Career/Job

**luv** · 05-20-2007, 11:45 PM

Are you doing what you wanted to do with your life? Are you in the process of doing what you need to do in order to do what you want, and you're just working a job to pay bills until then? Are you stuck in a job because you have no other degrees or special skills, and you can't afford to start over doing something else?

**pr_capone** · 05-20-2007, 11:48 PM

I was doing what I wanted to do while I was in the army. then I got a medical discharge and my plans were shot to hell.

Now, I am working a job to pay the bills until I can get back into banking which is what I did before the army.

**Bwana** · 05-20-2007, 11:54 PM

No not really, but the money is to good to pass it up right now. I am getting REALLY burned out though and wouldn't pass something else up if the same money were there. I am doing some hunting on-line for a different avenue. By taking something else, I will likely piss off at least 15K in bonus money, but at this point, I really don't care.

**luv** · 05-20-2007, 11:54 PM

I know I'm not doing what I want to do, but I'm not sure exactly what it is I want to be doing.

BWillie · 05-20-2007, 11:57 PM

I don't want to do anything. I want to sit on my ass, all day. I want to do nothing. But, if one had to work, I'm definitely not doing what I want. But all the jobs I would want to do you make diddly squat. If I had a choice and could make good money doing it, I would be a golf club pro. Sit in the club house, read the paper. Hit on the cart girl. Drink beer and bullshit with the locals, what an amazing job it would be.

ClevelandBronco · 05-21-2007, 12:00 AM

I've been self-employed for a decade and a half or so, and my core business has always involved doing something very close to what I always wanted to do. I can't say that's always been entirely true, though. I've been distracted by opportunities along the way that didn't match my talents and interests. I chased those opportunities only for the money, and even when they paid off, I look back on those times as lost opportunities to do more of the work which I'm best suited for, and which gives me more joy.

It's an interesting question, luv. If you're wondering about your purpose in life, I'd say you have to look at your passions and your God-given talents first to determine whether you're on the right track.

You've probably been equipped already to do what will make you most happy. Hey, even if you need more education to do it, you're probably already equipped with the ability to learn it, simply because you'll care enough to learn.

Don't do what you do out of fear, or greed, or envy, or to meet others' misunderstandings of who you really are and you'll probably be doing what you want to do.

**luv** · 05-21-2007, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ClevelandBronco

Don't do what you do out of fear, or greed, or envy, or to meet others' misunderstandings of who you really are and you'll probably be doing what you want to do.

I absolutely love English. If I were to go back to school, I would want to get my degree in English. I always wanted to be a writer growing up, but I know that I'd need a job to get me by. What would I do with an English degree? Edit? Teach?

**Dunit35** · 05-21-2007, 12:09 AM

I was in the process of doing what I need to do, but have finally decided to change my major to criminal justice. I know I don't need the education to become a police officer, but I'm over half way done as it is. So, I'm just going to finish it up.

The job I work at now sucks, but it's paying the bills (barely) and my fiance works also. I've only been working there for two weeks and after 90 days I'll get a raise...wow it'll be up to 7.50.

The one thing I always wanted to happen in my life was meeting my future wife and now that I have done that, I couldn't be any happier.

**Dunit35** · 05-21-2007, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by luv

I absolutely love English. If I were to go back to school, I would want to get my degree in English. I always wanted to be a writer growing up, but I know that I'd need a job to get me by. What would I do with an English degree? Edit? Teach?

English degree? You could take the necessary education classes and become a teacher. You work the 2nd shift at your job right? You could always take your classes in the a.m. but eventually working full-time and taking a full 12 hours could wear you down.

**luv** · 05-21-2007, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Dunit35

I was in the process of doing what I need to do, but have finally decided to change my major to criminal justice. I know I don't need the education to become a police officer, but I'm over half way done as it is. So, I'm just going to finish it up.

The job I work at now sucks, but it's paying the bills (barely) and my fiance works also. I've only been working there for two weeks and after 90 days I'll get a raise...wow it'll be up to 7.50.

The one thing I always wanted to happen in my life was meeting my future wife and now that I have done that, I couldn't be any happier.

Growing up, I dreamed of being a wife and mother, and I would write and get things published in my spare time. I'm finding that only one of those things is within my control. Got to adjust the dream a little.

