<prompt> Human: So I had the oppurtunity to intern at an engineeringcontracting company in my home town this summer while I didnt have any classes. I didnt expect anything to come of it except for experience but I apparently have performed well enough for them to want to bring me on full time starting immediately. This comes as a surprise as I was expecting to return to school in the fall to continue my education. Im currently attending a junior college in Orange County with the plan to transfer to a state university next fall for civil engineering, providing I get all of the classes I need. However, if I accepted this offer it would certainly delay this plan, for at least a year, and maybe permanently pending my future performance. My boss offered me a starting salary of 17.00 an hour initially, with evaluations every six months that would provide opportunity to get significant raises pending things such as obtaining certifications, degree, industry knowledge, and overall performance. While a bit lower than what I had expected, considering I have no prior experience, no credentials, and that this was my first legitimate job, 17 an hour to start doesnt seem that bad. Im currently using computer aided design programs such as Revit to design different systems, which is what I was hoping to do after I got my degree anyway. That and the fact that I particularly like all of my coworkers and enjoy my workplace, make me want to accept this offer. However, in staying out in my home town and taking this job, in addition to delaying getting my bachelors degree I would get an associates even if I took the job, as well as try to get additional certifications, I more than likely would lose all of the financial aid I currently receive towards school.I dont know if continuing my education and getting a degree years down the road, while obviously beneficial, would be better than getting my foot in the door in a decent company where I have potential for promotion and experience, years ahead of when I would otherwise be joining the workforce. Thanks for any helpsuggestions!  <response>: Take it part time and keep your school plans. 17 is good for someone with no degree but way too low for an engineer. Go become an engineer! 