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02-04-2007, 11:30 PM
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yea, there's a lot of stuff I like to do. I applied to UT Austin for the Jackson School of Geosciences. Iv'e heard from a lot of older people that a business degree is always good. I just wanted to know what some of you people thought as to what majors have the most job opportunities in the long run, etc...
02-05-2007, 08:30 AM
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I agree. Pick your major (and career path) based more on what you enjoy, rather than what you can stand doing for a certain earning potential. I like my job, and I'm good at it, but if I had my way, I'd be teaching or playing trumpet for a living.
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02-05-2007, 08:37 AM
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Brent, don't get caught up in the "popularity" game when it comes to colleges. Most people are a little naive and choose a school because of their sports program or because their Dad went to the same school. The actual degree you get is far more important than which college it came from. As long as you go to an accredited university, that is all that matters. Summary: don't spend more than you have to, just to go out of town.
As far as degrees go, here is some reading that may influence you:
http://money.cnn.com/2006/02/13/pf/c...ries/index.htm
I'd recommend any degree on that list if you want to make a good living.
As far as degrees go, here is some reading that may influence you:
http://money.cnn.com/2006/02/13/pf/c...ries/index.htm
I'd recommend any degree on that list if you want to make a good living.
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02-05-2007, 08:57 AM
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Healthcare field is a good choice.....as a new nursing grad in May, I will be starting at $25/hr....no I won't get rich, but I'll live comfortably. More babyboomers are retiring, so there will always be plenty of work.
02-05-2007, 09:04 AM
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Medical field is definitely good paying, but you also have to consider the awkward hours and times in that field. I have some nurse friends, they seem to work 60+ hrs a week, at weird shifts/hours. Good money, but bad lifestyle routine. Luckily, they enjoy doing what they do.
02-05-2007, 09:05 AM
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Business management, project management. A good project manager makes good $$. And with business skills and some motivation you are more likely to be successful in starting and running your own businees. Being your own boss is the best job out there.
02-05-2007, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Nine Ball
Medical field is definitely good paying, but you also have to consider the awkward hours and times in that field. I have some nurse friends, they seem to work 60+ hrs a week, at weird shifts/hours. Good money, but bad lifestyle routine. Luckily, they enjoy doing what they do.
Overtime is where you make most of your money, and you have to give up your quality of life....not much sleep, no time to socialize, etc. One reason why I'm doing OR nursing....regular shifts during the day with some on-call.
02-05-2007, 09:22 AM
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Just make sure that if the career requires long/strange hours you love what you are doing! You will hate life otherwise.
If you decide to do something that isn't your passion, make sure if pays very well and gives you plenty of time for your hobbies/passions.
If you decide to do something that isn't your passion, make sure if pays very well and gives you plenty of time for your hobbies/passions.
02-05-2007, 09:35 AM
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i work in a bank and the wealthiest people I see are either high-up corporate exec's or business owners.....my advice would be to get some experience in a sales type job where you can get some experience being independent and accountable for your own success/failure. Then take this knowledge and apply it to starting a business of your choosing. That is my goal long term. Its much easier than you think and you will have the freedom to do what you love. Typically the business owner works a lot more (in the beginning) than someone working for a corporation or something like that but they are doing what they love and are seeing their hard work payoff in the success of their OWN business....its much like putting a bunch of time/money into your car to make it the best it can be!
02-05-2007, 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Nine Ball
Brent, don't get caught up in the "popularity" game when it comes to colleges. Most people are a little naive and choose a school because of their sports program or because their Dad went to the same school. The actual degree you get is far more important than which college it came from. As long as you go to an accredited university, that is all that matters. Summary: don't spend more than you have to, just to go out of town.
As far as degrees go, here is some reading that may influence you:
http://money.cnn.com/2006/02/13/pf/c...ries/index.htm
I'd recommend any degree on that list if you want to make a good living.
As far as degrees go, here is some reading that may influence you:
http://money.cnn.com/2006/02/13/pf/c...ries/index.htm
I'd recommend any degree on that list if you want to make a good living.
02-05-2007, 10:09 AM
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As been said a few times on here, pick something you enjoy.
FWIW, I make well into six figures and I can't stand what I do. I would trade it in for half the money to do something I enjoy. I thought that I would like it better the more money I made, but I was wrong. If you enjoy doning something you will be better at it and make more money at it. I am not saying you will make $200k a year washing cars, but you will make more money than someone who doesn't enjoy their job.
FWIW, I make well into six figures and I can't stand what I do. I would trade it in for half the money to do something I enjoy. I thought that I would like it better the more money I made, but I was wrong. If you enjoy doning something you will be better at it and make more money at it. I am not saying you will make $200k a year washing cars, but you will make more money than someone who doesn't enjoy their job.
02-05-2007, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by SERIALPIMP
Do something you enjoy,
Accounting will guarantee you money,
but not necessarily a happy life,
Accounting will guarantee you money,
but not necessarily a happy life,
02-05-2007, 12:20 PM
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wow thanks for all the advice.
Tyler- Please try to message me back whenever you can. I would greatly appriciate it.
Tony- Thanks so much for the link
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Tyler- Please try to message me back whenever you can. I would greatly appriciate it.
Tony- Thanks so much for the link
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