Help me brainstorm for a career

[SecretShadow]

Originally posted by: Baked
Try living on the streets for a year.

What is your point? Do you mean as a means of finding purpose or something? A 'totally free' living experience?

If you are implying I'm ungrateful and that living on the streets will make me pine away for a boring cubicle farm and be thankful, you've missed my point. This is an issue of finding direction and finding something to increase my fulfillment in life, not whine because my life sucks.

 

[SecretShadow]

Originally posted by: her209
Lawyers without Borders

Is that like doctors without borders?

 

[SecretShadow]

Originally posted by: DeathBUA

Originally posted by: SecretShadow
Are there any careers in the healthcare industry that would benefit from a law education?

Lawyer for the hospital defending against lawsuits from patients?

Originally posted by: Baked

Originally posted by: SecretShadow
Are there any careers in the healthcare industry that would benefit from a law education?

Malpractice. Sexual harassment. Insurance fraud.

Not bad ideas. Could be exciting and challenging, help eliminate frivolous lawsuits.

 

[TraumaRN]

Originally posted by: SecretShadow

Originally posted by: Baked
Try living on the streets for a year.

What is your point? Do you mean as a means of finding purpose or something? A 'totally free' living experience?

If you are implying I'm ungrateful and that living on the streets will make me pine away for a boring cubicle farm and be thankful, you've missed my point. This is an issue of finding direction and finding something to increase my fulfillment in life, not whine because my life sucks.

WHich is why I was avocating something nursing wise. Hell most nursing schools have a 2nd degree program where you can get your BSN in 1-2 years. And the best part is it's such a versitile field you can work on the floors as a staff nurse, you can work in the OR, the ER, you can get your masters and specialize, you can be a manager, a researcher, administrator just about anything. And you definitely get some job satisfaction.

 

[PrinceofWands]

Originally posted by: everman

Originally posted by: PrinceofWands

Originally posted by: everman
So you're going to law school and have no interest in practicing law whatsoever?

That's not that unusual actually. Many want to be able to represent themselves, some have political aspirations, some just want to have the degree, some are merely interested in law for a better understanding of the world around them. I certainly hope to get a JD someday and I'll definitely never practice.

I'm planning on starting next year. My point is that you really need to be motivated enough to get through, it isn't easy. Having a J.D. can be very useful, the whole experience of getting it should teach you a lot as well.

I think the best thing you can do is to not corner yourself into something, limiting your movement career-wise. Keep your options open, you never know what opportunity might present itself, and you want to be able to act on it.

But you're kind of limiting by assuming that career aspirations are the singular motivation. Careers mean nothing to me, so such considerations will actually turn me off from a field of study. Given my fairly radical stand against the current US legal implementation, a career in law would NEVER be an option. Besides, it's many years away for me. Just something I'd like to do on the side while I'm teaching.

 

[SecretShadow]

Originally posted by: DeathBUA

Originally posted by: SecretShadow

Originally posted by: Baked
Try living on the streets for a year.

What is your point? Do you mean as a means of finding purpose or something? A 'totally free' living experience?

If you are implying I'm ungrateful and that living on the streets will make me pine away for a boring cubicle farm and be thankful, you've missed my point. This is an issue of finding direction and finding something to increase my fulfillment in life, not whine because my life sucks.

WHich is why I was avocating something nursing wise. Hell most nursing schools have a 2nd degree program where you can get your BSN in 1-2 years. And the best part is it's such a versitile field you can work on the floors as a staff nurse, you can work in the OR, the ER, you can get your masters and specialize, you can be a manager, a researcher, administrator just about anything. And you definitely get some job satisfaction.

Nice....I'll have to look into this as well.

 

[TraumaRN]

Originally posted by: SecretShadow

Originally posted by: DeathBUA

Originally posted by: SecretShadow

Originally posted by: Baked
Try living on the streets for a year.

What is your point? Do you mean as a means of finding purpose or something? A 'totally free' living experience?

If you are implying I'm ungrateful and that living on the streets will make me pine away for a boring cubicle farm and be thankful, you've missed my point. This is an issue of finding direction and finding something to increase my fulfillment in life, not whine because my life sucks.

WHich is why I was avocating something nursing wise. Hell most nursing schools have a 2nd degree program where you can get your BSN in 1-2 years. And the best part is it's such a versitile field you can work on the floors as a staff nurse, you can work in the OR, the ER, you can get your masters and specialize, you can be a manager, a researcher, administrator just about anything. And you definitely get some job satisfaction.

Nice....I'll have to look into this as well.

Not to mention I'm still 2 semesters away from my degree(I graduate in May07) and I already make 16.25/hr Not bad for a 21 year old. First year out I'll make 50K and if I dont go back for my masters i'll max about 75K. But I do plan on going back for my masters which means about 80K start and maxing around 110-115K plus excitment every day, working with people, making a difference etc etc...

 

[SecretShadow]

One of the other things I've considered is working for the FBI/CIA/NSA/etc....I'm sure my mathematical logic abilities, computer background, and law education could be very useful to them. GS11 is a crappy pay rate in WA DC though.

 

[SecretShadow]

Originally posted by: DeathBUA

Originally posted by: SecretShadow

Originally posted by: DeathBUA

Originally posted by: SecretShadow

Originally posted by: Baked
Try living on the streets for a year.

What is your point? Do you mean as a means of finding purpose or something? A 'totally free' living experience?

If you are implying I'm ungrateful and that living on the streets will make me pine away for a boring cubicle farm and be thankful, you've missed my point. This is an issue of finding direction and finding something to increase my fulfillment in life, not whine because my life sucks.

WHich is why I was avocating something nursing wise. Hell most nursing schools have a 2nd degree program where you can get your BSN in 1-2 years. And the best part is it's such a versitile field you can work on the floors as a staff nurse, you can work in the OR, the ER, you can get your masters and specialize, you can be a manager, a researcher, administrator just about anything. And you definitely get some job satisfaction.

Nice....I'll have to look into this as well.

Not to mention I'm still 2 semesters away from my degree(I graduate in May07) and I already make 16.25/hr Not bad for a 21 year old. First year out I'll make 50K and if I dont go back for my masters i'll max about 75K. But I do plan on going back for my masters which means about 80K start and maxing around 110-115K plus excitment every day, working with people, making a difference etc etc...

I already make $18/hr doing my network job. What kind of retraining would it take if I already have a bachelors in math to start a nursing career?

 

[TraumaRN]

Originally posted by: SecretShadow

Originally posted by: DeathBUA

Originally posted by: SecretShadow

Originally posted by: DeathBUA

Originally posted by: SecretShadow

Originally posted by: Baked
Try living on the streets for a year.

What is your point? Do you mean as a means of finding purpose or something? A 'totally free' living experience?

If you are implying I'm ungrateful and that living on the streets will make me pine away for a boring cubicle farm and be thankful, you've missed my point. This is an issue of finding direction and finding something to increase my fulfillment in life, not whine because my life sucks.

WHich is why I was avocating something nursing wise. Hell most nursing schools have a 2nd degree program where you can get your BSN in 1-2 years. And the best part is it's such a versitile field you can work on the floors as a staff nurse, you can work in the OR, the ER, you can get your masters and specialize, you can be a manager, a researcher, administrator just about anything. And you definitely get some job satisfaction.

Nice....I'll have to look into this as well.

Not to mention I'm still 2 semesters away from my degree(I graduate in May07) and I already make 16.25/hr Not bad for a 21 year old. First year out I'll make 50K and if I dont go back for my masters i'll max about 75K. But I do plan on going back for my masters which means about 80K start and maxing around 110-115K plus excitment every day, working with people, making a difference etc etc...

I already make $18/hr doing my network job. What kind of retraining would it take if I already have a bachelors in math to start a nursing career?

idea on what my nursing program would do for someone like you(warning PDF file)

 

[JEDI]

Originally posted by: SecretShadow
I'm nearly 22. I'm finishing up a bachelors in mathematics and pursuing law school. I've been a network administrator for varying networks, both voluntary (small religious and local philanthropic organizations) and professionally, since I was 16.

I'm bored today and contemplating my future life. Nearing graduation, I've been pondering career plans. As I've noted, I've held some jobs in the networking field, but honestly I want something that is more fulfilling. I think about my experiences, and I can't imagine a worse existence...cubicle farms and 8-5 drudgery for the next 40-60 years. I know this is ridiculous and obviously not real, but I watch something like Star Trek and I think to myself "self, how awesome that would be....always something new and exciting around the corner, always challenging." Obviously ST isn't real, but its the idea, you know? I know to some extent, everything is what you make of it and I do my best....but I am still left with feeling like I want something more meaningful and

I've thought of joining the military as an officer (bonus points because I love my country and consider it a great honor to serve), perhaps even as a JAG (considering the law education)....but the time commitment and military mentality (I've been exposed to military life for a long time, my father, father's father and father's grandfather were military men) are detractors for me. I've also thought of some of those foreign jobs, like teaching english abroad or managing networks in post-war Iraq for 18 months or whatever, but thats still a job...not a career. I've also considered pursuing other degrees....such as history, and sticking to the academic world.....but that still seems somehow useless and potentially monotonous after a while (how dull is a tenured professor, 20 hours a week of work of the same thing semester after semester).

