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What do ya wanna be?

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
Does anyone here know what they wanna do with their life?
It would be cool if we could build a thread showing what areas of work people are mostly interested in. I wanna be a web master / programmer or maybe a games developer. <IMG alt="image" SRC="http://www.thesite.org/ubb/smile.gif"&gt;
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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    If only I knew what I wanted to do with my life I would be a happy man.

    Im 22 years old and I aint got a clue what I want to do as a career..I work in IT at the moment but only because im reasonably good at it. The thought of spending the rest of my life with computers fills me with horror.

  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I suppose i want to be either a teacher or a policeman.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    A charter accountant...........earning big bucks!!
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I'm not totally sure yet but there are 3 aspects of work which i would like 2 work in all of which i am doin sum sort of a-level course in 2 help me make up my mind!! <IMG alt="image" SRC="http://www.thesite.org/ubb/biggrin.gif"&gt;

    The travel & tourism industry is one.

    TV, Film, Radio, Magazines etc is another.

    Social work etc is another.

    <IMG alt="image" SRC="http://www.thesite.org/ubb/biggrin.gif"&gt;
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    pe teacher/personal trainer or acterss

    Love is the answer,but while you're waiting for the answer,sex raises some pretty good questions.Woodey Allen.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I want to live on my dad's farm in Ireland, run a trekking centry
    grow vegetables and have 5 kids. Sadly my eggs are running out as I speak, I have no money and the house has no roof
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Porn *

    <IMG alt="image" SRC="http://www.thesite.org/ubb/biggrin.gif[/IMG]Yeah![IMG]http://www.thesite.org/ubb/biggrin.gif"&gt; seriously though I wanna jack in my greenkeeping job (which is shit this time of year) and become a fireman,[/img]
    - Skive

    [This message has been edited by Skive'n'Dive (edited 21-09-2001).]
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Either a languages teacher or a job in the media - journalist, researcher, producer, summat like that.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Same here! I wanna either do web design or hardware, I`m not that much into programming but I`d do it if the pay was good.
    Doing a BTEC National Diploma in ICT at the mo, on my second year and considering either getting a job or going into a HND after that.
    Apparently, if u know C++ or Java u can get a job in America that pays upto £50k pa or in UK that pays £25k pa.
    Anyone know why American companies pay great and UK companies pay usually less than half what American companies pay. Is it a VAT thing (like petrol) or are they just penny pinching bastards?
    Originally posted by sweetness:
    Does anyone here know what they wanna do with their life?
    It would be cool if we could build a thread showing what areas of work people are mostly interested in. I wanna be a web master / programmer or maybe a games developer. <IMG alt="image" SRC="http://www.thesite.org/ubb/smile.gif"&gt;



    "Honesty is just an excuse for lack of imagination."
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    either some sort of doctor or practice nurse, or maybe a clinical psychologist?

    i also think that a job involving art and design would be really good, because in my opinion art is the best school subject ever invented <IMG alt="image" SRC="http://www.thesite.org/ubb/smile.gif"&gt; <IMG alt="image" SRC="http://www.thesite.org/ubb/smile.gif"&gt;
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I am addicted to Art, would quite like to be a photographer or maybe a social worker.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    politics, journalism, fundraising.

    I've wanted to do these things all my life, but recently i've started thinking that after I've gained a bit of life experience I'd like to be a teacher.

    Shit, I've never actually written that down but it is one of the most worthwhile jobs I can think of and definitely what I want to do.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    A director/actress

    Love is the answer,but while you're waiting for the answer,sex raises some pretty good questions.Woodey Allen.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    not a clue. i hope to take a history and politics degree next year, but dont urgently want to be a historian or a politician. i think, in fact, that i should become a criminal mastermind.......HAHAHAHAHAHA (gotta practice my evil laugh, dontchaknow)

    Nolite te bastardes carborundorum
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I want to get into Human resources. I have a 2:1 in psychology and a year of studying business in America and I can't even get the lowest dogsbody clerical job in a HR office!!!!

    I'm stuck in a shit dead-end job with no hope. Arrrrrrrgggggg! <IMG alt="image" SRC="http://www.thesite.org/ubb/mad.gif"&gt;

    Any advice?
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Have you tried speculative letters or phonecalls to see if there are any openings in companies you would like to work for? When trying this, treat it as a job application, don't be sloppy or off hand. Psychology graduates have a lot to offer employers (I should know!) so concentrate on your best assets when applying.
    Also consider positions which may allow you to be promoted into the job you want within a relatively small space of time, if you can impress your boss early on, your chances of moving up that ladder are better.
    Look at our careers section for more info on job apps and where to look: http://www.thesite.org/careers/
    Good Luck
    Susie <IMG alt="image" SRC="http://www.thesite.org/ubb/smile.gif"&gt;
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    thanx Susie!

