What kind kind jobs allow someone to really make a difference?

[Parasitic]

Be a nurse.

We have a nurse shortage.

 

[JJChicken]

Originally posted by: sniperruff
i mean, basically anyone who works hard enough can make a difference in the world.

QFMFT













thats y i wont be making one :laugh:

 

[hiromizu]

Artists. Otherwise if you work really really really ridiculously hard and build a foundation for people who can't read good, maybe you have a chance.

 

[UncleWai]

Politician

 

[IronWing]

Plumber. All other technologies pale when compared to modern plumbing for improving the health and wellbeing of the populace.

 

[bctbct]

Originally posted by: UncleWai
Politician

I think op was looking for a profession that makes positive change.

 

[JEDI]

Originally posted by: ktehmok

Originally posted by: OdiN
The kinds that won't even look at your resume.

Grammar Nazi's make the world go round.

u gots to have skillz to be a world dictator.

start off w/rapist. she'll never forget you :Q

then work your way up on the impact level.

edit:
oh.. positive change?

Peace Corps ftw!

 

[Ilikepiedoyou]

bump

 

[Leros]

In most technical fields (engineering, architecture, etc) you aren't going to make a direct impact on anyone unless you're some kind of superstar. Most likely, nobody will know you exist or that your work is a part of their lives.

If you want to directly make a difference, you need some kind of person to person job like social worker or nurse.

 

[RapidSnail]

Come on now. Making "a difference" in the world has little to do with what job you choose and all to do with how you approach that job. Certain profession are considered more noble than others (firefighters, polic officers, doctors, etc.), but where would the world be if we didn't have garbage men, sewage engineers, and janitors to make a difference?

 

[flunky nassau]

A researcher, whether is be pharmeceuticals or medical procedures.

Your research results can change the practice of medicine, which will impact the world on a whole.

 

[duragezic]

Originally posted by: RapidSnail
Come on now. Making "a difference" in the world has little to do with what job you choose and all to do with how you approach that job. Certain profession are considered more noble than others (firefighters, polic officers, doctors, etc.), but where would the world be if we didn't have garbage men, sewage engineers, and janitors to make a difference?

Yeah, like people that work fast food and crap. That would suck big time... but it's so nice they are there at 1 am making food for your drunk ass.

 

[WelshBloke]

Ninja or pirate.

 

[RapidSnail]

Originally posted by: duragezic

Originally posted by: RapidSnail
Come on now. Making "a difference" in the world has little to do with what job you choose and all to do with how you approach that job. Certain profession are considered more noble than others (firefighters, polic officers, doctors, etc.), but where would the world be if we didn't have garbage men, sewage engineers, and janitors to make a difference?

Yeah, like people that work fast food and crap. That would suck big time... but it's so nice they are there at 1 am making food for your drunk ass.

 

[imported_Imp]

Dictator if you must make a difference in the world... Otherwise, there are too many barriers to actually get a lot done in a lifetime. Aim lower, make a difference for just a few people by being just about anything; even a bum can make a difference to some.

 

[sunzt]

Bigelow aerospace

 

[BoomerD]

What kind of difference do you want to make? Doctors, nurses, cops, firemen all make obvious differences in people's lives, but engineers, scientists, even construction workers can make a difference through proper (and safe) application of their trades. I suppose even pornstars could be considered to "make a difference", albeit not necessarily in a good way...

 

[oiprocs]

What kind kind jobs allow someone to really make a difference?

Anything that corrects grammar makes a great difference in the world.

 

[Argo]

Anything you are good and pationate at.

 

[ultimatebob]

Originally posted by: Argo
Anything you are good and pationate at.

Unless you're good at IT/Technical/Programming type work. Then you should be more worried about your job being shipped to India than whether or not it makes a "difference" or not

 

[Dubb]

you may want to talk to Cameron, he's a good guy, and hiring:


http://www.architectureforhumanity.org/
http://www.ted.com/index.php/t...sODyg5ECFQlxOAod01BNFg

 

[Babbles]

I would think that any action you take in your career makes a difference to somebody. So, with that being said, just do whatever you want to do.

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: Argo
Anything you are good and pationate at.

Wow.

 

[SketchMaster]

I save puppies, does that make a difference?

 

[ChaoZ]

Originally posted by: Howard

Originally posted by: Argo
Anything you are good and pationate at.

Wow.

http://forums.anandtech.com/me...=2144353&enterthread=y

That makes it even funnier.