I was offered a job, should I take this?

[imported_Imp]

Originally posted by: Coldkilla
What do yall recommend I do. I'm a full time college student, and I just got out of an interview with North Western Mutual.

They offer:
1. $30,000/year Salary.
2. Free Lunch
3. Free Parking (Downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
4. $1,500 in college assistance per year.
5. Repair Computers. Install Software. Repair Xerox machines and install them. Also training is given to me. With this training I will become "dell certified". All the PC's I'll be working with are 3 years old (max), so no old PC's.

That alone would make me say no.

Now I know the money seems attractive, but think about how it will affect your schedule. At the beginning of the summer, I wanted to start working again part-time in my last year of school; I worked weekends for my first 2 years of college, then took a break during third. However, once I really started thinking about it, I found out I was just greedy for a crappy $300 boost a month. I don't need the job, and even in my third year without a job, I was stressed out enough. Then again, I'm studying engineering, which may be more difficult according to others. Chances are, you will be able to maintain your grades by cutting into sleep and fun time. If you're willing to make that sacrifice, then by all means, go ahead.

 

[Aharami]

Take it and stay only as long as it takes to get rid of your gaming habit. Then move to a PT job. Seriously, you really need to drop that gaming habit. I've known a few people who flunked out of college because of their gaming habits. I've been graduated 4+ yrs and those people are just finishing up their undergrad now.

 

[ch33zw1z]

Ditch the computer gaming, take the job. I worked two part time jobs, 50hrs/week, and went to school fulltime. do it.

edit: Dell certified, lol! wait until you see what that actually means 🙂

 

[HardcoreRobot]

focus on school, get a part time job if you extra money

 

[Winchester]

You have to grow up sometime.

 

[evident]

depends how flexible with their hours are for you... do you HAVE to put in 40 hours at your job? can you do homework during downtimes? are there downtimes? these are all questions you need to ask them.

If you can manage to cut out the gaming, I would definately take it. It will help you lose your gaming addiction and maybe get you to go out more on the weekends too. Remember: you're in college, don't spend the best 4 years of your life playing WoW. you can always go back to that, but you can never go back to being an undergrad at your age 🙂

 

[Schfifty Five]

Originally posted by: Imp

Originally posted by: Coldkilla
What do yall recommend I do. I'm a full time college student, and I just got out of an interview with North Western Mutual.

They offer:
1. $30,000/year Salary.
2. Free Lunch
3. Free Parking (Downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
4. $1,500 in college assistance per year.
5. Repair Computers. Install Software. Repair Xerox machines and install them. Also training is given to me. With this training I will become "dell certified". All the PC's I'll be working with are 3 years old (max), so no old PC's.

That alone would make me say no.

Now I know the money seems attractive, but think about how it will affect your schedule. At the beginning of the summer, I wanted to start working again part-time in my last year of school; I worked weekends for my first 2 years of college, then took a break during third. However, once I really started thinking about it, I found out I was just greedy for a crappy $300 boost a month. I don't need the job, and even in my third year without a job, I was stressed out enough. Then again, I'm studying engineering, which may be more difficult according to others. Chances are, you will be able to maintain your grades by cutting into sleep and fun time. If you're willing to make that sacrifice, then by all means, go ahead.

why would a free lunch make you say no? 😕

 

[OdiN]

Originally posted by: Quintox
there's no way you can take it if you are in college

I worked a full time job in college and I did just fine.

 

[esun]

Originally posted by: XxPrOdiGyxX

Originally posted by: esun
No, don't take it. The money is, quite frankly, terrible, and a full-time job will kill your grades. Try to find a position on campus or something. For example, a TA position at my university pays about $1400/mo after taxes and requires about 15 hours/week of work (it's slated as 20, but rarely does it take 20 hours to do the work unless you have to grade an exam).

Shens? Before taxes you are making some where around $35/hr as a TA?

Nope, not shens (well, your math sucks, as $1600/mo before taxes split over 15 hours per week ~ $25/hr, but I certainly didn't lie). We're technically paid just under $20 per hour and if you take a 20 hr/week position, that's 20 * 4 * $20 = $1600/mo, which is actually $1400 after taxes. However, as I said, most TAs don't actually work a full 20 hours per week (and I'd estimate 15 is more the norm, unless you need to grade an exam--it's salaried, so the actual number doesn't matter), so it's a pretty good deal.

