What do you do for a living?

[Naked Mole Rat 437]

ChE labs aren't like Chem labs, they are more about the process and optimization. With the exception of separations (filtration and distillation) of liquids I loved it… optimization of a distillation column is the pits. I like following the mass flow and the energy flow of a process. I always found the electrical stuff just didn't interest me! LOL It is definitely about knowing your interests and likes/dislikes. My only advice is don't over specialize. You can get a great job and be more flexible if you stick to a more broad major. I have a friend that recently graduated with a degree in Aerospace Engineer from Georgia tech and because the space program in the US has been defunded he couldn't get a job. His degree is too specialized for him to branch out into other industries. A ChE, EE, EECE, or ME can work in almost any industry and if you have a minor in business then you will be able to advance even farther.

Just a little friendly advice from some one who has been there and has chosen to get out of the rat race. I loved being a project engineer but we moved so much with my husband's job and then we had kids it was hard to get beyond a position that required shift work. To me it was more important to be with my children, so I chose to stay home and when they went to school, I chose education because if I found teaching others to love science was much more satisfying than working in industry. I am also blessed with a supportive husband who can support me well enough I can work for the pittance that teachers make in the US.

Yeah, I plan to keep my options as wide as possible. I can think of at least three different careers I would love to purse if I specialized in computer engineering.

[LucasRiver 31]

Student, full time, licenciature of marketing

[Mbrooks0811 25]

I'm a law student getting ready to enter a horrible legal market. My big plan is to win the lottery. I feel it coming soon.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

I study History and will graduate in 2014, providing I don't get bored and drop out before then.

I work evenings as a Premier Inn receptionist or as a barman/waiter in the attached restaurant.

Then, at nights and in my spare time, I fight crime dressed as a giant banana.

[Krypt 241]

I am a web development manager. I got into it about 5 years ago after uni. Its more about the marketing than the design nowadays though.

[NishC300 1,865]

I eat food to live ;p

[EskWeston 696]

I am a Director of a property company and also a Director of a company that imports sportswear.

[BluesChick 1,260]

I study History and will graduate in 2014, providing I don't get bored and drop out before then.

I work evenings as a Premier Inn receptionist or as a barman/waiter in the attached restaurant.

Then, at nights and in my spare time, I fight crime dressed as a giant banana.

I can totally see you as a barkeep LOL but seriously were you the inspiration behind the game "super banana" on Facebook? LOL

[nachikethas 1,154]

working as an IT executive in a five star hotel.. lots of free time .but looking for job in development side..hope i can earn enough money for a trip to london in next 5 years :blue scalf:

[SinineUltra 1,170]

Studying to be a doctor.. like above poster mentioned, my dream also would be able to attend at least one Chelsea game..

[Tomarse 2]

I.T Developer. Although I'm mostly used as a Support Technician. -.-

[NishC300 1,865]

I eat food to live ;p

Other than that (which i posted earlier)

Currently in school. Hoping to go into computers later

[Barbara 15,149]

Kindergarten teacher 2012 - present time

Writer 2009 - present time

Sunday School teacher 2010 - present time

Theology major 2012 - present time

Past:

College student (career change): 2010-2013

Backoffice Manager for operations in Canada and US 2008-2009

Internal Auditor for Latin America 2006-2008

Communication chief for Latin America 2004

Researcher - generation X profile in South America 2003

Executive secretary 2002

College student 1998-2002

[Ankit 3,176]

Kindergarten teacher 2012 - present time

Writer 2009 - present time

Sunday School teacher 2010 - present time

Theology major 2012 - present time

Past:

College student (career change): 2010-2013

Backoffice Manager for operations in Canada and US 2008-2009

Internal Auditor for Latin America 2006-2008

Communication chief for Latin America 2004

Researcher - generation X profile in South America 2003

Executive secretary 2002

College student 1998-2002

First your impressive looks, now your impressive resume. You really should stop showing off! Huh!

[Barbara 15,149]

First your impressive looks, now your impressive resume. You really should stop showing off! Huh!

I had a nice career working with Marketing/Business but the stress isn't for me. The titles may make it look like it was great, but it was pretty normal actually. When you work in companies like IBM, Lenovo, PwC the backoffice job (the one I did) is not a big deal but I think I could have done a good career for myself if I continued (used to make much more money than I do now - when I actually didn't need it because I used to be married to a doctor).

So I may make less money now (and live on my own) but I'm much happier teaching my three year old babies! I can't wait to be back to them tomorrow!!!!

And I really love to write. Have written 15 ebooks and now I'll prepare to write a real book in a couple of years. And I wrote for magazines and websites as well - as a journalist or something like that. Writing is something I really love

I hope I'm smarter than I'm prettier because 1) I'm not that pretty (the lack of girls here change your, guys, standards - and please no more word about that) 2) I have my terrible moments, but I like to think I'm at least a little bit bright