tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887421078018917420.post2621746510459179465..comments2024-03-29T01:28:38.847-07:00Comments on The Debt Chronicles: Job Search UpdateSunflowershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02917160919955773944noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887421078018917420.post-54698060772068274162009-02-07T09:15:00.000-08:002009-02-07T09:15:00.000-08:00@FB: I think I'm already at too much debt. :( I'll...@FB: I think I'm already at too much debt. :( I'll be at 190k-ish when I graduate (about 170k of that being student loans, both from undergrad and law school)...<BR/><BR/>If I get straight As from here out, a lot of possibilities will open up. But the chances of that happening are very very slim. I'm going to try my hardest to make it happen though.<BR/><BR/>@Miss M: At the big firms (where you get the 140k+ salaries), grades (and what school you went to) are the key factors for getting a job. It matters less as the firm (and salary) gets smaller.<BR/><BR/>You're right; after a few years, I should be able to ascend. Thanks for reminding me of the bright side! :)Sunflowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02917160919955773944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887421078018917420.post-65689522006451964522009-02-07T08:26:00.000-08:002009-02-07T08:26:00.000-08:00Wow that's a tough one. I'm not sure the stress of...Wow that's a tough one. I'm not sure the stress of FT plus school is worth it. Like FB said, will a few A's now help? I didn't realize that grades and salary correlate so much. I've gotten to the career point where they want to see the degree but don't care what grades you got in school. In that respect, starting at $70k won't stop you from moving up to $160k with a few years experience and a strong reputation.Miss Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15926161058644761041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887421078018917420.post-54156215446651148212009-02-07T03:55:00.000-08:002009-02-07T03:55:00.000-08:00I honestly wouldn't stress out about money so much...I honestly wouldn't stress out about money so much, except for the fact that you should not get into TOO much debt (hence why I had a job during school).<BR/><BR/>As for a $70k job, that is not bad at all, out of school, but I know how you feel - it certainly won't cover your student loans, etc to be cleared quickly as a $160k job.<BR/><BR/>But could you up your grades to qualify you for a top position? Or is it too late?FB @ FabulouslyBroke.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12966672580040786485noreply@blogger.com