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How to Find My 'Edge' in the Career World?
Asked by K.M. from San Francisco
on February 20, 2012
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I'm looking for advice on how to find my 'edge'/ my passion in the career world. I come from IT background but I don't see myself going back to it (after 5 yrs SAHM) I...
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- welcome to adulthood :) how many of us wish we knew our "Passion"?? mine is my family. i found a good job with people i care about who are GOOD people, and i ra...
- Some of it might depend on whether or not you have a college education...you said you worked in IT, but do you have a degree...some jobs won't hire without one. I thi...
- To be honest, I kind of fell into my career. It wasn't a conscious choice. Now, that being said, I think that subconsciously, over the years I've made choices that hav...
How Did You Decide What Career to Study?
Asked by Y.C. from New York
on January 25, 2012
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Now that my daughter will be staring preschool, I want to go back to school.
I don't want to spend the time or money on a University, I would rather a short career, l...
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- Stay away from Medical Assisting. My mom is an MA and says that the field is absolutely saturated. There are no jobs. I know you're saying you don't want to go to...
- Have you taken any career assessment tests? I would head to your local community college and talk to them. I went to an open house at mine and found out so much. They ...
- I looked at what I have always enjoyed and then took all the core classes in those subjects my first semester. Most degrees require liberal arts so you end up taking ...
How to Help a Teenager Decide What Career to Choose?
Asked by K.M. from San Francisco
on September 12, 2011
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Hello, I'm trying to help my teenage little nephew decide what career path to choose. He is 16 and has been raised by my aunt and uncle (instead of his own parents) an...
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- First, you're an awesome aunt for wanting to help! Second, I totally agree with the others who said make sure he's taking full advantage of his school guidance/career...
- He's got good grades. There are thousands of scholarships written specifically for teens whose parent or guardian works in a certain type of job or in a single firm. ...
- my husband works at a nuclear power plant....he said there are a lot of guys that serve in the navy for 4 years & get a job there making six figures.
Need Suggestions Choosing a Career, Getting Master's Degree
Asked by K.M. from San Francisco
on September 14, 2010
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Hello!
I'm trying to decide on what career to follow as I'm considering going back to school to get my Master's degree. My background is in IT (network management sid...
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- Before you decide on what is IS, think about what it NEEDS to be to be a good fit for you. Do you want to continue PT work for now? Then it needs to be something wit...
- Let me pose a question: If you won the lottery tomorrow... say 500 million... how would you spend it? Seriously, write down the whole list. Who and to what organiz...
- I suggest that you take a course in finding a career path. Or at least take an aptitude test. Also do an Internet search in this area to learn as much as you can abo...
Jobs That Don't Require a Lot of Schooling?
Asked by J.M. from Philadelphia
on December 28, 2011
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So I'm asking for my bf he wants to get out of the laboring job he has and start a new career. So what are great jobs that don't require years of schooling. So far I...
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- There are *tons* of jobs in a wide range of fields that require a two year certificate or less. Have him schedule an appointment at the local community college. He ca...
- I think the first thing he has to establish is what it is he is interested in doing! Can he talk to a career counselor? Take a job aptitude test? Usually the dpts o...
- What does he like to do? I love this question, and I would like to narrow my suggestions.
Are/were You a Teacher?
Asked by N.E. from Honolulu
on December 19, 2009
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I am thinking about going back to school to become an Elementary School Teacher. If you are/were a teacher, were you satisfied with your career choice? Anything you'd ...
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- Hey there N., I was a teacher for 17 (taught every grade from 1st-5th) years and loved it. It's a great career. The rewards are far reaching, the hours and vacation...
- omg, are you in socal right now? There are absolutely no jobs! (check EDJOIN.ORG) If you are not planning on getting into it for several years then maybe it will be ...
- I'm sorry I can't answer, but I wanted to chime in and keep an eye on this question. I'm actually in exactly the same situation. I'm thinking about starting to go ba...
"Artsy" (I Guess Thats the Right Word) Careers
Asked by L.A. from Dallas
on May 16, 2010
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Wanting to know about the following careers: aesthetician, photography, & leasing consultant. I am the kind of person who is interested in SEVERAL careers ranging from...
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- I always thought an aesthetician did the skin type stuff, facials, waxing, teaching about skin care etc. not so much make-up type stuff. Check out one of the schools ...
- Estitisians where I worked did not do make up. After a facial they had to let the skin calm down and sent them home with no make up. Also they did bikini waxing and ot...
- I told my daughters to choose a career that will keep a roof over their heads. It's nice to do artsy things and some have been talented and very lucky to make a livin...
What to Look For/questions to Ask at a College Fair
Asked by J.M. from Denver
on September 17, 2011
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My oldest daughter is a Senior, #1 in her class, involved in everything at school but sports, takes piano (12 years), does Krav Maga, community theater, is the Yearboo...
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- Since she doesn't know what she wants to study (and that's fine) you needto make sure that the school has many options for her to checkout and choose from. Try to get ...
- I would recommend two things. First, look at the US World and News Report rankings of schools. You can look at public schools, private schools, liberal arts schools e...
- You need to figure out your priorites in a college. Do you want your daughter close or far (think air fare), a commuter college or one with strong campus life, religi...
18 Year Old Needs Guidance
Asked by K.U. from Detroit
on December 27, 2011
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My husband and his son are having an argument right now. My 18 year old stepson graduated high school this past June. He has been working part-time at Burger King for...
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- To me it sounds like your stepson does not want to go to college and is just making up excuses. Yes, the longer he waits the more difficult it will be to go back ...
- It is kind of difficult because he lives with his mother, but I told my daughter to go to school or get a job and pay rent...elsewhere. She went to school.
- Well, you say that "lots of kids start out with the "basics" and figure it out as they go along" but I think that's what MOST kids do! (My son is only 8, so I have no...
How Do I Chose Between Two kids....very Worn Down
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on February 2, 2011
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In a nut shell: I have 2 boys 13 and 4y/o. My 13 y/o has been difficult since day 1, never played alone, and always needed to be encouraged, always bucked when the goi...
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- Sorry, but my only "thought" is "are you kidding me"?? First, I don't "choose" between my 5 children. I love them all more than life itself, and it would just never oc...
- First off, your post made me cry. I feel for both of your children. They will never be good enough for you and that is just sad. Second, how do you not have enough ...
- ok to put this bluntly . Some kids are just average. That's me I was average in every way and even failed at some things. The only thing I am good at is singing and...