Since I am interested in law, I think I'd like to do something that makes use of a law education but I don't think I want to end up a 'typical' lawyer either, chasing ambulances or whatnot.

Discuss.

Cliff notes:
1. Finishing a math degree, starting law school
2. Want career ideas that are different than a cubicle farm, 8-5

hm.. The path you took

 

[d3n]

I think I'd want to do something that involves driving a tractor with some fishing on the side. Otherwise I'm pretty happy.

 

[Baked]

therapist

 

[Wreckem]

Originally posted by: SecretShadow
One of the other things I've considered is working for the FBI/CIA/NSA/etc....I'm sure my mathematical logic abilities, computer background, and law education could be very useful to them. GS11 is a crappy pay rate in WA DC though.

If you dont have a PhD forget about the CIA/NSA. Unless you are say fluent in Arabic.

 

[d3n]

Originally posted by: Wreckem

Originally posted by: SecretShadow
One of the other things I've considered is working for the FBI/CIA/NSA/etc....I'm sure my mathematical logic abilities, computer background, and law education could be very useful to them. GS11 is a crappy pay rate in WA DC though.

If you dont have a PhD forget about the CIA/NSA. Unless you are say fluent in Arabic.

You could work for them in a logistics or support role. That would require, at minimum, four years in the military in a Top Secret cleared position.

 

[Vich]

Im graduating this December from Nursing School ( University of Maryland). Already got hired by Johns Hopkins to work in one of there top-notch ICU's. Cant wait to work a couple of years and go on to my masters. Honestly, I hate bedside nursing. Being a Nurse Practitioner/ Nurse Anesthetist is where it is at.

 

[BD2003]

Originally posted by: SecretShadow
I'm nearly 22. I'm finishing up a bachelors in mathematics and pursuing law school. I've been a network administrator for varying networks, both voluntary (small religious and local philanthropic organizations) and professionally, since I was 16.

I'm bored today and contemplating my future life. Nearing graduation, I've been pondering career plans. As I've noted, I've held some jobs in the networking field, but honestly I want something that is more fulfilling. I think about my experiences, and I can't imagine a worse existence...cubicle farms and 8-5 drudgery for the next 40-60 years. I know this is ridiculous and obviously not real, but I watch something like Star Trek and I think to myself "self, how awesome that would be....always something new and exciting around the corner, always challenging." Obviously ST isn't real, but its the idea, you know? I know to some extent, everything is what you make of it and I do my best....but I am still left with feeling like I want something more meaningful and

I've thought of joining the military as an officer (bonus points because I love my country and consider it a great honor to serve), perhaps even as a JAG (considering the law education)....but the time commitment and military mentality (I've been exposed to military life for a long time, my father, father's father and father's grandfather were military men) are detractors for me. I've also thought of some of those foreign jobs, like teaching english abroad or managing networks in post-war Iraq for 18 months or whatever, but thats still a job...not a career. I've also considered pursuing other degrees....such as history, and sticking to the academic world.....but that still seems somehow useless and potentially monotonous after a while (how dull is a tenured professor, 20 hours a week of work of the same thing semester after semester).

Since I am interested in law, I think I'd like to do something that makes use of a law education but I don't think I want to end up a 'typical' lawyer either, chasing ambulances or whatnot.

Discuss.

Cliff notes:
1. Finishing a math degree, starting law school
2. Want career ideas that are different than a cubicle farm, 8-5

About half of my friends are either in, or planning on going to law school. Not a single one of them wants to be a "typical" lawyer. Which is just mind boggling to me. Sure, theres a more than one way to do law, but they are all still law. It's going to involve paperwork, courtrooms, clients, etc - no matter how you slice it. If you can't deal with that, it's not for you.

Just like there's dozens of ways to be a doctor, but every single one of them involves patients and disease.

And "post-war Iraq" just sounds funny...I'm not sure why.