    I know I have so much to offer but short sighted ppl won't hire graduates cos they assume they're all layabouts, and u ALWAYS need one years experience: even for monkey jobs. I know part of my problem is Northern Ireland's lack of good opportunities, but I don't really want to move.

    Ah well, the search continues.

    Hey Susie, you guys don't need a human resources manager at thesite? I could keep you guys in line <IMG alt="image" SRC="http://www.thesite.org/ubb/biggrin.gif"&gt; <IMG alt="image" SRC="http://www.thesite.org/ubb/biggrin.gif"&gt; <IMG alt="image" SRC="http://www.thesite.org/ubb/biggrin.gif"&gt;
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Hows this for an idea, Get hold of your local paper and see what companies are advertising for staff. Check out their web sites and then e-mail them your CV. This way you can cover more ground and it will show that you can communicate in the most effective way.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru

    When I was younger I foreswore a solemn oath never to end up working in an office, and a few years later here I am, an office drone.

    All I wanna do now is work for a little company somewhere instead of the huge faceless multinational conglomerate I'm at now.

    So what are your best assets Susie??

    <IMG alt="image" SRC="http://www.thesite.org/ubb/biggrin.gif"&gt;
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by Lord of Little:


    So what are your best assets Susie??

    <IMG alt="image" SRC="http://www.thesite.org/ubb/biggrin.gif"&gt;

    my coloured flashing stars
    Susie <IMG alt="image" SRC="http://www.thesite.org/ubb/wink.gif"&gt;

  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Sound Engineer <IMG alt="image" SRC="http://www.thesite.org/ubb/wink.gif"&gt;

    Had some experience - love it <IMG alt="image" SRC="http://www.thesite.org/ubb/smile.gif"&gt;

    Unfortunately u have to work for free (in london) for ages to get anywhere <IMG alt="image" SRC="http://www.thesite.org/ubb/frown.gif"&gt;

    Nevermind, it can be a hobby as an office job (yawn!) will probably be my future!

    Barny.


    [This message has been edited by Barny (edited 12-10-2001).]
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru

    Mmmmmm.......flashing stars.....

    *drool*

    <IMG alt="image" SRC="http://www.thesite.org/ubb/tongue.gif"&gt;
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Well, I wanna help people and see the world, so I'll probably be a humanitarian.

    What makes the desert beautiful is that somewhere it hides a well.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I wish i knew what i wanted to do!!!!
    I change my mind evry week, tho at the min im thinkin accountant mayb or else pharmacist

    ~Dreamer
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    As my degree is Manufacturing Engineering, I'm aiming for a manufacturing job. I have even decided which companies I fancy, these being Hunslet-Barclay, Brush Traction (both railway locomotive builders) Rover (cars) or LDV (vans) or possibly BAe (aircraft).
    If I can't get into manufacturing I would like to start a vintage car hire company (for weddings and suchlike) and possibly move into railtours.

    To all those who want to become accountants, remember people are your best assets: Machines depriciate in value but people appreciate in value (ie, they become more valuable in time).

    If at first you don't succeed, hit it with a bigger hammer.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I want to join the police or the RAF/Royal Armoured corps
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by Lord of Little:
    When I was younger I foreswore a solemn oath never to end up working in an office, and a few years later here I am, an office drone.

    Aaah cubeville a place i hope never to go to.

    However as i'm hoping to join the police full time i will probably end up there! Well if i get out of the office i would like to go into either firearms or dogs, that is to say be a dog handler or a SFO. That way hopefully there will be less paperwork as having such a specialisation will ensure my demand outside the station!


    All evil needs to thrive is for good men to sit back and do nothing

    [This message has been edited by Marmite (edited 30-11-2001).]
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by dazed_dan:
    i think, in fact, that i should become a criminal mastermind.......HAHAHAHAHAHA

    I'll be keeping an eye out on you me laddo


    All evil needs to thrive is for good men to sit back and do nothing
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by Whowhere:
    I want to join the police or the RAF/Royal Armoured corps

    Good for you. I used to be in the ATC and I fancied a job in the RAF, but I'm just not fit enough.



    If at first you don't succeed, hit it with a bigger hammer.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by Whowhere:
    I want to join the police or the RAF/Royal Armoured corps

    hmmm, RAC is a bit dangerous for my liking. i might join the Royal Artillery - so my ass will be nice and safe where it belongs - 'in the rear with the gear' <IMG alt="image" SRC="http://www.thesite.org/ubb/tongue.gif"&gt;

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