So, what do we all do for a living?!

[pktrekgirl]

Wow...lots of interesting posts by lots of interesting people. :)

As for me, I am a CPA.  I was in Public Accounting for 10 years, with a few years of consulting work thrown into the middle of that working on regulatory issues for public utilities.

Currently, I am in internal audit for a very large company in the tech sector which everyone here has heard of, unless they live under a rock and have never touched a computer.  In fact, I actually have at least one co-worker who has posted right in this very thread...although it's a huge company and I have no idea who he is IRL.

I love internal audit - the hours are better and there is alot less stress.  Plus, I have traveled alot overseas for work (mainly to Europe and Japan), which I like because I have always loved overseas travel anyway.

My dream job?  I'd love to be a travel writer.  Or possibly a history professor at a university - preferably in Russian history or something.

But I'm pretty much locked into this accounting gig now...so there is no point in dreaming.  :laugh:

[Poodyglitz]

My dream job?  I'd love to be a travel writer.  Or possibly a history professor at a university - preferably in Russian history or something.

But I'm pretty much locked into this accounting gig now...so there is no point in dreaming.  :laugh:

Hey, it could happen. Start small, start now. You currently travel, right? Create a travel blog or approach a travel agency about writing e-mail newsletters for their clientèle (Constant Contact is a great tool for mass mailing). You can do it on the side and build up a portfolio of work that you do for free or little money. For now. Perhaps there's an internal newsletter at work. Chronicle your trips abroad in some tangible way. Get in the habit of writing. It doesn't have to be a lot, just stay consistent. Take it slow and try not to get anxious about it. Find  little ways of getting your writing and name out there. Eventually, something will happen. Just be patient and willing to succeed.

Life is short my friend.

[Jen]

Hi pktrekgirl. I haven't had a chance to welcome  you yet....so...WELCOME!
I agree with Darmok, go for it! His suggestion was awesome.

[KingIsaacLinksr]

What do I do?....not a heck of a lot right now :) Except trying to find my place in this great Treksf community. 

Actually i'm about to become a full time college student in oh....2.5 months.  So thats gotta count right? 

Lol.

King Linksr

[Poodyglitz]

What do I do?....not a heck of a lot right now :) Except trying to find my place in this great Treksf community. 

Actually i'm about to become a full time college student in oh....2.5 months.  So thats gotta count right?

Of course it counts. Have you decided upon a major?

[KingIsaacLinksr]

lol yes.  Computer Engineering.  I'm actually doing a degree that includes both Software and Hardware degrees for 5 years.  Quite the trip in college!

King Linksr

[Trekkygeek]

Hi everyone, I have been away from the forums and podcast for a while and this is why. I was just promoted. I am no longer the delivery driver. I made it to "Fire alarm maintenance engineer". It involves going round and testing fire alarm systems, making sure they all work properly. This is all residential flats. I will be learning fault finding and soon be on emergency call out. I am now 35 years old and this is the first job where I have learnt a trade or hands on skill. I was previously in retail selling high end furniture and that involved a totally different set of skills, even though people skills is important, it is never reflected in the wages if you are in retail and people sometimes see shop work as beneath themselves. Having spent over 15 years in the business, I heartily disagree. But my story does mean one thing, even at my tender age, it is never too late to do something different and challenging. I left school with absolutely awful exam results (honestly, they are so bad) but through self belief and a little hard work, you can achieve so much.
  Sorry guys, didn't mean to get so heavy but I am so happy, but i will miss my last job of driving. I also loved that, but it was seen as being a low job.

[Geekyfanboy]

Congrats on the new job Tim.. that's great news... I'm gladl to see good things actually happen to good people.

[Trekkygeek]

Thanks Kenny. Its been a long time coming to find a job to genuinely enjoy learning about. I look forward to the challenge. :cheers

[Ktrek]

Probably most of us have similar experiences Tim in our career pathways. I have been in many different occupational settings over the the last 30 years. Although my last job had prestige and a decent salary I hated it. I cannot sit at a computer (btw I love computers and technology, always have) and do research and write reports all day. When you gain 70 pounds in seven years I think some lifestyle changes need to be made. So many of our friends thought I was nuts starting my own lawn service company and going back to manual labor. The funny thing is that they have seen how it has improved me and that I am making as much money doing this and working less then I was working for the university. Also, I am way happier. Congrats on your new job and I hope you excel at it. Just do whatever you have to to avoid that desk job. It will be the end of you.

Kevin

[Trekkygeek]

Thanks Kevin. I totally agree and you are the example of someone taking the risk and it paying off. However we got here, be it God or evolution, I cannot believe that we were meant to spend most of our life working in a job we did not enjoy. Our lives are far more important than that.

[Poodyglitz]

Hi everyone, I have been away from the forums and podcast for a while and this is why. I was just promoted. I am no longer the delivery driver. I made it to "Fire alarm maintenance engineer". It involves going round and testing fire alarm systems, making sure they all work properly. This is all residential flats. I will be learning fault finding and soon be on emergency call out. I am now 35 years old and this is the first job where I have learnt a trade or hands on skill. I was previously in retail selling high end furniture and that involved a totally different set of skills, even though people skills is important, it is never reflected in the wages if you are in retail and people sometimes see shop work as beneath themselves. Having spent over 15 years in the business, I heartily disagree. But my story does mean one thing, even at my tender age, it is never too late to do something different and challenging. I left school with absolutely awful exam results (honestly, they are so bad) but through self belief and a little hard work, you can achieve so much.

Here, here! Way to go! As a college dropout, I truly believe in hard work and flexibility. Leveraging every God-given ability is what it's about these days. Gone are the days (for the most part) when one works at one company for 30 years and gets the gold watch at the end. We have to constantly keep looking to the horizon. I started in retail over 20 years ago, then moved into (what was then called) desktop publishing. Now I'm slowly working my way into motion graphics and video (with the occasional voiceover project).

To quote the Native American proverb, use every part of the buffalo.

All the best on your new path.

[Poodyglitz]

lol yes.  Computer Engineering.  I'm actually doing a degree that includes both Software and Hardware degrees for 5 years.  Quite the trip in college!

Make the most of it. With the recent evolution of hardware and software, things are going to get very exciting or you. Keep an eye on the Japanese cell phone culture. I believe that the iPhone is America's first step toward that system. I was in a meeting a couple of days ago with a potential Japanese client who showed us how they use their cell phones for everything: wallet, ATM card, student ID, internet browser, video viewing device, jukebox. Apparently, laptops and desktop computers are not so popular.

Also keep in mind that when new technologies emerge, the technologists make the big bucks. However, it's ultimately the content providers that take over. Consider the early days of television and how it has evolved to reward those who provide the content.

Enjoy the adventure.

[Jen]

Congrats Tim! You deserve it.

[Trekkygeek]

Thanks everyone for your lovely posts, this really is a great family to be part of, and although I don't normally like to big myself up, (Its not the British way), I have to agree, I do deserve it. Thanks again guys  :Bow: