Getting a job

I founded my marketing business almost a decade ago and have never looked back... Don't get me wrong, there are tough times and long days, but in the end it's definitely worth it to be your own boss and know that this company you see rising up was built by you.

That would be my biggest motivator. Money is a bonus, but the knowledge that i'd created something from scratch that was successful makes me smirk with excitement more than anything else.

Having a business of your own is really very exciting. But yes like ryanlb said there were ups and downs but you have to be patient. What I feel about business is that before starting a business of your own you must be sure that the business has demand, as lack of this might kill your business and your time and money along with it. So be very sure before starting things.

I havent been on Ozzu for a while (ok-ok, a looong while ), but I couldnt pass up this thread.

I am 24, and recently moved from Amarillo, Texas to Anchorage, Alaska (about 4000 miles, both in the USA) for a new job with huge opportunities. The only advice or encouragement I have is that it is WORTH it.

I was very unhappy in my first job out of college (working for government, ug), and at one point was applying for 5-10 jobs a night. I got hundreds of rejection letters, and spent months sifting through websites, searches etc. I finally had a recruiter contact me, fly me out for an interview and ended up getting the job. it only takes one!

All the persitence, hard work (in and out of school), resume refining, job searching etc. will all pay off with only ONE good job offer. Many people get dicouraged and worn out after a few weeks of searching or late night classes and forget this simple little fact: You only need that one perfect offer, and all the hard work will have been well worth it.

As a young man who recently found an incredible opportunity, the only advice I can share is persistance, and wish you luck!

Well said! Nice to see you back!

Great advice, and whilst my story hasn't had the same happy ending as yours i believe every word of it.

I've been actively looking for work since late July when i did that course. I admittedly have been a bit dejected at either not hearing about jobs or finding out that they have been filled without being told. It's incredibly frustrating. I have accepted that i don't think anything will happen at this side of Christmas due to the level of work i am trying to get.

With that said, i am pinning my hopes on a different route i am now looking at taking to get work. One that will help my long term career. Fingers crossed it pays off.

Great to see so much good advice here.

Optimism is all you need. None of us reaches their goal in one go, I agree it does happen at times but it is one of those lucky times and most of the time we have to wait and be patient. But this wait is worth it, so don't worry things will fall into place only when they have to.