Now, I'm sure not all universities have this type of job available for undergrads, but it'd be worth looking rather than taking a crappy job otherwise.

 

[ric1287]

Originally posted by: esun

Originally posted by: XxPrOdiGyxX

Originally posted by: esun
No, don't take it. The money is, quite frankly, terrible, and a full-time job will kill your grades. Try to find a position on campus or something. For example, a TA position at my university pays about $1400/mo after taxes and requires about 15 hours/week of work (it's slated as 20, but rarely does it take 20 hours to do the work unless you have to grade an exam).

Shens? Before taxes you are making some where around $35/hr as a TA?

Nope, not shens (well, your math sucks, as $1600/mo before taxes split over 15 hours per week ~ $25/hr, but I certainly didn't lie). We're technically paid just under $20 per hour and if you take a 20 hr/week position, that's 20 * 4 * $20 = $1600/mo, which is actually $1400 after taxes. However, as I said, most TAs don't actually work a full 20 hours per week (and I'd estimate 15 is more the norm, unless you need to grade an exam--it's salaried, so the actual number doesn't matter), so it's a pretty good deal.

Now, I'm sure not all universities have this type of job available for undergrads, but it'd be worth looking rather than taking a crappy job otherwise.

yeah, you realize he is 19 right? Which makes him at MOST a sophmore. Not a chance in hell that he can get a TA job, unless he is a senior-level status.

And theres also not a chance in hell that all TA's make that much, upper level or harder courses maybe. Econ 101 TA? no sir.

Oh and to OP, take the job. I am making 9/hr right now for the exact same work and it makes me want to cry. Second year classes are not all that crazy in difficulty, and worse case you can take the minimum hours per semester and afford to live on your own/pay for school without loans. For me personally, i would much rather take a lighter class load while working full time, and finish in ~5.5 years vs. Finishing in 4 with 40k in debt.

 

[Indolent]

They have an awesome fountain to swim in while drunk. 🙂

 

[aceO07]

Originally posted by: Schfifty Five

Originally posted by: Imp

Originally posted by: Coldkilla
What do yall recommend I do. I'm a full time college student, and I just got out of an interview with North Western Mutual.

They offer:
1. $30,000/year Salary.
2. Free Lunch
3. Free Parking (Downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
4. $1,500 in college assistance per year.
5. Repair Computers. Install Software. Repair Xerox machines and install them. Also training is given to me. With this training I will become "dell certified". All the PC's I'll be working with are 3 years old (max), so no old PC's.

That alone would make me say no.

Now I know the money seems attractive, but think about how it will affect your schedule. At the beginning of the summer, I wanted to start working again part-time in my last year of school; I worked weekends for my first 2 years of college, then took a break during third. However, once I really started thinking about it, I found out I was just greedy for a crappy $300 boost a month. I don't need the job, and even in my third year without a job, I was stressed out enough. Then again, I'm studying engineering, which may be more difficult according to others. Chances are, you will be able to maintain your grades by cutting into sleep and fun time. If you're willing to make that sacrifice, then by all means, go ahead.

why would a free lunch make you say no? 😕

Maybe 'free lunch' means that they're looking to milk you for every minute you're at work. You'll stay inside office, easy to access for questions/work.

Offering free dinners for a 9-5 job is a probably a bad sign too.

 

[Tweak155]

Originally posted by: esun

Originally posted by: XxPrOdiGyxX

Originally posted by: esun
No, don't take it. The money is, quite frankly, terrible, and a full-time job will kill your grades. Try to find a position on campus or something. For example, a TA position at my university pays about $1400/mo after taxes and requires about 15 hours/week of work (it's slated as 20, but rarely does it take 20 hours to do the work unless you have to grade an exam).

Shens? Before taxes you are making some where around $35/hr as a TA?

Nope, not shens (well, your math sucks, as $1600/mo before taxes split over 15 hours per week ~ $25/hr, but I certainly didn't lie). We're technically paid just under $20 per hour and if you take a 20 hr/week position, that's 20 * 4 * $20 = $1600/mo, which is actually $1400 after taxes. However, as I said, most TAs don't actually work a full 20 hours per week (and I'd estimate 15 is more the norm, unless you need to grade an exam--it's salaried, so the actual number doesn't matter), so it's a pretty good deal.

