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ark_ader:
Getting a masters in the same field is not as absurd as you think.  It is a natural progression that can open doors to management.  Also study is much much easier.

You would be surprised how a masters degree can open doors, in other fields of work.  Once I finish my Honors, I do the extra year for my masters in the same field.  If my employer will pay for it, then a doctorate.  I can teach, or work in the private sector or run my own business.  Just like your old girlfriend situation, you just don't know.  Not in today's world.  Anything is possible.

You don't need to think about it too much.  Most of it is pretty easy, and if you like writing a lot, it can be fun too.


--- Quote ---Like DaveMMR said, first figure out what you want to do, then figure out how to get there, not the other way around.
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I agree with this if you are just starting out in education.  No point if you are on the ladder already.  It is a waste of time and money.

Besides the US education system is too expensive and still not the best, not by a long shot.   

The financial burden can be a real monkey on your back, especially when you are qualified and still unemployed two years after.

danny_galaga:

--- Quote from: daywane on June 21, 2012, 02:04:03 pm ---no I am not union.
I  make 18.01 a hr. factory. I make air-condition tube( aluminum)
I am a roll form operator.
Problem: I am the most qualified person on the floor. I have mastered 7 machines in my department. all others except 1 I have personally trained. but each only knows 1 machine.
For 5 years solid I have done MAJOR amounts of over time. so much it has torn my family apart. My 17 year old daughter left my wife and I. I Just can not talk about it.



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---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- dude. Move to Australia! I'm a postman. I earn $22.40 an hour. After ONE year at most jobs in Australia, you are entitled to 4 weeks leave a year. That's pretty crap they treat you like that with all your qualification and experience with their equipment...


--- Quote from: DaveMMR on June 21, 2012, 07:47:24 pm ---Have you ever thought that maybe it's time for a complete career change?  If you can live on a bit less money, start really plotting out what you love to do and turn in into a paying gig.

(I know it's easier said than done but something to ponder....)


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This is what my workmate did. It happened in stages. He used to run a car rental place. Pressure became too much. Then he became a postman, less money, but less hassle. He is very laid back, so they used to (I think the saying goes) 'ride his ass' all the time. But it's damn hard to get fired at Australia Post. In all his time on earth though, he's travelled. A couple of years ago, he discovered Sri Lanka, the part that until recently was over run by Tamil Tigers. So that was a natural third step on his road to fulfilment. Hasn't been an easy journey. He went through a messy divorce about 5 years ago for instance...

DaveMMR:
I have a friend whose father's career change meant leaving his professional job to sell fishing reels on the internet (eBay, etc.). From what he describes, he makes some pretty decent money fixing those things up (which he loves to do anyway) and loves chatting with his customers who share a similar passion. That man does not stop smiling. From what my friend tells me, that's a complete 180 for him.

ark_ader:

--- Quote ------steaming pile of meadow muffin--- dude. Move to Australia! I'm a postman. I earn $22.40 an hour. After ONE year at most jobs in Australia, you are entitled to 4 weeks leave a year. That's pretty crap they treat you like that with all your qualification and experience with their equipment...
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Well where Daywane works, there are probably not big spiders, poisonous snakes, bugs, malaria.  I'm sure it is fun walking around in 100+ degree weather with a nice and heavy pack on your back, or sloshing through the flood season in your waders.  I'm sure you have other pitfalls that you fail to mention, but $22.40 sounds like pretty good danger money to me.  I would need an air conditioned postal van first, and I would want a nice senior logistics position while you are at it. 

Sign me up!   :cheers:

Blanka:
Money is only there to pay Pharmaceutical companies and Doctors. All other stuff we need is trade-able.

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