I don't know these days

[Squirrel]

I graduated from an accredited college with 144 credits with a major/minor, i'm honestly tired of getting run around by employers, and i told myself if i dont have my CPA or a career by september i will be go into the armed forces... i just want to know, what do i do? give me a heads up.. serious thread, i am the 5th member of all time so please respect

[LTb1ow]

Keep your head up, market is not the greatest, so I doubt is a lacking on your part.

[JW]

What field are you trying to get into and what is your degree in?
Like he said above me, the market is very tough right now.

What kind of work exp. do you already have on the resume? What level are the types of jobs you are applying for, possibly you are over/under qualified.

Give a little more detail.

JW

[redbanditZ28]

If you are looking for an accounting career of sorts at a bank, I may be able to help you out, depending on different factors like your job history and education. My dad's bank is looking for an accounting representative to support the CFOs and do a variety of work. PM me if you're interested.

[bandit88]

don't be to hard on yourself...... the job market is slow. My friends who are graduating this semester with Mechanical Engineering degrees can't find anything.

[Blacdout96]

Go oversea's where markets are opening up there, I've been contemplating if should do that, everything around here blows.

[ryanfx]

You'll have to figure out whether the market is slow as a whole for your field, or if it's you in specific that can't find a job (I guess ask your buddies who graduated with you / your degree). If it's only you, go into the armed forces, if it's slow as a whole, avoid the armed forces. Salary wise you'll be shooting yourself in the foot going out fighting instead of doing accounting... even if you don't work for a year or two you'll still come out ahead doing accounting if you ever get into a half respectable company.

edit: This would be a perfect opportunity to go back to school and further your future career by increasing your level of education

[Tsar]

Good luck, I was told I couldn't join because I was a dual citizen, although they lusted after my language skills.

I decided that I will go back to school, most likely.

[LS1Hawk]

Like others have said, it is a horrible market. Those who don't have jobs can't find them and those who have them are trying desperately not to lose them.

[NastyEllEssWon]

dont join the military as a last resort...you'll end up hating it. ive known a few that had ''no other choice'' and then realize what that means when you're actually a part of it. right now in this market any job is a good job.

[jts98z28]

Originally Posted by NastyEllEssWon

dont join the military as a last resort...you'll end up hating it. ive known a few that had ''no other choice'' and then realize what that means when you're actually a part of it. right now in this market any job is a good job.

x2 my cousin did that and now he is disarming bombs in the middle east, says its the biggest regret of his life and thinks he is going to die everyday, im not hating on the military in any way theyre incredibly brave and i could never do anything they do, im just saying that only join it if you really want to dont do it out of impulse or last resort

[Dark_Knight7096]

I have a 4 year degree in psycholog, graduated Cum Laude, member of Pi Lambda Theta Professional Honor Society in Education, I fell into a 70k a year job that didn't require a GED even (70k was top pay which I started at for my degree and honor society, but everyone reaches that level eventually). I was "laid off" (long story) and was unemployed for over a year at which point I finally landed in a state job that pays less than 30k a year and I was in hardcore competition with Masters and Ph.D. holders to get it. In fact I was the only guy hired in my group of 25 hires that only had a BA, everyone else in the room had an MBA.

It's happening to everyone man, you gotta just keep your head up and keep looking, get in on the bottom somewhere and then work your way up and get your slice.

[Squirrel]

well i took an extra semester so im only 6 credits away from sitting for my cpa and iirc like 16 from my finance degree so going back to school would probably be the best option.. but its just frustrating getting reply after reply of no, even for jobs that require an associates at best

[Tsar]

Originally Posted by Squirrel

well i took an extra semester so im only 6 credits away from sitting for my cpa and iirc like 16 from my finance degree so going back to school would probably be the best option.. but its just frustrating getting reply after reply of no, even for jobs that require an associates at best

"No" is better than no reply at all. And then there are places that get back to you 6 months after you apply. WTF kinda BS is that?

[Squirrel]

Originally Posted by Tsar

"No" is better than no reply at all. And then there are places that get back to you 6 months after you apply. WTF kinda BS is that?

hear you bro.. the worst thing is im in the between stage now... out of school with no experience, i couldnt to do an internship, no way could i afford it

[Savage_Messiah]

Tons of people I graduated HS with but never talk to, I'll run into, ask how things are, and it's always the same: graduated school, cant find a job, So it's not really you so much. I'd say just start looking around for stuff even if it doesn't have to do with your degree, it's better than nothing for now. Unless you're 100% sure it's waht you want to do, I wouldn't rush into going back to school, just because I have heard first hand how a friend with a master's was rejected from jobs due to him being over-qualified - they said, this guys better than what we're looking for, if we hire him he'll just leave soon and we'll have to hire again. Also in today's economy most places are trying to cut their costs, which leans towards hiring people with bachelor's over masters and such.

[Tsar]

Originally Posted by Savage_Messiah

Also in today's economy most places are trying to cut their costs, which leans towards hiring people with bachelor's over masters and such.

