Queen Prawn Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 I really hate the field I am in (I am in electrical engineering) and have been trying to figure out if there is anything else in the world where I can use my degree, but not actually be an engineer. As much as I don't want to take a pay cut (still owe on my student loans), I am willing. If it wasn't for the freaking wedding in October I would get up and quit my job this second. It is greatly disappointing to me to feel this way as the internship I had in college was phenomenal. The job world, post graduation, has sucked more than anything that has sucked before. Sad thing is, most of the crap that is infuriating me is certainly happening in other fields. Does anyone know of a good book or site that discusses career changes and what degrees can be used for what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 I have been giving a lot of thought to that samething lately. I have basically been looking for a new job for 3 years now, but there is just nothing in the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 thanks for giving hope to all us college kids sorry for being a smartass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Prawn Posted February 8, 2005 Author Share Posted February 8, 2005 Lol - don't be sorry Soxbears. I have actually spoken to high schoolers about becoming engineers, just can't do that anymore as I don't buy into that line of though myself anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldmember Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 QUOTE(Soxnbears01 @ Feb 8, 2005 -> 02:31 PM) thanks for giving hope to all us college kids sorry for being a smartass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 I just want to find a job that pays me tons of cash for the least bit possible hehe Is that too much to ask?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3E8 Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 QUOTE(Soxnbears01 @ Feb 8, 2005 -> 02:31 PM) thanks for giving hope to all us college kids sorry for being a smartass Yeah and I'm actually in electrical engineering now. Lucky for me I'll only do that for a few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Honda Civic Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 QUOTE(EvilJester99 @ Feb 8, 2005 -> 02:42 PM) I just want to find a job that pays me tons of cash for the least bit possible hehe Is that too much to ask?? I had Jury Duty today --- $17.20 for me \m/ Too bad I put 50 miles on my truck round trip, and had to buy lunch. 50Miles/13MPG = 3.84Gallons * $1.99/G = $7.65 + lunch ($5.67) = 13.32 $17.20 - 13.32 = $3.88 divided by 6 hours of my day = $0.65 per hour.... So I've got that going for me..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 Ha what weird timing about this. I just sent out a few letters today concerning internships for the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 QUOTE(Gene Honda Civic @ Feb 8, 2005 -> 02:54 PM) I had Jury Duty today --- $17.20 for me \m/ Too bad I put 50 miles on my truck round trip, and had to buy lunch. 50Miles/13MPG = 3.84Gallons * $1.99/G = $7.65 + lunch ($5.67) = 13.32 $17.20 - 13.32 = $3.88 divided by 6 hours of my day = $0.65 per hour.... So I've got that going for me..... Which is nice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 I was actually in the CS major when i first started here, after a few weeks, i realized there's no way in hell i can do this for the rest of my life. Actually looking to get into business admin- w/ a concentration on managementing information (tech stuff) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Feb 8, 2005 -> 02:57 PM) Ha what weird timing about this. I just sent out a few letters today concerning internships for the summer. unless something comes out, i'll probably be at another b**** job this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 QUOTE(Soxnbears01 @ Feb 8, 2005 -> 04:27 PM) unless something comes out, i'll probably be at another b**** job this summer. I'll probably be doing the same, but I do know I won't be going back to the grocery. If these don't go through; I'm probably going to be working at a country club golf course. Decent wage and tips just for driving and cleaning carts. It'd sure beat stocking and bagging groceries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Feb 8, 2005 -> 03:31 PM) I'll probably be doing the same, but I do know I won't be going back to the grocery. If these don't go through; I'm probably going to be working at a country club golf course. Decent wage and tips just for driving and cleaning carts. It'd sure beat stocking and bagging groceries. i bagged for 2 years in HS and you know what? i'll probably end up there agin this summer just because it'll be the easy way for $ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxin' Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 And I thought I might want to be an engineer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 I've been looking for about 6 months. I really dislike travelling in Mexico with all the recent problems along the border. The federal government has taken over Reynosa trying to fix the corruption, or getting their cut, whichever view of the world you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Feb 8, 2005 -> 02:27 PM) I have been giving a lot of thought to that samething lately. I have basically been looking for a new job for 3 years now, but there is just nothing in the field. What’s wrong with your job? All you have to do is make 38.3 posts per day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 QUOTE(Yoda @ Feb 8, 2005 -> 05:06 PM) What’s wrong with your job? All you have to do is make 38.3 posts per day. That's part of the problem. I hate being slow at work. Plus the pay sucks, and there is no incentive for preformance. Actually with the bonus structure there is more incentive NOT to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 QUOTE(Soxnbears01 @ Feb 8, 2005 -> 03:27 PM) unless something comes out, i'll probably be at another b**** job this summer. And take an entire month off to rest up before school :rolly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 QUOTE(IlliniKrush @ Feb 8, 2005 -> 05:46 PM) And take an entire month off to rest up before school :rolly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Feb 8, 2005 -> 03:44 PM) That's part of the problem. I hate being slow at work. Plus the pay sucks, and there is no incentive for preformance. Actually with the bonus structure there is more incentive NOT to work. Are you in finance or accounting? I know kap's accounting, but I was thinking you were either finance or econ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapkomet Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Feb 9, 2005 -> 12:00 AM) Are you in finance or accounting? I know kap's accounting, but I was thinking you were either finance or econ. Actually I wouldn't say accounting, exactly. Financial Analysis/Budgeting dude/IT/janitor/assclown at the current job. And I probably have another job lined up... HELL YEA! This was a job I interviewed for three months ago and didn't get it. They said they would call back if they got any other openings, and they did, and the location is actually closer to home then the job would have been if I had gotten it back in November. And I'll get about a 12% raise - so considering the 4% I just got, I will be bringing home 15-16% more this year. Boooya. (assuming I actually get the offer this time). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Feb 8, 2005 -> 06:00 PM) Are you in finance or accounting? I know kap's accounting, but I was thinking you were either finance or econ. Right now I work in futures trading. I spent a few years in options. If anyone is interested, these are some of the markets I deal with http://www.cbot.com/ http://www.nymex.com/jsp/index.jsp http://www.cme.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 I'm majoring in accounting like Jason but I'm also doing Finance as well, so hopefully that will give me some options when I graduate. I just only hope, that getting a degree down here doesn't hold me back from taking a job up there, with all the different accounting standards etc. And then of course I've only wanted to work in sports, but unless I'm extremely lucky, I doubt that's going to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Any good tips SS?? hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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