YAJT: Did I do the right thing.....

[JoeKing]

(Yet Another Job Thread)

I'm graduating from college this December as a Media arts student (film, TV, audio ect) and just recently I interviewed for a position as a morning editor for a local morning news program.

I got the job, but when I came in today I found they wanted me to start working immediatly 4am to 8am at minimmum wage. Now I was aware of the hours and somewhat anticipated the crappy pay, but I wasn't expecting to go to work right away.

I am extremly busy with school right now as its the end of the semester and exams, projects, and papers are due. So I tried to see if they would take me on after school was over for me and they seemed reluctant to wait. I told them I'd be willing to work a few days a week until school ended, or even the weekends for free if they wanted. But I got the feeling they were losing interest, and I lost the job.

I'll call again a week before school ends to see if the job is still available, but right now it looks like I lost it.

 

[Tweak155]

school definately comes before a minimum wage job...

 

[toekramp]

i believe you did the right thing...finish up with school and find something better

 

[no0b]

4am to 8am at minimmum wage

WTF you can get better pay at MCyD's

 

[JoeKing]

Originally posted by: no0b

4am to 8am at minimmum wage

WTF you can get better pay at MCyD's

yeah but its not flipping burgers and actually looks good on my resume (morning news editor)

oooh well at least I know I can now score a job like that.

 

[gopunk]

i dunno i think i would have taken it. if that is your intended field, i think job experience counts for much more than coursework, and from what i've seen, most entry level jobs in that field have crappy hours with sh!tty pay. you just gotta put in your dues like that... but what do i know, i sit in front of a computer all day.

 

[Turkish]

I think you did the right thing...
Finish up school and get a better paying job. Work experience is important but working from 4-8 AM w/ minimum wage is not the experience you need.

Goodluck!