The “Job” Question

I started working as soon as I found a job. The work is fun and I go to school at night. It keeps me pretty busy but it's good.
I'd rather have a job, especially right now in this recession.
I often think about thinking a few months to myself. Maybe travel like my peers have done, but then I change my mind again.

I think your approach is really great. It's important on focusing on getting the right job for you; feeling comfortable in your job environment, having friendly coworkers, and most of all enjoying your day to day duties is something I think is perhaps even more important than high pay. Focusing on "fit" and "culture" will not only help you stay with the company in the longer run, but I think it gives you an advantage in your interviews and getting the job. In interviews, your passion for the position and the company really shows through. If you've researched the company and culture, I think it makes a huge impact and the company will see in the interview that you want to work with them for who they are -- and not just for the money.

Good article Daryl but I wouldn't assume that Gen-Xers don't understand social media.

I am completely on par with you about finding a job where you are happy to go into work everyday rather than taking any job that comes your way. Good Luck with the Job Hunt!

Sidebar---I'm Asian as well, so I understand the normality of living at home until you get married/ find a job and move out. A luxury and a curse.

This article really hits home to me because I just went through all this several months ago. I hope I can be of help.

I really think you shouldn't just focus on your current field for a job prospect. Yes it's always good to do that but I think if there is an opportunity in front of you, any opportunity, you should take it.

I am a newly graduating student too in the field of Communication and Linguistic, I love my fields and would probably love to do this for the rest of my life if I have too. I graduated last October and straight after my graduation I found a job with a well known corporation but the job has nothing to do with what work experiences I have before nor anything to do with my degree. In fact there was this big jump from Art and Humanities to the realm of Science and Engineering.

The funniest part of all is I really love my job.

I remembered applying for everything and anything, I was prepared to wait tables and be a shop assistant even just to get by while in the pursuit of my dream job or an entry level job anywhere. But being at the right time and at the right place with a little touch of crazy, I figured I applied for this mid entry science job and claim about my transferable skills (and perhaps convincing people I have good math skills). It Worked!!!
Bear in mind, I was ready to apply to any job that put food on the table.

My advise is, if I am allowed to be in a position to give one, even if a company isn't exactly what you think it is, it's only fair to give it a go. This is why Gen Y is always called to job hop all the time and that's completely 100% okay. You have to try it and you might be surprise. I'm not saying go and try to be a doctor, but really any opportunity is an opportunity.

On a last note, the perfect 'fit' job to me is a job that when I wake up in the morning, I can't wait to get to work and when you know you're having fun learning and being challenged despite the ups and downs of issues at work.

I can't say I found my perfect 'fit' job, but this job is pretty close, and if I have to do this for the next 5-10 years and then upgrade to the next level (promotion), I wouldn't mind this career path at all even though it's irrelevant to my degree.