Debt.. Jobs.. Education Options

[stephen_lee]

I'm now 18, as of February 2nd, and I see my mother, sister, brother, and even grandparents in debt. I'm truly afraid of owing any money aside from buying a house. As of now I probably won't even buy a car unless I have the cash for it. Once in the last two years have I ever been in the negative. The only reason that happened was because, when i worked at Little Caesars, my pay check had bounced, so they took around $490 out of my account w/o any notice throwing me -$19 and then the $31 overdraft fee. I talked to my employer though, and got $670 back. A nice gain of $149 after the fees. But in all honestly it was.. quite bone chilling seeing that "-" on my account. Anyway, i now work at AutoZone, with a chance to work building engines for an oil drilling company starting at $12/hour while average wage is $35/hour. But then again, I'm really good w/ computers and am already a certified tech. So I think I'll be fine as I have something to fal back on no matter which way I choose to go. I know one will be a great choice in the long run, and I will have great Job security. The other, though, will start paying off much quicker, but not as much in the end, with less security. But the former requiring college and therefore debt since I don't have the cash to pay for it as of now. *sarcasm* I love decisions...

[stephen_lee]

But I love both engines and computers, and I'm great at both
Best thing to do I assume is to build motors to pay for college, then get a job as a computer tech after I get a degree.

[Hanyo]

But I love both engines and computers, and I'm great at both
Best thing to do I assume is to build motors to pay for college, then get a job as a computer tech after I get a degree.

here is a problem with your plan, if you build engines during college part time you will be getting a ton of experience in that field. So when you get out of college with a computer degree you will have less experience in computer career field and will make it dificult to find a job.

Best way to aproach it is to get a career in college to help you find a job and pad your resume. DON'T get in the assumption that once you get your degree it will be smooth sailing. The easy part was the school, finding a job that will give you the opportunity to grow and pay well is the most difficult part.

you said your good with computer tech. I'm assuming you want a computer science major? Or do you plan on getting a computer technology related certificate?