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ls3mach
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JUL 26, 04:35 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by rogergarrison:
First, you will be very lucky to find any job in your field (although you did pick a good one) that dont start you at fed minimum wage, if any at all. First thing Id do is head to a bankruptcy lawyer to get out of that student loan youd be paying on for 30 years.
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I didn't think you could file bankruptcy on student loan debt.
So many older guys on this forum are down on getting an education. Really an odd sentiment that is commonly shared here.
You really should have altered your schedule to get an internship. Also your school should have resources to help you find a job. Maybe continue that degree and while you are only going a few hours find an internship that way? I'd suggest just taking any job. A whole hell of a lot easier to get a job when you already have one. Just like finding a new girlfriend. Girls like guys that are worthy of another's attention.
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nitroheadz28
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JUL 26, 05:18 PM
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nitroheadz28
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JUL 26, 05:21 PM
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As far as LinkedIn, didn't I read somewhere that you can't ever delete your information from it? Once you make a profile you'll always have to have one? That kinds of turns me off from it if that is true..
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ls3mach
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JUL 26, 05:48 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by theBDub:
I don't know any Mechanical grads that didn't get some work within 6 months. Ask your professors to send your resume to some friends in the business if they can, or to recommend places to look. I do know one person who did an internship after graduating because he couldn't find full time but he started right after graduation and it developed into a full time position. Your school probably still provides career searching resources for alumni; look into that.
It's a bit late, but you really should have opened up that schedule. With no internship, you have a rough road ahead of you. PM me your e-mail if you want to send me a resume and see if I can send it to a few friends. I don't know a ton of Mechanicals but hey, you never know. |
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Remember the time we went dirt biking and filled my camelpack up with beer?
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84fiero123
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JUL 26, 06:09 PM
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Bend over stick your head between your legs and kiss your ass good by.
unless it was paid for by a company you already work for you are pretty much screwed, now pay off your college costs while working for less than I made when I was working as a welder.
Steve------------------
Technology is great when it works,
and one big pain in the ass when it doesn't
Detroit iron rules all the rest are just toys.
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nitroheadz28
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JUL 26, 06:30 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by 84fiero123:
Bend over stick your head between your legs and kiss your ass good by.
unless it was paid for by a company you already work for you are pretty much screwed, now pay off your college costs while working for less than I made when I was working as a welder.
Steve
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I have some respect for you, but your post just screams ignorant fool.
Edit- Looks like I don't, already had you negged  [This message has been edited by nitroheadz28 (edited 07-26-2013).]
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84fiero123
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JUL 26, 06:39 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by nitroheadz28:
I have some respect for you, but your post just screams ignorant fool.
Edit- Looks like I don't, already had you negged
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Oh well I am already on the down side.
Just my honest opinion of a recent college graduates chances in todays economy, they are not in very good shape, don't like the truth, don't ask my opinion/.
Steve
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Technology is great when it works,
and one big pain in the ass when it doesn't
Detroit iron rules all the rest are just toys.[This message has been edited by 84fiero123 (edited 07-26-2013).]
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ls3mach
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JUL 26, 08:45 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by 84fiero123:
Bend over stick your head between your legs and kiss your ass good by.
unless it was paid for by a company you already work for you are pretty much screwed, now pay off your college costs while working for less than I made when I was working as a welder.
Steve
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Aren't you now ailing and down in your back?
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84fiero123
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JUL 26, 08:50 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by ls3mach:
Aren't you now ailing and down in your back? |
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From over 30 year of working more hours than you ever will, got a problem with that?
and its my back that has 6 herniated discs as well as one disc fusion between C6 and C7 from a motorcycle accident now whats your problem with that or do you have a problem with the fact that I had a stroke?
Steve
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Technology is great when it works,
and one big pain in the ass when it doesn't
Detroit iron rules all the rest are just toys.[This message has been edited by 84fiero123 (edited 07-26-2013).]
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ls3mach
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JUL 26, 09:03 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by 84fiero123:
From over 30 year of working more hours than you ever will, got a problem with that?
and its my back that has 6 herniated discs as well as one disc fusion between C6 and C7 from a motorcycle accident now whats your problem with that or do you have a problem with the fact that I had a stroke?
Steve
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Why would I have a problem with you having to work more hours than me. I was simply suggesting that manual labor took its toll on you.
Do you need some cranberry juice?
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. Aaaaaand no, I haven't ever heard of any engineer starting anywhere near minimum wage. Even most internships are paid and start at $15/ hour or so. I didn't bust my ass for 4 years so I could be stuck in the same spot as idiots who majored in history or psychology because they were interesting subjects.