I'm on my second year in college, about half way done getting my degree. I'll get into a field that I think I will really enjoy, and will make a decent wage of about $40k a year starting out.
On the other hand, I just found out about a job that I am qualified for. It is in a career field that I didn't like all that much, and I was getting $36k a year. This new job is a little different, but the same idea as my previous job, only this one is offering almost $60,000 a year.
I could skip the education for a while, do a job I don't like, and make mad cash (for this area).
Or continue to be poor for the next 2.5 years, made a decent wage when I graduate, and like what I do.
What would you do?
2007-09-17 12:17:17 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
If it did not require moving away from the school, I would try to take classes part-time while working. Remembering that if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Many colleges offer some of their courses as on-line classes.
Do not give up your dream career for a fast buck. However, if you will be able to save your money so that you can later pay off student loans, buy a car, buy a house, etc. then doing BOTH is a good idea. For 2 years.
2007-09-17 12:24:32 · answer #1 · answered by bedbye 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be very suspicious about any job offering $60,000 starting without a college degree. That's too good to be true.
That you were making 36k before though, I guess I'll assume something qualified you for it.
So I guess I'm lost. What is that you do?
2007-09-17 19:30:59 · answer #2 · answered by Buying is Voting 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Money isn't everything. You have to ask yourself do you really want to end up in a job that you get no joy out of and don't enjoy going to? Or is it worth sticking it out in college and getting your degree in the field that you want and you know that you will enjoy (even if it means you have to be a struggling college student for another 2.5 years)? Because I was once there I came out of school doing something that was in my major and I knew that I really didn't want to do and I was making a lot of money but I wasn't happy going to work and eventually ended up quitting. Now I have a job that allows me to live comfortably but most importantly i wake up happy everyday that I go to work.
2007-09-17 19:46:39 · answer #3 · answered by dirk d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