On January 03 2010 19:03 MountainDewJunkie wrote:
They've always been great with their money, we grew up as a real bare-essentials kind of family+ Show Spoiler +

(we had money, we just spent it all on college and church missions and bills and such and saved the rest).

Maybe the church can spend a mission on you this time?

Bosu

United States3247 Posts

January 03 2010 11:40 GMT

#22

There are plenty of majors that don't require grad school to get a good job.

You could get an associates degree in nursing in 2 years and become and RN. Respiratory therapy, radiology, and other allied sciences are also options. And if you wanted to get a bachelors there are accelerated associates -> bachelors programs out there. Eventually if you wanted to continue your education further you could go into all sorts of health related fields. Nurse anesthetist, optometrist, MD/DO, all sorts of shit. A health related field would force you to leave the house and meet new people which may be great for you. A big reason that I went into medicine and not computer science as most people who knew me would have expected is that I just don't want to spend even more time during my day staring at a computer screen.

Not sure how RN wages are in Canada, but an RN with a 2 year degree can make 22-25$ / hour starting pretty easily. Pushing 30$/hour after a couple years of experience. Hell, after a year of working part time you could find a job as a traveling nurse/respiratory therapist etc, and be making 35 - 45$/ hour. A bit harder to find a job with just an associates, but definitely shouldn't be that bad. Health careers are generally very stable.

You would have to be prepared to put a LOT of work into school once accepted into a professional program though weather it be nursing or other. I have class 7 hours / day and probably study on average 3 hours a night 5 days a week.

That is just one example I am sure there are some other majors that can get you a solid middle class income without going to graduate school.

As far as becoming a police officer as I saw you mentioned. You can really major in just about anything. If you are a white male and don't speak a foreign language you probably would want to have a 4 year degree though. Hundreds of people may apply for a few positions in law enforcement and they want a racially and ethnically diverse police force. As a white male you need to stand out that much more. What you major in is of little importance. Most police departments actually prefer non criminal justice degrees.

After that you would have to look into local police academies and go to a few more months of some pretty intense schooling. Many police departments also offer internships for students which again would be a huge help as knowing the right people can you get you a long way in the police department.

Altair

243 Posts

January 03 2010 12:09 GMT

#23

Seriously dude take it easy, step back look over your base and regroup your remaining forces, put the scvs to work. Life cheeses all the time you need to learn to defend.

Zoler

Sweden6339 Posts

January 03 2010 12:21 GMT

#24

So many people on TL with some kind of depression problem. Is this just normal or does TL attract this kind of people (not saying I'm better, my life sucks too -.-)?

El Resplandor

United States187 Posts

January 03 2010 12:32 GMT

#25

On January 03 2010 21:21 Zoler wrote:
So many people on TL with some kind of depression problem. Is this just normal or does TL attract this kind of people (not saying I'm better, my life sucks too -.-)?

well a lot of people feels better after writing down their emo stuff in a forum i guess, my life suxs too but I don't feel like telling all my problems to random gamers over the internet. I just make a good simcity and defend the ee han timinguu, then counter attack life. Usually mutas can snipe the main problem, and then i just 1a2a3a all my shit, if it fails well u can always camp to rethink wtf u want to do with ur mess. GL

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Life is simple, wanna succeed? study a lot, prepare urself academically and then get a nice job.
Don't wanna study? then work ur ass off at a mcdonalds or whatever eventually with the years u may get something better than that.

Bosu

United States3247 Posts

January 03 2010 13:28 GMT

#26

Depression is very common.

itzme_petey

United States1400 Posts

January 03 2010 16:35 GMT

#27

I would definitely become a car mechanic and learn about new hybrid cars. Mechanics make a great living and you don't necessarily have to deal with too many customers if you work in the back mostly. However, once you develop your social skills, then opening your own shop is an option.

I recommend studying newer hybrid models because currently people usually go to dealerships to get their maintenance and any repairs done there. Car mechanics are always in need because there will always be cars on the road. In recession, people will opt to repair instead of buying new. Its a service that people will always seek.

