What do you do for a living?
#46
03-14-2012, 06:42 AM
That being said, I think I've checked out an issue from my archives less than 10 times is 5 years...
BS Petroleum Eng, Colorado School of Mines
I'm 25, No complaints about career or compensation, good times.
In my experience, most accountants are disgruntled old women... just saying...
#47
03-14-2012, 07:23 AM
IMO It doesn't matter what you do for a living as long as you do it well and take pride in the work/product you put out and are able to market yourself and/or your services effectively. That in turn probably requires really liking what you do. Once that happens everything will fall into place. It's amazing where you can go with hard work, some good goals and perseverance.
The one thing I always say to younger people looking for advice is to make sure the career they pick has growth opportunities and is one which can be accommodated as their bodies age. Physically demanding jobs get harder and harder to do as you age. But mentally demanding jobs can be much more sustainable for decades.
As a father of three I don't really drive my car as much as I socialize / post about it here. Sometimes I drive it for a few weeks at a time and sometimes it's parked for a few months. The point is that it's there as an option and puts a smile on my face when going to work and coming home. Turns a mundane drive/commute into a little adventure.
The one thing I always say to younger people looking for advice is to make sure the career they pick has growth opportunities and is one which can be accommodated as their bodies age. Physically demanding jobs get harder and harder to do as you age. But mentally demanding jobs can be much more sustainable for decades.
As a father of three I don't really drive my car as much as I socialize / post about it here. Sometimes I drive it for a few weeks at a time and sometimes it's parked for a few months. The point is that it's there as an option and puts a smile on my face when going to work and coming home. Turns a mundane drive/commute into a little adventure.
#48
03-14-2012, 07:54 AM
origanly posted by danf
This quote reminds me of my car magazine collection. It's alphabetized and sorted by date, so I'm not a hoarder either...
That being said, I think I've checked out an issue from my archives less than 10 times is 5 years...
i know this one. i have all motorcycle magazines from the 70 s. i just got a 1974 250 honda elsinore for the collection. i rotate the magazines to vairous bathrooms (i meen librairies) in the house for reading.
This quote reminds me of my car magazine collection. It's alphabetized and sorted by date, so I'm not a hoarder either...
That being said, I think I've checked out an issue from my archives less than 10 times is 5 years...
i know this one. i have all motorcycle magazines from the 70 s. i just got a 1974 250 honda elsinore for the collection. i rotate the magazines to vairous bathrooms (i meen librairies) in the house for reading.
#49
03-14-2012, 08:15 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HIX
I'm sure most of these guys will tell you it's all about doing what you enjoy.
That being said I'm not exactly in love with what I do, but for 26yrs old to be making well into 6 figures I'm happy to keep doing it.
I'm an Independent Insurance broker specializing in Health Insurance for families and small businesses. I sell in Florida, Georgia, and Texas.
I did go to college, but honestly what I do now uses very few skills learned in college. I caught a good break and have been working pretty hard ever since.
What did you major in and what's your alma mater?
Originally Posted by HIX
I'm sure most of these guys will tell you it's all about doing what you enjoy.
That being said I'm not exactly in love with what I do, but for 26yrs old to be making well into 6 figures I'm happy to keep doing it.
I'm an Independent Insurance broker specializing in Health Insurance for families and small businesses. I sell in Florida, Georgia, and Texas.
I did go to college, but honestly what I do now uses very few skills learned in college. I caught a good break and have been working pretty hard ever since.
What did you major in and what's your alma mater?
"Alma Mater" is a 600 student college in Clearwater Florida.
#51
03-14-2012, 09:42 AM
Nope. No college for me either...went straight to work after a 4 year stint in the Marine Corp and never looked back. I'm a project manager for a world famous company and an electrician by trade. I have no use for a spider monkey, but if I find one, Nick can hook me up...
i will hook you up !!
#57
03-14-2012, 09:44 PM
Registered User
I guess I'm the only one here with a real job! We make furniture for Hotels and restaurants
So if anyone one of so called self made millionaires ever plan on build a hotel or starting up a restaurant look me up. We have well over 30 years. And we make stuff to ship it world wide.
So if anyone one of so called self made millionaires ever plan on build a hotel or starting up a restaurant look me up. We have well over 30 years. And we make stuff to ship it world wide.
