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ThePresence

ThePresence

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I'm a graphic designer, and I do well, but it's a rough job. I work for a publishing house here in NYC, and it's a real high-pressure enviroment. Hard deadlines, 20 bosses, etc. I've come home from work at 1 AM sometimes. But even when I come home at normal times I'm emotionally drained. The pressured enviroment over there is just killing me. I've been looking into managing construction sites, which I do have a bit of experience in, but I'm not just ready to make the jump.
Whatever you do, good luck. Keep us posted.
 
MaxDepth

MaxDepth

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study forensics. computers are starting to play a bigger role, very big. you don't have to be an md or a phd, just pick the forensics niche that applies to criminal justice and computer technology. heck, they even have forensic accountants now. they dig through account and court records to find the money trail. most used by people suing the music or movie industry to find out how much profit was really made and how different from the reported amount.
 
MartyMcFly3

MartyMcFly3

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Originally posted by: MaxDepth
study forensics. computers are starting to play a bigger role, very big. you don't have to be an md or a phd, just pick the forensics niche that applies to criminal justice and computer technology. heck, they even have forensic accountants now. they dig through account and court records to find the money trail. most used by people suing the music or movie industry to find out how much profit was really made and how different from the reported amount.
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ironically i started out my college career with a goal of that... then i realized i sucked at science :p
 
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Andyman53

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I'm going down the same road...Kind of...I'm doing this a bit earlier...I'm good with computers but not programming. I'm good with software too don't get me wrong especially troubleshooting problems, but my strongpoint is building, troubleshooting hardware, getting specs of chipsets etc... I'm thinking Computer Engineering...Am I wrong?
 
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sillymofo

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I guess the key word is focus. When I was younger, I didn't focus on any onething, because I felt like I could do anything, and everything; so anything and everything I tried. Years down the road, and a lot of wasted time, I ended up knowing a little about a lot of things. So I guess if I would ever advise some one on a career path, narrow your choices down to what you like doing most, and stick to it. You oughta get better at it.
 
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Wingznut

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<-- 35 years old, married, two kids, second career...

I cannot begin to explain how important it is to have a career that you like. I was an auto technician (mechanic) for 10+ years, and I was absolutely miserable. I continued with the career because I was good at it, and I was paid quite well. But I truly was miserable. I thought for sure I was stuck because I had obligations.
Then (on a test drive at work) I heard a radio interview with someone who was retiring from sports broadcasting. He said "I cannot imagine going to a job that you dislike. It must be pure hell." That really hit home.

Three years ago I made the career change to my current job (Lithography Technician at Intel), and I couldn't be happier. :)

My point is to choose your career path carefully. Doing what you enjoy is significantly more important than how much you make, or where it is, or anything else.
 
MartyMcFly3

MartyMcFly3

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Originally posted by: Wingznut
<-- 35 years old, married, two kids, second career...

I cannot begin to explain how important it is to have a career that you like. I was an auto technician (mechanic) for 10+ years, and I was absolutely miserable. I continued with the career because I was good at it, and I was paid quite well. But I truly was miserable. I thought for sure I was stuck because I had obligations.
Then (on a test drive at work) I heard a radio interview with someone who was retiring from sports broadcasting. He said "I cannot imagine going to a job that you dislike. It must be pure hell." That really hit home.

Three years ago I made the career change to my current job (Lithography Technician at Intel), and I couldn't be happier. :)

My point is to choose your career path carefully. Doing what you enjoy is significantly more important than how much you make, or where it is, or anything else.
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good advice :) :beer:
 
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