KME39 Posted August 1, 2011 Posted August 1, 2011 Well I don't know where you live so I can't tell you where to look. The government contractors are consultants to the US Goverment. I work for a large contractor as a consultant to the US Navy. I started as a junior programmer making a whopping 28K a year. Pretty sad. What they look for is your financial issues (like credit card debt not paid, foreclosures etc), your peers (are they questionable with infractions), do you have DUI etc. IF you have anything that could be questionable you just be honest with them and tell them. They would rather you tell them something than them find out. IE..when I get mine redone I will need to tell them about my divorce and my s2bexh's bankruptcy and foreclosure. You might as well be honest because they will find out. Example: I got arrestted at 20 for having a suspended liscence. It came up when I was 30 during my background check. I totally forgot about it because it was dismissed. I am going up to Mass soon to see if I can get it expunged from my record. I will still tell them. Another example: My ex was a total loser and I had to take him to court several times for something dumb he did. It came up on my record with pulling a restraining order. I knew that might come up so I told them.
Author fortyninethousand322 Posted August 1, 2011 Author Posted August 1, 2011 Well I don't know where you live so I can't tell you where to look. The government contractors are consultants to the US Goverment. I work for a large contractor as a consultant to the US Navy. I started as a junior programmer making a whopping 28K a year. Pretty sad. What they look for is your financial issues (like credit card debt not paid, foreclosures etc), your peers (are they questionable with infractions), do you have DUI etc. IF you have anything that could be questionable you just be honest with them and tell them. They would rather you tell them something than them find out. IE..when I get mine redone I will need to tell them about my divorce and my s2bexh's bankruptcy and foreclosure. You might as well be honest because they will find out. Example: I got arrestted at 20 for having a suspended liscence. It came up when I was 30 during my background check. I totally forgot about it because it was dismissed. I am going up to Mass soon to see if I can get it expunged from my record. I will still tell them. Another example: My ex was a total loser and I had to take him to court several times for something dumb he did. It came up on my record with pulling a restraining order. I knew that might come up so I told them. I'd take a job making 28k a year if it meant that I was getting some good experience. That's not a big deal to me (right now at 23 that is). I live in Northern Virginia, close to D.C., so I probably could find something. And as for the background check the only legal trouble I've ever had is a traffic ticket I got at 19 for running a yellow light. I've never done drugs (heck I've never even had a sip of alcohol before). And as far as I know my peers are pretty solid people. Anyway, thanks for your help.
KME39 Posted August 1, 2011 Posted August 1, 2011 Ok your in the same area that I am in. I am south of DC. You are in a great location. Try to get into the internship positions within the goverment. My degree is in Business admin and Master's in Management. I am a software engineer.
PelicanPete Posted August 1, 2011 Posted August 1, 2011 Move out of your parents' house as soon as you can. Nothing says loser more than an adult guy still living with his parents. Didn't expect such an ignorant and shallow statement from someone who's apparently a counselor. However it's not the first time I've read something of that nature from your posts. Anyway OP, you just finished school so just work on getting any kind of job to start accumulating an income so that you can begin to move out if that's what you feel is best. Something will come along that will fit you and your education well eventually, but there is no point in being idle while you wait. Once you are happy and comfortable with your situation the rest will come easier to you.
skydiveaddict Posted August 1, 2011 Posted August 1, 2011 What should my course of action be? You should join the military.
KathyM Posted August 1, 2011 Posted August 1, 2011 [/b] Woah...quite the judgmental statement. There are reasons in this day and age where its wiser for the graduated student to have time to save up. My uncle stayed at home til he was thirty, He dated and ended up marrying a fine lady! I'll tell him you called him a loser and ohh did I mention he stayed at home to tend to my granddad who had polio and needed help?? Ohh I get it , that makes no difference to you and your kind, a guy like that is still a loser. Blanket statements here kill me , Foot in mouth runs rampant. Sorry to the OP, but I get tired of folks making statements without considering scenarios that warrant differences... Fine, I can concede that there are instances where living with a parent is necessary, if they are taking care of an elderly sick parent. But other than that, a young man, or any man, needs to live an independent life. Not holding onto moma's apron strings. It shows dependence, and not being able to manage one's own life independently. That is not generally appealing for women if that is the case. A 30 year old man living with his parents is not a good thing. A man needs to develop independence, and as long as he's living with mom and dad, that isn't happening. Women prefer and respect men who are independent and can take care of themselves.
Queen Zenobia Posted August 1, 2011 Posted August 1, 2011 Put an application in at the Arab American Institute in D.C. They have some positions available. Pay isn't great, but good enough for a single guy your age. My dad worked there years ago when he was first starting out and he's friends with the Zogby brothers. And, you may even be able to work on your Arabic there too.
Ross MwcFan Posted August 1, 2011 Posted August 1, 2011 Delve into porn, unless it makes you feel even more sexually frustrated. For me personally, it stops me from feeling sexually frustrated.
KME39 Posted August 1, 2011 Posted August 1, 2011 Sorry I can't get on here during the workday. My work has it blocked from access. Joining the military is a good option. So is joining the Peace Corps. Since you have a BS degree they might be able to put you where.
KathyM Posted August 1, 2011 Posted August 1, 2011 Didn't expect such an ignorant and shallow statement from someone who's apparently a counselor. However it's not the first time I've read something of that nature from your posts. Anyway OP, you just finished school so just work on getting any kind of job to start accumulating an income so that you can begin to move out if that's what you feel is best. Something will come along that will fit you and your education well eventually, but there is no point in being idle while you wait. Once you are happy and comfortable with your situation the rest will come easier to you. Nothing ignorant or shallow about saying that an adult man who has completed college should be living on his own, independently, and making a life for himself independent of his parents. That's a normal expectation, and one that most women have. Nothing shallow about that. It shows a man is motivated, with a healthy independent attitude and goal. Obviously, I wouldn't expect the OP to be living on his own when he has just graduated and is unemployed. But to suggest that he now work on getting a full time job and moving out of his parents' house, is valid advice. Women respect and admire men who are independent, motivated, and self sufficient. Nothing shallow about expecting those traits in a man. Most women do.
Queen Zenobia Posted August 2, 2011 Posted August 2, 2011 Well I think some people are being a little bit harsh to the OP. He's 23, just graduated college and sounds a little bit lost. It's ok to be lost for a bit in your early 20s, life isn't a race. Any of your peers who say they have their life already figured by now is lying through their teeth. OP, it's better to be lost at 23 than lost at 33 or 43 (one could argue that we're all a bit lost at any age but that's another discussion for another time). So, look for some employment (plenty of suggestions in this thread, including my own) but understand that you are perfectly normal. With any luck you'll be looking back on this in a few years time as just one moment in life's great adventure. Good luck and don't lose hope!
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