I know what you’re thinking, “Wow you is straight tripping”, “Who turns down that much for their 1st job after college”, as my New York friends would say “Nawww you wildin’ B”. But, let me explain to you the cost and standard of living !!!
In the spring of 2012, I graduated from college with my bachelors degree and it took about 8 dreadful yet progressive months for me to land my first job in Alpharetta, GA as a software engineer. I turned down several job opportunities in Newark, New Jersey and Fairfax, Virginia areas for around $60k each. I can understand the average recent grad in America would leap at an opportunities like this without any hesitation. Especially with the average amount of student loan debt college students are graduating with these days. However, I was thinking long term and patience is definitely a virtue. Don't get me wrong I really wanted to just pack my stuff up and drive off to begin this new journey. My frustration levels were at an all time high which led to arguments with my mother. I also felt disappointed in myself for not being able to go out on dates and socialize with my peers. …show more content…
It’s hard for a passionate person like me to stay patient but in the back of my mind I had faith that I would land the ideal position. I didn’t want to go into a situation I didn’t like so I wasn't going to settle for a lesser role. The best advice a Tech Lead at AT&T gave me during an interview was to “Never do it for the money, if you love what you do and you’re passionate about it, the money will come”. In my head I’m like, I’m just a broke recent grad trying to scratch the surface of money lol but honestly this advice really stuck with
In the spring of 2012, I graduated from college with my bachelors degree and it took about 8 dreadful yet progressive months for me to land my first job in Alpharetta, GA as a software engineer. I turned down several job opportunities in Newark, New Jersey and Fairfax, Virginia areas for around $60k each. I can understand the average recent grad in America would leap at an opportunities like this without any hesitation. Especially with the average amount of student loan debt college students are graduating with these days. However, I was thinking long term and patience is definitely a virtue. Don't get me wrong I really wanted to just pack my stuff up and drive off to begin this new journey. My frustration levels were at an all time high which led to arguments with my mother. I also felt disappointed in myself for not being able to go out on dates and socialize with my peers. …show more content…
It’s hard for a passionate person like me to stay patient but in the back of my mind I had faith that I would land the ideal position. I didn’t want to go into a situation I didn’t like so I wasn't going to settle for a lesser role. The best advice a Tech Lead at AT&T gave me during an interview was to “Never do it for the money, if you love what you do and you’re passionate about it, the money will come”. In my head I’m like, I’m just a broke recent grad trying to scratch the surface of money lol but honestly this advice really stuck with