So I am going to a community college in a small town in New Mexico. I have only one more year until I finally get my A.A. While going to school full time I am also working at the local college bookstore. By fall 2008-2009 school year I am going to West Texas A&M (but nothing has been set in stone) to receive a teaching certificate.
My problem is that the President of the community college (that am going to right now) likes my work ethics and personality so much that he want to hire me as a recruiter for the school (the position just opened up). It sounds like a lot of fun traveling to different areas, getting an actual paycheck, which I can buy a house, get a dog and a new car, and all of that fun stuff. Or should I go to West Texas which I would finally get my B.A. (I am 25 by the way) move back to my home state, be a full time student, and finish my education on being a teacher.
And if you have not figured it out yet I am a very fickle person so yahoo answers people please help
2007-08-07 10:10:51 · 9 answers · asked by Caseylu 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I would get the B.A. I don't know what the opportunity for growth will be (as far as being a recruiter) but you don't want to get away from your original focus. Just know that completing your education gets harder as you get older (marriage, kids, other reasons to relocate, etc) and it's better to get it over with sooner than later!
I'm 29 and I'm entering my 2nd year of grad school. Just like you, I was a college student in my mid twenties. I always felt like I needed to push FULL STEAM AHEAD because even though I felt that I was a little 'behind schedule'- I think just by going forward without further interruptions more than made up for it.
Do what you feel is right but consider how EACH decision will affect you 2, 3 or 4 years down the road. Make those comparisons, then decide.
Hope that helps!
2007-08-07 10:20:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can work as a recruiter while getting your AA... after all, you have a whole year to do this. It may give you some real insight.
What will this job pay you after you get your AA, and what opportunities are there for advancement? Where can you get promoted to with that education? I know that in most colleges, if you wanted to move into the financial aid department, it would require further education. I think there may be a need for some research.
A lot also depends on what you plan on studying at A&M. Canyon, TX is a small college town, the whole county only has 109,300 people in it. The property values are not real high, so living expenses are not that bad. I don't know what the part-time employment situation out there is like.
As far as a teaching degree, I understand you need to have an advanced degree to make any real money. Most people I know get the teaching certificate so they will have something to fall back on.
Buying a house is highly overrated, especially right now with the mortgage sub-prime lending bubble bursting... property values are taking a beating, and financing is getting tough to come by. Having the ability to pick up and move is a real asset when building a career.
2007-08-07 10:37:54 · answer #2 · answered by revsuzanne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds like a great opportunity, but I can't believe the President of West Texas A&M would want you to be a college recuiter without finishing college, first. Work ethic is a great asset, but a college degree is a better one. A bachelors degree will open many more doors for you than a possible temporary position. The irony is that college recruiters will always tell you this...
You'll find other jobs like this in the future, as well. Colleges are always hiring recruiters.
Best of luck to you. :0)
2007-08-07 10:32:42 · answer #3 · answered by CosmoHunter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The one thing you need to consider is that at the moment, you don't have any degree at all, not even an AA. It is nice that you have made such a good impression on the President, and probably very flattering, but think about the future. Your experience would be as a college recruiter. If you were ever to lose your job, or move somewhere else for any reason, you would not even be able to do the same job there because most colleges wouldn't hire someone to do their recruiting who don't have a college degree themselves. And you won't be able to move up, because you won't be qualified for higher-level jobs. I can really understand the appeal, but I think you are better off sticking with your original plan.
2007-08-07 10:48:32 · answer #4 · answered by neniaf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So your real dilemna is a career choice between being a teacher and being a college recruiter. Both are very rewarding and interesting in different ways, and you could always switch from one to the other later in your life.
I'd suggest reading two books to help you figure out what you really want: "Work with Passion" and "What Color is Your Parachute?" Both are available on Amazon and probably at your local library or career center. Do the exercises in both to help you evaluate which is the better career option for you.
Suggestion: you can also talk with the president of the community college and tell him about your teaching goal. He might be willing to pay for you to get your B.A. and/or teaching credentials while you're working at his community college. Then you could fulfill both goals at the same time.
2007-08-07 10:31:56 · answer #5 · answered by teresathegreat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
remember, opportunities only knocks once. grab it!! finishing your AA at the school who wants to hire you as a recruiter is a big chance of a lifetime,be creative tell the President that you have a plan on getting your BA in the course of your employment with the school. I bet you getting that job and at the same time being employed in an institution would give you a financial boost. Ask them if they offer financial assistance for full time employees. You could get an online course to take up you BA at the same time working. It'll boost your resume, give you an actual view of easily getting your credentials, financial advantage, and most of all the perks of having a job. Remember age does not matter when it comes to education. Moving back to get your BA of course it is still a long shot on being a teacher than staying to be a recruiter. balance your option, why don't you try asking them for that tuition assistance? if you feel that staying there and being good at what you do then stay, if you feel that moving back home would be the best path for you, then go ahead. remember, only you could drive your way to success do what what your heart dictates. If they finance your BA you could also end up being hired as a teacher with them at the same time. goodluck!!!
2007-08-07 10:46:22 · answer #6 · answered by netz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you accept the job offer and work at it a few years and see if you like it and in the meantime save some money back to help you if you decide you do not like the job and want to continue on with your degree at West Texas A&M. School will always be there but this job offer may not..Plus look at it as you are getting experience to put on your resume that will help later down the road in finding other jobs. Good Luck in whatever path you choose though.
2007-08-07 10:20:45 · answer #7 · answered by okie 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'd go surely this kind of option doesn't come up often!!!
Good luck whatever path you choose!
deep down only you will know what is right!
2007-08-07 10:15:20 · answer #8 · answered by missusisk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should take this weekend to go and visit your very good friend and his extremely hot boyfriend. They might be able to help.
2007-08-09 08:00:38 · answer #9 · answered by Skyler G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