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On October 29 2011 13:09 andy186 wrote:
Just finished my first year of a commerce degree double major in finance and marketing because that shit sounded cool. Have no idea what I want to do with my life which is kind of why I did a commerce degree. First year is just intro units across the whole commerce course so havn't really started on the majors yet will see how they are next year
Anyone currently in the finance or marketing area could you explain the kind of jobs they do?
Will probably end up working in the mining industry because my whole family is in it and its probably best paid sector in Australia
What uni do you go to? Arts is usually the degree you do if you don't know what to do, but then again most people tend to think arts is useless lol most first year degrees are quite broad, at least where I go.
You would probably have to move to WA to be in mining though (unless of course you already live there)
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I'm a student now but i hope i can start a software company as my career!
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As for me, since 10 years old ive wanted to be a judge. and ive lived my life accordingly so far. None of my passion for my aspirations have gone down, and everything look very bright for me. But i guess im one of the lucky ones to have known what ive wanted to do for so long. I hope all you guys are enormously successful in what you love doing!
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So cool to see all of the different career paths people have undertaken and/or are striving for.
I myself dropped out of High School with 5 credits left to go once I learned I can go to college any time I like as a mature student. I started working at a Pizza Hut and saving my money so I can afford to pay for college without going into debt when I decide I need to go for something.
Worked my way up to Manager at the Pizza Hut, and got an opportunity spraying lawns for commission, which was a fantastic pay-raise, but long hours (60+ per week). I've learned a LOT about lawncare, and also sales (Overcoming Objections, Always Be Closing, etc.)
Eventually, the provincial government banned all of the products we used that actually worked, and my job became a giant scam. So since I missed working in a kitchen anyway, I got a job at a pourhouse and grill with 109 different beers on tap in Mississauga. Not only did I become a giant beer snob, I also discovered that I have a real passion for cooking.
Unfortunately, the owners practiced an illegal overtime policy, so I left and went back to Lawncare for the summer to try out the new product for killing weeds. Worst year of my life. Not only does the product not work, it's more likely to kill your grass than weeds, and quite likely causes more long-term harm to the soil and my personal health. So I spent most of my days calling the local talk radio station and discussing whatever topic of the day was going on, hanging out with customers that I liked, and getting paid minimum wage, for doing a minimal job.
I'm now back cooking in a restaurant that's going to be opening mid-November with my head-chef from West 50 (the beer place). I told him I might go to school for culinary, but he told me in no uncertain terms that I already know more than they'll teach me in a 4-year course through my experience of actually working in the industry, and that later on down the road I may want to take culinary MANAGEMENT.
Personally, I absolutely love what I do. Live in a modest bachelor pad with my dog, cat and aquarium. Play lots of video games (I have a SNES collection to die for), and my connections within the industry mean that I don't need a whole lot of money to enjoy a night on the town. I eat for free more often than not, and only need to tip my server. I certainly don't make a killing (it's often said that "the aspiring chef is a starving chef... until staff meal"), but I live within my means, and I'm making it work for me.
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Freelance industrial designer.
I liked art, I was good with the computer, so in a good mix of both I sat patiently through 4 years of industrial design classes university and have now been working full time for 4 years and somehow ended up with a portfolio like this one :
http://www.3dpxl.com
But in the evening / weekends, I like Starcraft !
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I'm not sure what I want to do; All I know is I love using computers, troubleshooting them, repairing them, reading about them, you name it.
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atm im studying for computer engineer
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On October 27 2011 13:04 MikeTheBike wrote:Hey guys, I'm currently in High School and now I'm up to the point in my life where I'm going to have to decide my future career... I am currently trying to keep my options open by doing decently well in Sciences and Social Studies, along with Maths and English. Preferably I want a decent paying job, one that has SOME free time so I'll be able to play SC  . I want to know what you guys do, or are striving for because we all love Starcraft, and I would never want to give it up :D!
Knowing what NZ universities are like... the arts is basically a dead end unless supplemented with law or you are top 2% of your class. The whole business school is bad, these jobs generally go to engineers/maths/physics graduates because of how bad the business schools are. If you really want to go into business, make sure its supplemented with math (its easier than physics) that way you'll get a good job. Engineering graduates are looking at something between 48k-60k NZD after graduating in NZ which is pretty good - our engineering departments (particularly bio eng) are fairly strong so it's not a bad choice.
FYI I'm currently studying for my masters in math at AU
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On October 29 2011 17:34 Plexa wrote:Show nested quote +On October 27 2011 13:04 MikeTheBike wrote:Hey guys, I'm currently in High School and now I'm up to the point in my life where I'm going to have to decide my future career... I am currently trying to keep my options open by doing decently well in Sciences and Social Studies, along with Maths and English. Preferably I want a decent paying job, one that has SOME free time so I'll be able to play SC . I want to know what you guys do, or are striving for because we all love Starcraft, and I would never want to give it up :D! Knowing what NZ universities are like... the arts is basically a dead end unless supplemented with law or you are top 2% of your class. The whole business school is bad, these jobs generally go to engineers/maths/physics graduates because of how bad the business schools are. If you really want to go into business, make sure its supplemented with math (its easier than physics) that way you'll get a good job. Engineering graduates are looking at something between 48k-60k NZD after graduating in NZ which is pretty good - our engineering departments (particularly bio eng) are fairly strong so it's not a bad choice. FYI I'm currently studying for my masters in math at AU
FYI i'm applying for Advanced Math in UNSW (after my hsc, hope i'll get 95.4) because i heard that a lot of math related jobs pay really well and less stress involve as well. Is that true?
