Career Advice - Page 6

12-22-2006, 06:13 PM

So I'm considering another career change.

What could a former Marine/network engineer/remodeler/charity president/message board guy do with his life? I can do sales and I like helping people.

I want to make $250k but I'd consider opportunities starting at $75k. Heh.

Any serious ideas?

**2112** · 12-22-2006, 09:26 PM

I will be semi retired in about 10 years at the age of 51..I would like to know what you think about an offer from a friend of mine who owns property in Mexico(Cabo).he owns a boat here on the east coast..we are both avid fisherman(salt water)..he will be retiring about the same time as me..after he retires he is going to move to Cabo and will be running a charter out of Cabo.he needs help with the boat/an assistant he says to me...
My question is..what would you do Mr. Phobia??if you loved Cabo(like I do)and fishing..and the relative cheapness of living in Mexico..problem is..most of your family lives on the northern and southern east coast..

Thank you Mr.Phobia,

bill parcells

**Fire Me Boy!** · 12-22-2006, 09:47 PM

Have you thought about opening up a cockfighting ring in Raytown?

**Fire Me Boy!** · 12-22-2006, 09:48 PM

I hear the Raiders need a coach...

**2112** · 12-22-2006, 09:50 PM

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Heres another occupation

12-22-2006, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Dole

Don't forget your uncanny ability to play table tennis with everyday household items. That's got to be worth something.

How do you put that on a resume though. That's one of those skills you really have to see....

12-22-2006, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bill parcells

I will be semi retired in about 10 years at the age of 51..I would like to know what you think about an offer from a friend of mine who owns property in Mexico(Cabo).he owns a boat here on the east coast..we are both avid fisherman(salt water)..he will be retiring about the same time as me..after he retires he is going to move to Cabo and will be running a charter out of Cabo.he needs help with the boat/an assistant he says to me...
My question is..what would you do Mr. Phobia??if you loved Cabo(like I do)and fishing..and the relative cheapness of living in Mexico..problem is..most of your family lives on the northern and southern east coast..

Thank you Mr.Phobia,

bill parcells

I can't even figure out what I'm gonna do, how should I know what you should do?

**HemiEd** · 12-22-2006, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

Well, I'm willing to make some concessions in light of 2 things:
1. I'd likely be changing fields or industries.
2. My last job paid $500 per year.

Did you save any of the $500 to invest or did you blow it all on beer?

ROYC75 · 12-22-2006, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phobia

So I'm considering another career change.

What could a former Marine/network engineer/remodeler/charity president/message board guy do with his life? I can do sales and I like helping people.

I want to make $250k but I'd consider opportunities starting at $75k. Heh.

Any serious ideas?

Pick up the phone and call me tomorrow ......... Do you still have my # ?

el borracho · 12-23-2006, 12:30 AM

I'm very curious why you are reluctant to do construction. Was it difficulty in collecting your fee? Was it working for people who don't really know what they are asking you to do? Was it too physically demanding?

el borracho · 12-23-2006, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bill parcells

I will be semi retired in about 10 years at the age of 51..I would like to know what you think about an offer from a friend of mine who owns property in Mexico(Cabo).he owns a boat here on the east coast..we are both avid fisherman(salt water)..he will be retiring about the same time as me..after he retires he is going to move to Cabo and will be running a charter out of Cabo.he needs help with the boat/an assistant he says to me...
My question is..what would you do Mr. Phobia??if you loved Cabo(like I do)and fishing..and the relative cheapness of living in Mexico..problem is..most of your family lives on the northern and southern east coast..

Thank you Mr.Phobia,

bill parcells

Ok, I know you didn't ask me but I can't see any reason you wouldn't move to Cabo. Maybe I don't understand the importance of where the family lives.

I'm guessing any close family members would make special effort to visit you in Cabo but I could be wrong there.
In any case, if you don't like it you could always move back.

12-23-2006, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by el borracho

I'm very curious why you are reluctant to do construction. Was it difficulty in collecting your fee? Was it working for people who don't really know what they are asking you to do? Was it too physically demanding?

Yes, yes, no. I don't market well either. I'm a small company and I want the high end client. I rarely get them. I think construction was something I fell back on when I was in a bad spot. I thought it was temporary until I found out I had a knack for it. I've had so many disappointments in the past couple years that we've decided that maybe I should try something different, with more upside.

It's not like I'm getting rid of my equipment. I can always fall back on it again if need be.

el borracho · 12-23-2006, 01:01 AM

Why don't you try flipping houses?

That way you decide the designs and materials and your fee is pretty much guaranteed (assuming you buy well).

12-23-2006, 01:16 AM

Flipping isn't quite as easy as it looks on TV. Especially not in the midwest. It's very, very competitive.

el borracho · 12-23-2006, 01:23 AM

Nothing is as easy as it appears on television. That doesn't mean that it isn't possible or that you shouldn't try it. Or maybe you have tried it.

Perhaps you could become a real estate agent?

kregger · 12-23-2006, 01:25 AM

Phobia,
Move futher south and set up a puppy mill(a nice one) that breeds those little ****ing lap dogs. Have you seen the price they get for those little furballs?

12-22-2006, 06:13 PM
Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	Career Advice So I'm considering another career change. What could a former Marine/network engineer/remodeler/charity president/message board guy do with his life? I can do sales and I like helping people. I want to make $250k but I'd consider opportunities starting at $75k. Heh. Any serious ideas?
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12-22-2006, 09:26 PM	#76
2112 Reset Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Parts Unknown Casino cash: $6866765	I will be semi retired in about 10 years at the age of 51..I would like to know what you think about an offer from a friend of mine who owns property in Mexico(Cabo).he owns a boat here on the east coast..we are both avid fisherman(salt water)..he will be retiring about the same time as me..after he retires he is going to move to Cabo and will be running a charter out of Cabo.he needs help with the boat/an assistant he says to me... My question is..what would you do Mr. Phobia??if you loved Cabo(like I do)and fishing..and the relative cheapness of living in Mexico..problem is..most of your family lives on the northern and southern east coast.. Thank you Mr.Phobia, bill parcells
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12-22-2006, 09:47 PM	#77
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12-23-2006, 12:30 AM	#84
el borracho In Pat We Trust Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Albuquerque, NM Casino cash: $2539148	I'm very curious why you are reluctant to do construction. Was it difficulty in collecting your fee? Was it working for people who don't really know what they are asking you to do? Was it too physically demanding?
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12-23-2006, 01:01 AM	#87
el borracho In Pat We Trust Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Albuquerque, NM Casino cash: $2539148	Why don't you try flipping houses? That way you decide the designs and materials and your fee is pretty much guaranteed (assuming you buy well).
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12-23-2006, 01:16 AM	#88
Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	Flipping isn't quite as easy as it looks on TV. Especially not in the midwest. It's very, very competitive.
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12-23-2006, 01:23 AM	#89
el borracho In Pat We Trust Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Albuquerque, NM Casino cash: $2539148	Nothing is as easy as it appears on television. That doesn't mean that it isn't possible or that you shouldn't try it. Or maybe you have tried it. Perhaps you could become a real estate agent?
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12-23-2006, 01:25 AM	#90
kregger thick as a brick Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: alpha centauri Casino cash: $10004925	Phobia, Move futher south and set up a puppy mill(a nice one) that breeds those little ****ing lap dogs. Have you seen the price they get for those little furballs?
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