Company is going out of business

[necine]

I'm a full-time student. I'm graduating from a community college in May, with an associates.
My company is going out of business within the month. I worked at an ISP and basically did everything: technical support, billing, helped with servers, etc. I've worked in this field for 5 years, and basically have no expert level experience in anything useful -- mysql, php, apache, unix, bsd. I have general experience with all of it.

Anyway, South Jersey isn't the best place in the world to find a tech job. I've applied to Rutgers, and Stockton State College. Originally I had planned on going to dealer (casino) school, and dealing cards for a casino while finishing up my B.S. But since I got mugged I no longer have the funds to pay for dealer school over the summer (they don't have a payment plan, i checked).

So... What should I do? Move to North Jersey, attend Rutgers... and try to find a tech. job up there. Or, stay down here go to Stockton State College, and ATTEMPT to find a tech. job, but probably end up waiting tables or something until i can get the cash together to go to dealer school.

I've already applied to tons of places through the newspaper, craigslist, casino websites (for tech jobs). I haven't gotten a response yet, so I'm starting to get nervous.

Edit: Just had an interview at a casino for a tech job. they said the job pays 10.25/hr. I make 11.50/hr now. The job title is computer operator. I said match it or I can't take the job. it has benefits, tuition reimbursement. man this area sucks

Cliffs
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1) Company is going out of business.
2) I'm graduating with associates in May
3) I'm going to continue my education, and get a B.S.
4) Should I move to find a new job and school?
5) Should I just stay and find a new job?
6) South Jersey sucks.

 

[Parasitic]

Go to Rutgers. Wait tables and find campus jobs.
The outcome will be better than sticking around.

 

[PingSpike]

Any reason you can't move? Not everyone can easily uproot themselves...but if you can your prospects will increase.

 

[preslove]

Move. Isn't Rutgers a decent school and close to NY? Get your BS & a few certs and you will be prepared to move out of Jersey.

 

[necine]

Originally posted by: PingSpike
Any reason you can't move? Not everyone can easily uproot themselves...but if you can your prospects will increase.

None really, besides money... but that's not a big deal. I can figure out something.

 

[Pepsi90919]

Originally posted by: preslove
Move. Isn't Rutgers a decent school and close to NY? Get your BS & a few certs and you will be prepared to move out of Jersey.

as long as you don't run into those nappy-headed hos.

 

[necine]

Originally posted by: Pepsi90919

Originally posted by: preslove
Move. Isn't Rutgers a decent school and close to NY? Get your BS & a few certs and you will be prepared to move out of Jersey.

as long as you don't run into those nappy-headed hos.

imus i've told you... these are collegiate athletes... not crackheaded whores running down the gehtoooo!! Guess what? You're Fired!!!!

 

[necine]

Just had an interview at a casino for a tech job. they said the job pays 10.25/hr. I make 11.50/hr now. The job title is computer operator. I said match it or I can't take the job. it has benefits, tuition reimbursement. man this area sucks