Hello,
Let me first first give some details about me and my situation. Within the last two years I received my cellular/molecular biology bachelors degree. In that time, I accumulated 50k in debt. Private school and family "makes too much" for aid. Turns out the science field is pretty damn low paying until you break into management or high ranking positions that have some pretty steep requirements. Likely a response to the market being incredibly inflated with biology/chemistry majors.
I work for a company with Wonderful benefits and generally pays more than most entry level positions in the Chem/ bio environmental industry in my area (southern California). I started in inorganics laboratory and within six months, based off prior experience, was "promoted" to research and development food division head from $14 an hour to $16. I run the entire food testing lab and help bring on new tests and analysis for the company. This equates to around 35k a year. My net take home is around $1800.
My past experience: 4 years of microbiology research/assistant laboratory manager which was $15 an hour but part time. 2 years of teaching assisting. And lastly, I have 8 years of various retail experience with 5 years at one company alone.
I'm gaining frustration in this market and can't seem to get ahead. Several of my fellow graduates and my gf are in the exact same boat and I don't see many others complaining or bringing it to light.
I am looking for advice on what I should do. I'm actively seeking new employment but, as I said, the market is tough with minimal salaries. That is, until you break into management which these companies want insane qualifications for 50k to 70k a year.
I love at home and don't pay rent bc I really can't. I do pay for utilities and my debt. In total I pay about $1,200 a month in bills. Not leaving much wiggle room.
In short, I'm 28 trying to make get to a place where I can buy/rent a place with tons of debt and apparently a low paying field.
Submitted March 29, 2017 at 08:05PM by lxlGame-0verlxl http://ift.tt/2nkSdNC
