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I am 22 years old and just graduated from college with a degree in Computer Science. It is now that point of my life where I need to choose a career that is right for me. Right now I am interning at a company where I am doing computer work which includes computer programming. Unfortunately, I find the job very boring at times, either being very taxing or very mundane.
I abide by the philosophy that you should enjoy what you do and where it's not only about the paycheck. Over the past few months, I've been trying to figure out what it is that I would enjoy most and also be able to make a career out of. One thing I do know, is that I love Starcraft. The game is my perfect match. Everything that I love and am good at is Starcraft – multitasking, thinking fast, strategy, hand precision, self improving, and knowing how to organize and optimize different things etc etc.
Although I love Starcraft, I know that I can't make a living off of it. So instead, I've been trying to think of jobs similar to Starcraft, where I can take the skills that Starcraft calls for and apply them to a real life occupation. Does anyone know of any job that is either A) similar to Starcraft or B) takes some of the same skills as Starcraft?
The the funny thing is that the only job I could think of is a Chef. It's funny the amount of similarities...I'll list a few.
- Requires multitasking (cooking multiple dishes)
- Must be quick and good with your hands
- Recipes are sort of like build orders of the cooking world
- trying out new recipes is like trying out a new build order (could end up being terrible and embarrassing, but might end up being the best idea you've ever had)
- Organization (need to set up your cooking area in an efficient manner)
- Overseeing other chefs (macromanagement -> similar to commanding an army)
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Related to SC2: any progamer, software developer, game designer (pretty much anything in the tech industry, and your degree should open many doors)
Using the same skills as SC2 in terms of micromanagement and hand-eye coordination? That's really tough haha. Only thing that comes to the top of my mind is a CEO, but that's not exactly an entry level position. An entrepreneur I suppose, but that's a really vague title. Maybe construction foreman? I'd personally suggest finding a field you're interested in, going for it, and finding out how SC2 applies as you work.
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CEOs should not micromanage, but macromanage, and also they dont need hand-eye coordination lol
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On July 12 2011 11:42 BasharMentat wrote:
CEOs should not micromanage, but macromanage, and also they dont need hand-eye coordination lol
You underestimate how tricky some secretary underwear can be
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Rock quarry or oil refinery
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On July 12 2011 10:42 henreiman wrote:
Using the same skills as SC2 in terms of micromanagement and hand-eye coordination? That's really tough haha. Only thing that comes to the top of my mind is a CEO, but that's not exactly an entry level position. An entrepreneur I suppose, but that's a really vague title. Maybe construction foreman? I'd personally suggest finding a field you're interested in, going for it, and finding out how SC2 applies as you work.
Air traffic controller imo.
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On July 12 2011 11:49 Eleaven wrote:Show nested quote +On July 12 2011 11:42 BasharMentat wrote:
CEOs should not micromanage, but macromanage, and also they dont need hand-eye coordination lol You underestimate how tricky some secretary underwear can be
LOL
This thread is pretty funny, but the OP is pretty legit.
A chef actually sounds pretty appealing now 
yea actually air trafficker sounds like the best, though I know it is a pretty stressful job since peoples' lives depend on u
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At first I thought this was a troll website, then after a double take at the site name, it confused me. it seems like they are hating on their own job
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I'm a bartender and I find some similiarities with that. You have to know a lot of drinks - build orders. You have to be quick and agile with your hands. When I'm busy, multitasking is essential and it reminds me of a lot of late game decision making. Its much more effective to take multiple orders at once while grabbing waitresses tickets then taking one persons order at a time. Then it improves speed to make all the drinks from all those orders that don't require me to move away from the well. Just like starcraft if someone knows all the drinks in the world (build orders) but has shitty mechanics, (slow hand speed poor multitasking) they are a shitty bartender. It is funny to watch some of the new ppl at work take one persons order, get them a beer then come back to see the ticket the waitress had up also had a beer on it. So they have to go back to the cooler and do something they could have already done. BRONZE LEAGUERS
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On July 12 2011 11:59 SnowFantasy wrote:Show nested quote +On July 12 2011 10:42 henreiman wrote:
Using the same skills as SC2 in terms of micromanagement and hand-eye coordination? That's really tough haha. Only thing that comes to the top of my mind is a CEO, but that's not exactly an entry level position. An entrepreneur I suppose, but that's a really vague title. Maybe construction foreman? I'd personally suggest finding a field you're interested in, going for it, and finding out how SC2 applies as you work. Air traffic controller imo.
Yes. I was going to suggest exactly this. I'm actually in the application process :p
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I wouldn't throw away a job you don't like, it's better than nothing. However if you find a new more enjoyable job go ahead and switch.
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wow the requirements on the site for the air trafficking seems pretty simple =O
i thought you would need a degree or something for that kind of thing maybe
@Monk
And you also have to "micro" your customers by keeping them happy and come back again (micro well so your units don't die, so they can live another day!)
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That's why I develop video games and love cooking. Both are because of starcraft.
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On July 12 2011 12:08 wattabeast wrote:At first I thought this was a troll website, then after a double take at the site name, it confused me. it seems like they are hating on their own job
Not really. They do extensive training on their own (hence they want someone with no experience). They also want younger people because they have a forced retirement age of 55 (or so) and want to get as many years out of employees as possible.
Canada is widely known as having one of the best air traffic systems in the world (it's actually privatized here). They preferentially hire people in their mid 20s and don't care how much/little experience you have. They just do a bunch of aptitude tests and extensive training to make sure you're suitable.
You can even apply right out of high school. Literally the only requirement is a high school diploma.
And they don't give anyone with experience any preferential treatment. Even fi you were a controller in the states for 15 years, if you come to Canada you have to go through the same process (of testing/training) as a 19 year old right out of high school.
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being a rockstar, you have to micro your guitaring, whilst having sex with groupies AND sniffing cocaine at the same time!
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EPT
