Random thoughts thread

[tahdizzle]

Originally Posted by LadyFRZ

Got hired today, going to be working at the local fair.
Applied Wednesday, they called on Thursday for an interview this morning, and was hired. Was hired on the spot, so pretty happy.
It's only temporary but my dad said once you land that first job, getting a job after that is easier. Any truth?


Today,I also found out my mom is having a surgery 3 days after my graduation for skin cancer. Talk about some roller coaster,huh?

Grats. And I agree with your father

[kalamitykode]

Originally Posted by ZOMFGAARON

Apply at call centers.
They're always hiring and most do in class training for the first few weeks if it's not your thing quit.

Agree with this 100%. With my only experience being a year at an ice cream shop and 2 months at Wal-Mart, I applied at a call center. Started at $10.50/hr.. That was a little over 2 years ago. I still work there, making $18.50/hr plus commission and overtime. Not saying every call center will be like that but it's great experience and there's always room to move up.

[LadyFRZ]

You guys are awesome, thanks for the advice.

The worry-wart in me, it doesn't go awaayyy.
I filled out paperwork with HR, I even took a picture for my badge that I'll get at orientation. That's a good sign that I got it, right? Haha
I'm just so nervous,it's my first job,don't want anything to screw up.

[ZOMFGAARON]

Originally Posted by LadyFRZ

You guys are awesome, thanks for the advice.



The worry-wart in me, it doesn't go awaayyy.

I filled out paperwork with HR, I even took a picture for my badge that I'll get at orientation. That's a good sign that I got it, right? Haha

I'm just so nervous,it's my first job,don't want anything to screw up.

How old are you?

[LadyFRZ]

Originally Posted by ZOMFGAARON

How old are you?

Thought it was rude to ask a lady her age, jkjk
Old enough to be legally drinking right now. And happily,I am.

I've had "jobs" before, ie, volunteering a fuckton, and working and managing estate sales (death in the family). This is just the first time I've dealt with the private sector. I'm new to all the paperwork and the process,that's all.

[Kiske]

Mnt Dew Baja Blast is not in a 12 pack! Hooray!

[dem00n]

Funny how things go.

I use to be quite frequent on a guitar forum as i was younger, found out today that one of the handful of members of which i knew from that forum has recently passed away at age 48.

If it wasn't for that internet forum, i wouldn't be in the major i am right now for school. I started working on guitars, set ups, complete restorations, building effect pedals ...which then lend to go for engineering...which then lend to me working on cars and becoming such a gear head.

It's all circle, these stupid forums like these play a bigger part than we know.

[ZOMFGAARON]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Love Halo, but only on PC (I suck at consoles) so I am missing out on so much. My Forum tag (DadHawk) was actually first used in Halo. When my oldest son was in college he, his two brothers and I used to "get together" online nearly every Sunday night to play and catch up with him. We still play on the LAN when we are all at the house.

I really HATE WITH A PASSION that MS sold out Halo to Xbox only just to sell more boxes. That is why I won't own one.

I'm always down to play xbox on the PC if you want to play. :P

[ZOMFGAARON]

Originally Posted by LadyFRZ

Thought it was rude to ask a lady her age, jkjk
Old enough to be legally drinking right now. And happily,I am.

I've had "jobs" before, ie, volunteering a fuckton, and working and managing estate sales (death in the family). This is just the first time I've dealt with the private sector. I'm new to all the paperwork and the process,that's all.

I was just asking didn't mean to offend, and if i did sorry!

But yeah go for a call center job it's easy money if you can deal with people yelling at you all day.

[LadyFRZ]

Originally Posted by ZOMFGAARON

I was just asking didn't mean to offend, and if i did sorry!

But yeah go for a call center job it's easy money if you can deal with people yelling at you all day.

Sorry about that, didn't mean to go on the defense. When I usually get asked that I get bickering about how useless I am. Hope we're cool now.

Hey,it'd be something.
Plus, already had a taste of being screamed at constantly. Did estate sales in the summer of last year, got some interesting stories from that.

[Pedrap858]

Need some advice on school. I'm currently attending community college (about to complete my 2nd year after May), trying to pursue either a computer engineering or a computer science degree. However, now I'm having thoughts about going into Business Administration - Emphasis in Information Systems. Which major do you guys think would be the best in the upcoming future, along with demand. Business Admin. has less requirements to transfer to San Diego State University, where as Computer Engineering has more requirements (need to complete as much as possible in order to get that major). My plan was to transfer to a University within three years, but now it appears it might take me 4 years to get out of community college (dropped a few classes this semester due to personal reasons). Do guys think four years is too long to spend at community college?!? I'm a bit worried right now about my future.

What exactly can I do with a Business Administration (Emphasis in Information Systems) degree?

Should I try rushing out of community college or simply do two more years ?

The day I transfer, my parents are going to help me get either a frs or a brz. Currently leaning towards the brz right now. Words can not describe how badly I want to own one of the twins!!! Therefor I do not want to choose a major that's going to leave me saying "I should've done something else in college".

And advice is greatly appreaciated!

[kalamitykode]

Originally Posted by Pedrap858

Need some advice on school. I'm currently attending community college (about to complete my 2nd year after May), trying to pursue either a computer engineering or a computer science degree. However, now I'm having thoughts about going into Business Administration - Emphasis in Information Systems. Which major do you guys think would be the best in the upcoming future, along with demand. Business Admin. has less requirements to transfer to San Diego State University, where as Computer Engineering has more requirements (need to complete as much as possible in order to get that major). My plan was to transfer to a University within three years, but now it appears it might take me 4 years to get out of community college (dropped a few classes this semester due to personal reasons). Do guys think four years is too long to spend at community college?!? I'm a bit worried right now about my future.

What exactly can I do with a Business Administration (Emphasis in Information Systems) degree?

Should I try rushing out of community college or simply do two more years ?

The day I transfer, my parents are going to help me get either a frs or a brz. Currently leaning towards the brz right now. Words can not describe how badly I want to own one of the twins!!! Therefor I do not want to choose a major that's going to leave me saying "I should've done something else in college".

And advice is greatly appreaciated!

If you go for a Computer Science or Engineering job, the amount of school you get will only be for your own benefit. Typically, recruiters for those type of jobs don't care at all what school you went to or how long you were there; they care whether or not you can do what they're going to ask you to do. If you feel like you know enough to do some work, start applying and see what they say. If they say you need a Bachelor's, get a Bachelor's wherever you're most comfortable. In the end it's up to you, but I personally would never see an issue with someone spending four years at a Community College, because in five years none of that will matter as long as you can do your job.

[Pedrap858]

Originally Posted by kalamitykode

If you go for a Computer Science or Engineering job, the amount of school you get will only be for your own benefit. Typically, recruiters for those type of jobs don't care at all what school you went to or how long you were there; they care whether or not you can do what they're going to ask you to do. If you feel like you know enough to do some work, start applying and see what they say. If they say you need a Bachelor's, get a Bachelor's wherever you're most comfortable. In the end it's up to you, but I personally would never see an issue with someone spending four years at a Community College, because in five years none of that will matter as long as you can do your job.

Really appreciate the input! You do make a good point about recruiters, and whether you can do the job or not. I just don't want to be that guy who's in their mid/late twenties still stuck at school, all becuase I took my time. I guess I should take my time in community college, but not get too relaxed.

[Zaku]

Last day of school, Cram all finals in like a boss.