Naked Mole Rat 437 Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucasRiver 31 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Student, full time, licenciature of marketing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mbrooks0811 25 Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krypt 241 Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NishC300 1,865 Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 I eat food to live ;p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EskWeston 696 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I am a Director of a property company and also a Director of a company that imports sportswear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesChick 1,260 Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nachikethas 1,154 Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 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: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinineUltra 1,170 Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Studying to be a doctor.. like above poster mentioned, my dream also would be able to attend at least one Chelsea game.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomarse 2 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 I.T Developer. Although I'm mostly used as a Support Technician. -.- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NishC300 1,865 Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 I eat food to live ;pOther than that (which i posted earlier) Currently in school. Hoping to go into computers later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara 15,149 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Kindergarten teacher 2012 - present timeWriter 2009 - present timeSunday School teacher 2010 - present timeTheology major 2012 - present timePast:College student (career change): 2010-2013Backoffice Manager for operations in Canada and US 2008-2009Internal Auditor for Latin America 2006-2008Communication chief for Latin America 2004Researcher - generation X profile in South America 2003Executive secretary 2002College student 1998-2002 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ankit 3,176 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Kindergarten teacher 2012 - present timeWriter 2009 - present timeSunday School teacher 2010 - present timeTheology major 2012 - present timePast:College student (career change): 2010-2013Backoffice Manager for operations in Canada and US 2008-2009Internal Auditor for Latin America 2006-2008Communication chief for Latin America 2004Researcher - generation X profile in South America 2003Executive secretary 2002College student 1998-2002First your impressive looks, now your impressive resume. You really should stop showing off! Huh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara 15,149 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 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 loveI 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peppen 934 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Your mom :eyebrows: No, seriously, student.... Sounds so boring compared to you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara 15,149 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Your mom :eyebrows: No, seriously, student.... Sounds so boring compared to you guys.most of us studied before we worked, so if you had asked me when I was your age I would answered the same... Also studying is one of the best things ever. If I could get paid to do that - instead of pay for that - I wouldn't do much more Which is one of the main reasons why I decided to be a teacher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peppen 934 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 most of us studied before we worked, so if you had asked me when I was your age I would answered the same... Also studying is one of the best things ever. If I could get paid to do that - instead of pay for that - I wouldn't do much more Which is one of the main reasons why I decided to be a teacherYeah, I know. Yet I sound so young. Incidentally I am. I do get paid to study... $500 a month, LOL. I am also torn between journalism and pedagogy. Don't know which way I'll a go yet, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara 15,149 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Yeah, I know. Yet I sound so young. Incidentally I am. I do get paid to study... $500 a month, LOL. I am also torn between journalism and pedagogy. Don't know which way I'll a go yet, though. I did (do both).I decided for Pedagogy after I had my communication major (although it was advertising and marketing, not journalism, though I worked as one) and had worked with it (although later I started worked with business administration as you can see above). I'm much more suited for the teacher job.Now you have to see what do plan for life and what gives you pleasure and of course, something that has a nice market and good paying.Teacher in Brazil have the worst wages ever! But I don't mind... but I don't have kids, don't plan to have them and certainly don't plan to get married again, so that works fine for me - and I'll probably inherit my family's business at some point as my brother is a psychologist who really wants to only cook for a living.My mother has the craziest kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peppen 934 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 I did (do both).I decided for Pedagogy after I had my communication major (although it was advertising and marketing, not journalism, though I worked as one) and had worked with it (although later I started worked with business administration as you can see above). I'm much more suited for the teacher job.Now you have to see what do plan for life and what gives you pleasure and of course, something that has a nice market and good paying.Teacher in Brazil have the worst wages ever! But I don't mind... but I don't have kids, don't plan to have them and certainly don't plan to get married again, so that works fine for me - and I'll probably inherit my family's business at some point as my brother is a psychologist who really wants to only cook for a living.My mother has the craziest kids.Awesome, love. I am doing my accounting exam in 15 minutes. Kill me already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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