Got a job in Manhattan that starts in May. Base pay's 120k, TC is 150k. I'm 22. Is living in Manhattan itself non-negotiable? Rent seems like such a horrible pain in the ass but my friends tell me the social aspect is unmatched. I honestly don't care too much about night life but I'm willing to accept that there's probably some intangible benefit to paying 3.5k to live Downtown or something. Would like advice/input from people who know NYC better. I grew up in the Midwest and have been in the Bay for the last 4 years. Thanks.
I've tried reaching out to those I know in person but I have struggled to get meaningful advice. My friends at university are either lightyears ahead of me and have been working on their careers since high school / freshman fall. Or, they are utterly clueless, because they at least have strong GPA's and jumped through the bare minimum hoops. Or they are loaded and have jobs from their families.
My parents immigrated here when I was very young, never attended university and don't have much actionable professional advice for me or connections to help.
My friends at other universities face entirely different career paths.
The university has some career counseling services, but the conversations I've had with them generally boil down to "fix your schoolwork" (I have been) and walk around career fairs.
Your life story is unnecessary. There are plenty of Americans who're the first to go to college. Even more who rightly see it as a waste of time, money, and energy.
Have you reached out to any fraternity alumni or professional associations? Have you otherwise considered seeking out a mentor in the field you're looking to enter?
Read MoreO Hey everyone,
I've been lurking since I was 14, but this is my first time posting because I'm in a bit of a tight spot and could really use some guidance from the community which has given me so much over the years.
I'm a junior undergraduate at Stanford, majoring in computer science. The past couple of years have been tough for me; I've been grappling with depression, which has taken a toll on my studies and professional development. My GPA is poor and I've spent my summers making money to survive by trading securities, flipping auctions, and ecommerce instead of internships.
I convinced myself that so long as I was making money, my career would sort itself out eventually. I learned a lot from these experiences, but it doesn't translate well to my resume.
I haven't lost my passion for tech and coding. I know I'm a hard worker and I've got the drive to succeed - I just need an opportunity to prove it. That's why I'm reaching out to the only place I know where I can get honest, no bullshit guidance.
I'm looking for some career mentorship or opportunities, something that will help me get back on track. I'm open to different roles and am happy to speak more about my dev background. I'm eager to learn and contribute as much as I can and can offer an extremely dedicated and conscientious guy who is just trying to get his career back on track.
If anyone has any advice, opportunities, or anything to say, I'd be incredibly grateful for a chance to discuss further. Please DM me or comment here.
Best, Dante
Are we the only people you've brought this concern to?
Read MoreI haven't lost my passion for tech and coding. I know I'm a hard worker and I've got the drive to succeed - I just need an opportunity to prove it.
You sure about that? I knew in later high school what I wanted to do career wise, and took every test and got every cert I could, in order to hit the ground running when entering the workforce. Once out of school, I pounded the pavement looking for work in the field I wanted.
Sometimes in life, what you're passionate about as a hobby does NOT translate well into a lucrative career. In these cases, it ends up turning the thing you love into drudgery. That's OK, as long as you keep pushing toward a career path that WILL work for you.