**luv** · 05-21-2007, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Dunit35

English degree? You could take the necessary education classes and become a teacher. You work the 2nd shift at your job right? You could always take your classes in the a.m. but eventually working full-time and taking a full 12 hours could wear you down.

I just can't see myself teaching. I'm too inquisitive. I like being the student. Hey, I could go into journalism! I could ask questions AND write!

**Dunit35** · 05-21-2007, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by luv

Growing up, I dreamed of being a wife and mother, and I would write and get things published in my spare time. I'm finding that only one of those things is within my control. Got to adjust the dream a little.

Nothing wrong with that. I always wanted a wife and never thought about the bills we would have (health insurence, auto insurence...etc.) Stuff like that always stresses me out and keeps me up at night. I'm on my fathers insurences right now but next May we will have to get our own and the thought of paying for auto insurence drives me crazy (I will be 22 years old then, gonna be expensive.)

**luv** · 05-21-2007, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Dunit35

Nothing wrong with that. I always wanted a wife and never thought about the bills we would have (health insurence, auto insurence...etc.) Stuff like that always stresses me out and keeps me up at night. I'm on my fathers insurences right now but next May we will have to get our own and the thought of paying for auto insurence drives me crazy (I will be 22 years old then, gonna be expensive.)

Getting married will help. So does turning 25.

**Dunit35** · 05-21-2007, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by luv

I just can't see myself teaching. I'm too inquisitive. I like being the student. Hey, I could go into journalism! I could ask questions AND write!

Journalism could be right up your alley. Mass communications major (I think) is what that degree is called. I know a girl that went to the same college as me (small town, small college.) and she just graduated. SHe wasn't even done with school yet and took a news t.v. reporter job in Arkansas.

**luv** · 05-21-2007, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Dunit35

Journalism could be right up your alley. Mass communications major (I think) is what that degree is called. I know a girl that went to the same college as me (small town, small college.) and she just graduated. SHe wasn't even done with school yet and took a news t.v. reporter job in Arkansas.

If I could've only decided this 10 years ago.

05-20-2007, 11:45 PM
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05-20-2007, 11:48 PM	#2
pr_capone ** SOC & ** YOU Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chiefs Hell Casino cash: $10018214	I was doing what I wanted to do while I was in the army. then I got a medical discharge and my plans were shot to hell. Now, I am working a job to pay the bills until I can get back into banking which is what I did before the army.
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05-20-2007, 11:54 PM	#3
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05-20-2007, 11:54 PM	#4
luv MY LITTLE #15 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $6089600	I know I'm not doing what I want to do, but I'm not sure exactly what it is I want to be doing.
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05-20-2007, 11:57 PM	#5
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05-21-2007, 12:00 AM	#6
ClevelandBronco I'm with the banned. Join Date: Sep 2006 Casino cash: $5658955	I've been self-employed for a decade and a half or so, and my core business has always involved doing something very close to what I always wanted to do. I can't say that's always been entirely true, though. I've been distracted by opportunities along the way that didn't match my talents and interests. I chased those opportunities only for the money, and even when they paid off, I look back on those times as lost opportunities to do more of the work which I'm best suited for, and which gives me more joy. It's an interesting question, luv. If you're wondering about your purpose in life, I'd say you have to look at your passions and your God-given talents first to determine whether you're on the right track. You've probably been equipped already to do what will make you most happy. Hey, even if you need more education to do it, you're probably already equipped with the ability to learn it, simply because you'll care enough to learn. Don't do what you do out of fear, or greed, or envy, or to meet others' misunderstandings of who you really are and you'll probably be doing what you want to do.
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05-21-2007, 12:09 AM	#8
Dunit35 Keepin it Real Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Oklahoma Casino cash: $1247045	I was in the process of doing what I need to do, but have finally decided to change my major to criminal justice. I know I don't need the education to become a police officer, but I'm over half way done as it is. So, I'm just going to finish it up. The job I work at now sucks, but it's paying the bills (barely) and my fiance works also. I've only been working there for two weeks and after 90 days I'll get a raise...wow it'll be up to 7.50. The one thing I always wanted to happen in my life was meeting my future wife and now that I have done that, I couldn't be any happier.
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