Ive been around computers all of my life. It just made sense that wheb I turned 16, I started working for the Geek Squad. I interviewed there 4 times, took several tests, and was grilled about my knowledge. After I turned 18 (and after much studying, certification tests, and classes) I took a position as a Special Agent, with came with a raise to about $18/hr.

I finally left there when I was 19 for a job at Kaiser Permanente. It was there I started making a real decent living. I made abour $64,000 a year. They gave me great benefits, and put me through all the courses I need to finish my certifications. Although it was a great company to work for, there was alot of red tape. I really didnt like working for such a large corporation.

It was then that I put my resume online, and was contacted by several headhunters. I settled on the company I now work for as a Systems Engineer. It is a small corporation, really close to my house (I drive under 30 mins each way, and in Cali, thats unheard of), I get great benefits, they pay me a great salary, plus commission on any services I sell and/or preform. Starting this year I should make six figures.

Now I have a beautiful girlfriend (who was with me BEFORE I got the good jobs), a townhouse right on the beach, and drive a brand new car.

The moral of the story? You should take a first job thats going to help you. Alot of people say that your first couple jobs matter. I think thats untrue. If you work hard toward anything, you can do it. Just study your ass off, and really look for that perfect job.