What is your job or future job?
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repo1
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PostPosted: Wed, 20th Jun 2007 01:38    Post subject: What is your job or future job?
Right now I am unemployed. Before that I worked a shitty manual labour job. I need to go to college and get some kind of 'proper job'. I really have no idea where to start. I have no idea how other people survive in life. To be honest I have no real interests, I don't even have much interest in computers anymore.

I get intimidated by everyone else who seems to know exactly what the fuck they are doing and has all kinds of cool shit on their CV (volunteer work, certifications, degrees, different jobs, references etc). Truthfully I don't even want to play that fucking game. I don't want to spend my life kissing college professor's and employer's asses. Sad

Anyway what is your job or career plan?
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PostPosted: Wed, 20th Jun 2007 01:48    Post subject:
if you want a decent career you'll have to play the game im afraid, its the way the world works Sad
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Jenni
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PostPosted: Wed, 20th Jun 2007 01:51    Post subject:
Not mine, but my friend has just passed his Large Goods Vehicle test. That included with ADR (hazardous goods and waste) with a pile of certificates. Now he seems to be earning a fair living. If you're in Europe you need to be over 21. He did all this in a three month course. I think he's earning about £700 to £800 a week. £400 basic and £100 per call out averaging two to four a week. His job isn't the nicest But he makes a good wage.


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PostPosted: Wed, 20th Jun 2007 05:48    Post subject:
repo1, how old are you?
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PostPosted: Wed, 20th Jun 2007 06:36    Post subject:
I love manual labour. Trade work. Anything that tires you out physically and not mentally is great. I don't know why. I feel satisfied in the end.

I hate working with people where you're constantly thinking.


Currently am unemployed.
But for the summer something menial.
That is of course if I find something.

Future job's in the media. Very Happy


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PostPosted: Wed, 20th Jun 2007 07:00    Post subject:
I work at a house-modules manufacturer, but I get extreme allergic from some of the materials we use there so I'm gonna quit (that and some other reasons). In the future I hope I'm working with multimedia.


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PostPosted: Wed, 20th Jun 2007 07:02    Post subject:
DRM industry, so that I know I have at least a million people hating me each night I go to bed Cool


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PostPosted: Wed, 20th Jun 2007 08:12    Post subject:
There is another topic for this, IT administrator (still in learning period tho) 1 more year to go
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PostPosted: Wed, 20th Jun 2007 08:31    Post subject:
graphic designer/illustrator working in web, print and motion graphics.


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Leishar




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PostPosted: Wed, 20th Jun 2007 09:25    Post subject:
I work as an IT consultant (aka programmer) for a small company.

You don't have to kiss anyone's ass. Just work the best you can. Eventually you'll get noticed.
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PostPosted: Wed, 20th Jun 2007 09:38    Post subject:
statistical analyst for a health information company, been there for a little over 2 years now.


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Clevesa




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PostPosted: Wed, 20th Jun 2007 10:23    Post subject:
Right now I'm working as a Network Administrator in an IT company. Good wage and a car Very Happy
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PostPosted: Wed, 20th Jun 2007 11:51    Post subject:
since its still my learning period I don't get that much a year. Probably the same as they earn in Poland Razz

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PostPosted: Wed, 20th Jun 2007 13:44    Post subject:
My main problem with my job is my boss... He's a nice guy when he's in a good mood but when he's pissed he tries to unload his frustrations on the employees!

So, a word of advice: If the money is good but the mood in the office sucks try looking for something else.
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PostPosted: Wed, 20th Jun 2007 14:14    Post subject:
Right now i have my exams and are trying to read up on the last two, though not much to read really..

But i just got a job as a supstitute teacher Very Happy

Its fun, you do nothing really and the pay is great! So im not complaining Very Happy

And i will have this job next year also, until i decide what i wanna do.


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PostPosted: Wed, 20th Jun 2007 14:16    Post subject:
Simple technician right now but I plan on becoming the ruler of the universe soon..
pm me if you guys want a planet or two in a few years.
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PostPosted: Wed, 20th Jun 2007 14:43    Post subject:
I'll be a Truck Driver.
All I need is the 2000 euro to take the drivers license. (someone feel like donating some cash? <3)
No need for any schools (you need to take the drivers license tho).
Can start at the age of 18.
Great wage.
Great work.


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PostPosted: Wed, 20th Jun 2007 15:07    Post subject:
i am an animator
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PostPosted: Wed, 20th Jun 2007 15:09    Post subject:
I'm in game development (PC), project manager.


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PostPosted: Wed, 20th Jun 2007 15:21    Post subject:
I'm currently unemployed. I'll start studying business administration and economics or civil engineering after the summer, depending on which i get accepted to. I'm hoping for the business admin, but it has much higher GPA requirements (i still meet all the base requirements) than the civil engineering one. I more than meet up to the requirements for the civil engineering degree, so i'll most likely get accepted to that. But if i get the business admin i'm definetly choosing that instead. Before that i studied IT and natural sciences in high school for three years which i just finished back on the 7th of June.

