Need Some Help on Square 1.

SarahanDane · #1 (**permalink**) 01-14-2008, 10:31 PM

Hello, Let me start by Introducing myself to the community , I am Dane.
My Girlfriend and I are nearing the end of our Highschool and I seek help on getting started in the real life.
Background:
Well I am working for about 7$ an Hour working about 6-8 Hours Every Other day except Sunday.
I have a car.I also have a Debit Account.
My girlfriend does NOT have a car but does have a Debit account also . She works every other day for about 6$ an Hour.
We are trying to figure out where we should go, what we should do.
My Professions Include :
Technology:
-Java
-C++
-C
-Also Know Computer Safety Fairly well.
Other:
- I have been driving ATV's for some time now and have gotten pretty good at driving them and would like to get a career involving racing them.

I am # 63/802 of my Class But really don't want to goto college.
I really Do NOT know where to go or how we can get started, I am simply asking for some Direction Financially
so I dont fall into a hole and become broke.
Any help would be nice,
Best Regards ,
\\ Dane

vanman2099 · #2 (**permalink**) 01-15-2008, 01:41 PM

How about the military? My friend joined the Air Force as a Programmer, had similiar skills as you, he got out after 4 years and got a job paying 80k+ a year without having any college background (college is over rated it really only helps you out in a lot of government or state jobs)

If you can live off of $8 and $6 an hour then your debt load is probably non-existent or very low. I would proceed to wherever you want and do what you want, there are $8 and $6 jobs all over the country and when the cost of living goes up those regular jobs tend to go up in salary too so you should be able to live and do whatever you want right now, unless your goal is to find a job that pays more; I don't know anything about ATV racing.

I do know that programmers are in high demand and if you don't join the military or find a job that will take you on so you can get some experience, a 2 year tech school that involves nothing but programming might be beneficial. They won't make you go over the basic crap that you have to take in the first year or two of traditional schools.

But the military is an awesome start for people if you can get a high enough score on their test so you can pick any profession you want. Marry your girlfriend take her with you, lots of experiences to be had.

Themoneynator · #3 (**permalink**) 01-15-2008, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by vanman2099

How about the military? My friend joined the Air Force as a Programmer, had similiar skills as you, he got out after 4 years and got a job paying 80k+ a year without having any college background (college is over rated it really only helps you out in a lot of government or state jobs)

If you can live off of $8 and $6 an hour then your debt load is probably non-existent or very low. I would proceed to wherever you want and do what you want, there are $8 and $6 jobs all over the country and when the cost of living goes up those regular jobs tend to go up in salary too so you should be able to live and do whatever you want right now, unless your goal is to find a job that pays more; I don't know anything about ATV racing.

I do know that programmers are in high demand and if you don't join the military or find a job that will take you on so you can get some experience, a 2 year tech school that involves nothing but programming might be beneficial. They won't make you go over the basic crap that you have to take in the first year or two of traditional schools.

But the military is an awesome start for people if you can get a high enough score on their test so you can pick any profession you want. Marry your girlfriend take her with you, lots of experiences to be had.

The military is a good idea. Also try Daytona Beach but if she gets pregnant remember that type of wage won't last long.

I am trying to get a hold of a black hat for some security problems I am having. Can you help.

SarahanDane · #4 (**permalink**) 01-16-2008, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Themoneynator

The military is a good idea. Also try Daytona Beach but if she gets pregnant remember that type of wage won't last long.

I am trying to get a hold of a black hat for some security problems I am having. Can you help.

Thank you very much for your help both of you,
I may be able to help. What seems to be your problem?

brian · #5 (**permalink**) 01-17-2008, 03:26 PM

Sarahandane, if you're working in computer programming for just $7/hour, it shouldn't be too hard to find better pay - heck, if you had even a simple grasp of the basics of PHP and Javascript, I'd consider employing you in my own company for more than that!!

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