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OP - April 21, 2011, 12:55 PM

Hey guys (I'm such a sexist)

Was wondering what your professions are. Your ages might be useful to mention as well, because it's hard to tell sometimes
I'll start: Master student in Economics (final year), 23 years old. Planning on doing one extra year next year in order to become a teacher (high school).
I chose Economics 5 years ago driven by the high salaries, but over the years I've changed and now I just want to have a good work/life balance, a steady income and enjoyable and satisfying work.
Last year I've volunteered to tutor Freshmans in Economics, Math and other relevant courses which they found difficult.
All went really well, so I'm looking forward to my future job

What are you guys up to?

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Reply #1 - April 21, 2011, 01:23 PM

Nice job choice mate (I have a brother and a sister who are both teachers and they love [almost] every day of their working life).

I'm dead jealous because I went after the money and have ended up as a Systems Support Manager (that's a job for people qualified in IT, but who can't quite land a job in programming, where the money really is). So, I have ended up doing something that isn't very fulfilling, and that doesn't even have the compensation of paying really well to make up for that.

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Reply #2 - April 21, 2011, 01:35 PM

I am 30, and software developer. Although I am doing more of a software maintanace job as it is more steady and long term. Developers usually have a lot more stressed job, working really late at times, and when the project ends, you have to find other one, otherwise you might end up losing job.. Been there, done that.. Now I am better off in a job which is more secure.

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Reply #3 - April 21, 2011, 02:57 PM

I'm 28, have a degree in translation (three languages) but I work as office manager/HR coordinator.

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Reply #4 - April 21, 2011, 03:01 PM

What three languages Naerys?

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Reply #5 - April 21, 2011, 03:04 PM

You do like to keep posts brief and to the point Naery's?

Btw, the more I read your posts, the more I think your avatar suits you.

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Reply #6 - April 21, 2011, 03:14 PM

19 and a full-time bum.
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Reply #7 - April 21, 2011, 03:21 PM

Im a teacher, before that i was a graphic designer.

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Reply #8 - April 21, 2011, 03:25 PM

Quote from: Prince Spinoza on April 21, 2011, 03:14 PM
19 and a full-time bum.

I had you as older.

You not studying? If not, what's your plan (if there is one)?

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Reply #9 - April 21, 2011, 03:31 PM

Prince behaves a lot mature for his age on the forum. You can see him as 19 year old fun boy on chat.

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Reply #10 - April 21, 2011, 03:33 PM

Quote from: musivore on April 21, 2011, 01:23 PM
Nice job choice mate (I have a brother and a sister who are both teachers and they love [almost] every day of their working life).

I'm dead jealous because I went after the money and have ended up as a Systems Support Manager (that's a job for people qualified in IT, but who can't quite land a job in programming, where the money really is). So, I have ended up doing something that isn't very fulfilling, and that doesn't even have the compensation of paying really well to make up for that.

Thanks man. Regarding your situation, are there any hobbies you have of which you can make a part time profession?
I'd say, find something you enjoy doing while still maintaining your job, and when the opportunity to find something better presents itself, why not take it

I also thought Spinoza appeared a bit older

Quote from: DigDeep on April 21, 2011, 03:21 PM
Im a teacher, before that i was a graphic designer.

How's that working out for you?
When and why the change?

<dust>: i love tea!!!
<dust>: milky tea
<three>: soooo gentle for my neck (from the inside)
<dust>: mm
<three>: it's definitely not called neck
<dust>: lol
<three>: what's the word i'm looking for
<dust>: throat
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Reply #11 - April 21, 2011, 03:41 PM

Thanks, may consider that. I don't have much drive left to make a switch in the near future, but who knows...

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Reply #12 - April 21, 2011, 03:42 PM

Quote from: musivore on April 21, 2011, 03:25 PM
I had you as older.

You not studying? If not, what's your plan (if there is one)?

The plan is to start studying Physics at uni this year... I've managed to make it really difficult for myself... but here's hoping.
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Reply #13 - April 21, 2011, 03:44 PM

Physics...not the easiest type of study (at least not where I live)
Hope you succeed!

