Saltah'na
Chinese Canadian, or 75% Commie Bastard.
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I'm looking for a job.
My Girlfriend is helping me look for a job.
In her pharmaceutical plant where she works, there is an opening for a position in the Packaging department. It's not my cup of tea, but the pay is what is interesting, about $35K/year. That, to me, is a LOT of money.
I am looking for a position in the IT industry as I recently finished my technical program at the college I have been enrolled in. So far, due to the combined effects of the 9/11 incident and the downturn in the IT industry, my prospects are not looking that good.
I would consider that Packaging position, but the only problem is that I would be required to sign a contract that requires me to work up to a year at Packaging before I can leave or look for an internal posting within the company's IT department.
The way I am thinking now is that I toiled for a long time in the college to get the program that I want and I do not want to waste time in a position that may not hold any satisfaction value to me. But due to financial constraints, I am really considering that position. But I would have to waste a year in this job whose inspiration is purely monetary.
Ideas? Suggestions?
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You're still young. A year isn't that long. $35K is a nice amount of money for a 'temporary' assignment. Conditions in the IT sector will most likely improve. You can do courses (CISCO et all) in the interim. I'd say go for it!
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Take the job, if you can get it. You would start out at quite a bit more then I make after 14 years.
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Saltah'na
Chinese Canadian, or 75% Commie Bastard.
Member # 33
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Kosh: Canadian $$. Far less than what you make.
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That's still about 4K more than I make... where is this job?
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Your girlfriend works at the company where you are seeking employment. How do you feel about this?
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Saltah'na
Chinese Canadian, or 75% Commie Bastard.
Member # 33
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Looks like the job has been filled. The company posted it internally, which it usually does before it actually goes out to the general public. My girlfriend was able to see this and sent me a heads up to be prepared, but looks like someone else from inside the company is taking the job.
Snay: The job entails operating machinery that is supposed to ensure that the medicines are properly filled (I did say my GF worked in a pharmaceutical plant). Not really fun stuff if you ask me.
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I'll tell you right now, take any job you can that has the ability to lead you to the job you went to school for. My brother graduated last year from college and is now working at wal-mart which is no where near what he went to college for(psyhc major)
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