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re: What type of career would you recommend to an 18 year old in today's age?
Posted on 3/23/24 at 11:33 am to Cone2TheBone
Posted on 3/23/24 at 11:33 am to Cone2TheBone
Anything Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning related. Not things that will be replaced by AI/ML, but things that will drive AI/ML.
A trade that cannot be replaced by AI/ML.
If Supply Chain Management or Construction Management as has been mentioned, then it needs to be accompanied by a layer of something that will allow for stickiness when those industries are disrupted.
Example: Additive Manufacturing/3-D Printing, powered by AI/ML, is going to disrupt traditional construction. Maybe not ALL sub-sectors, but a significant amount of them. When that happens to a certain degree, it's no longer "construction" and more like "technology that happens to be applied to building things." Business models will change drastically and traditional "construction managers" will be out of place unless they adapt as well.
A trade that cannot be replaced by AI/ML.
If Supply Chain Management or Construction Management as has been mentioned, then it needs to be accompanied by a layer of something that will allow for stickiness when those industries are disrupted.
Example: Additive Manufacturing/3-D Printing, powered by AI/ML, is going to disrupt traditional construction. Maybe not ALL sub-sectors, but a significant amount of them. When that happens to a certain degree, it's no longer "construction" and more like "technology that happens to be applied to building things." Business models will change drastically and traditional "construction managers" will be out of place unless they adapt as well.
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Posted on 3/23/24 at 11:33 am to KennabraTiger
Anesthesia and it's not even close. Sit in a chair in the air condition all day and get paid bank to do it. Job security and demand is guaranteed as people will always need surgeries. Plus, you can do it anywhere in the world and aren't tied to one desk job at some company with a boss that you hate.
Posted on 3/23/24 at 11:34 am to stout
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The South Park episode where tradesmen were wealthier than everyone is more accurate than satire.
Many trades can't be replaced by technology and there is a whole generation of them about to retire from it.
Unless you are getting a highly specialized degree these days, I just don't see how college is worth it over a trade school.
Not the worst advice although AI could still help with learning. Evaluating setups based on pictures to suggest solutions instead of Greg's 45 years of experience would accelerate the ability to bring more people in.
This post was edited on 3/23/24 at 11:35 am
Posted on 3/23/24 at 11:35 am to Cone2TheBone
Is your boy have book smarts or street smarts?
Posted on 3/23/24 at 11:35 am to Cone2TheBone
Also with trades, the big money is really made by starting your own business because your body will break down doing that yourself down the line. You have to have a little bit of people skills, bookkeeping skills, and organization
Posted on 3/23/24 at 11:36 am to Cone2TheBone
Politician. Easiest job as a path to becoming a millionaire. Plus, it's better to do the fricking.
Eta
Just realized you might actually be the 18 year old, so let me rephrase. Easiest to change the world from the inside! :)
Eta
Just realized you might actually be the 18 year old, so let me rephrase. Easiest to change the world from the inside! :)
This post was edited on 3/23/24 at 12:45 pm
Posted on 3/23/24 at 11:36 am to Walt OReilly
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hvac
Pretty over saturated in my area.
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Plumbing
Don’t quote me, but I seem to remember the apprenticeship path to master plumber being extremely long.
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pipe fitter
If you want plant work, there are a ton of career opportunities there on top of being a pipe fitter. QC and safety make good money and are relatively a piece of cake.
Posted on 3/23/24 at 11:36 am to Indefatigable
Why do people downvote post like the OP.
It’s an 18 year old going to LSU asking a very important and legit question .
It’s an 18 year old going to LSU asking a very important and legit question .
Posted on 3/23/24 at 11:37 am to stout
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Unless you are getting a highly specialized degree these days, I just don't see how college is worth it over a trade school.
This is only practical if you plan on entering a trade.
If you don’t, the definitely go to college to explore subjects you’re interested in. Also, while there’s a movement in the corporate world today that is moving away from a degrees candidate to one that has more practical knowledge (it’s not a bad idea), there are still many more that place an emphasis on a degreed candidate mainly because it shows a prospective employer that you have some ability to follow through on things, be taught, and that you may have learned some practical skills already.
Posted on 3/23/24 at 11:37 am to Cone2TheBone
Get him a CDL.
Can make some bank right now even doing local hauling.
Can make some bank right now even doing local hauling.
Posted on 3/23/24 at 11:38 am to Cone2TheBone
Tech job all the way. Man if I could go back in time. There are so many high paying technology jobs out there and you get to freaking work from home. Time wasted driving to and from work adds up and not to mention wear and tear on a vehicle plus gas.
If you are single this means you can work from anywhere. Take off to any city you want. Work in your hotel and then for the rest of the day explore your vacation spot. Visit family whenever you want. So much freedom with your schedule.
If you are single this means you can work from anywhere. Take off to any city you want. Work in your hotel and then for the rest of the day explore your vacation spot. Visit family whenever you want. So much freedom with your schedule.
Posted on 3/23/24 at 11:38 am to Cone2TheBone
Get some baws together and start up a freelance squatter removal service.
Posted on 3/23/24 at 11:38 am to Cone2TheBone
Most of the classes are the same first two years (some differences for cohort based majors like education/medical stuff, some difference for business, some for BA/BS) with lots of overlap. Go figure out what you think you want (you’ll probably change your mind) and just keep making progress. It’s a lot harder and takes a lot longer to finish a degree later in life. If you decide you want to be a plumber or whatever, you can still do that later.
Don’t assume whatever major was a good idea 10 years or even 5 years ago is a good idea now. Minimize student loan debt. After a bit get a part time job, try to fund living expenses with it. Utilize all the services the university offers. Tutoring, career planning, clubs, inter mural sports, etc. you pay dearly for them. Get your money’s worth.
Don’t assume whatever major was a good idea 10 years or even 5 years ago is a good idea now. Minimize student loan debt. After a bit get a part time job, try to fund living expenses with it. Utilize all the services the university offers. Tutoring, career planning, clubs, inter mural sports, etc. you pay dearly for them. Get your money’s worth.
This post was edited on 3/23/24 at 11:44 am
Posted on 3/23/24 at 11:39 am to Cone2TheBone
Go to Mexico and come back as an illegal. You’ll be set for life.
Posted on 3/23/24 at 11:41 am to stout
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Many trades can't be replaced by technology and there is a whole generation of them about to retire from it.
There is also millions of cheap labor bodies pouring across the boarder.
I can't imagine recommending to a young kid that he should go into a career that competes with 3rd world labor rates.
Posted on 3/23/24 at 11:41 am to Cone2TheBone
Learn Coding.
Posted on 3/23/24 at 11:42 am to Cone2TheBone
Go to nursing school. Score with the ladies. Go back to CRNA school after a year or two of ICU experience. Set up a day trading account while your person is asleep.
Posted on 3/23/24 at 11:43 am to Cone2TheBone
Nursing. Nurses can work anywhere. Always employable.
Posted on 3/23/24 at 11:43 am to Raging Tiger
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Go to nursing school. Score with the ladies. Go back to CRNA school after a year or two of ICU experience. Set up a day trading account while your person is asleep.
This is not bad advice. Just don't knock up one of the nurses. Knock up one of the doctors.
Posted on 3/23/24 at 11:43 am to Cone2TheBone
Construction Management
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