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<dust>: milky tea
<three>: soooo gentle for my neck (from the inside)
<dust>: mm
<three>: it's definitely not called neck
<dust>: lol
<three>: what's the word i'm looking for
<dust>: throat
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Reply #14 - April 21, 2011, 03:45 PM

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How's that working out for you?
When and why the change?

Well, i love it. And i became a teacher because i hated my desk job. Im actually 1 year away from getting my first own class, but im in the midst of everything right now.

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Reply #15 - April 21, 2011, 03:48 PM

I'm the same age as musivore, and I work in IT, which I'm apparently too lazy to leave.

Still, next year in Jerusalem..

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Reply #16 - April 21, 2011, 03:53 PM

Quote from: Prince Spinoza on April 21, 2011, 03:42 PM
The plan is to start studying Physics at uni this year... I've managed to make it really difficult for myself... but here's hoping.

Physics: noble choice. You certainly aren't looking for an easy ride through uni. Credit to you for going down that road.

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Reply #17 - April 21, 2011, 03:57 PM

Quote from: toor on April 21, 2011, 03:48 PM

Still, next year in Jerusalem..

Sorry, what do you mean by this?

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Reply #18 - April 21, 2011, 04:04 PM

I think he's wishing to be in a happier place next year...
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Reply #19 - April 21, 2011, 04:04 PM

I'm coming out as a closet Jew?

I meant that I'd figure something out. Somehow. Isn't complacency fun?

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Reply #20 - April 21, 2011, 04:06 PM

In that case, I'm with you in Jerusalem next year.

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Reply #21 - April 21, 2011, 04:27 PM

I got Diploma credits towards hairdressing ( bit of a story, found out it was not a full diploma after i got done with the classes) I trained in a couple of salons for a while and was a freelance stylist (sort of, clients mainly being friends and their friends, gotta love the support) I'm quite dusty now.
Friends & family bombarded me with ideas of opening a salon back home which eventually put me off the whole thing. Plus, i couldn't cook up any enthusiasm for making it a life long career. ( young and hardly motivated, i chose to pursue an existing interest of mine with only my immediate future in consideration) erm, which is basically what i still do

Anywho, I now work in Broker company and love it for the most part, I do think that eventually , when i know the ins & outs of Insurance and broking it might get weary to pause and repeat for each similar situation if i am not given room to influence the process, I'm not sure, eventually it might be interesting to delve in Investments within the field ( it's a whole new world) I'd just have to be lucky enough to work in a company which is flexible in regards to transferring between departments conditioned to further training as my current company.

Note: Totally random cause of events lead me to Insurance, I was basically trained internally, and still consider myself in "training".

These two professions would be the ones i attempted at dedicating time to make a career out of.I was definitely not short of ideas along the way .lol

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Reply #22 - April 21, 2011, 05:56 PM

26, Still a student studying Business degree, hoping to own a corporation one day and be a philanthropist

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Reply #23 - April 21, 2011, 06:31 PM

just a mere student hoping to go to uni this year
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Reply #24 - April 21, 2011, 06:37 PM

18 (almost, dammit! ) , highschool student, looking for part time work atm, and studying science at uni next year

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Reply #25 - April 21, 2011, 07:01 PM

23 and a philosophy student. Hoping to become a philosophy professor one day, for it will allow me to spend all day studying philosophy.

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Reply #26 - April 21, 2011, 07:24 PM

22, programmer in web development.

Quote from: Prince Spinoza on April 21, 2011, 03:42 PM
The plan is to start studying Physics at uni this year... I've managed to make it really difficult for myself... but here's hoping.

Bitch. I wish I'd never gave up on that dream. Good luck with it. Maybe you can tutor me one day

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Reply #27 - April 21, 2011, 07:28 PM

29 and a software developer for an engineering company. All good fun.

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Reply #28 - April 21, 2011, 07:29 PM

*delete* double post. lol

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Reply #29 - April 21, 2011, 07:34 PM

I'm a picker. I'm a grinner. I'm a lover. And I'm a sinner. Playin my music in the sun. I'm a joker. I'm a smoker. I'm a midnight toker. I get my lovin on the run.

Too fucking busy, and vice versa.
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