What do you guys do for a living?

MorbidMander
MorbidMander Posts: 349 Member
in Chit-Chat
Right now I'm trying to get ready to go to uni and figure out what I wanna do for the rest of my life. (No pressure)
I'm kinda having trouble choosing just one thing since there are a lot of things I'd like to do. I think I might try to be an animator since everyone in my family has been telling me since I was a kid I have real talent in artistic things, and I am pretty good I think, so it might be worth a shot. However I was just wondering what some of you guys might do for a living and if you enjoy it, if you'd change it, whatever! Picking a job is kinda a necessity for everyone, eh?
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  • RobfromLakewood
    RobfromLakewood Posts: 684
    I've been teaching 7th and 8th grade history for the last 19 years, during that time, I have not liked 2 years of them, maybe found another 2-3 kind of dull, but LOVED the other 14-15 years. I wouldn't go in it, if you didn't know it was something you liked, BUT, I think you'd be surprised how much fun it is and how fulfilled you feel.
  • NaturallyOlivia
    NaturallyOlivia Posts: 496 Member
    I'm a college student
    A cashier at Ulta
    And an everything worker at Schlotzsky's

    And most days,I hate them all. Lol

    I'm in school for nursing atm but my heart just isn't in it anymore. I'll be changing majors next semester
  • Tonnina
    Tonnina Posts: 979 Member
    I'm in college to get a certificate for Medical Coding. It doesn't take long to learn how to do, it's actually really fun (if you like puzzles and biology) and can pay well! You don't mess with patients but still are working in the medical field. In the US you are looking at $12 to $17 a hour for a Certified Coder job.
  • georgygirl
    georgygirl Posts: 104 Member
    I work as a Home Carer and have done for the best part of 20 years, but am looking for a change, mind you at the age of 50 I don't hold out much hope :cry:
  • acrynne
    acrynne Posts: 74 Member
    I own my own business. I'm a consultant. I love what I do!
  • Cornock
    Cornock Posts: 254
    mmm I dunno... When I left school I had a massive car accident which changed everything for me, until then I was going to apply to acting college.. So I have washed dishes, run business', worked on Prawn Trawlers, laid cable, washed toilets, run restaurants, became a cabinet maker, antique furniture restorer, sold cars, ran a dealership and now I'm a finance broker... to name a few and not all at the same time..Men don't multi task that well :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

    sooooo I guess choosing is a start and sometimes life just throws stuff at you, for me it has always been about being open to opportunites and grabbing them by the b@lls and running with it!
  • NeonGreenMachine83
    NeonGreenMachine83 Posts: 7
    I am a professional technical writer. I am trying to get my career started-thinking of going to Full Sail University for a Master of Fine Arts in digital design.
  • emaren
    emaren Posts: 934 Member
    I design software.

    It takes a hell of a lot of knowledge of the industry and a lot of knowledge of what is possible.

    However, when I embarked on my post-school life, the role and the industry barely existed, I worked my way from computer operator to programmer, to consultant to development manager and all the way to my current product owner role.

    The software world has a lot of opportunity for arty people, Ui/Ux is huge nowadays...
  • jmc0806
    jmc0806 Posts: 1,444 Member
    I work for a travel/tour company...most days suck but it got me a free trip to South Africa, which I could have never paid for myself lol
  • d_Mode
    d_Mode Posts: 880 Member
    Graphic Production Artist...I get paid to play with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. I spend most of my time creating files for print production and internet use...and create a shipload of PDF's...and I'm a stay-at-home Dad!
  • sarahg148
    sarahg148 Posts: 701 Member
    Massage Therapist in NY. Can be unpredictable...but when you're busy you can make $$$.
  • Cornock
    Cornock Posts: 254
    I work as a Home Carer and have done for the best part of 20 years, but am looking for a change, mind you at the age of 50 I don't hold out much hope :cry:


    Hey it's NEVER too late!!! A little drive and detirmination go a veryyyy long way!!!
  • BelindaDuvessa
    BelindaDuvessa Posts: 1,014 Member
    I'm a Corrections Officer at the county jail. I wanted to go into Criminal Justice, and a former coworker worked there and gave me an awesome reference. Pay is good, benefits are good, and the hours aren't that bad either. Sure, there's bad days. And the communication could be better up there, but for the most part I enjoy it.
  • mgobluetx12
    mgobluetx12 Posts: 1,326 Member
    I'm an HR Director for a Fortune 50 company. Keeps me so busy most days I have about 5 minutes for lunch and eat dinner around 8pm every night if I'm lucky.
  • futurestarz
    futurestarz Posts: 510
    I am a legal representative for people with Mental and Physical disabilities, I am also a trainer. I teach other people around the state on how to do my job. I got my BS in Addictions Counseling, and my Master's in Psychology. The job is extremely rewarding, but it doesn't pay that well for how much I have in school loans. I just graduated with my MA this year though, so hoping the extra degree pays off within the next 5-10 years.

