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I played it safe when young myself and regret it now. I took the job security, good benefits, etc and it has definitely hurt me in the long run financially and professional contentment wise. I'd say chase your dreams at this point.
If you an afford taking the internship, go for it. It only gets harder to try things. I'm much older than you and I really regret not taking more chances.
I’ve been in that situation many times. In fact, I just found myself in a similar situation this past month. I applied for a job at a well known institution because I figured why not. My current job is not ideal, but it is in the field/context that I care the most about, and I figured brushing off my resume isn’t a bad idea. To my sincere surprise, despite a hugely competitive process, I ended up getting the job. But my gut was telling me that even though the job at this institution was prestigious and paid well, it wasn’t where my heart is, and I ended up making the decision to hang in there in my current position because I know this field is what I’m most passionate about. It was an exhaustive decision and I lost quite a bit of sleep over it, but ultimately I feel good having led with my instincts. Anyway, I’m not telling you that taking the harder path is ALWAYS better, but sometimes, if that feeling within you is strong enough and you’re at a place in your life at which you can take those risks, it’s good to jump in. Best of luck.
What's your savings/fall-back plan if the second job doesn't work out? Think about it, you could always use the transferrable skills in the paying job to secure a job in the field that you're interested in -- ESPECIALLY if you're going to grad school. If you can keep your rent and living expenses low, and stack some money for grad school, do it! If I could give one piece of advice to my younger self it would be to stay home for a year and save up money for grad school, then go. Minimize school loans. My undergrad was paid for, but I'm stuck paying my graduate loans and it sucks.
In this economy, I would take job number 1. Especially if you have student loans or debt. If you do take the job, don't look back and wish you had taken the other road. That is how people become miserable.
From a young risk takers point of view. Go with #1.
Youre just leaving college. You need to get experience and an income. How are you going to survive with no money? Parents? Saved money from student loans?
What are these 2 career fields? Whats number 1 pay?
Unpaid Internships are not for college grads in my opinion.
No mortgage, no kids? I'd take the riskier one and live on the edge for a while. Someone once said, "Life is not a dress rehearsal..."
Riskier?
Graduating college and taking an unpaid job sounds like a very non-smart decision.. I'll never understand how people can get by not working.. I hate relying on anyone but myself, esp foe money.
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