I am in school to be a psychologist but I just realized I hate it. Thank god I am only a year and a half in to it.
This is going to sound gay but people have put limitations on me my whole life telling me what I should be because I am smart, not cut out for it, to sickly etc. I am going to do what I have always wanted to, be a cop.
Fuck limitations.
[quote]keaster wrote:
I am in school to be a psychologist but I just realized I hate it. Thank god I am only a year and a half in to it.
This is going to sound gay but people have put limitations on me my whole life telling me what I should be because I am smart, not cut out for it, to sickly etc. I am going to do what I have always wanted to, be a cop.
Fuck limitations. [/quote]
Same situation here, man. Except it took me two years before I realized psychology was no longer what I wanted to pursue.
So I’m starting over and going after a degree in Exercise Science.
Good luck and give 'em hell!
[quote]T-Nick wrote:
rrjc5488 wrote:
T-Nick wrote:
(I go threw books like water)
Did anyone else find this line slightly ironic?
I find that proper grammer on an online forum to be as usefull as tits on a nun.
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Typos are one thing but when you make such a blatant mistake it makes you look ignorant or very subtle.
Currently, I’m a Union Laborer and have spent a great deal of time working at muclear power plants. I’ve been involved with the demolitions and modifications of said plants and I LOVE IT. Unfortunately, construction has taken it’s toll on me physically, mentally, and financially. The money can be VERY good or VERY bad depending on a myriad of variables.
I’ve also managed a restaurant and LOVED it,but I was killing myself so someone else good get rich. Although they treated me well, I was never “compensated” for all the business I brought in/kept etc… The biggest detractor for me I’d say is that most of the people I worked with, except immigrants, were lazy POS. They didn’t give a damn about anyone but themselves, not exactly a good mindset when you are working in a CUSTOMER SERVICE based field.
I have a certificate from a technical school in automechanics and have worked on everything from Yugos to Double R’s. I LOVE cars, especially doing bodywork, but working on them beats you up almost as bad as construction. The worst part is telling people they need new brakes more than gas and they don’t get them fixed because it costs too much. I couldn’t deal with all these idiots, so I got out. I still LOVE tinkering with cars, but only mine, family, and friends.
I’ve also gone to school for exercise science, what a waste of money. I’ve learned more on T-Nation, than in 2 1/2 yrs of school. I love tinkering with sets/reps/rest/nutrition etc and seeing how I or anyone I’m training with responds. I even worked at a gym for 2yrs and was the owners’ “favorite” employee because I was great with customers, could fix most equipment, was semi-knowledgeable with training people, and helped them with renovations. But again, the pay wasn’t there for what I brought to the table.
All of these experiences, and many more, taught me one thing. I need/want/should open my own business. I’ve dreamed of opening/buying my own gym since the first time I stepped inside a Gold’s at 13. I plan on spending the next few years working towards making MY gym a reality. I
I think life brings people challenges and choices, each being an opportunity unto itself. If you want to do something you love, find out what it is you love to do and then pursue it with passion. But I recommend pursuing something you can do for the next 30-40 years without falling apart physically, mentally, emotionially, spiritually, and financially. If any one of these is compromised, you’ll not truly be “successful”
[quote]T-Nick wrote:
(I go threw books like water)
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You shouldn’t throw books. Or water. People could get hurt.
[quote]dude-dilly squat wrote:
MaloVerde wrote:
Don’t most of us just work so we can do what we really love in our off time?
I think only trust fund babies really love what they are doing.
Of course there could be a rare exception. Like the dude that oils Vida Guerra’s butt.
Malo,
Try the book “The Flow.” “Psychology of Winning” is good too.
Great books!
Accoding to the authors, the key is to find work that you love that contributes to society. That is life’s challenge to everyone.
That is basically the key to a happy life. Everything else will take care of itself.
Okay, I’ll get off my soap box.
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I’m happy with the job I do and I think I’m making a positive contribution to society. That doesn’t mean I think it’s my dream job.
Thanks for the tips though.
Well PGA… I have to agree with Boshido. I love chiropractic. I start the program this coming fall, and I couldn’t be more exited. I know this is what I want to do with my life and I consider myself extremely lucky that I will get to do what I love. Plus the Masters in Sports Rehab will help my land my dream job, which is to work with professional atheletes.
