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Are you doing what you'd like to be doing? How old are you?

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I have a degree in Geology, with a minor in Environmental science and one in Photography as well. I am working as an IT manager for Civil Engineering firm (ahh!). I am turning 31 in October, have a beautiful wife and two outstanding boys. I make good money (underpaid for what I do but I get paid well), I have a nice house I just built. Two cars, a riding lawn mower (newest toy), several computers, wife spends money at will despite all my attempts to stop her. I succeeded in life to this point (some would say).

I don't hate what I do but if you took away the users and the computers it would be great! I spend my days at work, weekends with the family nights working from home. I would like to travel more but with two boys under 2yrs it's difficult.

I would like more free time.

I'm happy enough for one person.

Is it me or does this sound like a person ad?
 
I'll leave it as "acceptable" at this point in time. I won't be happy until I am the owner of my own business. I just can't do it yet. I have to wait a few years for my wife to get out of school so that we have a second income to pay the bills if need be.

Materialistically though, we are doing very well for our age, not that it's some to really brag about...we've got the cars and the house and the toys and gadgets and the IRA's and the 401k's...but we still haven't hit our stride due to my wife still being in school for an advanced degree. In time. In time.

I'm 25, my wife is 23.
 
27 as of today and no not really where I want to be....

I am currently working for IBM as an on site support contractor, get paid little and no benefits...that combined with no job security or future really stinks.

The IT market here is next to awful and I am rather disappointed that my degree (polisci yeah) is going to waste on a career that isn't very profitable/secure but realize that anything using my degree wouldn't be nearly as beneficial salary wise...

Considering a move into either Pharma sales or possibly taking the LSAT to see how I would do on that since my *dream* was lawschool and being an e-commerce/tech lawyer...either way I see IT being a dead end with the way the market is going, no one wants to take anyone on as a full time hire and train them, and those that do are only the larger companies like IBM where there is little room for advancement.
 
turning 22 this winter (holy crap, actually typing that number scares me)

gonna be a senior in college this fall with management & marketing.. I'm just here ready to graduate and waiting for the real world to smack me... and smack it back! 😉
 
Yes and no. Im 25 and married. And because of circumstances surrounding the marriage/relationship its put my career/job search on hold until the INS gets their butts in gear and processes things a little more quickly. So right now, I spend my days at home basically being a "domestic engineer". I'm very content with the marriage but I get bored being at home so much. Atleast all this time alone has allowed me to do some thinking about what i want to do when I can finally work again. I've discovered that I dont want to do accounting anymore (thats my degree). Maybe I'll go back to school and do something with Pharmaceuticals. hmm
 
I think I just wanna be in college again... the best years of my life... you can't beat that kind of environment.
 
Wow the serious part of life seems to start like 5-10 years earlier in the States.

I am 29, working as PhD student in mechanical engineering, I don't really like my project - but sh!t happens when u take what is offered instead of searching for real. Money is ok, but I don't see how I will get the PhD with this project and then finding a job will be hard...

Graduated in Material Science with 27 almost 28 - and that is not even that late... for german conditions (was 2 years abroad)

Not gonna be married anytime soon and I dont know anyone that is married (below 30)...


 
just graduated from CU working now (first job). Life is actually pretty good right now. definately not doing what i wanted, but i already knew that since my plan was to go to grad school in a year or so (phd or law degree). commuting to the city is crap but i save money and im possibly looking to get an sti soon. its my dream car and has been since i was a soph in college. it feels damn good to make that dream a possible reality just coming out of school.

also, i have really really great friends and everyone i know is pretty much in nyc. when i look at it now, i really cant complain. Im in great shape and 22. im happy.
 
Originally posted by: B00ne
Wow the serious part of life seems to start like 5-10 years earlier in the States.

I am 29, working as PhD student in mechanical engineering, I don't really like my project - but sh!t happens when u take what is offered instead of searching for real. Money is ok, but I don't see how I will get the PhD with this project and then finding a job will be hard...

