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OK here's my situation. I'm nearing the end of my college (computer science). But, recently I've been given a good job opportunity in the field... specifically I would be a network administrator. The problem is that if I take the job, I may not be able to finish school. What to do? |
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I went through the same thing. I hate giving this sort of advice, but I suppose if you're more than half way through university, you should definitely stick it out. I won't tell you what I did, though ... |
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Here is what I say; The paper might be worth a lot more to you than a carreer that could end early. |
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I'm close, but I've been in college for a long time, and the move would be lateral since I already work at the company. I will finish school, its just a question of when and how long. |
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take the job, you can always go back and finish school, you will learn far more being in the real world anyway. Is this the kind of job you would want once FINISHING school? if so definitely take it. If you will get a higher paying job by finishing your degree now finish your degree, but if its a good job take it. |
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Yeah. Sure. Take the other side. Just because I discovered cLOUDEAD first, and took so long to check out Canibal Ox. |
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Other side of what? :) |
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Of the discussion. >:P |
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OH heheh I didnt even realise that was you who had replied on top, new avatar and all. |
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FFFRRREEESSSHHHH |
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heheh what happened to the creep? |
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Go with the education...jobs will be easy to get once you've got the quals... I left ed at 16 and really regret it now...got tons of experience as a programmer but unless it's coupled with a decent degree then employers can sometimes be difficult... Gonna be going to uni myself soon (FINALLY); just part-time but I'm well looking forward to it...:).. |
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yep stay n finish college fuck the job theres tons out there and why quit something youve allready started! |
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Firstly, be thankful that you have options. A lot of people out there don't have that luxury :) It is impossible, when in a situation like this, to know which option is the best to take. All you can do is go with gut instinct. You'll never know for sure how things would have worked out if you'd gone the other way. You have to make a decision and live with it. My advice would be that you should finish what you have started. Ultimately it will be the more satisfying route to take, and also I think there is more chance of you regretting taking the job - it is a bigger gamble. If you explain to them that you need to finish education, they may create an opportunity for you when you are ready. I finished a degree last year. I really enjoyed it and it has opened up lots of opportunities to me. Here in England it costs a lot to go through university now, and I have ended up over £9000 in debt as a result of student loans. I don't regret it though, it's been worth it. Whatever you decide to do, good luck :) |
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Finish school IMO |
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take the job. Pieces of paper are nothing compared to experience. You can always make it seem to people that you were "head-hunted" before your peers which looks very sassy !! On the other hand, a responsible employer wouldn't pressure you and would value you getting your Qualification and leave the door open for you... |
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finish school. another job (hopefully) will come (and it might be twenty times better) |
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thing is jobs aren't secure enough these days to maybe drop your education for one |
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