The point from yesterday which may or may not have been clear was this:
Stop searching for the right positions.
Even if you find the perfect position that has requirements and job responsibilities that are so money that you can't possibly turn down the opportunity to apply, there is a good chance that you will be unhappy before your first 6 months with ABC company are up. Find a company that has a great track record for providing great positions and opportunity's for entry-level college graduates and a low turn-over ratio. Find a company that you could see yourself working for, not because of the name, but for what they have to offer. You will be happier and have a better chance of working for a company for an extended period of time. Searching for jobs is a lot of work, so make sure you won't be doing it all over again in six months.
Take the example of the different types of car buyers. Some see a car that looks cool, so they buy the car regardless of the warranty, company history, and service record. A year down the road when it is breaking down and going in for repairs every 3-4 months they are looking for a new car, this time with a reputable auto manufacturer. Others buy a car because of the name and what other people will think of them behind the wheel of this car that does the same thing as any other car. They can't even afford the car, are strapped for cash even to pay the lease because they couldn't afford to buy it, but they had to have thee car. Then there are those buyers who search for the brand that has been getting the highest quality ratings, best customer service before and after the sale, and provide a product that they can stand behind. These people are satisfied long after the purchase which leads to a more comfortable and satisfying life. No buyer's remorse.
It's the same with college students looking for companies to work for. Some will see a flashy, new company that has only been around a few years, is on the stock market, and has potential for high salaries and bonuses. Once they start working for the company they realize that management is not very intelligent, they are working insane hours doing crappy work, and start searching for a new job a few weeks after starting. Others work for the big name companies that come with a nameplate, urban penthouse, and corporate expense account. They too end up working 60-70 hour weeks on the road, and end up burning out before they can spend any money or relax. But, they work for so-and-so which allows them to sleep at night.
You just put in 4-5 tough years of college, and there is nothing better than working in a relaxed atmosphere, coming home at the end of the day, and going out every now and then. That is what it is all about, and it is possible if you start searching for the right company instead of the right position.
Hint: the right companies have the right positions.
