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Old 07-13-2009 at 01:37 PM   #31
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Like Alvand said, you can work on-campus for the MSU. If you don't mind working off-campus, then you can get a job at a fast-food joint or something like that.

I personally work for McDonald's, and have been working for them for more than four years now. There's a stigma surrounding working for McD's, but there's nowhere else I can work 25 hours a week around my classes, and all of my extra-curriculars (and I have a lot of these...) + social life.

Jobs are easy to find... If you're going into first-year though, I wouldn't recommend getting a job unless you have to. The transition to University work and a balanced lifestyle can be quite challenging for many first-years, and an unnecessary part-time job could make your life very difficult.
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Old 07-13-2009 at 02:05 PM   #32
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Jobs are easy to find... If you're going into first-year though, I wouldn't recommend getting a job unless you have to. The transition to University work and a balanced lifestyle can be quite challenging for many first-years, and an unnecessary part-time job could make your life very difficult.
I agree with that...I wasn't thinking of getting a job for those reasons precisely.
Maybe in the summer? Where do we go for those and what sort of opportunities are there?
P.S thanks guys for the advice
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Getting a job in the summer begins in February. Look everywhere because competition goes up 1000%.

Start with OSCAR, talk to family, friends, put out resumes EVERYWHERE. Remember, a lot of it is who you know.

Maintain a good relationship with your professors; especially those who specialize in subject you are interested in. If you're lucky, you could work for one of them, or at the very least volunteer for them.
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Old 07-18-2009 at 02:43 AM   #34
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Excellent advice tauntobr. Thanks so much!
Old 07-18-2009 at 03:19 AM   #35
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lol, that is one HECK of an early morning post!? Like, 4AM for you.. whats with that ?
Old 07-18-2009 at 04:30 AM   #36
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lol, that is one HECK of an early morning post!? Like, 4AM for you.. whats with that ?
The best things happen at 5:30 AM (I haven't gone to sleep yet).
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Old 07-18-2009 at 04:32 AM   #37
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my god. Im in Hungary atm so 5:30 am was a long time ago

and I have to get going now because the Perfect freakin Storm is about to hit town.
Old 07-18-2009 at 05:21 PM   #38
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Haha! I guess Greg's right.. maybe the best things DO happen then.. and we miss out :(
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Old 07-19-2009 at 01:45 AM   #39
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Well, maybe you should stay up late and then you'll be a part of the party
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Well, maybe you should stay up late and then you'll be a part of the party
Sleep > party.. anyday

And of course sleeping is the number one step in "making extra money"
(My weird attempt to get the thread back on topic.. Oh well , I tried XD)
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Old 07-19-2009 at 01:56 AM   #41
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Sleep > party.. anyday

And of course sleeping is the number one step in "making extra money"
(My weird attempt to get the thread back on topic.. Oh well , I tried XD)
Slumber Party > Sleep > Party

Of course it's the number one step, no sleep means you can't function means you can't work means you can't make $$$$$$
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Old 07-19-2009 at 01:59 AM   #42
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Slumber Party > Sleep > Party

Of course it's the number one step, no sleep means you can't function means you can't work means you can't make $$$$$$
I fall asleep at my desk all the time at work. They still pay me.

Getting paid to sleep > Slumber party > Sleep > Party
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Old 07-19-2009 at 02:09 AM   #43
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Nice connection! Smooth move to get this thread back on topic ;P
I would LOVE to get paid to sleep XD
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Nice connection! Smooth move to get this thread back on topic ;P
I would LOVE to get paid to sleep XD
It's about the only perk I get after 7 years at my job, sadly :/

And I didn't even notice that that was bringing it back on topic
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Old 07-19-2009 at 02:44 AM   #45
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7 years?! What, really? You didn't start work when you were 11 did you? (assuming first year->18 yrs old)

LOL, that's what's so great about it....simple and discreet XD

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