So here's the scoop:
I just graduated
I just purchased an FJ cruiser, as you may have read in my introduction post.
I should be ecstatic, but low and behold I have no idea where I'm going to relocate too.
I graduated with a civil engineering degree but for some reason finding a job isn't as easy as I had hoped.
So I am going out on a limb and wondering if you guys have any good advice for me, as to where to look to relocate too, so I can start my off-roading experience along with maybe landing a decent engineering job. I know I am probably asking a lot, or just being plain re-DONK-ulous!!! But any insight at all is appreciated.
I like Maine a lot. But I think its necessary for me to go out and see a little more of what the good US of A has to offer me. I enjoy being outdoors with beautiful sights to see, so i'm not really into living in big congested cities.
So here's the scoop:
I just graduated
I just purchased an FJ cruiser, as you may have read in my introduction post.
I should be ecstatic, but low and behold I have no idea where I'm going to relocate too.
I graduated with a civil engineering degree but for some reason finding a job isn't as easy as I had hoped.
So I am going out on a limb and wondering if you guys have any good advice for me, as to where to look to relocate too, so I can start my off-roading experience along with maybe landing a decent engineering job. I know I am probably asking a lot, or just being plain re-DONK-ulous!!! But any insight at all is appreciated.
I like Maine a lot. But I think its necessary for me to go out and see a little more of what the good US of A has to offer me. I enjoy being outdoors with beautiful sights to see, so i'm not really into living in big congested cities.
Congrats on the degree, it is a difficut thing to accomplish. My advice is to do what you want. Figure out where you want to go, don't allow your job to dictate your life. Jobs tend to work themselves out, being someplace you hate can not be overriden by a good job. My advice, anyplace west of the Mississippi!
Yeah, I like the way you think. To tell you the truth, I'm not entirely sure I want to pursue engineering, but the money is good and will allow me to keep adding to my FJ! But yeah, your advice makes more sense then what I just said I really have no idea where I would like to move too. I just know I can't handle the heat (i sweat like constanza did when the "shower never took!") I also enjoy the outdoors, so big cities are probably a no go.
My final bit of advice, if you don't want to pursure engineering, then don't. I can tell you from experience that working at something you don't like gets old fast...to the point where you HATE to get out of bed in the morning. Thought about grad school to study something you would LOVE to do every day for the rest of your life?
yeah. Grad school is definitely an option. The only thing is, I have no idea what I'd like to study. I'm pretty much a lost cause right now because I am changing my mind every day, and won't commit to an idea. This is the very reason why I decided to post on here.
I definitely need a break from school for a bit though, no more hw or tests would be nice for a little bit
I'll tell you another thing, all those monsterjob type webpages are probably the most useless things in the world for recent graduates looking to get an entry level job anywhere. They outta just have a big entry level job finder for recent college graduates.
there's an idea, start something like that (DING) light bulb just flickered a little bit
That is tempting, but I think my mother would probably castrate me. She thinks military of any sort means I'm going to war or I'm going to be in harms way. Hard to make her think otherwise.
That is tempting, but I think my mother would probably castrate me. She thinks military of any sort means I'm going to war or I'm going to be in harms way. Hard to make her think otherwise.
In the Air Force you are typically only in harms way if you choose to be, but those are the fun jobs!
Just because you went to school for something doesn't mean you have to have a career in it. Last time I heard the stats about 80% don't work in the field they went to school for.
Pick a solid major that proves you can do the work and find a job in something you enjoy. The degree usually gets you in the door easier.
I went the mechanical engineering route and I've worked for a multifamily general contractor for 5 of the 6 years I've been out of school and plan to stay for a long time. Life it too short and you spend waaaay to much time at work.
Just my opinion...you'll have to live with your own choices. Good luck!
Yeah, I totally understand about being in harms way only if you put yourself there. It's just my mom that won't listen.
I got a question for you. Do you know where someone with a 4 year degree would start on their pay chart? Like would you already be an officer?
I'm not sure how that works.
I really have no idea where I would like to move too. I just know I can't handle the heat (i sweat like constanza did when the "shower never took!") I also enjoy the outdoors, so big cities are probably a no go.
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