However, after having done it for 3 years i got a taste for it and how hard it really is (programming/scripting is a real pain), so when it came to applying for university i decided to go with something easier (and with much better pay) so i picked business admin, and civil engineering to fall back on.
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PostPosted: Wed, 20th Jun 2007 15:26    Post subject:
Vodka-Redbull wrote:
I'm in game development (PC), project manager.


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guess you hate work Laughing
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PostPosted: Wed, 20th Jun 2007 16:11    Post subject:
what means working?
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PostPosted: Wed, 20th Jun 2007 16:32    Post subject:
I guess if you have no real interests or aspirations it would be better to go for a trade skill course in college, as you can earn alot and even though it's not exactly interesting work it's varied enough to stave off boredom. Plus you get to swindle old people!

I currently work as a biology laboratory technician, the pay is only average (£20,000 per annum) but it's interesting. Once I finish my course I've arranged a job in research which should be far more interesting and better pay. Smile


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PostPosted: Wed, 20th Jun 2007 17:16    Post subject:
AnimalMother wrote:
I guess if you have no real interests or aspirations it would be better to go for a trade skill course in college, as you can earn alot and even though it's not exactly interesting work it's varied enough to stave off boredom. Plus you get to swindle old people!

I currently work as a biology laboratory technician, the pay is only average (£20,000 per annum) but it's interesting. Once I finish my course I've arranged a job in research which should be far more interesting and better pay. Smile



Biology lab tech, eh? Does that mean you have access to the equipment and resources required to create strains of weaponized viruses? In that case, i have need of your services. I pay VERY handsomely, and the benefits are good too.
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PostPosted: Wed, 20th Jun 2007 17:16    Post subject:
deelix wrote:
Vodka-Redbull wrote:
I'm in game development (PC), project manager.


President of 'Russian Games Hate Club'

guess you hate work Laughing


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PostPosted: Wed, 20th Jun 2007 17:47    Post subject:
I work as IT specialist (minor System / Network administration, Web / System / DB Development) from home at very small computer retail company. It is so small so you feel with your ass every fuck up you make, but at the same time you really see the results of your work. My wage is $1000 / month. For comparison one of my friends wage is $2500 / month but he has to work 12 hours / day with constant overtime and sometimes without weekends…. So I am more than happy Very Happy


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PostPosted: Wed, 20th Jun 2007 18:15    Post subject:
Engineer, but my job title is Geophysics Manager, and i also handle day to day IT.Im also a partner in the company. Im not telling you what i make, its not profesional, and i doubt you would beleve me.

I took did a 4 year degree, but completed in 3.5 becasue i did summer semesters every year.
Started working on my MBA, but it wasnt for me presently.

Honestly, 4 years of school is nothing when looking at the big picture. And you will not need to kiss your proffs ass. ITs the best way to get ahead in the game since it seems everyone has a degree now adays. Even alot of blue collar jobs require a degree.

Heres a great article, talking about our generations take on jobs, school and life.

http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1018089-1,00.html

And your ideas about voluntering are flawed. I presently volunteer 2 hours a week, and its nothing, i feel great after it, and it will look like gold on my resume if i every am in need of work.


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PostPosted: Thu, 21st Jun 2007 00:58    Post subject:
tax consultant in a big four
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repo1
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PostPosted: Thu, 21st Jun 2007 02:40    Post subject:
Bigperm, I found that article interesting. Makes me feel that maybe I'm not too far behind everyone else. I'm guessing you work in energy or mining, there seems to be alot of money in that sector for all types of engineers.

I just want a career that doesn't feel like a "job" or a daily grind, with some asshole manager pouring bullshit on me. I'd be happy with $30-40k a year if it was something that makes me want to jump out of bed every morning.

I looked into enrolling for an 2-year degree to become a Physical Therapy Assistant but they need all kinds of references and PT volunteer work just to enroll. It's also 90% women, which could have been a good thing except I'm married already.
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PostPosted: Thu, 21st Jun 2007 20:44    Post subject:
you want to do varied manual labor?

go work on a oil field or a bagger ship in qatar for those big building projects in the sea. They always need people, and it is very good paid 5000$/month

and if you study, you dont have to kiss asses every where. You just have to accept that you dont know anything in the beginning and will need to get trained by someone else. And thats where a lof of people make the mistake. Taking instructions is not kissing ass;)

After you studied, you put it on cv and you do a job. The CV is only 30-40%. Once you have to go for the conversation, just convince them you want that job so hard;)

Just accept that it takes time. I suppose you dont have a degree yet. Others have references, but they had to study 3-4-5 years, do internships after that. Do a first job. And after that they made some good money. So it takes 10 years (studies included) before you have a good, funny well paid job. And you will have to start now.

But thats no problem, as long as you dont think it is a problem. Fuck the rest, do it your way;)
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