Start at some tire, brake, and lube shops. You can go to technical school and work at the same time doing minor maintenance duties. Once you get certified the place can give you more responsibility.

sassme

56 Posts

January 03 2010 17:28 GMT

#28

construction will absolutely make you money, i hated the job because im not comfortable with the heights but you can pretty much support yourself off just that. And if you really need to you can work 2 jobs, depends on your health.

Kingfisher

Canada144 Posts

January 03 2010 18:46 GMT

#29

You should consider some of the jobs that you can learn by co-op. Automechanic would be one. Or electrician. An experienced person would take you in and you just have to work with him learning all the basics and later you can get paid. You can even set up your own business in time.

I think the police idea is great as well. I just don't know the details regarding the academy though.

ulszz

Jamaica1787 Posts

January 03 2010 19:10 GMT

#30

forest ranger might work for you

akevin

Canada120 Posts

January 03 2010 19:10 GMT

#31

From MACLEANS magazine (Nov. 08):

"A study by the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) found that, five years out, many of its class of 2002 were earning more than the University of Alberta's medical school grads. NAIT 2002 grads with diplomas in specialized fields such as petroleum engineering technology and electrical engineering technology reported average salaries between 80-100k. Those with NAIT diplomas in diesel mechanic and power engineering technology were making over 100k. Journeymen - in trades from electrician to plumber to carpenter to auto technician - had average salaries of 87k.

Many of the jobs most in demand today require a college credential. Between 2005 and 2015, the federal government predicts that nearly 70% of a projected 1.7 million new jobs will be in occupations requiring post-secondary qualifications. Of those, it's estimated that 21.3% will require a university education - but 33.6% will be for college grads and apprentices. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business estimates that 42% of job shortages will be in occupations that usually require college or apprenticeship training versus only 7% in occupations requiring a university education."

So yeah, it appears prospects are good for college/apprenticeship training program graduates in Canada (though most of those salaries are probably not nearly as high following Alberta's economic problems recently). But it really depends on what you are interested in, since you really don't want to be working a job you hate for the rest of your life. University could be fine, though based on the information you provided maybe it would be tough for you to handle 4 years in that setting. You could also do degree at a place like Royal Military Collage in Ontario where I think they pay your tuition in exchange for a few years of service (paid) (its been a few years since I knew the exact details).

Hypnosis

United States2061 Posts

January 03 2010 22:24 GMT

#32

On January 03 2010 18:04 Terranist wrote:

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maybe because he's in a horribly serious financial struggle but still finds the time to post about it on a starcraft progaming message board?

Yea, chances are he is just putzin' around on the internet all day doing jack shit while his family suffers because he has some weird psychological problems.

@OP: Just keep trying, there are two sides to everything and if you are down, depressed and poor for a long time just know that the next half of your life will hold promise as long as you are a good person. It is all about positive thinking and that is all it comes down to.

Physician

United States4146 Posts

January 03 2010 22:34 GMT

#33

On January 03 2010 17:13 stack wrote:
The problem is that I dropped out of college two years ago for personal reasons that left me depressed and isolated for the last year (it was a physical type incident that left its marks mentally and physically).

it was a physical type incident...
very odd wording..

Hypnosis

United States2061 Posts

January 03 2010 22:40 GMT

#34

On January 04 2010 07:34 Physician wrote:

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it was a physical type incident...
very odd wording..

Cmon Physician you can help him more than that!!!

nebffa

Australia776 Posts

January 03 2010 22:49 GMT

#35

things have to get better sometime

UmmTheHobo

United States650 Posts

January 03 2010 23:58 GMT

#36

I know this requires training and education but nurses are in very high demand, could help with social skills as well.

Orome

Switzerland11984 Posts

January 04 2010 01:13 GMT

#37

People are more open about subjects like depression on the internet, plus it seems logical that a place like TL that seems to have become almost like an alternate society and social circle for many of its users would attract people that have trouble coping with the rest of their lives.