-23 03:59:21 · answer #7 · answered by kerrisonr 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you have to choose based on your goals in life, career over comfort. you may have to forgo a bit of comfort now to advance a carer in academia. but if you are sure you could still advance through the work then go for it. its a lot more strain and stress cos most times you will be too tired from the long hours and how do you study
2006-12-23 05:51:30 · answer #8 · answered by onukpa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should take the job, but still attend school part time.
It will be really tough, but you are young, right?
Whatever you do, it couldn't be more important to have your degree... you can't get hired nowadays without one.
It's will take longer to get your degree, yes, but you'll be earning work experience which is valuable too, and some classes have credit for that.
Check with your student counselor.
2006-12-23 03:24:10 · answer #9 · answered by my-kids-mom 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Go with the option that deep down you could see yourself doing long term and would make you the happiest.
2006-12-23 03:34:51 · answer #10 · answered by profile not in use 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