I just graduated college and got offered a job and it pays well but I honestly don't feel like I'm going to enjoy it a bit. Thinking about the job just makes me unhappy already.

I want to work in the outdoor industry so I'm needing a job that would give me some background in a job setting. The job I was offered gives zero help towards that goal. I don't want to work a job that the only plus is money because I was raised better and to be smarter than that.

I'm 22, business management degree and graduated less than a month ago. I don't have anybody knocking on the door for bills and I'll be fine. Should I hold off and wait for a job that I'll enjoy and pay less or jump on the train?

Take the job if the money is good. Just do not stop looking for want you want and what makes you happy. No one will look down on you for bettering your self. I used to think that by bettering yourself meant making more money but it does not.

Dont get in a rut doing something you dont like. Give it some time and do a lot of research.

At your age, if you can afford to hold out for what you really want to do, I would.

The common sense/hard worker in me would tell you to be bringing some money in while still looking but if I had it to do over again I would SLOW down and try to make decisions that would benefit me better later on. While its true life goes by fast, its not so fast that in your youth you cant take a little time to set yourself up better for the future.

A wise man once told me that "It's much easier to find a job when you have one" and I believe it. You are young and you are going to jump around a time or two more than likely before you find your career job. I say take the job if it's all you have, start saving up some money, paying off bills, loans, etc if you have them. Keep your eye open for THE job you want to spend your career in. Make the best of what you have at hand. A job that you enjoy is important, but making money and paying for the things I love and enjoy to do are more important.

From a Business owner stand point. When I look For employees I look at there previous jobs. And then there Education. Just because you have education doesn't mean you know how to work. So if you have experience working even If its not in my field you are still going to get looked at especially if you have a good track record.

Now Like TC said and the way I think you can also get trapped in a job you don't want because for reason of life, Family, The Money, And other reasons. But if it is making you sick just thinking about this job then you have already made your mind up. And always go with your gut.

This right here. If i were you, i'd take the option on the table. with a good salary coming in, it will open opportunities for you to do the things you enjoy while still looking for a job that better fits what you want.

Agree 100%. I spent several years in HR with a large company, with my main focus being on recruiting the southeast. I can tell you without hesitation that while education is important, there is NO substitute for real world work experience. Potential to do a job (education) doens't measure up to proven ability to do a job (experience).

Another thing not mentioned already. Jobs in the "outdoor industry" are incredibly competitive, and not plentiful. Opportunities generally don't really come along all that often. Go ahead and start getting some experience so that if/when that opportunity ever comes along, you'll have something with some teeth on your resume.

I think you have been smacked right in the face with life. Sounds like your a smart guy and well educated. I would take the job and just see how well I liked it. I hope you find your dream job.

Take the job offer and continue looking for a job that interests you. The job you are looking for may never open up, or something could happen and the job market could go in the dumpster.

This...Also, it will give you work experience to list on a resume. My wife has written several resume for me and has written countless for others. One thing that I have learned from her is that you can tie experience from nearly any job to another. It's all in how you articulate it. One thing to make sure of is that you do not get comfortable with the money and base your spending habits on that income. It is easy to do and then when you find the job you want, you have some tough decisions to make. I learned this the hard way. As it stands right now for me, I would have to take a $40,000 a yr cut in pay to do what I love. It sucks having to get up and go to a job that you do not like. I'm a supervisor for the company that I work for and I tell all of our new hires that say that they are not sure if the job is for them or not that they need to make the decision before they get comfortable with the money. I have had several of them that have left call me to say thanks for shooting straight with them. Even though they are making less money, they are happy.

I was in your position once. I held out for "the" job I wanted. I waited...and waited...and waited. "The" job I wanted never came so I took another job making really good money. Problem with that is I spent the money on guns, hunting, etc... Then I got married, accumulated debt and had kids. Then I couldn't afford to chase dreams because I had too many responsibilities. Take the job, be smart and SAVE money!!!! Don't buy "stuff" because you can afford it. Pay off debt, keep things you are responsibe for low. It may not make you jump for joy at the thought of taking this job but it isn't a life sentence. Not if you take care of your financial situation and be smart.

One bird in the hand is better than two in the bush. Take the job, gain experience and money, and continue to look for what you want

Take the job, and keep looking. Who knows this first job may help you find the one your looking for. My son is 20 and in school and I push him to work while in school. He feels better about himself working and not living off his mom and dad. We live by the "FIFI" rule at my house. "Freedom Is Financial Independence". First job I took after school in 1979 was not what I was looking for but it put me in direction I never knew existed. Been in that industry for 35 years now with no regrets. Good luck. Have someone help you make that call. PRAY
Looking for a career is a lot like hunting. When I go out I have a plan and goal. Almost every time I go out I am unsuccessful and when I least except it something good happens.

You indicate that you're not pressed financially so you feel no pressure to accept this job. If that's the case, what's to keep you from quitting the job if you do find it unsatisfactory? You'll only get trapped in this job if you let yourself get trapped.

Secondly, every job will teach you something new that will benefit you down the road. Accept it. Learn from it. And move on when a better opportunity presents itself. Not trying to be a SA, but it seems like foolish logic to me to turn down a job to wait on another that may not come.

Just a little FYI: Most jobs that are outside, actually limit your time hunting because your busiest time is during hunting season.

Outdoors is cool when you are 22, but suck just a little when you are 40. It is cold, rainy, hot, humid, etc.

Take the job. Ask for more time off, vs $ to allow you to hunt. If you don't learn something doing any job, that is your fault. At 22 you probably need resume filler anyway.

If you are a Christian, seek God's guidance and direction and trust in Him and His word to lead you. If not a Christian, now would be a good time to ask Jesus to be your Lord and Savior and let Him direct your paths.
Knowing Christ does not guarantee you from a worrisome trouble free life but sure makes the trials and tribulations of life go down a little smoother when life kicks you in the cods.

Take the job,keep looking for what you really want to do while building work experience,keep your pecker in your pants and don't get married until you are where you want to be,having kids and getting married will make this job a trap job

I'll second that

Take the job and keep a positive attitude. You might wind up liking it. Just don't be stupid and get trapped by getting yourself in debt.