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What career would you choose? (if you could start all over again)

Discussion in 'Jobs & Careers' started by ycart1201, Jul 28, 2010.

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  1. Aug 16, 2010 at 10:52 AM
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    aficianado

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    GREAT QUESTION!

    i graduated from school..get this..bachelor of fine arts in photography. there's a steady money maker! i WENT BACK to school, and became a Civil Engineer. now i found STEADY. exciting? nope..but steady.

    if i could do it over again..i would be a Fireman. you cant be an idiot, but i wasted alot in schooling. i think a fireman is the best job. when the economy doenst suck.
     
    aficianado, Aug 16, 2010
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  2. Aug 16, 2010 at 10:58 AM
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    Zombie Runner

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    Zombie Runner Are these black helicopters for me?

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    start more fires and increase your job security;)
     
    Zombie Runner, Aug 16, 2010
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  3. Aug 17, 2010 at 4:25 AM
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    StandingCow

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    If I didn't have my stupid endocrine system disorder thing (losing coordination including speech when stressed/excited) I would have been a cop.
     
    StandingCow, Aug 17, 2010
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  4. Aug 17, 2010 at 10:34 AM
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    The_Hodge

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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    electrical or mechanical engineer......or something nuclear medicine
     
    The_Hodge, Aug 17, 2010
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  5. Aug 17, 2010 at 11:30 AM
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    ST77

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    ST77 Wandering doesn't mean you're lost

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    Outfitter/Guide...
     
    ST77, Aug 17, 2010
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  6. Aug 17, 2010 at 11:36 AM
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    LtHixson

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    LtHixson My Other Truck is an Engine

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    I would still be a firefighter. It's a great job with good pay, an awesome schedule, and it's really rewarding. 16 years and counting, and I still love coming to work!
     
    LtHixson, Aug 17, 2010
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  7. Aug 31, 2010 at 12:49 PM
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    StatutoryAPE

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    ROCKSTAR! FUCK YEAH
     
    StatutoryAPE, Aug 31, 2010
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  8. Aug 31, 2010 at 12:52 PM
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    hookedontronics

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    I'm an engineer, i'd go the same route if i had to choose it do it again. Jobs are super easy to find and the money is deffinately there
     
    hookedontronics, Aug 31, 2010
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  9. Aug 31, 2010 at 1:16 PM
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    Jigzor

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    Athletic Director or Athletic Trainer at a Major University.
     
    Jigzor, Aug 31, 2010
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  10. Aug 31, 2010 at 1:20 PM
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    Merk

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    Merk insomniac

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    i've been itching to jump on a ship and put my marine engineering degree to use since graduating. but, i signed my life away to be a back-seat-bitch for the navy, and i have yet to really get started. i guess i'll see how much i like it after flight school.
     
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  11. Aug 31, 2010 at 1:46 PM
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    Lost_Humanity

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    Lost_Humanity Bad decisions make great stories.

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    Space Cowboy.

    I'm serious. I've always wanted to go into space -- but not one of those crappy space tourism things. That's BS.

    I want to fly a rickety old heap to the reaches of the galaxy, load it up with some stuff that's worth a buttload and bring it back and make more money than I can comprehend.

    Basically like being a Mountain Man, but in space.
     
    Lost_Humanity, Aug 31, 2010
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  12. Aug 31, 2010 at 4:28 PM
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    Larry

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    Given the chance to have a do-over...knowing what I know now...

    I would have chosen a life/career in music. Now, I have no desire then or now to be a "star"...rock or otherwise.

    However, I would have loved to be an accomplished musician in many areas of different instruments. Maybe I'd join a symphony and travel the world...or be a professor and share the gift of music with others.

    Or even just play on Sunday in a contemporary rock group at the local church.

    I love music and I am an ammeter/beginner guitar player with small skills and little talent.
     
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  13. Aug 31, 2010 at 4:30 PM
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    Larry

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    :thumbsup:

    Also, at my age...I sometimes wonder where the road of life would have taken me if I followed on the acceptance to Maryland State University's forestry program. I had the grades...I had the science in my heart...and I had the math licked.

    I instead made the decision to follow my dad into the construction business building and remodeling homes.
     
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  14. Sep 3, 2010 at 9:17 AM
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    calaniz0312

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    I'm in the same boat. I'd like to go back to school, but I'm not sure what to do. Lately I've been looking into a news cameraman. It seems pretty interesting and the pay looks to be pretty good. I'm just tired of the medical field and trying to still have a little bit of excitement. Any ideas anyone?
     
    calaniz0312, Sep 3, 2010
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  15. Sep 16, 2010 at 11:11 AM
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    Jacqueline Star

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    Honestly, if I was in my early 20's again I would seriously pursue acting or a singing career. Actually, to make it as a singer nowadays you would probably need to start in your teens for the training etc. I would get a degree for back up, in case I didn't make it but I would try to do something in entertainment and make it big....
     
    Jacqueline Star, Sep 16, 2010
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  16. Oct 30, 2010 at 4:35 AM
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    671born

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    I would like to own my own business. Probably something in the HVAC arena since everyone and every business where I'm from needs an air conditioner for comfort as well as to maintain equipment.
     
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  17. Oct 30, 2010 at 4:37 AM
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    671born

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    Oh and I'd like to start and finish my Master's, too...something in business, maybe.
     
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  18. Oct 30, 2010 at 8:19 AM
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    futuretacoowner

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    To start over, wait what am i saying i am only 19 and almost done college. When i finish if i wanted to i could start over. Seriously though i would like to either get my helicopter license, or captains license.
     
    futuretacoowner, Oct 30, 2010
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  19. Oct 30, 2010 at 8:23 AM
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    My68ur8trd

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    Honestly,

    I would like to have enough in the bank to start a mobile handyman service

    Me, A truck full of tools, and that's it.


    I think it would be very satisfying work helping people out with small household projects.


    Maybe when I retire. ( a long....long time from now :))

    Justin
     
    My68ur8trd, Oct 30, 2010
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  20. Oct 30, 2010 at 8:32 AM
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