[sonsofliberty2000]

here's another update:

I did go to the Radio Shack interview. That was a week ago. Since then war has broke out and the world is a different place. I still don't have a job however. Radio Shack is telling me that they have still not hired anyone and the guy I have spoke to is saying he is waiting for word on how many positions to hire for. I have an interview at Adecco tomorrow, a temp agancy. Anybody have info on those?

I do have one other option that my aunt is trying to stress to me. She says to get a part-time job and go to college full-time. Her logic is that the longer I go to school trying to get a 2 year degree in 3 or 4 years and maybe longer the less I'll enjoy life and a decent pay. One way, going to college full time, will only have me penny pinching 2 years then at least having a chance at a better job sooner. The other way I have to juggle constantly to get school in and it takes longer to accomplish my goal of completing college. Of course going full-time to college will mean getting larger school loans and grants to supplement my income. What do you guys think? I am sure I have messed up the arguments for and against this but FReepers are smart enough to get my point I'm sure. Thanks for all the prayers.

PS I went yesterday to watch a church program called Heavens Gates and Hell's Flames and have to say it rocks. The church I went to has reported over 100 saved each night its played and have extended it I believe two nights so far due to people having to turn away because there has been no parking left. Absolutly amazing. I redeicated my life afterwards because I know I have been getting lukewarm here recently. It's a real eyeopener.

Nick

[Quix]

Blessings.

God's comfort be yours.

Even in the "silences of God" may His Spirit sustain you.

[Miss Marple]

I say, get the part-time job and go with the loans and the grants. You can borow a little more to supplement your liing expenses, and you can get done more quickly. The interest rate on those loans is really low, so it can be a ood deal if you budget properly. My daughter took out a loan for her last year of school, and it really helped her get through more quickly.

That is my practical opinioin, but I also think prayer will help you come to the right decision. Please let me know what you decide.

[ladyinred]

Just found this thread, and you can add me to the list of those who are praying for you to find just the right job, or career path!

[IncPen]

This is a great time to be in school.

It's also a great time to be in business.

Most people assume that uncertainty is bad for business. I disagree. I think the unknown causes people to do daring, gutsy things. I know it did with me.

My advice is to ask yourself, gut level, do I want to tough it out in the work force, or do I want to go to school and get some skills? Whatever you choose, I implore you to (at some point) get a college education. The experience of juggling work and school, making you prioritize, and excel, will not be wasted. Also, college is a great place to meet future co-workers and to hone your thinking skills. That's what will set you apart.

I'm probably leaning toward suggesting that you to go to school, if you have choice.

If you don't, temping is great for flexibility skill-learning. It aint great in my experience in making you feel secure.

Keep us posted, you're definitely making progress!

[tiki]

My 2 cents is take a part time job and go to college. It makes a difference if you have some education. I know a lot of people who have gone to trade school, (refrigeration, appliance, electrician) and they have more work than they can handle.

And I'll pray.

[rintense]

May you continue to find comfort- and a job! Please keep us up-to-date!

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you for the update! I don't have any suggestions for you, but I am praying! Hugs!

[oceanperch]

Listen to your heart. Do not let society pressure you in any decision you make. It has to come from you. Continue to be pateint as only God knows what is in store for you. Listen to what the Holy Spirit is telling you. It may be something you never thought of or may not think you like.
Prayers going up...Good Luck...keep us updated.

[Alberta's Child]

Thanks for the update. Despite all the confusion and your difficulty finding a job, it's clear to me from your posts that you have a lot of different options -- and that's a good thing.

Understand that what I am going to say here is specific to my field of work and may not apply to yours, but you might find it useful anyway . . .

If at all possible, I would recommend going to college on a part-time basis and working as much as possible at the same time, especially if you can find a job in your field that provides you with a good learning experience as well as some money to keep you going. This is especially true if you work in a field where your work will be more useful in keeping you up to date with changes in your field than school is.

However, some other folks here have mentioned the fact that interest rates on student loans are very low now -- this is an option that I didn't have, so I never even considered it when I was in school and working on a full-time basis.

My advice would be this: If you can find a part-time job in your area of expertise that allows you to go to college full-time and complete a 2-year degree in two years, then it's probably a good idea to go ahead with it. If you live near a city that has a public college or university, you'll save money on your school expenses and avoid the hassle of moving somewhere else and finding a job in a place only because the school is there.

One last bit of advice: I would strongly recommend against paying exorbitant tuition and fees at a private school -- the education you get there is not going to be any better than the education you will get at a state school. And if you are borrowing money to cover most of your expenses, then this will make a big difference in the end. There is no point in going out and struggling to finish school in two years if you then have to spend the next ten years struggling to pay off your loans.

[dalebert]

Furthering your education is always a good thing to do. But know there is a job for you as God knows it.