Careers

[raywaters11]

most of us here are old enough to be getting into our careers, or in college to get into our careers, then some of us here are in our thirties and should be well into them...

so here is my question, its simple, what do you want to be when you grow up?

honestly, i'd like to do something with the ocean, but im not sure what, to be honest. they have explored less than 4% of the earths oceans, and the marine life just fascinates me. i look into the sky and i'm like, yeah its beautiful and mysterious and whatnot, but the ocean just appeals to me so much more. so here is my sub-question, what would be a good career for the ocean? ive always sucked at science and biology, mainly due to lack of interest, but i feel if i were studying some kind of marine biology i would do much better than dissecting a worm in science lab..

exploring the ocean sounds very fun, but far fetched. it sounds like a pirate job and its almost laughable. but the kid in me says it sounds exciting.

i dont want anything military, fuck that. ANY ideas on the matter?

dont forget to mention what you want to do with life..

 

[keco52]

Why don't you just go scuba diving?

P.S. Your shift key is broked.

 

[Bobby Sands]

There is a course in some colleges over here called Marine Science. perhaps thats what you want to do?

Ill most likely be working in construction management.

 

[Flipmo]

I would think most people are clueless as to what they really want to do nowadays.

I talk to so many people in university, and when I ask them why are they in their current program, they say they're not sure or cause there will be job openings in the future.

Most people are lost as to what they want to be. I doubt someone wakes up in the morning and says: "I know what I want to be... I want to become a Podiatrist!" ... I think most people just follow the wave and waits to see where it brings them, and what openings are around.

Now... if you're talking about childhood dreams, or 'dream jobs' ... I'd say footy player or something amazingly awesome, but that's not exactly how things work out all the time. Especially, if your dream is to become some 20MIL$ per picture actor, or a multimillionaire athlete.

 

[2Pax]

I'm studying to be an Electrical Engineer, although when I was younger I wanted to be an astronaut. But in reality I could be anywhere in 5 years time doing anything I just don't know.

 

[vg4030]

I totally agree with the Marine idea, also archeology facinates me.. theres something about exploring places that have never been seen before or in a long time..

I wish I explored the world more before settling into my job and stuff, I would def go out and see as much as you can and even volunteer for marine programs etc just to get the idea and feel for what you want to do.. you could be in Asia and decide you want to live there as a fisherman! (i know its a stretch but you get the idea)

I worked as a design engineer for 4 years before I decided I would hate to do it for the rest of my life... thats why Im doing an MBA to get my ass outta here!!

 

[S O F I]

I totally agree with the Marine idea, also archeology facinates me.. theres something about exploring places that have never been seen before or in a long time..

I wish I explored the world more before settling into my job and stuff, I would def go out and see as much as you can and even volunteer for marine programs etc just to get the idea and feel for what you want to do.. you could be in Asia and decide you want to live there as a fisherman! (i know its a stretch but you get the idea)

I worked as a design engineer for 4 years before I decided I would hate to do it for the rest of my life... thats why Im doing an MBA to get my ass outta here!!

Where are you doing your MBA?

 

[vg4030]

Where are you doing your MBA?

@ Michigan

 

[Sebastian]

I feel like compared to a lot of other people, i dont really focus that much on my career and i put less effort in it than i could do. I really like what im doing right now and i can definitely see me doing it for some time (maybe forever, but who knows).

I want to keep the life-standard that i grew up in and thats it. I dont care for making a lot of money, i dont seek for getting a high-paid job. Even the profession im currently working in is not something i always wished to do. Its more a decision of pragmatism than something i do because i really wanna do it.

 

[Da_Funk]

most of us here are old enough to be getting into our careers, or in college to get into our careers, then some of us here are in our thirties and should be well into them...

so here is my question, its simple, what do you want to be when you grow up?

honestly, i'd like to do something with the ocean, but im not sure what, to be honest. they have explored less than 4% of the earths oceans, and the marine life just fascinates me. i look into the sky and i'm like, yeah its beautiful and mysterious and whatnot, but the ocean just appeals to me so much more. so here is my sub-question, what would be a good career for the ocean? ive always sucked at science and biology, mainly due to lack of interest, but i feel if i were studying some kind of marine biology i would do much better than dissecting a worm in science lab..

exploring the ocean sounds very fun, but far fetched. it sounds like a pirate job and its almost laughable. but the kid in me says it sounds exciting.

i dont want anything military, fuck that. ANY ideas on the matter?

dont forget to mention what you want to do with life..

I'm studying to become a geo-scientist right now. I would've loved to do something with space but doing physics for the rest of my life doesn't appeal to me in the least. Marine biologist would be an awesome job, but if you hate science its definately not for you. You're probably going to need at least first year physics, phys chem, organic chem, and microbiology just to name a few.

 

[S O F I]

I'm pursuing a business degree and hope to work as a business analyst for a really good consulting firm. That's just my entry-level career goal. I haven't planned further.

If it doesn't work out to my liking, I might look into the CIA, apply for an Intelligence Analyst position. I just need to stop downloading illegally so I can pass their lie detector test.

 

[masta247]

Strange,Flipmo. Most of my friends know exactly what they want to do.
I was one of the last people to decide.