It takes a lot of sacrifice but don’t give up on your dream PGA. For a while I thought mine would never come true. Just don’t let anyone tell you what you can and can’t do.
[quote]grrrsauce wrote:
Well PGA… I have to agree with Boshido. I love chiropractic. I start the program this coming fall, and I couldn’t be more exited. I know this is what I want to do with my life and I consider myself extremely lucky that I will get to do what I love. Plus the Masters in Sports Rehab will help my land my dream job, which is to work with professional atheletes.
It takes a lot of sacrifice but don’t give up on your dream PGA. For a while I thought mine would never come true. Just don’t let anyone tell you what you can and can’t do.[/quote]
Don’t you mean you love the idea of being a chiropractor? If you haven’t even started the program, you obviously can’t know what it’s like to be one.
Good luck to you though. I hope it does turn out to be your dream job.
A couple of people have mentioned teaching as possible job. I think that is a good call. I would suggest teaching in college. If you have the discipline to weight train, you can apply that to getting the MA.
One reason I like my job so much is that I’m always off! (I start back tomorrow after a 5-week winter break.) Then I only work two days a week. Two days working and five days off is a great ratio, BTW.
If you have the aptitude for teaching, it is a great life. In college, as a student, there are lots of opportunities to “practice” to see it’s your thing.
If you have a sense of humor and you like your subject and you’re not pretentious and you sincerely want to help your students, you’re going to have a great time.
[quote]Mikeco66 wrote:
duke wrote:
Yep, I’m doing what I love.
Property and share investing. I resigned from managing businesses, and now work from home in my own time, determining my own income.
Took a HUGE leap of faith to stop working for a salary but the rewards are worth the gamble.
Duke…
I hope to be where you are as soon as i get out of the Marines. Still working on building up the network but…i’m working towards that and giving my all to my current job…
Congrats…Here’s to Financial Security!!
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Mikeco66, if I can help in any way with your goals, don’t hesitate to ask buddy.
It’s a scary road to travel when you begin but I reckon if you’re willing to take a risk on something you believe you can do, then it’ll pay dividends.
Never forget the immortal words of Andre 3000:
If what they say is “Nothing is forever”
Then what makes, Then what makes, Then what makes
Then what makes, Then what makes love the exception?
“Doing what you love” is overrated. If you do something for the money, and at some later date, you decide there are more important things in life, they let you keep the money. If you do something for the love of it, and you stop loving it, you get jack.
Like your work, love your family.
[quote]PGA wrote:
Thanks for the replies and life experiences everyone!
Bauer and I have talked about college a little while ago and he posed the question “What are you going to do with the economics degree?” I believe thats what he said. Sometimes you cant understand him as he’s always eating and bulking. As a tongue and cheek reply I said, “Put it up on the wall with all of my college receipts and laugh at how I conformed.” While I was joking there was some truth to it. I didnt know why I was pursuing an economics degree. Sort of going through the motions. Doing that when $40,000 is on the line is a costly gamble.
Sometimes shit just hits us and makes us question what were doing. I guess it all came to a head yesterday. I didnt understand what I was pursuing an economics degree. I guess with the restricted degree offerings at my school that was the most “versatile.” Yeah, thats all well and good but if its not versatile in what I would enjoy its not versatile for me.
I’m glad all I really did was get my gen-ed requirements out of the way thus far. I have 40 credits under my belt that should be easily transferable to any college. Some may not but most should. I’ve sent a few emails out to film and TV programs offered at colleges around me and I’ll see what comes of it.
Thanks for the replies guys, keep them coming. I really appreciate it. This thread will probably help a few other people who may be in the same boat as me…[/quote]
PGA - I spent years learning business strategies, economics, etc etc, and whilst I enjoyed the challenge and thrill and even prestige of running multi million dollar businesses, There hasn’t been 1 person who wanted to see my credentials (framed and hanging in my garage/gym, covered in dust).
The businesses that wanted my skills and abilities, did so because of my results, not because I had a certificate hanging on my wall.
If I had the advantage of foresight when I was younger, I wouldn’t have stressed out so much over getting my credentials and would’ve enjoyed life a little more.
