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With the state of today's economy, I've been told multiple times to "take what I can get" when it comes to any opportunity offered to me. For some, this may be the only option if they face serious financial stress, but for others it just seems brutal and frustrating. During my senior year of college I remember making a list of pros and cons for an offer that was on the table, for a job I was hesitant to interview for in the first place. The list of negatives went on for pages, including things such "awful hours" and "not at all what I want to be doing." The positives list was much more brief: money and no more explaining my unemployment situation. I'm someone who struggles with devoting my time to things I'm not wholeheartedly excited about, and I knew that accepting this position would be a disaster.
It really is important to pay careful attention to what you value in an opportunity and what you'd be willing to sacrifice. Yes entry-level careers are crucial in gaining experience that can propel you in the direction you'd truly like to head, but creating a fit that works for you should be forefront in the search as well. As seen in this freelancer writer's employment issues, there are definitely things to consider when deciding whether or not to pursue a an offered job. Obviously you may want to identify items you are willing to sacrifice, e.g., in-office espresso machine, bring your pet to work day, half-day Fridays, Google-esque benefit packages,etc., but you shouldn't have to give up your right to a bit of sanity if you'd planned on keeping it.
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09.11.09
Deciding whether you want to take up a job that fails to excite you, but offers a great pay package is a choice you must make depending on whether you are willing to compromise your dreams for a paycheque. For some, it may be a necessity, but for others, it may not be a life and death decision.
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09.11.09
How about this? It may not be the job forever, but it's a GOOD (get out of debt) job, where you can earn some money, make some contacts and perhaps learn some things that you can use in your next job. It still beats the heck out of running out of unemployment.
09.14.09
This is true, and for many will be the decision they come to. For those who have the opportunity to find a source of income (or INCREDIBLE parents willing to support them) they will wait for something that will agree with their happiness. Gen Y is so deeply concerned about overall happiness. And I would know, as I am working unpaid and living at home (workings random odd jobs too) in order to carry out a position I find challenging, rewarding, and FUN!!!
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