Now, I'm sure not all universities have this type of job available for undergrads, but it'd be worth looking rather than taking a crappy job otherwise.

I made 11 an hour part time during school then I got a stupid job that didn't require a degree after I graduated 🙁. I make pretty good salary and work 37.5 hr weeks with paid overtime with annual bonuses. Its ridiculous knowing I went to school for 4.5 years for CIS and didn't need it. On a brighter note, I have no debt from loans and I may still use the degree in the future. I guess working for 6 years at the same company helps you move up when you can start working full time 🙂.

 

[esun]

Originally posted by: ric1287

Originally posted by: esun

Originally posted by: XxPrOdiGyxX

Originally posted by: esun
No, don't take it. The money is, quite frankly, terrible, and a full-time job will kill your grades. Try to find a position on campus or something. For example, a TA position at my university pays about $1400/mo after taxes and requires about 15 hours/week of work (it's slated as 20, but rarely does it take 20 hours to do the work unless you have to grade an exam).

Shens? Before taxes you are making some where around $35/hr as a TA?

Nope, not shens (well, your math sucks, as $1600/mo before taxes split over 15 hours per week ~ $25/hr, but I certainly didn't lie). We're technically paid just under $20 per hour and if you take a 20 hr/week position, that's 20 * 4 * $20 = $1600/mo, which is actually $1400 after taxes. However, as I said, most TAs don't actually work a full 20 hours per week (and I'd estimate 15 is more the norm, unless you need to grade an exam--it's salaried, so the actual number doesn't matter), so it's a pretty good deal.

Now, I'm sure not all universities have this type of job available for undergrads, but it'd be worth looking rather than taking a crappy job otherwise.

yeah, you realize he is 19 right? Which makes him at MOST a sophmore. Not a chance in hell that he can get a TA job, unless he is a senior-level status.

And theres also not a chance in hell that all TA's make that much, upper level or harder courses maybe. Econ 101 TA? no sir.

Oh and to OP, take the job. I am making 9/hr right now for the exact same work and it makes me want to cry. Second year classes are not all that crazy in difficulty, and worse case you can take the minimum hours per semester and afford to live on your own/pay for school without loans. For me personally, i would much rather take a lighter class load while working full time, and finish in ~5.5 years vs. Finishing in 4 with 40k in debt.

Again, just speaking from my school. A reader can get paid about $11/hr to grade papers for a course for a semester. Total for a month might be about $300, which is bad, but not too bad for 6-8 hours per week. You can be a reader for any course you've taken and done decently well in (in my department at least). I personally did this the first semester of my junior year, then moved on to the current TA position I have. However, I easily could've done it earlier had I been informed about it and made an effort to pursue it (and I know some students that have been doing it since their sophomore year).

This path may not be open to everyone, but my main point is there are probably opportunities on campus that will give you a little income on the side while not monopolizing your time (and a full-time, 8 hour per day job is a lot, assuming this is a typical 4-year university--if this is DeVry or a CC, then ignore all that I've said). If the job paid well (and I know students that have worked pretty high paying jobs while being full time students), I'd say go for it. But for a $30k per year job? Unless you live in an area where that's considered a decent amount of money, I'd pass.

 

[Coldkilla]

Update: I think I will take the job. If I cannot manage to take full time job plus school, I will take a class or two less. This way, I can finally live on my own (apartment), and take responsibility for my life. On top of this, this is the type of company I want to work for when I graduate. I can make a lot more money working here 4 years and then doing what I finish college to do here. I also get ~10,000 next year form grants (not loans). The question now is:


Do I call them and thank them for the interview?

 

[CasioTech]

gov't grants? With that kind of income? That makes me sick.

 

[razor2025]

Originally posted by: CasioTech
gov't grants? With that kind of income? That makes me sick.

If he works, he'll lose all, if not most, of his grants. When I started my Co-Op job, my pell grant was taken out. Sure, it was only $900/yr, but it helped a good bit with books.

 

[Coldkilla]

Working a full time job will cancel my pell grant? What about working a full time job living at home?