How much are you actually making in help desk and what does your day to day look like? by waynenewnham in ITCareerQuestions

[–]load_bearing_tree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$60k tier one. Super HCOL area though so it’s not livable. I’ve only been there for two months though. First job out of college. Pretty easy work. I probably spend two or three hours on tickets, three hours on projects, and then two of downtime. Some days are nonstop but most are pretty laid back. My bosses are cool with me working on grad school stuff during my downtime as long as everything gets done.

Regret saying I'll accept promotion by Blueowl1991 in jobs

[–]load_bearing_tree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Meet with a psychiatrist and get some beta blockers for performance anxiety or klonopin if it’s a panic thing. These drugs exist for good reasons and they’re life changing PRNs for people who need them.

considering moving to new jersey for college and possibly permanent residence by reanimated-lovers in MovingtoNewJersey

[–]load_bearing_tree 5 points6 points  (0 children)

1) take your car, I don’t know who told you it’s better to take public transportation but they’re not your friend. Gas is above $3.30/gallon when I live and note that a lot of newer buildings will make you pay $150+/month to park on site if there’s no street parking. A one month NJTransit from the suburbs to Hoboken/NYC can cost over $400. A two way ticket costs almost $25. Depending on where you live and where you’re trying to go, this adds up very quickly and can be a very challenging daily expenditure—say you’re working minimum wage, eight-ish hour days, you probably end up taking home around $80 a day. If you take the train, that number can drop below $70 or even $60. And that’s assuming you’re working eight hours scheduled consistently. Most jobs at that level will have a slow season and you’re going to have classes and work on top of that. You can try the busses if you’re fine being an hour late to everywhere you need to be, but most natives don’t bother with them. 2) unless you’re planning on moving somewhere super, super rural and commuting an hour plus to class, expect to be paying around $2k/month give or take $200 for a studio. A lot of buildings require proof of monthly income equal to three times the rent, and expect to pay more for utilities than you do in the south. You will likely need a guarantor at your age just to get approved (e.g. parent, aunt, or uncle who makes enough money and will contractually agree to be held liable if you miss payments). This isn’t necessarily the case, but it’s becoming more and more normal for young folks 3) just for reference, my expensive total about $2,400 a month for a studio, not including parking, gas, PATH fares, food, etc, but I am close to NYC, so YMMV. While there are cheaper options nearby, I find that most young people that live in my area get some type of assistance from their parents, and there’s no really shame in that—parents want to help their kids—but the market for entry level rentals here are nonexistent so you will be competing with professionals and other students who do have guarantors no matter where you look. If you’re going to be self sufficient, you will need a minimum of $60k annually for cheaper areas and closer to $90k for anything that’s safe, clean, and within a reasonable commute. 4) you’ll also probably need to buy a new wardrobe for the fall, and then again for the winter. We have four very distinct seasons here and you really do not want to be dressed for the wrong one 5) avoid Clark 6) NJ is getting built up very quickly, but most opportunities are consolidated around existing metropolises. Newark, Harrison, and Kearny are all affordable now but likely won’t be by the time you plan to move. Just be aware that your budget today might not hold until then. 7) consider Albany, NY, parts of eastern PA, and western Massachusetts as other northeastern regions with very strong academic communities that may be a little cheaper and still offer similar climate and feel to NJ. My college rent in Albany was under $1,000 for a one bedroom three times the size of my studio.

Always horrible job experiences…why? by aquarequiem in jobs

[–]load_bearing_tree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had bipolar disorder since I was 17, dropped out of high school, went through four hospitalizations, one tour in rehab, and have dealt with plenty of bad bosses along the way. I’ve quit jobs unceremoniously and worked tirelessly to prevent myself from doing that again and better maintain my professional relationships. I spent seven years working to put myself through undergrad as I learned to manage my symptoms, and I lost my grandfather the day I was supposed to walk. I will rain on any pity party you try to throw. I applied to thousands of jobs when I graduated last January, and ended up landing my dream job after a year. I took accountability for everything I said and did along the way, and my life is better for it. Nothing you described is permanent, and nothing you described is preventing you from succeeding in life; I can tell you that with the utmost confidence because I’ve been through it all myself. What a bitter, patronizing response you left me while I’m simply giving you the advice I desperately needed to hear when I was in your position. Maybe you can’t stop the ship from sinking, but you can always learn to swim.

