hollypocket 0 #1 April 19, 2009 I was recently laid off, but luckily I finish vocational school on May 6 in the Pharmacy Technician program. My school automatically places me in an internship and if I am not hired at that location, the school then continues helping me find a job. For the heck of it, I sent my resume to an animal hospital (which has been my previous occupation) and I was scheduled for an interview on Tuesday. If it pays well, I may take it because Lord knows unemployment doesn't pay very much. But at the same time, I don't know if I want to start a brand new job, and soon a new internship in a brand new field... Thoughts?\\> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #2 April 19, 2009 finish school and see how the internship goes Holly You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC07 0 #3 April 19, 2009 A. Can you handle being unemployed ... financially? B. Will the internship be a 40hr./week position? C. How long is the internship? Is it paid? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #4 April 19, 2009 Will you get access to the "good meds"? "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #5 April 19, 2009 Holly, Finish school! Get into the internship program. Yes, it's a 'what if game', and unemployment is better than nothing. Also, send out that resume. Don't forget to add the school and internship to it. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hallux 0 #6 April 19, 2009 what kind of retarded poll is that? YES get a fucking job!!!!! If you turn down a job in this economy you are a fucking tard. Simply put.... Do you like money???? then yes no brainer get a mother sucking job. If you need a poll to ask these losers whether you need a job. Then You probably need a babysitter too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #7 April 19, 2009 Quotewhat kind of retarded poll is that? YES get a fucking job!!!!! If you turn down a job in this economy you are a fucking tard. Simply put.... Do you like money???? then yes no brainer get a mother sucking job. If you need a poll to ask these losers whether you need a job. Then You probably need a babysitter too Except for the fact that she's actually asking: "Do I get this job or do the internship?" -FWIW: If your finances allow, then I have to go along with the finish school, do the internship and work in the field that you really want to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hallux 0 #8 April 19, 2009 the one that pays.....the most. like i said do you need money? then easy decision from the way i read it, looks like she is considering the job on a short term basis till she starts the internship. Or is considering doing both. I didnt see where she said she was going to throw away her school to go work at a animal clinic. I think your reading comprehension is rusty. Although the OP might be a little misleading. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #9 April 19, 2009 She asked for thoughts: You gave yours. I gave mine. Mine comes with the experience of having actually done an internship - not in pharm, but in medicine. Mine comes with the understanding that her time may soon be worth more to her than her money. Mine included the caveat that "if finances allow...." Yours came with insults - to her, to me... just throwing them out there like candy at a hometown parade. If you decide to go into a profession where persuasion is important, you might want to reconsider how you present your recommendations. edit to add: even with re-reading it, I still would advise against the new job. It's April 19th. She states that she graduates May 6, then starts the internship. That's only a three week window. IF she goes to the interview on Tues, 4/21, she likely won't hear from anyone for 1-10days (typical time frame to complete interviews and make decisions). But... even if she might hear by the 22nd, then would she start on the 23rd or would she more likely be starting on 4/27 or 5/4? Unknown variables, but it could be reasonable to assume that she would likely be starting no sooner than 4/27. She also hasn't mentioned if there might be finals or board reviews prior to finishing school. Nor has she said how many hours her internship will consume or how intense it might be. Starting a new job (even if it's in an prior field) AND starting a new internship is a HUGE demand. Is she capable of doing both and giving her internship the time that it would deserve or will one suffer... and considering that she might have a better paying job if she focuses and shines at the internship? My thoughts are based on assumptions made due to info not provided (not that she is misleading), but I still recommend (even with my rusty reading comprehension) that she NOT take the new job. edit yet again: I actually voted to join the circus - with a great big RUN! Make your life by playing for a living . . . party with the clowns, swing on the trapeze and get shot out of cannons. . . but the medical field. . . even the pharm field. . . . . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timmyfitz 0 #10 April 19, 2009 Quotewhat kind of retarded poll is that? YES get a fucking job!!!!! If you turn down a job in this economy you are a fucking tard. Simply put.... Do you like money???? then yes no brainer get a mother sucking job. If you need a poll to ask these losers whether you need a job. Then You probably need a babysitter too What a constructive and well thought out response. Not! