re: Finding a decent job

You made $390 K out of college? In what industry?

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You made $390 K out of college?

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No, not even close. Which is why I didn't cost my employer as much as I billed.

Try getting an internship with a shitty GPA. I've had two HR departments shut me down because of policy even though I knew the owner. Been denied probably 10 or 15 time strictly because of my GPA. I guess work experience doesn't mean shite when you're trying to get internships.

One of the companies I did multiple (4) interviews with shot me down for a dot Indian with a 4.0. They fired him a month and a half later because he couldn't do a damn thing without help, and they posted another ad online right after

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My experience(and I've got lots of it) has been that once you begin working in a job, it's not hard to find an angle you can exploit for job growth. This is true so long as you aren't a lazy, entitled, dumb frick. The trouble with people your age is that you think your degree entitles you to a cushy 6 figures the moment you leave school. Well, it doesn't work that way and it didn't work that way for me or any of my friends 20 years ago when we were in your boat. You don't realize that putting up with shite jobs fresh out of college is a rite of passage for nearly everyone.

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Gotta agree here albeit you're a bit harsh. OP quit looking for a "decent" job and just take a job related to your degree. You'll be surprised how quickly you can move up or on once you start getting experience.
It really is the way it works for most people.

using the word "BOOM" to describe the economic status of ANY city, business or sector of the economy is the "KISS OF DEATH" to that you are describing...

No you can.

I just landed a great job, but I wouldn't have gotten my foot in the door at all if it wasn't for my experience. But I had to pay my dues at another company first.

You just got to find the right company and make the sacrifices necessary to gain the experience. (Whether it be moving, traveling a shite ton- like I had to do, not making as much money, etc.) It sucks because I have been where you are. I was guilty of getting out of school and wanted that big paying job now. It didn't work that way for me. The economy was like it is today.

You'll pull through man.

Are you dead set on getting a job with your background/degree or would you take something else or get any ideas?

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Have you tried working with a recruiter? There are recruiters that specialize in specific industries.

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Definitely will look into that.

Thanks.

To the rest:

I don't feel sorry for myself at all. And networking isn't the problem. Finding a job that can turn into a career is the problem. I don't have a problem with making 40,000-50,000 if I can grow with the position that I'm given. I've been graduated for a year, had a 3.0, good references, etc. The purpose of this was not to pout but simply find other ways of getting myself out there but of course the tools on this board twist it.

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Gotta agree here albeit you're a bit harsh. OP quit looking for a "decent" job and just take a job related to your degree. You'll be surprised how quickly you can move up or on once you start getting experience.
It really is the way it works for most people.

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I have no problem with that. Just need the opportunity to prove myself and that's what I'm having trouble finding.

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Finding a job that can turn into a career is the problem. I don't have a problem with making 40,000-50,000 if I can grow with the position that I'm given.

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I really didn't mean to be particularly harsh more than make a point with my previous post. I'm saying that you can't possibly know a potential career right now if it bit you in the arse. I'm 42 years old and still don't know what I want to do for a living.

I really meant you should use your job to angle for growth. I'll be honest, $40-50k one year from graduated is just fine or even more than fine. If you suck it up and continue working with your current job, you might get some managerial experience, you might find that you could work for one of your vendors or even a customer. Don't keep jumping jobs because stability means more to future employers than you know. Do whatever you're doing well and always keep your eyes open for something better, growth within your company looks good on a resume.

Good luck, I don't envy that time in my life that I really didn't see how I was ever going to find a career. You reek of being young and I'm telling you that hard work and patience will eventually work itself out. Just be young and know your trepidation is warranted but it's part of growing up and paying your dues.