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10-30-2008, 06:32 AM
Eldritch_of_Fire

Job question

I have a lot of experience with computers and the like, but I'm only 18 at the moment and haven't started college. Are there any computer related jobs I could work other than tech support? Nothing else comes to mind, so thought I would ask here.
10-31-2008, 03:29 AM
slayer

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Originally Posted by Eldritch_of_Fire

I have a lot of experience with computers and the like, but I'm only 18 at the moment and haven't started college. Are there any computer related jobs I could work other than tech support? Nothing else comes to mind, so thought I would ask here.

Um, have you tried Graphic Design? Or maybe even Video Game Design?
10-31-2008, 03:39 AM
ninja9578

Uh, those jobs require a 4 year degree :P Try web dev.
10-31-2008, 03:58 AM
slayer

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Originally Posted by ninja9578

Uh, those jobs require a 4 year degree :P Try web dev.

Yeah but their fun :D
10-31-2008, 05:08 AM
Eldritch_of_Fire

Where exactly does on look for a job in web dev.? And how much does it tend to pay?
10-31-2008, 04:11 PM
ninja9578

For someone in college, not very much, but you could get living expenses out of it. Once you graduate you should get a pretty average comp sci salary. Somewhere between 40 and 70,000
10-31-2008, 06:59 PM
Black_Eagle

How 'bout Geek Squad? I think I knew a 19 year old who got a job with them.
10-31-2008, 07:02 PM
Merlock

Eh, just freelance online.
No strict schedule, work at home, get paid via e-currency instantly after completing a project, work up a portfolio and reputation for further career ventures. Best of both worlds.
10-31-2008, 07:18 PM
Eldritch_of_Fire

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Originally Posted by Merlock

Eh, just freelance online.
No strict schedule, work at home, get paid via e-currency instantly after completing a project, work up a portfolio and reputation for further career ventures. Best of both worlds.

This seems interesting. I may have to self learn a bit more stuff but this seems the way to go for now.

But how does it work? I have to place a bid for the job I want?
10-31-2008, 08:27 PM
Merlock

Tons of freelance boards online. That's the best one I've found. They all have help sections where you can read about the rules and how the service works.

But in general, aye, you create an account and fill it up with information that will appeal to employers. Then bid on projects. Just about all such boards have rating systems in place, which means freelancers and employers exchange positive/negative comments (depending on how the project went of course, heh) after each project.

But, aye, it's best to read of it all yourself. Especially since being a freelancer means you do everything for yourself: the searching for work, the convincing of employers to choose you for the work they have to offer and completing the work of course.