Is a Part-Time Government Job Worth It for a Sophomore in EECS?

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In summary, the speaker is a sophomore at a community college majoring in EECS who recently got a part-time job working for an attorney at the Attorney General's office in downtown Detroit. They are considering if this is a good opportunity or if they should stick to their original plan of tutoring at their CC. The job involves secretarial work and the speaker will be assisting the secretaries. The attorney is laid back and the job would look good on their resume. They would have around $330 per month to spend after taxes, gas, phone, and insurance are subtracted.
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Hello PF. I'm a sophomore at a community college majoring in EECS. I recently got the opportunity to work for a attorney at the Attorney General's office in my downtown area (Detroit). I'm pretty sure this is a government position but I might be wrong. The work is part-time and can be full time during summer. Currently I'm a lifeguard and I'm tired of it.

Is this a good opportunity? Or should i stick to my original plan of tutoring at my CC?

Thanks
 
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Based on the information provided no one here can truthully say if it is a good job or a good idea. You neither described the job nor explained what aspects of it that you can see relating to your future studies or career.
 
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Based on the information provided no one here can truthully say if it is a good job or a good idea. You neither described the job nor explained what aspects of it that you can see relating to your future studies or career.

The job is pretty mindless as of what i suspect. It involves making copies and other secreterial stuff for the attorney. I will basically be assisting the secretaries. Hes a very laid back guy.

Well it would look very amazing on my resume, since this is the general attorney's office.
I would have like 330 net per month to spend (taxes and gas substracted).

It sounds like a good gig.

Edit: 330 to spend with gas, phone, and insurance included
 
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FAQ: Is a Part-Time Government Job Worth It for a Sophomore in EECS?

Should I grab the opportunity even if it's outside my comfort zone?

It depends on the opportunity and your personal goals. Stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to growth and new experiences, but make sure the opportunity aligns with your values and long-term objectives.

Will this opportunity benefit my career?

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How will this opportunity affect my current commitments?

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Is it worth the time and effort to pursue this opportunity?

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