Sunday, June 26, 2011

The Real World




Well, BEFORE I even graduated I got a phone call from an international corporation letting me know that I got the job as their PC Technician!

Vermont Tech's job placement has been 98% within 4 months of graduation, but I never realized I would have a job this quickly!

Just to clear things up. Originally I was planning on going straight through Vermont Tech's Bachelor program for Computer Engineering Technology, but then I saw a job posting for a company that has a great reputation. I won't name the company on here because this is my personal blog, and my personal and work lives should stay separate from one another.

I was simply looking for a summer job, but instead I was offered a full-time position at a great company with great people, and great benefits as the tasty frosting on the cake. The told me that it would be in my "best interests" to not go back to college immediately after summer.

They offer full medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, 401k retirement plan, disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, up to 80% tuition reimbursement, mileage reimbursement (for business travel), and a few other perks. :D

Pretty awesome job! Within two months of graduating from college I have since moved into my own apartment, bought some of my own fancy furniture, live within 35 minutes of MOST of my family and friends, and only 15 minutes to work.

I am keeping an extremely detailed budget so that I can keep track of ever cent I get, and every cent I spend. My next goal is to get a new car, and that should be happening in a month or so. I just need to do a lot of research because dealers are conmen (haha), and I'll need to look into full coverage insurance. :D

Well, I REALLY should have been in bed about an hour ago, so I am going to pass out now. :)