That entirely depends on the industry/sector you are applying to. There are places that won't even let you get an application without Masters. Nowadays everyone and their dog has a BA/BS, damn diploma mills.

[Blacdout96]

Originally Posted by Savage_Messiah

Tons of people I graduated HS with but never talk to, I'll run into, ask how things are, and it's always the same: graduated school, cant find a job, So it's not really you so much. I'd say just start looking around for stuff even if it doesn't have to do with your degree, it's better than nothing for now. Unless you're 100% sure it's waht you want to do, I wouldn't rush into going back to school, just because I have heard first hand how a friend with a master's was rejected from jobs due to him being over-qualified - they said, this guys better than what we're looking for, if we hire him he'll just leave soon and we'll have to hire again. Also in today's economy most places are trying to cut their costs, which leans towards hiring people with bachelor's over masters and such.

Yup, I do work in parts retailing again, but alot of my friends who went to a fancy college, came back and said they're living back at home, and can't find a job out there, makes my day, Im glad I'm skilled in many fields, and if not, I'm quick to learn, always allowed me to have a job.

[Tsar]

Originally Posted by Blacdout96

Yup, I do work in parts retailing again, but alot of my friends who went to a fancy college, came back and said they're living back at home, and can't find a job out there, makes my day, Im glad I'm skilled in many fields, and if not, I'm quick to learn, always allowed me to have a job.

No worries, your bliss is only temporary.

[Savage_Messiah]

Originally Posted by Tsar

No worries, your bliss is only temporary.

No bearing on the OP... and going down that road can get real ugly real fast

[Blacdout96]

Originally Posted by Tsar

No worries, your bliss is only temporary.

Life is a series of moments, and it's the little things in life that make it worth while.

Not being a dick or anything, just a general question, but tsar what do you do for a living? just curious

[Tsar]

Originally Posted by Savage_Messiah

No bearing on the OP... and going down that road can get real ugly real fast

Fidgit, quit yapping or I'll stuff you in a trash can.

Originally Posted by Blacdout96

Life is a series of moments, and it's the little things in life that make it worth while.

Not being a dick or anything, just a general question, but tsar what do you do for a living? just curious

I agree living in the moment is great, but many times it's shortsighted.

I go on interviews and get paid, that's how I roll

In reality, I'm getting ready for law school. Collecting crap, and preparing for the exam so I can go to a good one, hopefully.

I'll be the first one to admit, that that was not my original plan. I couldn't find a job in the industry that I wanted to, so I had to re-evaluate and come up with a new game plan. I wanted to work for .gov or defense sectors, they wanted me too - but one might say that my dual citizenship might have interfered. I still have interviews in April with State Department and NJSP, and I'm waiting on a word If I get to go to FLETC in June or August with another agency. The jobs I want take incredibly long to get. For example, I was an applicant with the one of the best intel agencies for 1.5 years, after which they said "No thanks". So applying to those jobs NOW would be pretty useless, plus I wouldn't want to take someone's spot who really wants it (I'll quit to go to law school anyways).

But yea, soon I might get a job as some sup/assistant manager working for my dad to kill some time. but that's after I take my test for law school.

[Blacdout96]

Thats some straight up ******** with how they handled ya Tsar, I can see their reasoning, but the cold war's over, time to put USEFUL people in those positions.

[Tsar]

Originally Posted by Blacdout96

Thats some straight up ******** with how they handled ya Tsar, I can see their reasoning, but the cold war's over, time to put USEFUL people in those positions.

I think I forgot the most humorous part. I tried to go the military route too. Since I have a degree, I was gonna go the Officer route. I did all my paper work, got all the recommendation letters, did PT - the whole thing thing probably took about 2 to 3 months, mostly because of the recommendation letters. One, 1!!!, day before my review board I was told that I was not eligible because I was a dual citizen

You know what they tried to do? I was told that they have two options available for me. 1 Enlist as a cook for 2 or 3 years. 2. Enlist as a plumber for 2 or 3 years.

I simply laughed, and walked away. But I guess 2009 being the best year ever for recruiting, they don't have to fight much for recruits.

[WildBillyT]

Originally Posted by Tsar

I think I forgot the most humorous part. I tried to go the military route too. Since I have a degree, I was gonna go the Officer route. I did all my paper work, got all the recommendation letters, did PT - the whole thing thing probably took about 2 to 3 months, mostly because of the recommendation letters. One, 1!!!, day before my review board I was told that I was not eligible because I was a dual citizen

You know what they tried to do? I was told that they have two options available for me. 1 Enlist as a cook for 2 or 3 years. 2. Enlist as a plumber for 2 or 3 years.
I simply laughed, and walked away. But I guess 2009 being the best year ever for recruiting, they don't have to fight much for recruits.

Well, I heard the military is looking for people to help keep some monarch from kidnapping women in some country far away. Do you like the taste of mushrooms? I hear you can make some coin.