Need help making a BIG decision. Please...

PeteSB75 · 11-02-2008, 05:35 PM

Is there any way you can do both internships? I'd think that would be the preferable option. If not, take the Jr year internship and earn some green for cigars before the wedding. Look for a job after you finish, but also look at other internships as well, if the program does not support it. You might also find that the place you are interning at for the Jr year one wants you to come back, especially if you do a good job and let them know that you will be available in the not too distant future.

JE3146 · 11-02-2008, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by PeteSB75

Is there any way you can do both internships? I'd think that would be the preferable option. If not, take the Jr year internship and earn some green for cigars before the wedding. Look for a job after you finish, but also look at other internships as well, if the program does not support it. You might also find that the place you are interning at for the Jr year one wants you to come back, especially if you do a good job and let them know that you will be available in the not too distant future.

To be honest, I'm going to the meeting with that plan of attack, but I wanted this decision made in case it's not an option. I've never heard of it being done, and I do not know if they'd accommodate it, but I had planned on trying regardless of my decision.

And I've tried to go back to the original one, but the problem is they budget for internships so far in advance that I'd of had to request this last year, back when I thought things were still 'as planned'

Mark C · 11-02-2008, 06:12 PM

I'd take the senior internship. Like everyone else said, it sets you up better for a long-term career. Right now that seems pretty important.

With regards to your payments, is there some way you can take part-time classes in the spring just to delay the payments? Maybe find something that would look good on your resume, or do what I did and take a wine tasting course.

JE3146 · 11-02-2008, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark C

I'd take the senior internship. Like everyone else said, it sets you up better for a long-term career. Right now that seems pretty important.

With regards to your payments, is there some way you can take part-time classes in the spring just to delay the payments? Maybe find something that would look good on your resume, or do what I did and take a wine tasting course.

The 150$ a month for loan payments are dwarfed by the car payments/insurance/CC payments/ phone bill.. etc.

Sadly the loan payments are the least of my worries. It's the rest that worry me. (Just to clarify)

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.

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, 05:35 PM	#1
PeteSB75 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: CT Posts: 1,674 Trading: (18)	Re: Need help making a BIG decision. Please... Is there any way you can do both internships? I'd think that would be the preferable option. If not, take the Jr year internship and earn some green for cigars before the wedding. Look for a job after you finish, but also look at other internships as well, if the program does not support it. You might also find that the place you are interning at for the Jr year one wants you to come back, especially if you do a good job and let them know that you will be available in the not too distant future. __________________ Formerly Malik23

11-02-2008, 06:12 PM	#3
Mark C Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SE PA Posts: 674 Trading: (4)	Re: Need help making a BIG decision. Please... I'd take the senior internship. Like everyone else said, it sets you up better for a long-term career. Right now that seems pretty important. With regards to your payments, is there some way you can take part-time classes in the spring just to delay the payments? Maybe find something that would look good on your resume, or do what I did and take a wine tasting course.

11-02-2008, 06:41 PM	#5
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	#6
Sailchaser Black Ops-SOB Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chris Location: SCS,MI(Somewere Cigar Smoking) Posts: 1,738 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	#7
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.