[ryanfx]

Originally Posted by Masonite

Blah blah blah... correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't Brendan713 only 17 or 18 years old? We're not talking salaries for him right now; we're talking wages.

Then that's completely different. I don't know ages. I was under the impression that this was a legit post-educational job.

Originally Posted by Masonite

My specialization is under the same category, with more field experience in Computer Forensics.

Good for you - it's a great field to be in.

Originally Posted by Masonite

Regardless of being proactive, assertive, or simply browsing careerbuilder.com or monster.com or what have you, you're neglecting the fact that the economy is practically in shambles, and there are literally millions of people taking every route in search of income. As far as "it's who you know, not what you know", you have to know the WHAT and HOW to gain the attention of WHO.

Unfortunately a lot of the time that's not true at all. Knowing the right person can most times, net you a job, pending you have the fundamental skills they need. Companies want to see potential for future growth (ie. word of mouth recommendation) , not immediate gratification that you have the exact credentials they need.

Originally Posted by Masonite

Why the flip-flop here? You all of a sudden went from "oh it's just too easy to get a job with a degree on your wall, like me" to "hell, I can't find ****!"

People are "scrambling for just a job" right now because most of those people were laid off from their careers. Excuse us for taking what we can get.

I NEVER said it was easy to get a job with a degree on your wall. I was reiterating that even WITH degrees, it is difficult. If I wanted *A* job I could have one, but it doesn't mean it's the job I want.

Again, the terms job and career seem to be getting crossed. I'm saying that accepting a low paying job can hurt your career as opposed to filing for unemployment and searching for something more reasonable. Disagree with me if you want, I don't really care, it's my opinion. NOTHING I said was offensive. If you NEED a job to live, go get one, if you can wait to ensure you protect your future, wait.

Originally Posted by Masonite

Why am I calling you out? Because I'm offended, which isn't easy to do. Like many, many people, including a handful on these very forums, I've had to settle for something in the complete opposite direction of my intended career, both category- and salary-wise. I'm not one to sell myself short, nor am I short on experience, knowledge, and the proof of both, but I had busted my ass for months in what seemed to be a dead-end supermarket deal before luck swung my way and somebody in management said "oh, gee, he knows a thing or two about computers", which landed me a *decent* position within the company.

I never meant to offend anyone, including yourself. I was simply giving my professional opinion of what the best thing to do was for a career. You don't want my opinion? I don't really care, there's no need to pretend like I intended to offend anyone on this board or act like an elitist. I even said I was having a hard time finding a job for myself, feeling the economic struggle like many of you.

Lastly, your tone really isn't appreciated. If you have that big of a problem with me, take it to PM. Don't clutter the board with your personal drama.