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Career Change
Posted on 5/24/10 at 3:42 pm
Posted on 5/24/10 at 3:42 pm
Not sure if this needs to be in the OT but I thought it was more appropriate here. I'm looking for a change in career. I'm currently working for a small electrical company and have hit the ceiling. I'm maxed out on pay but more importantly I'm not learning anymore while on the job. I'm at a point to where I get excited to work on something that I actually have to think about. I'm also a 09 LSU graduate in Econ. Can't find a decent job using this degree yet. I haven't really been actively searching either (due to current job). Now I'm looking into working in petro-chemical industry. Either as a craftsman (electrical etc....), operator, or estimator for a major construction co. I don't have much contacts in this industry and just need some direction and or leads.
I know my skill set is a little scattered as far as my experience and degree goes. But I can do technical (out in the field) as well as professional (office) work. So please post if you have advice....
I know my skill set is a little scattered as far as my experience and degree goes. But I can do technical (out in the field) as well as professional (office) work. So please post if you have advice....
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Posted on 5/24/10 at 4:11 pm to Atom
I don't work in your area but I had a similar choice myself once upon a time and made the switch. One of the best decisions I ever made.
Posted on 5/24/10 at 5:14 pm to foshizzle
Do something you love doing where it's not considered a job. I am about to make a dramatic career change and will have to go back to school.
Posted on 5/24/10 at 8:33 pm to sheek
I really don't mind working if the money is right. I could always do what I love on my off time. Besides this, I feel like I'm running out of time. I would love to go back to school too. But I've been in school for a long time, I would rather try to work and not have to worry about school.
Posted on 5/25/10 at 6:58 am to Atom
Look for a job in another state. You might be surprised with what you find. Let's say if you find a job opportunity in another state go for an interview and stay a few days to check out the city. You might find you like it and a good job as well.
Posted on 5/25/10 at 7:30 am to TenTex
tough economy to make a career change- but that being said- ask yourself- "If money was not an issue, what would I like to do for a living?"
Then get started- having a job you dislike or hate is not the way to live life
Then get started- having a job you dislike or hate is not the way to live life
Posted on 5/25/10 at 1:04 pm to 756
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If money was not an issue, what would I like to do for a living?"
Oh I remember the days when people said things like that to me. Now I know they're full of shite. Money is always an issue.
quote:
Anybody who tells you money is the root of all evil doesn't fricking have any.
They say money can't buy happiness? Look at the fricking smile on my face. Ear to ear, baby.
Posted on 5/25/10 at 6:17 pm to LSUAfro
Agreed, money affords the time to do the things you love. I can do the things I love on my off time. I love to fix things, working on cars. But I will not become a mechanic.
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