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On October 27 2011 18:08 _fool wrote:First off, my thoughts on the RDPD thing. I'm really stuck in the E mentality. I want the secure job with benefits, I don't need to get rich at all, as long as I can comfortably run my (family's) life and have some financial reserve to take care of any emergencies. I tried the S for a while, and it failed horribly (I even start grinning when I think of how bad I was at it ). To be honest, I think the B and I are tier2: you can't start off being a B or I. You have to be either E or S in order to have money and business network to become B or I. When it comes to career advise, consider the time-money ratio and what you consider important. What I see a lot around me is people who are so busy working that they no longer have time to enjoy their income. People that buy a 2000 dollar mountain bike because they like cycling... but they never find time ride it. I'm on the other side of the spectrum. I work less than 40 hours a week, which gives me a slightly lower income but more time for family and fun stuff. I like it a lot, but everyone should find his own sweet spot. In my experience it's easier to ask your boss for a pay raise than it is to ask your boss for extra days off. That's why I started off with more time and less money: I expected to raise my income to a decent level later on, and it has. Haven't regretted that decision ever. Bottom line: money is great stuff, but so is time. Most of the time, there's a trade-off between the two. Find a career that suits your individual needs
Yeah, I'm gonna start out on the E quadrant first, then move onto I quadrant. After that, I will make a business (B quadrant) out of the investing skills I gained. At least that is my plan. Helps that I'm currently studying Accounting.
Anyway, the RD Company had gotten some bad publicity because of the controversy surrounding some of their seminars, but the underlying message from their books are really neat, like the cashflow quadrant and the rich/poor mentality that I find to be very true.
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Graduated from UNC with a degree in Economics & German.
Now working at an investment bank (As a client representative in Listed Derivatives) in the back office. Not exactly a glamorous job, but it pays the bills and I don't mind it.
They've got a branch near where i grew up (Raleigh), and they were the first company to offer me a job after college. been there just over 3 years now.
I'd quit this job in a heartbeat if i had something else that paid anything remotely similar lined up.
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Looking to work my way up into self-employment, aka drug dealing.
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On October 27 2011 17:17 MikeTheBike wrote:
My biggest fear is that I'll have no free time if I choose to become a GP, I can be a very dedicated person when it comes to studies if I put my mind to it, but a GP/Doctor sounds like so much of a hassle.
You keep mentioning med...
It's not that bad, I started med at sydney this year and I can find 3-4 hours a day most days to play SC2, and it's way less stressful than my previous science degree because if you only do average in a science degree you can't get a good job here, but everyone who graduates from med is able to get an internship (or so we're told :p).
Like someone else said on page 2, this could change, it also might not.
The way I see it, you're always going to be busy, it's just a matter of making free time if it's a big deal to you. It'd be a shame to not do medicine just because of that. I feel a medical career might just be the most interesting in the world, but I am, of course, biased XD.
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I'm a part-time gym teacher in highschool and a part-time PT .. best decision i ever made =)
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Don't be like me. I just enrolled in a course that is popular (nursing). The original plan was to enroll in nursing and go overseas (The biggest problem is I don't have a "backer" in what career I entered/enrolled in). Due to the trends in hiring now, I'll probably end up in a call center or I'll be jobless. Now, I don't know what to do. I guess I'll have to pass the board exam first.
Before you choose, think about the long term and short term. I see you have goals already in mind. Keep it up. Good luck!
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On October 29 2011 17:34 Plexa wrote:Show nested quote +On October 27 2011 13:04 MikeTheBike wrote:Hey guys, I'm currently in High School and now I'm up to the point in my life where I'm going to have to decide my future career... I am currently trying to keep my options open by doing decently well in Sciences and Social Studies, along with Maths and English. Preferably I want a decent paying job, one that has SOME free time so I'll be able to play SC . I want to know what you guys do, or are striving for because we all love Starcraft, and I would never want to give it up :D! Knowing what NZ universities are like... the arts is basically a dead end unless supplemented with law or you are top 2% of your class. The whole business school is bad, these jobs generally go to engineers/maths/physics graduates because of how bad the business schools are. If you really want to go into business, make sure its supplemented with math (its easier than physics) that way you'll get a good job. Engineering graduates are looking at something between 48k-60k NZD after graduating in NZ which is pretty good - our engineering departments (particularly bio eng) are fairly strong so it's not a bad choice. FYI I'm currently studying for my masters in math at AU
I don't think this is wholly accurate re the Arts - I did my BA and then MA in English, my career has ranged from theatre and arts festival organization to Higher Education, I currently run an Access course at a UK University and am preparing to make a move into adult education. Entry salaries in the sector range from £25-30,000 with progression to £40-50s and more.
I also have friends that have taken A&H degrees into theatre management, marketing, creative industries, the 'third' sector, publishing. The job satisfaction in many of these areas is incredible, I certainly recommend that you think about this side of your career too, after all whatever job you choose will become a significant part of your life.
Any kind of course where you are able to develop your English language and maths skills is going to be over significant benefit to you in the long run. I am not a careers adviser and it seems that non-else here is either, while I won't knock getting anecdotal advice, I strongly recommend if you are really unsure of what pathway to put yourself on that you seek guidance from a professional, perhaps offered by your current college.
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Computer teacher, no specific studies, its cool by now :p
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I'm working as a video game programmer.
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