College grad in need of advice

[Merchant_ZZZ]

Originally Posted by SunshineandSeminoles

The $11/hour job is at a five star resort where they'd be paying for most of my rent and food. Does that make up for the low wage?

I'm honestly so confused. No one prepared me for any of this and I feel like my parents are unrealistic because when they got out of college they were both being head hunted by different software development companies so obviously they were set. Me on the other hand.... not so much.

Go for it!! Room and board are covered!! Now if it was just $11/hr with nothing being covered then no, do not go for it.

[move4ward]

Originally Posted by SunshineandSeminoles

My degree is in Economics, but my past work experience is in retail (part time for the last 6 years). I currently live in the Southeast (wouldn't mind staying down here).

I'm just so confused... is it worth it to take a super low paying job to just get your foot in the door?

My friends who I've asked are 50/50 split. And my family is really against it (I think because they want me to live at home forever.........................).

Also, though my degree is in Econ I've been looking for jobs in communications, PR, event planning, hospitality, etc. So I haven't been applying to any econ related jobs.

Your degree doesn't match the jobs. If you just want a better paying job and to move out, you should target jobs for Econ majors.