Graduated in Material Science with 27 almost 28 - and that is not even that late... for german conditions (was 2 years abroad)

Not gonna be married anytime soon and I dont know anyone that is married (below 30)...
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Not that it's a determining factor in what you do and when you do it in your life, but I think some people are concerned about having kids when they're over 30. That's why the process typically begins with marriage by the time you're 28 at the latest (if you've found someone).

For those who are simply waiting... they see no problems with it... my ex-manager had a kid when she was over 40. Of course there were medical concerns... but that's the risk you take.
 
Originally posted by: B00ne
Wow the serious part of life seems to start like 5-10 years earlier in the States.
. . .

Not gonna be married anytime soon and I dont know anyone that is married (below 30)...
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Depends, although i am happy, I don't consider myself "serious" about life . . .

unforseen things change and the "happiness" you are PLANNING for may never come to be . . .

START ENJOYING LIFE RIGHT NOW!

and for heaven's sake DON"T consider a life-partner unless YOU are happy (and find one that is ALREADY content - someone who does not NEED you to "make them happy". 😉

 
Originally posted by: Deslocke
no but I'm doing something that I have to do (finish high school). I'm 17.
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High School can be a great time - IF you figure it out in time. 😉

And today is such a beautiful day in S.Cal hi-desert - after the flooding yesterday - I'm out of here.

😀

aloha
 
Originally posted by: apoppin
Originally posted by: B00ne
Wow the serious part of life seems to start like 5-10 years earlier in the States.
. . .

Not gonna be married anytime soon and I dont know anyone that is married (below 30)...
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Depends, although i am happy, I don't consider myself "serious" about life . . .

unforseen things change and the "happiness" you are PLANNING for may never come to be . . .

START ENJOYING LIFE RIGHT NOW!

and for heaven's sake DON"T consider a life-partner unless YOU are happy (and find one that is ALREADY content - someone who does not NEED you to "make them happy". 😉
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What if bringing that person - whom you care for so much - the joy/laughter/happiness makes you happy in turn ?
 
Originally posted by: rh71
Originally posted by: apoppin
Originally posted by: B00ne
Wow the serious part of life seems to start like 5-10 years earlier in the States.
. . .

Not gonna be married anytime soon and I dont know anyone that is married (below 30)...
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Depends, although i am happy, I don't consider myself "serious" about life . . .

unforseen things change and the "happiness" you are PLANNING for may never come to be . . .

START ENJOYING LIFE RIGHT NOW!

and for heaven's sake DON"T consider a life-partner unless YOU are happy (and find one that is ALREADY content - someone who does not NEED you to "make them happy". 😉
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What if bringing that person - whom you care for so much - the joy/laughter/happiness makes you happy in turn ?
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I am talking about an unhealthy need. 2 life partners should need each other.

However, haven't you (over)heard people say, "I need someone to make me happy". I run from those people - perhaps a clown or other entertainer wold be useful to entertain them.

For me (my opinion), I want to SHARE my happiness and my life with another (basically) happy person.

That's all I meant . . .

It is SUCH a BEAUTIFUL day after the flooding in the SoCal hi-desert yesterday, I am OUTTA here to enjoy it. 😀
(i'll check back later . . . aloha)
 
Kind of.

I am 19, going to be 20 on Sunday 🙂 Just transferred to WIU, enjoying the scenery, going to classes, met some friendly people on my floor. Things could me better, but they could be much worse too.
 
Originally posted by: Renob
Are you doing what you'd like to be doing? How old are you?

Yes, 36
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lol, I was expecting the majority of the replies to be a bit more like yours, Renob.
Ah well, I like how people are explaining their situations. 🙂
 
Sort of. I'm a little behind, but headed in the right direction. If I was where I expect to be a year from now today, then I'd say "yes". I'm 22.
 
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