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BigToque

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I'm currently doing a social work kind of job that I got because of my degree in Psych, but after 2 weeks on the job I can pretty much say with certainty is not what I enjoy doing.

I registered to go back to school to go into nursing, however after managing a group home for people with mental disabilities, I realized that wasn't the line of work I wanted to do either.

I know I have no interest in getting into any kind of trades profession. I would enjoy doing the kind of work on my own house - but to have to spend so much time and energy doing it professionally is not very appealing to me.

Research has never been something I was really interested in either, so going back to school for engineering, environmental science, whatever isn't an option.

I'm a decent programmer/web developer and have great IT skills, but I've never had an interest in doing that professionally. I just don't want to work with computers 24/7.

I've got a bit of an interest in investing, so I'm currently taking the Canadian Securities Course and I'll take a few other courses after which might lead me into an investment dealer/portfolio manager position.

I feel like I've exhausted my options and just don't know what to do. I'm not drawn to a career with a huge salary because I just don't care to do the kind of work necessary to have that kind of position.

I want to work 8 hours a day, make 65K (I've calculated that is what I would need to live a VERY comfortable life in my city) and have plenty of time to travel.

Maybe you guys can think of something I haven't looked at.
 
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Lamont Burns

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Manwhoring.

Or... well nurses were in high demand a few years ago... I imagine that somewhat holds true still. However that appears to be out. All I see here is a list of things you don't like, but which you have skills for.

Making 65k a year can be done far too many ways to suggest the one thing you need. I might suggest keeping with those courses until you decide you don't like that either.
 
pontifex

pontifex

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i'm in the same position. i have no idea what i want to do and i really want out of the support end of IT.

there isn't much that really seems to appeal to me. the only thing that does is maybe being an editor for a magazine or book publisher. but then again, i don't want to work for just any magazine or publisher, i'd like to work for one that i have an interest in.
plus there doesn't seem to be too many positions open for that in my area and not to mention that i'd have to go to colleeg and egt a degree in English.


 
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pontifex

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Originally posted by: Capt Caveman
Read the book - 'Do What You Are'
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those books seem to be worthless. I read The Pathfinder which is very similar i think and it was a waste of money. it didn't help one bit.
 
Capt Caveman

Capt Caveman

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Originally posted by: pontifex
Originally posted by: Capt Caveman
Read the book - 'Do What You Are'
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those books seem to be worthless. I read The Pathfinder which is very similar i think and it was a waste of money. it didn't help one bit.
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Nope, completely different kind of book. 'Do What You Are' - helps you determine your personalty type and then suggests different types of jobs in different industries that fit your personality type.
 
SpunkyJones

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Tough call, your not going to find a job with the hours you want, at the money you want with Psych as a major. So, after two weeks on the job the staff are probably the ones driving you crazy I assume? They are probably lowly paid staff, with no ambition, no work ethic, and expect you to hold their hand all day? Or is it the direct care aspect of you job not to your liking? You got a four year degree and are now wiping some ones ass?

Sounds like the Investor option is your only choice, for it seems to be something you have interest in, you might want to follow that path for now. Also, the current job might get better as you gain more experience, and maybe getting involved in some research at the job would make it more interesting.
 
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ahurtt

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Originally posted by: Capt Caveman
Read the book - 'Do What You Are'
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This looks like a better book based on the OP:

I Don't Know What I Want, But I Know It's Not This: A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding Gratifying Work by Julie Jansen (2003)

(It was on the cross-sell list of items for "Do What You Are" at Amazon)
 
pontifex

pontifex

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Originally posted by: Capt Caveman
Originally posted by: pontifex
Originally posted by: Capt Caveman
Read the book - 'Do What You Are'
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those books seem to be worthless. I read The Pathfinder which is very similar i think and it was a waste of money. it didn't help one bit.
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Nope, completely different kind of book. 'Do What You Are' - helps you determine your personalty type and then suggests different types of jobs in different industries that fit your personality type.
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sounds exactly like Pathfinder.
 
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BigToque

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Originally posted by: SpunkyJones
Tough call, your not going to find a job with the hours you want, at the money you want with Psych as a major. So, after two weeks on the job the staff are probably the ones driving you crazy I assume? They are probably lowly paid staff, with no ambition, no work ethic, and expect you to hold their hand all day? Or is it the direct care aspect of you job not to your liking? You got a four year degree and are now wiping some ones ass?

Sounds like the Investor option is your only choice, for it seems to be something you have interest in, you might want to follow that path for now. Also, the current job might get better as you gain more experience, and maybe getting involved in some research at the job would make it more interesting.
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I'm going to stick with my current job for a while, I'm sure part of the problem is that I'm still trying to figure out exactly what I'm supposed to be doing and learning all the different parts of the company.

It's tough dealing with our clients though. Our company is involved in vocational rehabilitation, where we try to help people get back into the workforce after they have lost their jobs due to injury/illness. The clients are sent to us by their insurance companies, and more often than not, they seem to be unhappy needing to come see us.

I know that this isn't the kind of job I want to stay at though. I don't like working with unhappy people.

(My job seems a little ironic given my current situation :p)

 
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sniperruff

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i was in the same boat.

i looked into accounting and it seemed boring to me. although accounting knowledge can be useful in many business positions.

i think equities trading somewhat fits your description: relatively stable hours, and you make a good living. although you need to have the right personality to fit in though.
 
sao123

sao123

Lifer
May 27, 2002
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Originally posted by: BigToque
I'm currently doing a social work kind of job that I got because of my degree in Psych, but after 2 weeks on the job I can pretty much say with certainty is not what I enjoy doing.

I registered to go back to school to go into nursing, however after managing a group home for people with mental disabilities, I realized that wasn't the line of work I wanted to do either.

I know I have no interest in getting into any kind of trades profession. I would enjoy doing the kind of work on my own house - but to have to spend so much time and energy doing it professionally is not very appealing to me.

Research has never been something I was really interested in either, so going back to school for engineering, environmental science, whatever isn't an option.

I'm a decent programmer/web developer and have great IT skills, but I've never had an interest in doing that professionally. I just don't want to work with computers 24/7.

I've got a bit of an interest in investing, so I'm currently taking the Canadian Securities Course and I'll take a few other courses after which might lead me into an investment dealer/portfolio manager position.

I feel like I've exhausted my options and just don't know what to do. I'm not drawn to a career with a huge salary because I just don't care to do the kind of work necessary to have that kind of position.

I want to work 8 hours a day, make 65K (I've calculated that is what I would need to live a VERY comfortable life in my city) and have plenty of time to travel.

Maybe you guys can think of something I haven't looked at.
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No-one does work becaus ethey enjoy it and makes them feel all fuzzy warmy inside...

people do work because they get paid for it.

Find a job you can tolerate, that pays a salary which will allow you to enjoy living enough to offset the employment you chose.
 
Phokus

Phokus

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I'm surprised nobody suggested starting your own business yet... that's always exciting (and a lot of work though)
 
GeekDrew

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Originally posted by: Phokus
I'm surprised nobody suggested starting your own business yet... that's always exciting (and a lot of work though)
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... doing what!?!?
 
FoBoT

FoBoT

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Originally posted by: Phokus
I'm surprised nobody suggested starting your own business yet... that's always exciting (and a lot of work though)
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except he said he only wants to work 8 hours a day

only a workaholic should start a business
 
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