After college, is it good to immediately jump in a job with good salary than a job with good work experience?
354398
I'd go with the job with the experience.  Once you have experience, you can always move on to a job that is more financially rewarding.  You stated that the job with the better pay is not your degree or interest.  You could become un-happy with that in a short period of time.  Experience always counts, you're young enough you can make the money a little while later.
280840
Go to college and get a high-paying job
566829
Yeah but depends on the situation... for example take me, im a college student looking at the moment for a place to do an internship 'cause its required for me to graduate. But since i havent found one yet, im trying to get a job at a call center for a credit card company... way out of my career path, i studied industrial engineering. But since im doing nothing, just eating and sleeping and waisting my time, why shouldnt i take the job... So it all depends on the situation, if u really need the money then yes, meanwhile look in other places in which u might be interested and apply to them.
639074
If you have experience to go with it, it's worth it. It's harder to get a job these days with just the certification and no experience but if you have both, then you are very marketable.
412424
Yes, it is quite OK.  You are going to have many jobs throughout your life time, until you find your career.  Sometimes you need experience with other jobs to learn your desires and gain some skills.
453908
No, it was not a waste.  In order to acquire most jobs these days, you need to have that degree on your resume. (even for ones you wouldn't think) So in that sense, it was a good thing.  Will it make you happy?  Gee, for all that money you'd think you should get some happiness out of it! You will eventually--when you get that job you want, or that bit more money to live on that the non grad didn't get.  I agree with the whole money thing in principle--soul sucking jobs are evil- but you do need it to live.  Have fun at the Cup and good luck!
235075
Well, the benefits are certainly a must. I'd rather have an okay-paying job with benefits than a high-paying job that drops me like a baby giraffe! Plus, if you take higher pay with no benefits, you'll end up using some of that money on what the benefits in the OTHER job would cover, you see? I'd take the benefits as peace of mind. :) Good luck.
64771
Good pay and steady work if you can become a painter.  You can learn in like 1 week and a half.  I actually did good painting.  As a matter of fact, I became my own contractor in my 2nd year of college.  It pays decent with soo many good options.  It might be low when you start, but you can move up fast.  Just stick with it.  I even hired students that didnt know how to paint.  Not a bad return for me, and not bad pay for them.  Its better then minimum wage at stop and shop.
849131
First of all are you really ready for a change? And is money the only factor you look for in an employment opportunity.\n\nAlso, think about this: Would you truly be satisfied if you made more money?\n\nYou should really think long and hard about what you want to accomplish on a new job before you leave your present one.\n\nWhen you figure out the answers to these questions you are ready to make a change......
85303
i think when you go to college there's a better chance that you get a higher pay job compared to people who work without college degree or level education....
830433
Yes, it is a fantastic idea. It gives you experience in the field and can look great on the resume. Besides, a lot of employers are interested in experienced individuals unless you go through the career services office or job fairs at the college. Also, if you are interested in working at a job while in college, the best thing you could do for your career is to work in the field in some capacity.
858183
Not true at all.  The university you attend is VERY important;  especially right after you graduate.  After you've been working for 15 years, if you've done a good job and progressed, it won't matter as much, but it DOES matter.\n\nHighly ranked schools have all kinds of advantages.  They generally have recruiters from companies all over campus and their students will have job offers before they even graduate.  Attending a famous school can even be an intimidation factor in your favor.\n\nAlso, famous schools generally have very loyal alumni.  Imagine when you go to an interview and your boss and the president of the company went to your college.  That stuff helps more than you can imagine.\n\nYou should read US News & World Report's thing about university rankings.  It tells you all about different colleges.  The most important thing I think is the salary data.  You really see the value of picking a school when you see that one place has an average starting salary twice as high as another.
740033
Last year I left my job that I had been at for 10 years.  Good salary, good benefits, but way too much stress.  So at 45 I started all over.  I don't make as much money, (still have good benefits though).  The fact that I'm not under any stress now means everything to me.  I'm much happier and FEEL much better.  I'm no longer in charge of anything and only responsible for what I do, not what a whole dept. does.  So if you think it will make you happier and you'll feel better, I recommend switching.
506417
It is very hard to determine which type of engineers paid most. All engineers have equal chances to get good salary in job market. Thing is good branch can give u good starting but main emphasis is on percentage that u have maintained during ut college time If u are the best among others than it doesnt matter which branch or from which college yuo are,only important thing is knowledge yuo have.
298601
I have seen entry level positions start at as much as 30,000 and salaries only go up from there.  I have some students who are starting at companies for $60K or $70K.  Really depends on the kind of Engineering you are going into and how much experience you have coming out of your college program.  Definitely do internships!!!
754064
Go for it. Don't worry about what you have to expect. You'll like the work. Especially when you decide you're good enough to go out on your own. That's when the big bucks come rolling in. Jobs are jobs. You might like it for a while because it's new. Then you work because you need the money. You'll like it because you're good at it. \nI do something similar to plumbing and make house calls. The not being stuck in an office is nice. I for one can't do that. I like the freedom to pick and choose when and where I work. You can come and go as you please. If you need a break you can just drive off to get parts. I don't do that often but the option is there. It's a good profession. All I say is do a good job. You'd be surprised how many don't.\n.
1168287
it depends.. if you are going to another company in the same industry.. your experience will be beneficial... \n\nbut if you are joining a different industry... then your experience might not be 100% applicable... however... soft skills such as interpersonal skills, good communication skills are useful everywhere... \n\nBesides experience.. employers are also looking for X factors, such as. a "CAN DO" attitude.. Team player... etc..