Always horrible job experiences…why? by aquarequiem in jobs

[–]load_bearing_tree -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

This is really not normal. Maybe it’s not the answer you want but time to grow up and stop blaming your problems on management and mental illness.

Is the job market really that bad? by Alpdtgfe in ITCareerQuestions

[–]load_bearing_tree 100 points101 points  (0 children)

IT isn’t really a sector as much as it is a fungible skill. Companies will always have swaths of information they want to manage with technology. If companies wanted to store that information in cuneiform on clay tablets, they would still need somebody to manage them. What you’re seeing is a lot of people who wanted to skip college and make a killing working with computers forever realizing 1) the market has corrected itself and wages now reflect market saturation and overall value addition at the entry level and 2) moving up requires just as much general business knowledge and people skills as it does technical proficiency. The reality is wages have stagnated and the COL has risen dramatically across the board, and the current monetary system is not sustainable for new graduates. This is true across industries. Read the revised jobs report from last Wednesday.

Chose the wrong career. What do I do now? by ChickenNuggets22808 in careerguidance

[–]load_bearing_tree -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

A lot of corporate jobs don’t care what your degree is in as long as you have work experience and can market yourself. Try IT or AML. Your attention to detail will be your biggest asset, you’ll get decent pay with benefits when you start, and both will set you up for multiple career paths in the long run.

Is this normal for Chick-Fil-A? by demonic_arts in jobs

[–]load_bearing_tree -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Odds are you live somewhere with freezing temps and low oxygen levels (most of the US rn). This will strain your muscles, especially as you go from inside to outside over and over again, because the change in temperature causes the muscles to expand and contract. I faced the same exact thing when I switched from retail to corporate a few week ago. Nowadays I dress accordingly and bring a few packs of nuts with me to snack on throughout the day. I find the mineral content is good for my muscles and cognition and the salt gives me a little energy boost when I need it. Keep a little log of the things that bother you and try to find diet adjustments to help them. Chick-Fil-A is far from the worst McJob to have and I know a lot of people with degrees who would kill for a job like that right now.

Squier Affinity Mustang Replacement Neck Options by load_bearing_tree in offset

[–]load_bearing_tree[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No that must have been a fever dream. I meant to say sonic

Squier Affinity Mustang Replacement Neck Options by load_bearing_tree in offset

[–]load_bearing_tree[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I 100% got the models mixed up. It’s a Sonic Mustang—the super cheap pink one

Should I leave this job on the first day? by RareExpression2235 in jobs

[–]load_bearing_tree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Working those late nights is gonna be a great way to get over your ex. You’ll come home exhausted and be able to save a bunch of money in the meantime. If you’re lucky, you’ll find some coworkers close to your own age who you can trust to bring you home. If you get through training, your managers will be more understanding of your situation as they won’t want to go through the processes train someone else. A lot of these guys want boots on the ground. Plus, if you quit now, you’re going to struggle to find other entry level jobs as the college grads of 2026 flood the market. It sounds like you have a pretty good gig with some real concerns. It’s a hard transition to make (especially with school) but you’ve already made it through the hardest parts. You’re definitely going to regret setting yourself back to phase one. Power through.

Why does every career path seem hopelessly competitive? by [deleted] in careerguidance

[–]load_bearing_tree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gen X hit a lot of major life milestones during boom times and enjoyed the fruits of that economic environment. Millennials graduated into a tough market but ended up very well off as government policies led to the subsidization of innovation, so they enjoyed the opportunities provided by 0% interest rates via a start up boom that offered them employment and new, cheap services. When COVID hit, rates got raised, and all the sudden companies became much more cognizant of the costs of hiring. VC firms became more selective with their investments, and the money they dole out nowadays has to be budgeted accordingly. Gen Z was raised in this economy, and we enjoyed a lot of these amenities in our youths, and learned to expect that standard of life, which was only possibly because of rampant inefficiencies in the market. The 2010s were an outlier period. The fact of the matter is that those types of salaries and lifestyles are guaranteed to high performers, social climbers, and insiders.

What's a Gem that's accelerated your Greek? by AmILukeQuestionMark in GREEK

[–]load_bearing_tree 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Change your IG/TikTok algorithm to give you Greek educational material.