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Perfect Assistant, The (2008)
IMDB rating: 3.80
Plot: Rachel Parsons is the perfect assistant, but she’s completely in love with her boss. She’s got a secret obsession: be her wife and have kids. The problem is that he already has a family.
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find Perfect Assistant, The here and download version for iPod
Directors: Jackson Douglas
Actors: Potter Chris,Harper Jason,Hopkins Paul,Crime,Mystery,Thriller
How long should I stay at a job that I hate, but will look awesome on my resume?
I started a job 5 months ago, my first professional job out of graduate school. I feel extremely lucky to have found a job in my field during such a poor economy. On paper, my job looks amazing, exactly what I was trained to do. I’m working on some great projects, which will be perfect for attracting future employers. Unfortunately, most of what I do on a day to day basis is the equivalent of being a personal assistant. I know, this is how most first jobs out of college go, but I thought after five months it would start getting better. It’s only gotten worse. I feel like I could be doing so much more with the training I received in school, and I could be gaining so much more knowledge in a different job. If things improve, I am willing to continue this job. But if things don’t improve and I continue to be ordering office supplies and putting files into boxes for weeks at a time, how soon should I consider leaving? Is one year long enough for a first job? Do I need to stay for two?
Learn and learn some more. Every job (even ordering supplies) has lessons attached to it. Could your supplies be purchased more effectively? It is wonderful that you have your degree and that you recognize the tough economy and how lucky you are to have that job; now make yourself a star. Look for opportunities to work on those great projects. Ask to become involved. It may take a little time, remember they are checking to see if you’re going to step up to the plate too, but if this job is truly what you want, then make yourself more available. You can always ask to work on this project or that. Also, when the economy turns, you will have a great reference and work experience on your resume. Stick it out; if you hate it, look for a new job, but keep this one til you get the next one.
| Dec 30, 2009
I have a similar situation, but after considering that i am a new grad and just like what you said, ‘poor economy’. i would suggest stay put for a while and gain some knowledge and experience. better off than people collecting gov’t "pension’ at such a young age……
Beyond The Next Mountain | Dec 30, 2009
It is very, very common to be disillusioned with your first job out of college. Your classes prepared you to be doing more, but new grads get stuck with a lot of grunt work. But you hit the nail on the head – you are lucky to: (1) get a job at all, and (2) get one in your field of study. So I would stick with it and prepare to stay at least two years. Observe and learn as much as you can, aggressively ask questions and try to find the people in the company who can do you the most good in your career. Make contacts with other employees who may leave at a later date and be in a position to hire you.
I realize it is hard, but patience is important in your career. Keep your long term goals in mind and do the very best you can every day. Eventually it will get you where you want to be.
Jim L | Dec 30, 2009
After a year, start looking, but keep your current job. If nothing turns up, you at least have the security of a paycheck. While you are there, take advantage of what you have. Ask for cross-training in other areas of the company. Find out if you can shadow a different department when you finish your tasks for the day in your department. If there’s someone on the verge of retirement, see if you can train to be that replacement. I started out as a lowly intern in my first job, but I took on projects that no one else really wanted to do, like the overnight end of month billing shift and the inventory reconciliation. I was able to turn a 6 month internship into a job offer, and from there, use some timely retirements and people quitting to move quickly up the ladder, soon surpassing the person I originally interned for. Motivation and being willing to work for a bit for less than the going rate will advance you to a position where you can negotiate a far better package for yourself, in a position you actually want.
kbk823 | Dec 30, 2009
i would stay for at least 2 years
most graduates find that they are doing far easier, less rewarding work than they were trained to do. that is what graduate jobs are like. and if you go and get a grad job somewhere else, then you might find that you would be doing exactly the same thing, in fact, you probably would find that you were doing the same thing
as long as you are performing well, then after a couple of years they should start giving you heaps more responsibilities and more interesting work anyway
cookie | Dec 31, 2009
You really need to have this kind of outlook: This is how the wind blows when you leave college. You get a job, and any job related to your degree is superb; you pay taxes; you get married; pay more taxes; have children; pay more taxes; and eventually you get to become a cookie-cutting replica of those suburbanites that you have always said you would not become.
So, why not sail your own ship? And steer your own path? If your job is not what you feel is giving you that all time high, then make something happen. Go explore. If you can never find that great job, then make those hobbies work for you and you will find great pleasure out of life in this respect. Most people when they get out of college don’t find that great job; it usually takes a period to get plugged into where you want to be. I definitely would make a 2 year gig out of that "awesome looking job" because you want a solid work history to work for you. It defines comittment and stability. This is a great plus on a resume.
anaise | Dec 31, 2009
ineapple express or Knocked up ….?
i don’t mind what music, but im not sure about other girls- they probably don’t i’d imagine 
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