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shermanator 3 #11 April 19, 2009 Dr. Thank you for your kind advise. As for finances, that is where we are having problems, If unemployment was filed two days later, we would have been ok, but as it is, that 2 days made them use 3 quarters that Holly was on maternity leave, so shows $0 . Time, is diffidently an issue! Family time is important to us, and we now have weekends together, and Holly is much happier these days, being home with our baby. *I HATE the idea of using daycare, and despise that grandma watches Lauren while Holly goes to school. If Holly gets a job, and even with the externship, we will most likely have to get some sort of childcare. *yuck* As for the externship being paid, some are, most are not. We will see.CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpenfool 2 #12 April 19, 2009 Lots of advice above!! Good or bad, I don't know. But here's my two cents... School is an investment! In this case, an investment in yourself. It's not easy and should never be. You need to work and sacrifice. If it were easy, everyone could do it. My question to you is, "are YOU worth the investment"?? If so, work hard and sacrifice. Good luck with your decisionBirdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #13 April 19, 2009 Quotethe one that pays.....the most. like i said do you need money? then easy decision Not sure I really agree.. I know these are tough times, but she needs to consider what she is likely to get as an internship.. Sometimes, the *experience* you get makes you more valuable in the long run. I say try the internship route.. You will benefit from a network of contacts should things go well or not. With a permanent role, you are far less likely to have flexibility / options 6 months down the road.. Nothing wrong with a great permanent role to start off your career, but an internship can be a wonderful way to test the waters with a slightly lower commitment and a bit less responsibility / stress. If you're clever about it, you'll give it 100% and learn lots and lots. If they won't hire you at the end, get another internship - two internships just means varied experience. You'll have plenty of opportunity to find a "real" job if one isn't offered to you after your term is done. If I had to do things all over again, I wish I had followed some kind of internship just after I left school.. It's an experience you're not likely to have when you get older. Then again.. Entirely up to you.. There are good arguments for the other side as well."There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hollypocket 0 #14 April 20, 2009 Thanks to everyone for the input. Hallux made me laugh, I thought he was being sarcastic.Anywhoo, the interview is tomorrow. I've decided I will take it if a wage is offered that will actually cover our finances.. UPDATE: as of 2 seconds ago I just got a letter from EDD saying I am not eligible for this, that and the other thing...I'm appealing it, since it's a simple process of mailing a form (in this case). But as it stands right now, I will most likely wait until the internship. A) I can work a full 40 hour week, because I won't have to juggle a job AND the internship B) I have only 3 months to complete 240 hours of Pharm Tech experience, which would break down to at LEAST 20 hours a week--this may be do-able if I did take the job, after all C) If the internship is paid, problem solved! thanks, guys n gals! /\\> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hollypocket 0 #15 April 20, 2009 PS- How delightful! Most of you think I should be in a porno! /\\> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doug925 0 #16 April 21, 2009 Quote PS- How delightful! Most of you think I should be in a porno! A quick $1000 for 5-6 hours of easy work. Eh, could be worse. jkjk Ps, How is your gag reflex?I have never developed indigestion from eating my words. Winston Churchill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airathanas 0 #17 April 21, 2009 NOONE should make the decision for you. YOU need to make this decision because YOU are the one who is going to live out the decision. EVERYONE else would make a different decision because it is what they feel what is right FOR THEM. You need to make a decision on what is right FOR YOU.http://3ringnecklace.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #18 April 21, 2009 QuoteI was recently laid off, but luckily I finish vocational school on May 6 in the Pharmacy Technician program. My school automatically places me in an internship and if I am not hired at that location, the school then continues helping me find a job. For the heck of it, I sent my resume to an animal hospital (which has been my previous occupation) and I was scheduled for an interview on Tuesday. If it pays well, I may take it because Lord knows unemployment doesn't pay very much. But at the same time, I don't know if I want to start a brand new job, and soon a new internship in a brand new field... Thoughts? If it means having an income then take the job. You have to survive and make ends meet regardless of hourly wage. Just make sure the job knows about the internship in advance. But, if your husband can pick up the slack then collect unemployment until you can get placed in a position in your field of education.TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
regulator 0 #19 April 21, 2009 Yeah I voted for Porno myself but dont think of it as bad ...just think that we all think your kinda hot! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hollypocket 0 #20 April 23, 2009 Quote Yeah I voted for Porno myself but dont think of it as bad ...just think that we all think your kinda hot! Well of course /\\> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
