Poll: Grad School or Continue looking for Job?

[supesman]

I graduated in Dec. 2001 and i haven't found a job so far. I don't know if i should continue looking or try to get into Grad school. My gpa is around a 3.0. I haven't taken the GRE yet but i'm sure i'll do fine if i study for a few weeks. What do u guys think? Grad School or Job?

I have a Bachelors in EE.

 

[AU Tiger]

Current degree?

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

If you have the money, the choice is gradschool, hands down.

nik

 

[punkrawket]

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[MrDingleDangle]

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[b0mbrman]

I'd do both...

 

[Maverick]

depends on a lot of things. If you're in a technical field and you have experience...I honestly think you might as well take an easy job as a tech support person or something to pay the bills. Meanwhile you keep looking for jobs, posting your resumes, trying for interviews.

Honestly having a masters in a technical field won't help you *THAT* much when it comes to landing you your first job. If anything it will allow you to command a higher salary. But keep in mind you gotta spend the money on grad school for 2 years and unless you're already rich, you will have to live as a poor student during that time.

The economy will pick up soon...hopefully next summer things will be a lot better. Its never going to be how it was 2 years ago, but it won't be as ridiculous to find a job as it is now.

 

[gotsmack]

I graduate next year and I'm going to0 grad school. going to put off getting a job for as long as I can.

 

[Capn]

I think you're a bit late for a lot of grad programs, though a few have rolling admissions.

Anyways, I've heard back from 3 grad schools already and have been accepted to all, still waiting on my no. 1 choice though.

 

[xaigi]

Keep in mind: If youre an engineering major with a decent GPA, grad school is free. I have a 3.88. Thus far, every school that I have applied to has given my a tuition waiver plus fellowship or RA for ~20k/yr to live on.