Need help making a BIG decision. Please...

chippewastud79 · 11-02-2008, 06:41 PM

Jordan, here is my

for what its worth. My brother did something similar to what your first option entails. At the end of the "internship" the company he worked for offered him a full-time position and offered to pay for his school if he continued to go part-time until he graduated. He decided to take the job and still works there while they pay for his school. Granted the salary he is/was making is not as much as he will make when he actually has the degree, but he makes enough for his house and bills with money left over. Not sure if that make anything any easier, but I figured I would throw that out there.

Sailchaser · 11-02-2008, 06:46 PM

The guidance that you need will come from with in, also I always write down all the pro and cons and make the decision from there . Best of luck with your chocies

Sailkat · 11-02-2008, 09:16 PM

I think I would opt for option A. A good way to gain some experience (and make some money) when you have a break. Who knows, with the lighter schedule you have when you return, they may be able to keep you on part time. If you do a good job, they may even offer to pay for you to finish school and keep you on.

I'm sure which ever direction you choose....you will do well. Make a choice and don't look back.

Seanohue · 11-02-2008, 09:48 PM

Go for Option A, IMO. Like SeanGAR said, with the state of the economy, you should secure a job now rather than waiting.

CoventryCat86 · 11-02-2008, 10:36 PM

Geez, it's almost way too confusing for me, LOL! As far as the "economy," I see it being bad through 2010, BUT that's a pretty general statement that may not have much to do with your field. It sounds like your field has much better opportunities than many other fields at the moment and certainly in the long run.

Not being a big risk taker myself, I would go for the least riskier one which I think you said is A.

Now, I'm not one to just blow sunshine up anyone's backside just to be nicey-nice (just ask pretty much anyone who knows me, LOL!) so I'm being totally truthful with you here, you sound like you've got a good head on your shoulders and a very good sense of making good decisions so whatever you ultimately decide will be the right choice for you. I would say just trust your instincts and my guess is you'll do just fine when all is said and done.

EDIT: I just voted and right now its 9-8 so I see we're not much help!

JE3146 · 11-02-2008, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoventryCat86

EDIT: I just voted and right now its 9-8 so I see we're not much help!

Definitely seems that way...

I'm right back where I started... torn between the two LOL.

11-03-2008, 02:47 PM

now. good luck my man!

tnip23 · 11-03-2008, 02:55 PM

I voted A Jordan. The money now for the wedding and getting things started off right is important. With your wife going into the nursing field, she is guaranteed getting a job and as many hours as she wants. I say secure your immediate future now and the rest will take care of itself. It's your life though, so please do what you feel in your heart, if you believe in a higher power, pray for guidance as well, it will come.

zmancbr · 11-03-2008, 09:59 PM

It sounds to me like Option A has more benefits than B... so I voted A. Hope that helps!

View Poll Results: Which option should I take?
Take the internship NOW (2nd Junior Internship)	16	59.26%
Go for the internship LATER (Senior Internship)	11	40.74%
Voters: 27. You may not vote on this poll

11-02-2008, 06:41 PM	#1
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Need help making a BIG decision. Please... Jordan, here is my for what its worth. My brother did something similar to what your first option entails. At the end of the "internship" the company he worked for offered him a full-time position and offered to pay for his school if he continued to go part-time until he graduated. He decided to take the job and still works there while they pay for his school. Granted the salary he is/was making is not as much as he will make when he actually has the degree, but he makes enough for his house and bills with money left over. Not sure if that make anything any easier, but I figured I would throw that out there. __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

11-02-2008, 06:46 PM	#2
Sailchaser Black Ops-SOB Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chris Location: SCS,MI(Somewere Cigar Smoking) Posts: 1,735 Trading: (7)	Re: Need help making a BIG decision. Please... The guidance that you need will come from with in, also I always write down all the pro and cons and make the decision from there . Best of luck with your chocies __________________ "Sail Fast, Shoot Straight, Fish Hard and Save Time For The Important Things In Life"

11-02-2008, 09:16 PM	#3
Sailkat Smooth sailing Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kat Location: St. Clair Shores, MI Posts: 638 Trading: (5)	Re: Need help making a BIG decision. Please... I think I would opt for option A. A good way to gain some experience (and make some money) when you have a break. Who knows, with the lighter schedule you have when you return, they may be able to keep you on part time. If you do a good job, they may even offer to pay for you to finish school and keep you on. I'm sure which ever direction you choose....you will do well. Make a choice and don't look back.

11-02-2008, 09:48 PM	#4
Seanohue Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Posts: 277 Trading: (7)	Re: Need help making a BIG decision. Please... Go for Option A, IMO. Like SeanGAR said, with the state of the economy, you should secure a job now rather than waiting.

11-02-2008, 10:36 PM	#5
CoventryCat86 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The North East Posts: 65 Trading: (0)	Re: Need help making a BIG decision. Please... Geez, it's almost way too confusing for me, LOL! As far as the "economy," I see it being bad through 2010, BUT that's a pretty general statement that may not have much to do with your field. It sounds like your field has much better opportunities than many other fields at the moment and certainly in the long run. Not being a big risk taker myself, I would go for the least riskier one which I think you said is A. Now, I'm not one to just blow sunshine up anyone's backside just to be nicey-nice (just ask pretty much anyone who knows me, LOL!) so I'm being totally truthful with you here, you sound like you've got a good head on your shoulders and a very good sense of making good decisions so whatever you ultimately decide will be the right choice for you. I would say just trust your instincts and my guess is you'll do just fine when all is said and done. EDIT: I just voted and right now its 9-8 so I see we're not much help!

11-03-2008, 02:47 PM	#7
dcamacho Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Need help making a BIG decision. Please... now. good luck my man!

11-03-2008, 02:55 PM	#8
tnip23 New Patriotic Dissenter Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Troy Location: central PA Posts: 90 Trading: (2)	Re: Need help making a BIG decision. Please... I voted A Jordan. The money now for the wedding and getting things started off right is important. With your wife going into the nursing field, she is guaranteed getting a job and as many hours as she wants. I say secure your immediate future now and the rest will take care of itself. It's your life though, so please do what you feel in your heart, if you believe in a higher power, pray for guidance as well, it will come. __________________ "If you resolve to give up smoking, drinking, and loving, you don't actually live longer, it just seems longer."--Clement Freud

11-03-2008, 09:59 PM	#9
zmancbr CERTIFIED THREAD KILLER!! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Zach Location: Color Red Posts: 1,692 Trading: (41)	Re: Need help making a BIG decision. Please... It sounds to me like Option A has more benefits than B... so I voted A. Hope that helps!

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