Congrats it is a big thing to graduate high school.
Unfortuantly the fun time is over. Now you should be preparing for your future.
I suggest taking some time off and figure out what you want to do.
If you can get an internship or a paid job in what you want to do i would highly suggest doing it.
companies are looking for more experience now vs a degree. having both is a good way to get your a job.
i know you are young but you need to start preping for college. taking a year to work and save some money you will spend less than taking college classes and then switching majors.
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I was (and still am) always focused on the future. As soon as I got out, the first order of business for me was getting a job. Money's tight, so I filled out every damn application I could get my hands on. Everything, except catering.
Now, not to sound arrogant, but I'm a wiz with computers and media. If it's broken, I know how to fix it. Unfortunately, my high standing grades and generic academic achievements...were totally worthless. It's a shame. I applied everywhere, Mobil, Kroger's (local grocer), hell, I even filed an application at frickin' McDonalds, where a good friend was the MANAGER.
However, luck smiled when I was talking with a friend, and mentioned looking for a job. His company was hiring a part time electronics vendor. Perfect.
Not long after, I was contacted, on facebook of all things, by a person I barely knew from high school. Her uncle runs a media production studio, making wedding tapes, commercials, that sort of thing. He needed a part time production assistant. Jackpot.
Now, both jobs had issues at first. My electronic vendor position meant a lot of driving. I drive a beat-ass '99 Chevrolet Blazer. My old man (with an equal aptitude for cars) was worried about me breaking down on the highway. I assured him it would be alright, and at worse, I could just have the thing towed.
The production assistant thing, was a bit more paranoia than anything else. My old man still thinks my boss might be a pervert/pedophile. He's never even met the guy.
Ultimately though, I feel that both things will work out in the long run. I have two lessons to teach.
1. Desperation = Hard Work = Success. Shelve your pride, and take any opportunity you can, even if it sucks. The status quo in many high schools is pride, and backing it up, but now that you're out of the educational system's iron-fist, that crap means nothing now. Rapport with the right people can open up all sorts of new opportunities, and the more opportunities you take, the more people you meet. See the circle?
2. Take risks (that don't involve cash.) If it won't outright kill you, give it a shot, and damn the consequences. I thought that my car might break down if I push it too hard. I thought holding two jobs and trying to test out of things would be too great of a strain on me. While I have had at least ONE panic attack, I have to say that's probably normal for everyone. Assuming you don't do anything highly illegal, the worst an employer can do is fire you. And this time, you've got work experience to back your future applications up.
Tony Montana once said, "The world is yours." Tony Montana's first real job was washing dishes. And then he made a whole lot of money and got gunned down in a coke-infused rage.
The world is yours. Seize it. No opportunity is too small, no risk is too great. I have two kickass jobs that average 10.50 in my field of choice earned by this mantra. Give it a try.
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I seek both.
Unfortuantly the fun time is over. Now you should be preparing for your future.
I suggest taking some time off and figure out what you want to do.
If you can get an internship or a paid job in what you want to do i would highly suggest doing it.
companies are looking for more experience now vs a degree. having both is a good way to get your a job.
i know you are young but you need to start preping for college. taking a year to work and save some money you will spend less than taking college classes and then switching majors.
Thanks to Epic Graphics the best around.
Thanks to Nex3 for the avatar visit ye old sig and avatar forum
Congratulations! What's next?
I was (and still am) always focused on the future. As soon as I got out, the first order of business for me was getting a job. Money's tight, so I filled out every damn application I could get my hands on. Everything, except catering.
Now, not to sound arrogant, but I'm a wiz with computers and media. If it's broken, I know how to fix it. Unfortunately, my high standing grades and generic academic achievements...were totally worthless. It's a shame. I applied everywhere, Mobil, Kroger's (local grocer), hell, I even filed an application at frickin' McDonalds, where a good friend was the MANAGER.
However, luck smiled when I was talking with a friend, and mentioned looking for a job. His company was hiring a part time electronics vendor. Perfect.
Not long after, I was contacted, on facebook of all things, by a person I barely knew from high school. Her uncle runs a media production studio, making wedding tapes, commercials, that sort of thing. He needed a part time production assistant. Jackpot.
Now, both jobs had issues at first. My electronic vendor position meant a lot of driving. I drive a beat-ass '99 Chevrolet Blazer. My old man (with an equal aptitude for cars) was worried about me breaking down on the highway. I assured him it would be alright, and at worse, I could just have the thing towed.
The production assistant thing, was a bit more paranoia than anything else. My old man still thinks my boss might be a pervert/pedophile. He's never even met the guy.
Ultimately though, I feel that both things will work out in the long run. I have two lessons to teach.
1. Desperation = Hard Work = Success. Shelve your pride, and take any opportunity you can, even if it sucks. The status quo in many high schools is pride, and backing it up, but now that you're out of the educational system's iron-fist, that crap means nothing now. Rapport with the right people can open up all sorts of new opportunities, and the more opportunities you take, the more people you meet. See the circle?
2. Take risks (that don't involve cash.) If it won't outright kill you, give it a shot, and damn the consequences. I thought that my car might break down if I push it too hard. I thought holding two jobs and trying to test out of things would be too great of a strain on me. While I have had at least ONE panic attack, I have to say that's probably normal for everyone. Assuming you don't do anything highly illegal, the worst an employer can do is fire you. And this time, you've got work experience to back your future applications up.
Tony Montana once said, "The world is yours." Tony Montana's first real job was washing dishes. And then he made a whole lot of money and got gunned down in a coke-infused rage.
The world is yours. Seize it. No opportunity is too small, no risk is too great. I have two kickass jobs that average 10.50 in my field of choice earned by this mantra. Give it a try.
Currently Piloting:
EDH
BGGlissa, The Traitor - Recursion (Primer)
WBRKaalia of The Vast
URGRiku of Two Reflections
WUBSydri, Galvanic Genius
UBRamirez DePietro
GWKrond, The Dawn-Clad
GWUDerevi, Empyrial Tactician
RGOmnath, Locus of Rage
Modern
UG Infect