After 15 years managing businesses, I ended up hating all the corporate crap and found that doing what I love enhanced my life beyond belief.
I guess what I’m saying is, you might enjoy the challenge of the economics degree but if your dreams lie within a film and tv career, then don’t let the cost of the college courses tie you to a career that you don’t want.
In the scheme of life $40k isn’t a lot of money, but 10 years in economics instead of doing what you love, is a HUGE price to pay.
[quote]MaloVerde wrote:
I’m happy with the job I do and I think I’m making a positive contribution to society. That doesn’t mean I think it’s my dream job.
Thanks for the tips though.
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Along these lines…does anyone find doing what you love to be selfish? I know it sounds a little odd, but it’s something that I struggle with in choosing a direction.
Gatti
I design buildings for a living (mostly hospitals), make a shitload of money, set my own hours, travel all over the place, and still have more than enough time in the day for my wife and kids.
Even better- I’m considered a “professional” therefore I “get” respect from just about everyone I deal with on a daily basis just because of the initials after my name. Fake or not- it’s still respect. No one talks down to me- ever.
I could design litter boxes for a living and if all of the above was still true I’d be happy.
Life is what you make it, not what you will settle for.
[quote]MaloVerde wrote:
grrrsauce wrote:
Well PGA… I have to agree with Boshido. I love chiropractic. I start the program this coming fall, and I couldn’t be more exited. I know this is what I want to do with my life and I consider myself extremely lucky that I will get to do what I love. Plus the Masters in Sports Rehab will help my land my dream job, which is to work with professional atheletes.
It takes a lot of sacrifice but don’t give up on your dream PGA. For a while I thought mine would never come true. Just don’t let anyone tell you what you can and can’t do.
Don’t you mean you love the idea of being a chiropractor? If you haven’t even started the program, you obviously can’t know what it’s like to be one.
Good luck to you though. I hope it does turn out to be your dream job.
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It’s called research. Plus I have job-shadowed already.
Interesting things from everyone here. I think I’ll give myself a go here. I’m still in highschool, but I’ve been planning everything I want to do for years now. I’m 17 now, and in gr.12, last year, and just fninshe exams now and I have one semester to go. I am not going to college or university lol. Why? Because I am working in an eletrical business my father owns. Construction will be my thing. I’ve been on a construction site in the summers since I was 6, anyways while working with my dad which will be this summer cause im done school, i will go for my apprencticeship and get my masters licence. From here, I will be around 23-24 with my licence, which is awesome! because at that age its just good as hell. Anyways from there I will keep expanding my fatehrs business and eventually we will hire more employee’s than we have now, and get trucks for them etc etc. While I’m doing this (in my 20’s) I want to compete in MMA in America for the experience. I will also compete in powerlifting, and I will also be a bouncer on weekends for fun. I was also thinking of starting a t-shirt company. I’m sure this would be hard, I wonder if anyone has any knowledge on it…but either way I think I have a lot of good ideas for lots of different t-shirts for babies, kids, teens, adults and the elderly. I’d pretty much want it to be a thing that everyone knows about and that everyone would want to go to buy a t-shirt! lol. Pretty much I thought of this is because I’ve always had trouble with t-shirts I like that I think I look good in, so I’m here to solve that problem haha. I dunno, I’ll see how it goes. Anyways life’s sweet. I’m all bout the hard work.
I am a teacher and a rugby coach. I love both - well, 90% of the time anyway. I will never be rich but I can be comfortable and happy. Good holidays, too.
Even if I didn’t make it as a director, writer, cinematographer and ended up teaching I would enjoy it.
So far one school said its doable to do it part time but for my senior year I should be full-time. That shouldn’t be a problem if I watch my finances properly and save up enough for living expenses (rent, recurrent bills, etc.). I would probably have to go part-time here at work or in the worst case scenario, leave. But I’ll cross that bridge when I come to it.
I’m doing something I like, but I love only parts of it. I’m an Economics&CompuSci major; the courses are interesting only for the parts that, well, I find interesting and useful. Still, I wouldn’t complain about it. I work as a translator from home, which is actually a blessing in comparison to most jobs, even if it can get boring - but again, much less boring than most others.