Woot, got a new job.

[BigJ]

Originally posted by: Gibson486
Well, i guess if it works for you, it works. That just seems to be a very week goal to strive for. You are a CS major I am an Engineering major, so i guess that may have something to do with how we see it. although I have always thought they could be one and the same.....

I'm a CS major myself, and I see it exactly the way you do. The majors really don't have anything to do with this situation.

I couldn't go through college in a field I don't actually love. Which seems to be exactly what bubbadu is doing. If he wants to go into a job and career outside of his major, then by all means he should go for it. It's just that I couldn't see myself being content with what he's doing.

It also seems like he's settling for mediocrity, another thing I probably couldn't do. I mean if you're willingly doing simple IT work instead of pursuing numerous other avenues that open up with a Comp Sci BS, I think it's really a waste of the degree and potential.

And yes, manual labor and tech support really has very little to do with actual Computer Science.

 

[beyonddc]

It's tough to get a computer related job. Even working as a computer builder, atleast it's computer related. I will go for it.
It's just another *good* thing that will add onto your resume.

 

[bubbadu]

Originally posted by: BigJ

Originally posted by: Gibson486
Well, i guess if it works for you, it works. That just seems to be a very week goal to strive for. You are a CS major I am an Engineering major, so i guess that may have something to do with how we see it. although I have always thought they could be one and the same.....

I'm a CS major myself, and I see it exactly the way you do. The majors really don't have anything to do with this situation.

I couldn't go through college in a field I don't actually love. Which seems to be exactly what bubbadu is doing. If he wants to go into a job and career outside of his major, then by all means he should go for it. It's just that I couldn't see myself being content with what he's doing.

It also seems like he's settling for mediocrity, another thing I probably couldn't do. I mean if you're willingly doing simple IT work instead of pursuing numerous other avenues that open up with a Comp Sci BS, I think it's really a waste of the degree and potential.

And yes, manual labor and tech support really has very little to do with actual Computer Science.

I am not settling for mediocrity. I am going to do this job in the fall, probaly only one day a week, maybe a couple during the spring. My goal is my degree, not this job. I plan on working hard and if they don't offer me a real postion with nice pay, i will say SEE YA and move out of vermont. I just don't see myself becoming an IBMer where you can bust your and no one will give a crap. Around here, there isnt a ton of options.

 

[intogamer]

Originally posted by: jewno

Originally posted by: bubbadu
-Worked in fast foot 99-01

fast foot?

 

[Gibson486]

Originally posted by: beyonddc
It's tough to get a computer related job. Even working as a computer builder, atleast it's computer related. I will go for it.
It's just another *good* thing that will add onto your resume.

"computer related jobs" are dead for a reason.....

 

[NorthRiver]

He is doing something that is related to his degree. He is learning about mini-ITX computers, and how they are put together. Computer Science covers a pretty broad area, and pretty much anything computer related will help him.

 

[Gibson486]

Originally posted by: NorthRiver
He is doing something that is related to his degree. He is learning about mini-ITX computers, and how they are put together. Computer Science covers a pretty broad area, and pretty much anything computer related will help him.

Unless he will actually study the architectures of the bridges on the boards.....it won't really help him in CS. The one postive thing i would do if i was in his position would be to stick to that marketing guy like glue. Getting skills in marketing is a good thing.....

 

[BigJ]

Originally posted by: NorthRiver
He is doing something that is related to his degree. He is learning about mini-ITX computers, and how they are put together. Computer Science covers a pretty broad area, and pretty much anything computer related will help him.

CS does cover a pretty broad area, but I don't see how assembling parts, doing tech support, and taking orders over the phone has to do with it. Granted, I don't know how in-depth the tech support actually is, but I'd assume it's very basic call center work.

Unless he's tracing errors and deeply troubleshooting software related issues, designing firmware for the boards, or doing similar things, he's not really adding much to his major.

A few computer science students I know can code up a storm, but when it comes to troubleshooting hardware issues, they're up sh!t creek without a paddle.

 

[dmcowen674]

Originally posted by: bubbadu
So I was forwarded an email last week, saying that a company was looking for two paid interns, working for a small company here in VT, that build computers using mini-ITX mobo's. I am geting pretty sick of retail. They are requesting a resume, and cover letter, I just have no clue what to say.

-Geting B.A. in CS in 06
-Worked in fast foot 99-01
-Worked at Staples 01-present
-Looking for a real job.

Edit: WHOOOOOOO. They called me back and i have an interview wednesday. The lady/co-owner sounded really nice and asked all the right questions, to me, it sounds like I have the job. Sweeeet.

Thanks.

Congrats and don't forget Bill Gates says he is hiring too.

He doesn't understand why everyone left the CS field in America after all the jobs went to India. Strange but rich guy.

 

[SilentZero]

Why are you doing a BA in CS and not a BS? A B.S. is the way to go if you plan on staying in the field.

 

[bubbadu]

Originally posted by: SilentZero
Why are you doing a BA in CS and not a BS? A B.S. is the way to go if you plan on staying in the field.

BA was alot more flexiable and it allowed for me to have a minor (Stats). I took alot more diverse courses and at the time, it was much harder to get into the engineering department vs arts and sciences. I applied the year that enrollement went up like 20% and it was pretty tough to get in.

 

[montanafan]

Congratulations on getting the job! Sounds like you are enjoying it so far, can't beat getting paid for something you like doing.