derek533
Senior Heliman
Location: Edmond, Oklahoma
| Out here in the real world, unless you are going to graduate school, most companies don't give a good damn about G.P.A. In fact, it really doesn't even matter what your degree is actually in. You could have a degree in physical education (I know several idiots in college who actually majored in this). Most companies just want you to have the piece of paper and not necessarily what's written on it. They know what it takes to do the job one is interviewing for and a candidate either has it or doesn't. I know a few people who obtained degrees in fluff ball type fields and they are now making well over $60K a year. It really doesn't matter in the business world. Sure, if you are an engineer or going into IT, or some specialty, then it is going to make a difference but for everyone else who is just going into marketing, finance, human resources, business management, etc., it's not going to matter what your GPA is let alone what your degree is in.
Most new graduates are going to have to get used to the fact that they are only going to make about $30K their first year. This is across the board for the most part irregardless of field they are going into. This figure will obviously be higher in some areas than others where the cost of living is higher but for the most part, it holds true.
What really matters is your future earnings potential. Sure you may only make $15/hr starting ($31,200 annually) but if five years down the road you have the chance to be making upwards of $60K, then it is certainly something to consider. Also of importance, is the companies hiring practices. Do they promote from within once your foot is in the door, or do they hire from outside the company and bypass their hard working employees.
New graduates will also hear about working for a large company vs. a smaller company. They both have their pluses and minues. Something to consider and I wish I had known about this sooner is that some companies have a "home office" where the executives and management level employees work and have smaller satellite offices scattered throughout the country. If you aren't willing to relocate in the future, it is best to work for a company that houses its major operations in the city you live in as this means you won't have to relocate to be promoted especially at the management level (if that's what you desire). However, working at a smaller satellite office does have its benefits too in that you don't have to deal with all the corporate bs and are for the most part, left alone to do your job.
All in all, the opportunities are limitless once you have a degree. In this day and age, there is no reason for anyone not to have one with all of the grant money and student loans available.
The United States FTW!
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