Teen needs career advice!

Question

Hi there im 18 and are currently attending a community college for Restaurant and hotel management. I now have been working at a hotel connected with an indoor water park for almost 3 months. I like it but do get tired of it sometimes just b/c of the condition of the place. ( there was old management which didn't take care of the place and now new management is trying to help it but its a very slow process and I dont see myself moving up at this place) But what i guess im asking is how soon is to soon to quit and look for something else? I am working like crazy sometimes into the morning and other times double shifts and what not. I also have limited time with family ( even though I live with my parents im never home especially with school on top of this full time job!) and i cant remember the last time i just went out with friends. I want to work b/c i want to get ahead and really get a good job someday now i just dont know where or for what type of company! lol I have changed my mind so many times over the past 4 yrs its not funny! I kinda want to look at a department store for a job and maybe i have a beter chance of moving up there? i dont know. I just dont know if I should quit ( which as of just working 3 months might look bad on a resume) or continue at what im doing and try my best even though i dont know how long i can do this forlol I was also thinking bout transferring to another hotel a nicer one that as all of its ducks in row lol but i dont know i just need some advice im just really confused!! What I really wanna do is bowl like i use too ( im a real good bowler and used to do that several times a week) I want to volunteer like i used to i dont have time to volunteer anymore which i love. maybe goin to school and volunteering and playin sports is what i should be doing right now in my life? i mean i have years to work right!? i dont know please help thanks!!

Mahesh Chand · Answer

Hi Dan First of all welcome to C# Corner! I hope you find other advice helpful. This is what my suggestion is. First of all to go to new heights you have to like (actually love) your job. I know you always not find your dream job and this is where the struggle is. But you do not want to give us. While dream big and work hard always look for the bright side and keep working hard. Even though you do not like the work I would stick about 6 months. Less than 6 months at a job does not impress your new boss. But you can start looking for a better job and take your time while you are at this place. I would not just quit. First find a better job and then quit. Also make sure you have good relationship with your current job when you quit. This is very important. You never know when they come handy. You have no idea how small this world is. You keep meeting same people again and again! Good luck!

Sam Hobbs · Answer

It is of course very difficult to give you the best advice for you since there is so much more to know about you. So of course ignore anything and everything I say if it is not rrelevant. I think you don't need to be too concerned about the duration of employments when you are young and in college especially if there is a good reason for you to change positions. It is reasonable to look for work that is consistent with your career choice but as a college student it is also reasonable to look for work that is most compatible with your education in terms of wages hours and flexibility. I think that should be your primary choice. Sometimes people know what the best choice is and they just need permission to choose it; if it helps I give you permission to seek employment that is most conducive to your education.

knights · Answer

Hay Dan I can see where you coming from.Will try to answer but i hope you understand reading a paragraph its not easy to understand what all is happening at your end. Check what are the chances if you can change the job on a different location.Environment is always strong and impact life.Although you might know enough but to be in managment focus yourself towards a degree that eventually can help you land on a nice managment jobthough hard work is the condition.Take a day off and plan sometime with family.Take a decission tell your family get their support and give it a shot.All the best.