What do you do for a living?

[XtremeAaron]

heres my story, im 21, taking general math and english at the local community college, and have no idea what direction i want to go. I was going for fire and emt, but when I'm older and have kids I think ill regret it. I know I want to help people, so I was maybe thinking of going into law enforcement. I don't know.

What's everyones careers?

 

[MrClean]

Telecommunications, been doing it for 10 years now and love it, just hope the economy doesn't swallow up my job like so many others I've seen.

 

[AirPirate]

heres my story, im 21, taking general math and english at the local community college, and have no idea what direction i want to go. I was going for fire and emt, but when I'm older and have kids I think ill regret it. I know I want to help people, so I was maybe thinking of going into law enforcement. I don't know.

What's everyones careers?

Aaron,
I retired from the Army and now fly planes for the State Department. I'm writing this from a hotel located somewhere on the Arabian Peninsula. If you are attracted to EMT/Law Enforcement, you should at least consider the military. Finish your degree, then serve as an officer. My career was rewarding, sometimes frustrating, and almost always interesting. Seek out good advice before talking to a recruiter, though. It is still possible to go from High School to flight school in the Army, but everything will be easier for you if you finish your degree first. Good luck!

 

[SFC_Ren]

20 years and 5 months Active duty Army as of today. On my 3rd M.O.S. (Job) Started out in mechanics, switched to Radar Technician, now I'm a Station Commander of a Recruiting Station. Basically an Office Manager of a Human Resource Department.

You gotta love the job security, and I've gotten my B.S. in Business Management, for free since I've been in. I could have retired at 20 years and gotten a real job but the Army offered me 40 grand to stay until 24 years, plus my retirement goes up 2.5% every year I stay over 20. So I can retire at 24 years with a 60% pension and healthcare for life and use my degree and experience to start another career. Actually looking to own my own business after the Army. but we will see how the economy is doing in a few more years.

If you do decide to look into the military, make sure you do your research! There is nothing secret about Recruiting, "google" is your friend and don't get lied to. Most Recruiter's are not salesman, and won't lie to you, but some either don't know as much as they think they do or will omit information that they think isn't important.

Good luck on whatever you choose, the Military isn't for everyone.

 

[devEndure]

Even though I'm certified in computer information science as a software developer there just isn't anyone hiring.. but then again i shouldn't complain because I'm lucky enough to have a job as a shipping/receiving clerk in this economy.

 

[AirPirate]

If you do decide to look into the military, make sure you do your research! There is nothing secret about Recruiting, "google" is your friend and don't get lied to. Most Recruiter's are not salesman, and won't lie to you, but some either don't know as much as they think they do or will omit information that they think isn't important.

Good luck on whatever you choose, the Military isn't for everyone.

Aaron, This is exactly the kind of pro advice you should seek out. Well said, Ren, and thanks for serving your country.

 

[SFC_Ren]

Aaron, This is exactly the kind of pro advice you should seek out. Well said, Ren, and thanks for serving your country.

Thanks, and to you also. Congrats on retirement (the first one).

 

[bottlecap]

M-F I'm a manager of the customer service department. The rest of the time I'm a wedding/event photog

 

[JMONEY1026]

I am a Salesmanager at a GMC and Buick Dealership. Stressful position especially with the economy the way it is. Been Doing this since i was 19 now 31 so i am a lifer so to speak!

 

[MikeMcG]

Commercial Electrician. Sometimes dangerous, but nothing beats coffee more than getting hit with 240 or 480V.............

 

[XtremeAaron]

I dont think the military is the right thing for, only because I would hate to be away from the people I love for so long. If I were single, it might be a different story though.

 

[jennipooh2u]

I am a medical office assistant at an OB/Gyn office.

 

[SoulTerror]

I'm 26 and I'm a Workstation Technician for the local school district. I'm about to graduate with my Associates in Computer Networking, Security, and Information Systems. I'm thinking I'd like to pursue some more programming side of computers since I've had different classes on it over the years and enjoyed them.

Good luck with your decision.

 

[Caddyman]

FT 3D mechanical piping designer, PT webmaster

 

[The_Gnome_]

I'm an application support analyst for a big bad multinational company hehe.

Took an interesting route to get here - started out in Computer Science in school, switched to Business/Accounting and got my minor in Applied IT. Was looking for a job in the business/finance field, and next thing I knew I was deploying and upgrading machines for said company as a contractor. Lo and behold, a few years later and I've been hired full time as an analyst.

Go figure!

The only advice I can give with my limited experience, is that it sure helps to enjoy what you do for a living - otherwise everyday will be a grind and wear you down.

Best of luck in whatever you decide!

 

[MrClean]

Commercial Electrician. Sometimes dangerous, but nothing beats coffee more than getting hit with 240 or 480V.............

LOL, that will cook the ink right off your arm bro!

 

[8andsand]

I'm a conductor with a class 1 railroad.

 

[wodin6]

Systems Analyst

 

[Hellwÿck]

I do freelance promotions for local bands - Posters and such.

I did these for a local promotion:

And this one's for my own promotions company:

 

[supermancs]

I am a Mechanical Engineering student and work for a Research facility on my campus called the Center for Advanced Vehicular systems. yeah, I basically get contracted by the government to test materials for tanks, hummers, etc.

 

[pepperdro]

6 Years active duty Air Force, as an ammo troop (bomb builder) about to separate and go back to school to become a music teacher. Military is a great way to start figuring things out in your life, and if you like it, stay in. If you don't, you have the option to get out after your contract is up, and the things you learn while you are in are invaluable.

 

[tojjer]

Hi, I'm a Paramedic in England.
Great job with great satisfaction. Unfortunately, in England the National Health Service is grossly underfunded and they seem to forget it's people they're dealing with and not parcels. The job has it's funny moments as well as it's shitty moments, but if you're considering it as a career it's well worth all the training.

 

[Griever]

My Story

Trained up in programming and software development. Now I'm a Nurse, after all that studying I came to the realisation that sitting staring at a computer screen was boring, so wanted something a bit more active. Great job, you have the helping people aspect in more than one way and can branch into specialist nursing. Lots of job satisfaction and working with lots of female nurses(though that aspect may not interest you as much). However, can be mentally and physically difficult. But still worth it

 

[lekky]

Currently a developer at a large IT company (40k+ employees). Due to nature of job next role could have a different name.

 

[D1rhino]

I am 29, worked in the automotive industry for 10 years and now I'm a stock trader.