I'm currently in the midst of working my way through college, and I have yet to declare a major. I'm always hoping for some random, cool idea for a career to materialize before me and inspire at least something general that I could work towards.
Right now I have a job as a satellite technician, but I surely don't want to do this forever (its not very honest nor fulfilling work).

So be my inspiration! What do you do? What's it like?

http://prince.org/msg/100/315630

thekidsgirl said:

ouch. thanks though.

torahwarrior said:

That kidsgirl is a real meanie

Thanks to GOD and the city government.
I'm a retired CRIMMINAL.

I've come out of retirement once
before but I'm sure this is it for me.

Thank God!!!

Now my endevers are along the lines of helping others.

johnart said:

cut it out! I was just helping out....that's why I added the smiley

torahwarrior said:

I didn't mean it like that

thekidsgirl said:

Look @ your classes - what to you tend to gravitate toward? Major in something that naturally interests you, there are all kinds of careers people aren't even aware of. Just follow where the course-load is taking you already & you'll probably be alright.

If you enjoy talking to people be sure your job involves interaction w/ people- some engineering, computer programming, research (medical/lab) and even accounting can become very boring if you feel the need to talk to others throughout the day.

On the other hand, if you prefer to work alone, and have little interaction w/ the public/people in general, you may consider these types of fields. I have done reporting- which involved a nice variety of outside stimulus, interviewing of a variety of people/human interaction- but also alone time- the time where I actually wrote my articles. I left journalism since it paid crap and is a dying market, and am now a banker- what a decision, right (with all the bank layoffs, though I have been lucky enough to work for a strong bank that has had no layoffs, or financial issues). I spend the majority of my day talking to clients, profiling and getting them into the right products and I love it. I also spend about 1-2 hours a day with maintenance type stuff on the computer, so it is a nice variety.

Decide if you want to deal w/ people most or all of the day, if you want to educate, solve, or help people, or work more independently or even alone.

I hope this helps.

micknme said:

Wow. Thanks for the thoughts. I have actually considered being an interviewer for a magazine or such. I do tend to gravitate towards the language arts- I don't always enjoy it, but I do have some skill in writing and public speaking.

When I first went to college, I thought I would go into magazine business- then I found out, unless you know or are someone special, you will begin at the very bottom as an assistant- at least at most magazines; and definetly at the ones that I wanted to work for (Vogue, Self). I know it's possible to get writing gigs at specialized/custom magazines- but beware as these jobs are scarce.

I did have a solid interview at a custom magazine co. out of Boston, didn't pan out in the end, but would have started at about 33,000-36,000 in city that one needs to average about 50,000 minimum to get by (by my standards, that is and that would be w/ a roommate).

Best bet is to intern as much as possible to get your foot in the door at several different places you think you might want to work & make your impression while there. Go above and beyond and be willing to stay late and offer to help w/ anything- make yourself a sponge and show flexibility. Ask those you meet through internships what type of advancement opportunities there are.

The reality is you want to do what is enjoyable but you also need to make a living. You don't want to feel like you have no personal life, or that you work for nothing, so don't be embarrassed to ask those in the fields you are considering how happy they are in their positions, what path they recommend, and what suggestions they might have.

Good luck to you!

johnart said:

yeah look here is a photo of her trying to squeeze me to death

ZombieKitten said:

Awww . I wish I could have been there .

Serious said:

I want to come and visit at your house

ZombieKitten said:

That would be awesome . But I guess you'd be pretty disappointed when you see it .

You really need to come to Vienna again. You could go for a Fiaker ride instead of hot ballooning .

Serious said:

I won't be there to see your place, to see YOU silly!
can we go further than 2 metres this time?

ZombieKitten said:

You need to come one day! Or what about a trip to a tropical island ?

I guess so !

Serious said:

you know I want to go to this place

student and poet

I work in education.

ZombieKitten said:

I was trying to steal some DNA from you, for cloning purposes!

There will soon be an American Zombiekitten

torahwarrior said:

Torah: Good luck on finding the life work that fuels you and pays those bills nicely. My advice is find something you are passionate about and then lean that way...

I started a non-profit after seeing a need in our community for abandoned, neglected and abused young ppl. We work with the whole person, mind-body-soul, and help them
to break the cycles of abuse and go on to lead productive and purposeful lives. Additionally, we work globally in the rescue and restoration of children involved in sex trafficking.

What's it like? Rewarding, fulfilling and very heart wrenching. And get this, my degree? Fine Arts. Haha.

Good luck!

Survive.

ZombieKitten said:

Got any particular island in mind ? Like the one with the most attractive men ?

Serious said:

Ummm, my name is Robyn, I'd like to be your new friend, pls.

SlimHustle said:

Do not major in art history unless you want to be underpaid -- and that's if you can get a museum job!

Serious said:

Gosh San Maarten, but not because of men because of the beach airport

Human ressources assistant