    I would really do some soul-searching and figure out what you are really passionate about before proclaiming a major. It is a big decision. Good Luck, college is fun!
  • salgalruns
    salgalruns Posts: 83 Member
    School principal to 700 K-6th grade students. This is year 25 in education for me, which is hard to believe since I'm OBVIOUSLY still in my 20's - LOL.

    It's a daily challenge for me to look at the rising obesity that I see with my students (many from low income families). I have taken it on as a personal quest to stress nutrition, healthy lunch choices in the cafeteria, and regular exercise. This year, we've implemented a salad bar with daily fresh fruit and vegetables (easier as we're in Southern California with agriculture surrounding us), and our 5th and 6th graders run every morning to start their day. I'm able to run with them at least one morning a week for a few laps. I even have moms in the morning doing Zumba classes in the cafeteria!!! :)

    I wasn't originally going into education - it's what my mom did and I was a little confrontational as a teenager, but found that I was really drawn to it. Administration sort of had the same effect. I'm lucky, I found a job I still love even after this much time. My advice to anyone looking is to do what you have to in order to pay the bills, but don't give up on your passion. If there is any way your passion can be a career, you're fortunate, that's for sure!!!
  • sselraef
    sselraef Posts: 66 Member
    Right now I am a spa attendant and I nanny + cut hair on the side..
    I am much happier now making around 1k a month
    than I was making 1k a week, I'll tell you that much
    Do what you love, money will follow <3
  • Cameron_1969
    Cameron_1969 Posts: 2,855 Member
    I am a Funambulist. . It's dangerous, exciting work and I get to travel alot. You should look into it.
  • namari
    namari Posts: 54 Member
    I work for an insurance company lodging claims for people when bad things happen :ohwell:

    (ducks dirty looks and rotten tomatoes)
  • Rix06
    Rix06 Posts: 25
    I drive a log truck. i really enjoy it and can see myself doing it until i retire. just do what ever you enjoy and dont worry about the $, theres more to life than $
  • michellekicks
    michellekicks Posts: 3,624 Member
    I'm a stay-at-home mom now, but until last year I was a Marketing Manager for a ski resort. Awesome job. Uses artistic skills as well as analytical skills, organizational/administrative skills. Lots of variety but with larger ongoing projects to keep you focused at times. Got a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Hotel/Restaurant Management to get me there... started out working in Operations and then Guest Services.
  • TheFinalThird
    TheFinalThird Posts: 315 Member
    I grew up dirt poor in a federally funded housing project. Went to high school, college and law school full time AND worked full time for 10 years. It nearly killed me. I am now one of 42 directors who run the State Bar of Texas for 90,000 licensed attorney, and a board certified civil appellate attorney for the past 26 years. Just today, I began trial in a commercial lawsuit. I love what I do.
  • PapaDunx
    PapaDunx Posts: 243
    Im a scuba diving instructor & English teacher. I live in the Sinai desert, and have lived in South East Asia, Australia and the Middle East. But the pay is crap.
    So, now I am finishing my final year of a degree and hope to get into the world of working for a living.

    But, I used to be ... {takes deep breath}
    Private detective
    County Court bailiff (debt collector)
    Barman
    Salesman
    Motorbike courier
    Truck driver
    Underwater movie maker
    Childrens entertainer (fire eating & juggling)
    Restaurant owner
    Male escort.

    Who needs a proper job .. just go have fun. Life is too short not to!
  • arosegeo
    arosegeo Posts: 254 Member
    i work a 9-5 at mcdonalds and i dont recommend that but i am also involved in a multi-level marketing company called RevvNRG and its amazing, it has changed my life! hmu if you are maybe interested in learning about it.
  • leesehm
    leesehm Posts: 117
    physiotherapist! love it. problem solving + people = happy Hannah =)
  • leesehm
    leesehm Posts: 117
    I work as a Home Carer and have done for the best part of 20 years, but am looking for a change, mind you at the age of 50 I don't hold out much hope :cry:
    my dad qualified as a builder at age 53. and my great grandad started his own company at 73 (he's 102 now and the company is now public trading!)
  • Medwayguy
    Medwayguy Posts: 69
    I'm a wide mouthed frog and I eat flys ...
  • srcardinal10
    srcardinal10 Posts: 387 Member
    I work for a consulate and I LOVE it.
  • Sweetie_Sammy
    Sweetie_Sammy Posts: 40
    Currently on maternity leave, but I go back at the end of January.
    I work in River Island part time, as it was a job whilst I was at college studying graphic design and illustration. Where I got triple distinction and an A level.
    But no work going for me in the job I want so I am still in retail.

    HOWEVER I have set my own little business up at weekend and it's took off to a flying start. PHOTOGRAPHY. Doing everything!
  • DaphneAtx
    DaphneAtx Posts: 153
    I'm a nurse in the NICU. Wonderful job, but so mentally exhausting. Protecting babies and trying to be as honest as possible to parents without freaking them out is trying. I cannot imagine doing anything else.

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