I want to and I'm on my best way to work in an international IT/Electronics company. In my school there are mandatory foreign practices with one of the major electronic brands. So next year I'll either go to Japan or Italy working and studying there for a semester. I'd rather go to Japan and work for Sony/Sega/Microsoft/Toshiba/Toyota and I'm lucky because my uni has a contract with all those companies allowing our students to work there. Many people decide to stay in those jobs and they are really happy, even if it means leaving everything here, cancelling their studies and starting life and studies in Uni in Japan (actually companies usually pay for all of that if you're good).
People who are not that good end in IBM either here or in the US, people who are really dumb end in Samsung as they need even our mediocre specialists. Smaller electronic companies unfortunately don't pay that well and don't give so much profits. It's just not worth it to aim at those, most smaller companies will eventually fall or get sold to a bigger one.

 

[Flipmo]

The problem here, I think, is that people rush through school way too quickly before actually having an idea of what they like. For example, someone might love working with sick children, but you don't know that until you try it. People here want to finish whatever they can, asap, and make as much money as they can. Eventually, they end up having to wake up grumpy everyday having to go to a job they hate.

In Europe, from what I know with my friends there, people take their time, live a little more before making a decision.

Anyways, that's what I've been seeing. Obviously, it depends on the person.

 

[Bobby Sands]

^^It the same here. 17 or 18 is too young to decide what you want to do for the rest of your life.

 

[S O F I]

Strange,Flipmo. Most of my friends know exactly what they want to do.
I was one of the last people to decide.

I want to and I'm on my best way to work in an international IT/Electronics company. In my school there are mandatory foreign practices with one of the major electronic brands. So next year I'll either go to Japan or Italy working and studying there for a semester. I'd rather go to Japan and work for Sony/Sega/Microsoft/Toshiba/Toyota and I'm lucky because my uni has a contract with all those companies allowing our students to work there. Many people decide to stay in those jobs and they are really happy, even if it means leaving everything here, cancelling their studies and starting life and studies in Uni in Japan (actually companies usually pay for all of that if you're good).
People who are not that good end in IBM either here or in the US, people who are really dumb end in Samsung as they need even our mediocre specialists. Smaller electronic companies unfortunately don't pay that well and don't give so much profits. It's just not worth it to aim at those, most smaller companies will eventually fall or get sold to a bigger one.

Well, by your standards, I know what I want to do too. But, that's in a 5-year span for me.

Is that ALL you want to do in your life, career-wise?

 

[masta247]

Flipmo - Yeah, people here usually don't rush with their decisions and maybe that's why they decide faster - because nobody pushes them. If you finish high school at the age of 19 it's good because you're already old enough to decide for yourself.

Sofi - Do you mean if I have any other plans of if I have any wider horizons if it comes to the direction I decided to follow? I study IT so I know that I want to do something that's related to that and paradoxally there are really many things to do in it. There are robotics, multimedia, programming various things, networks and many many more. I feel comfortable with many of those things.

When I was young I had a dream to be a football player or a military strategist. Now If I wasn't doing IT I'd like to do something nature-related. Like being a Biologist or something with Geography.

Also I know that I would like to be a casual worker. I wouldn't want to be a manager or anything. I want to work from 9 to 4 or 5, have free weekends and time for my family while having money to satisfy our needs.

 

[Rahim]

im starting my diploma in IT next year and then im doing a diploma in sound design for sure after that..thts what the plan is.

a part of me wants to do a degree in either IT or business administration but business has too much match which i dont like and i dont really plan on applying the skills that i learned in IT too much..i just want a degree just cuz it looks good on my resume and i have a better chance of getting higher pay..and those are bad reasons...

no matter what ,music is #1 and i plan on doing a diploma in that aside from my diploma in IT

 

[ArtsyGirl]

I'm starting a Bachelor degree in Visual Arts next year (if I get in find out in Jan) so I'm keeping career options open atleast until after I finish that. I know I want to do something creative and my ideas as of now are working in a Gallery either organising exhibitions etc or teaching. But I think its not a good idea to tie myself down to a specific area until I've experienced different options. Can't wait.

 

[raywaters11]

P.S. Your shift key is broked.

lmfao, that made me laugh out loud. fuck shifting.

I would think most people are clueless as to what they really want to do nowadays.

I talk to so many people in university, and when I ask them why are they in their current program, they say they're not sure or cause there will be job openings in the future.

Most people are lost as to what they want to be. I doubt someone wakes up in the morning and says: "I know what I want to be... I want to become a Podiatrist!" ... I think most people just follow the wave and waits to see where it brings them, and what openings are around.

yeah but i think thats kinda sad.. thats how ppl end up in jobs they hate and become bitter and rude motherfuckers who drive slow on the road.

I totally agree with the Marine idea, also archeology facinates me.. theres something about exploring places that have never been seen before or in a long time..

exactly, its like you're doin somethin that not many people have done, even if they never wanted to.

I dont care for making a lot of money, i dont seek for getting a high-paid job.

in a way i find that admirable, being content. its like, stupid shit like money [and yeah, money is stupid] doesnt control you, more ppl should be like that.

If it doesn't work out to my liking, I might look into the CIA, apply for an Intelligence Analyst position. I just need to stop downloading illegally so I can pass their lie detector test.

idk if you were being serious, but i think CIA would be very interesting. i always wanted to join the fbi because i know i could do it, physically, but their background searches go back so far and so in depth that i'd be fucked.. my grades in high school and my freshman year at Uni would fuck me outta that job automatically

^^It the same here. 17 or 18 is too young to decide what you want to do for the rest of your life.

i think so too. i'm 20 now, and i still dunno what i wanna do forever. i am still young and can do whatever i want, so i dont see a problem with it..

 

[ArtsyGirl]

I think that job forever concept is history, if you don't like what your doing in 25 years - do something else. Theres lot's of reasons why that would be hard but happiness should come before anything else.