Careers

[Balugon]

I told Keri that i might start a thread so we would have something different to talk about here in the singles forum, so here it is. What does everyone want to do when they get out of school/get enough money/job u think God has called u to (or just a job ur leaning towards going after even if ur not sure God has called u there)?

Mine is middle school teacher for math and english. I think it will be a lot of fun. Or, at least, it will be my job to help make it that way.

 

[Keri]

The job that I *want* and the career that I *have* are two seperate things...

I want to be a pediatric neurosurgeon.

I am a Psychiatric Technician at a Maximum Security Mental Hospital.

 

[Keri]

And great thread Balugon!

 

[GoodNewsJim]

I just want enough money so I can spam the Good News to everyone I can non stop every day. All I have to do is fix my car and I'm set.

If I had to make money, I'd say I'd make a good programmer as that's something I've done since I was 5.

 

[CoachR64]

I am pretty happy with my career and have been shown beyond a doubt why God has called me to the schools I teach/taught at.

I am a coach/teacher. Currently, I teach high school science and coach high school football and wrestling. I have coached basketball in the past, as well as teaching weight training and middle school science.

I have been blessed with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of kids who need active role models in their life. I truly enjoy my work because I believe that is where God has called me to teach kids.

Coach

 

[JPPT1974]

Just as long as I have a good home
As well as clothes on my backs and
Food on the table I am pretty simple in
Setting my ways.

 

[Luther073082]

I estimate storefront and I'm waiting to break into a financial field (my degree) to decide what I want to do after that.

After that I may just stay put, I may get an MBA, or I may even think about going to seminary. Although if I do the third option I have to dicipline myself better then I have in the past.

But those options won't be happening until I'm in my 30's and most likely I would only take the third option if I felt a stronger call, or heavily disliked the business and financial field.

 

[mina]

I have a career. I'm an elementary school teacher. It's not what I expected and even within the 6 years i've been teaching- the teaching field has changed. I think there needs to be teacher accountability, but also administrator and higher ups accountability. No Child Left Behind I think has done more damage than good. I do not think that all children are on the same level and I do not think all children should be judged and evaluated by one test. I do not think all teachers should be judged and evaluated by one test that their students take. I thought this was my calling and i have stayed with it b/c I felt called to teaching and helping children. Also the medical benefits and salary has been better than most jobs in my area. I'm good at teaching and I love the kids; but hate the bullying by administration and hoops the state makes it's teachers jump through. Now I feel a shift in my calling. I am no longer sure what it is in regards to a career. My plan is to go back to school and get a 2nd degree in graphic design or interior design or illustration. The true desire of my heart is to be a momma and raise my own children to love and honor God. But it's just a dream right now

 

[Teufelhund]

I want to be a DI. I think that I may get a degree, in science or something technical. I haven't really decided on if I want to go back to school. As to the first I am pretty sure that this is what I am supposed to do, I don't really know why, but it seems to make sense.

 

[Luther073082]

I want to be a DI. I think that I may get a degree, in science or something technical. I haven't really decided on if I want to go back to school. As to the first I am pretty sure that this is what I am supposed to do, I don't really know why, but it seems to make sense.

Can you yell, scream and act like the biggest jerk on the planet? I'm guessing thats what you need to be a DI.

 

[Teufelhund]

Pretty much, but there's more to it than that. You have to be able to do everything with maximum intensity all the time, you have look a certain way all the time, you can never get angry at anybody, you have to treat with equal DI treatment. You have to want to make Marines, that's the key really. It's not an easy job, the hours are horrible, sleep deprivation is common, you are working virtually all the time, and everything has to be perfect, because you have to show recruits what a Marine should be. Yes shouting and yelling is important, but it's not the only element, and yes I can act like an enormous jerk if I have to.

 

[ido]

I am currently working in a field that I never thought I would - sales. Sales of electronics components, to be exact. Something I know absolutely nothing about! I actually LOVE my job, tho. For the most part, I focus on the relational aspect of the distributors we work with and I'm pretty much a people person, so I get along well with the people I have contact with regularly. I also love the challenge of trying to learn product knowledge. I thrill myself every time I pick up a new term or understand how this works with that. Never a dull moment!

I feel truly blessed to be in the position I'm in with the company I work for right now. When my ex and I separated, I had been at home with the kids for 4+ years and didn't have a clue where to turn to find full-time employment that would pay enough money to support me and 2 kids. I was praying over the situation and this job literally fell into my lap.

 

[violetpen]

A novelist.

 

[God Child]

I want to own a gym

 

[Beautiful Fireball]

I'm studying English and psycholgy now, and plan to go to law school after that. There are too many things I want to do to pick just one though, but the lawyer thing is one of my top ones so thats what I picked.

 

[awashinlove]

My ultimate dream is to become a SAHM. But until then, I'm a child & adolescent psych student and would like to pursue becoming a therapist for families who have been impacted in any manner by adoption. I felt called my entire life to international mission work with children, but then abruptly felt that call change to working with children close to home who just happen to come from all over the world.

 

[Mrs. Luther073082]

I have a few options that I am interested in doing: training service dogs for the disabled, being a veterinary technician, being a mental health counselor, or teaching at a community college.

I'm still doing a lot of career research.

 

[Apollo Celestio]

Career Missionary. Wherever i'm called, I want to do this until I die, if that dosen't work out.. something medical..

 

[HoosierCanuck]

I am a Psychiatric Technician at a Maximum Security Mental Hospital.

if my boss had his way, you and i would be well acquainted. j/k!

I'm in a similar boat (only mine resembles the Titanic lol). I currently work 1 full time job as an inventory auditor and a part time job as a radio dj.

I'm really interested in a job that requires some sort of research/problem solving and I suuuuuuuure would like something that actually pays the bills!

 

[shamrockmoon]

This is funny, I have been struggling recently about what I want tobe when I grow up lately. Yes, from my profile I am 33...so you would think I would know by now...well I don't. Oh sure I still have dreams about being a writer, or being involved (somehow) in recorded the greatest album ever...but that isn't going to happen.

I fell into my current career (Quality Assurance) by accident. It has served its purpose...paying my bills, keeping a roof over my head, and provided clothes. I have worked with bunches of wonderful people...and for the most part...it isn't too bad. But I feel that there is something missing.

I started back to college this year...in the Health Information field. I love to help people and I have always enjoyed volunteering at hospitals & nursing homes...(I don't think I could handle being a nurse)..so I thought that would be a good idea. But alas, I am not getting the warm, fuzzy feelings about this either.

So I am still stuck with..."What do I want to be when I grow up?" HMMMMMM....I will give it more thought.