I need some guidance

[trd_kid]

So I'm a CompSci student about to graduate in august with a kinda poor gpa , but decent list of skills and some job experience at a local research institute doing system administration tasks. I had a talk with one of my co-workers who had a similar situation to mine where they're parents moved and put them in a bind to either find follow along, or find a new place to call home. My problem is trying to decide if I should leave Texas or explore the world seeing how I'm young , single ,no kids, have a degree in a good field and so on. If anyone could I guess help me decide where to possibly look for jobs, how to handle the stress of leaving your comfort zone(home, and friends), and stay positive it would be appreciated!


-Confused College Senior

[Atticus808]

how old are you?

[trd_kid]

21

[King Tut]

Monster.com and be willing to move since nothing is tieing you down. Don't forget to factor in cost of living depending on where you move. Avoid the military/DoD world if possible.

[sklimo]

Avoid CT if possible too. Cost of living and taxes here are brutal

[trd_kid]

My father agreed to give me $2,500 for relocation costs I haven't asked my mother yet (parents are divorced) but I figure that's going to be next to zero considering she just bought a corvette less than a year ago and will be paying for moving expenses when they leave in June. I've been looking through Monster.com or Indeed.com for jobs , but I'm just so lost when it comes to picking a company , location , meeting new friends etc.. I'm stressing myself is what I'm doing

[King Tut]

Just make sure you bring Kool Aid and say OH YEAAAAAAAAAAAH and you will make friends anywhere.

[Atticus808]

Originally Posted by trd_kid

21

Originally Posted by trd_kid

My father agreed to give me $2,500 for relocation costs I haven't asked my mother yet (parents are divorced) but I figure that's going to be next to zero considering she just bought a corvette less than a year ago and will be paying for moving expenses when they leave in June. I've been looking through Monster.com or Indeed.com for jobs , but I'm just so lost when it comes to picking a company , location , meeting new friends etc.. I'm stressing myself is what I'm doing

you're super young, no need to stress.

i went back to post secondary school for the second time when i was 21. and in my class, i was considered young.

you probably won't have your shit figured out for another 8-10 years.

i'm 26, have a decent job, getting married, saving for a house. but i still feel that i don't have my career completely figured out.

[trd_kid]

I'm stressing because I won't have a place to live, any kind of support system , or job (so far) .... I guess growing up and starting my life is scaring the crap out of me I'm so nervous about finding a decent paying job and a place to live.

[King Tut]

Originally Posted by trd_kid

I'm stressing because I won't have a place to live, any kind of support system , or job (so far) .... I guess growing up and starting my life is scaring the crap out of me I'm so nervous about finding a decent paying job and a place to live.

So you stayed at home during college? That was your first mistake. Do you have even a part time job currently?

[Atticus808]

Originally Posted by trd_kid

I'm stressing because I won't have a place to live, any kind of support system , or job (so far) .... I guess growing up and starting my life is scaring the crap out of me I'm so nervous about finding a decent paying job and a place to live.

that fear can be good.
you'll have the satisfaction of accomplishment, and learn a lot on the way.
rather than being scared, look forward to it instead.

[Atticus808]

Originally Posted by King Tut

So you stayed at home during college? That was your first mistake. Do you have even a part time job currently? Have you ever had a job?

why would that be a mistake?

[King Tut]

Originally Posted by Atticus808

why would that be a mistake?

Because now he is being thrown to the wolves it sounds like. If his parents had made sure he lived on campus or got an appartment during college then at least he would have some experience in that area prior to them throwing him to the wolves.

[Atticus808]

Originally Posted by King Tut

Because now he is being thrown to the wolves it sounds like. If his parents had made sure he lived on campus or got an appartment during college then at least he would have some experience in that area prior to them throwing him to the wolves.

i see.
but i guess it saved him some $$$ this way