What Would You Be Doing...

[Jrecee]

I'd be doing what I'm doing now. I'd just be making a living wage doing it.

[jfrost]

I'm currently trying to get into a Master's program in my university, on communications (I have a B.A. in communications/journalism). Last year, I tried getting into a Master's in design, but I failed - I even asked dsheinem for some book recommendations (thanks, ds!).

If I hadn't done journalism, I'd probably have done design itself or economics as an undergrad course.

I haven't had a fixed job for a year or so now, which has been rough. Before that I worked in the Brazilian census bureau doing employment surveys.

To make ends meet, I teach English and do some translation work. It's not ideal, but until I get a scholarship, it'll be my main source of income. I do intend to get back into design later, but I feel I'm bound to go into the academic career.

Otherwise, if everything fails, I might actually seriously consider translation, localization and so on as a career.

[Michi]

Right now I'm in Graphic Design. I enjoy it (until somebody pissed me off), but ideally, I'd like to be a writer. Which is odd, as I really have no skill for it. I can't spell very well, my grammar's not so hot, and I get so easily distracted that I don't think I could just sit down and actually write for long periods of time. The stories and ideas are there, but I fear that they will never make it on to a written or typed page.

[gtmtnbiker]

Well, I do software development for a living and do enjoy it. However, I could see myself entering the trades (plumbing, hvac, finish carpentry). The other career might be management consulting (e.g, Kinsey).

[Luke]

Right now I'm in Graphic Design. I enjoy it (until somebody pissed me off), but ideally, I'd like to be a writer. Which is odd, as I really have no skill for it.

Don't sell yourself short. Your posts always seem well thought out and succinct. You would also be hard pressed to find a member here who doesn't enjoy your movie reviews.

Michi, you definitely have skills, hone them and I can easily see you as a writer.

[D.D.D.]

I'd be an architect. Ever since drafting 101 (or whatever the high school freshman class was called), I've constantly been into architecture, looking at buildings, bridges, angles, houses, etc. I usually design a few dozen houses and floor plans a month just for fun.

[gtmtnbiker]

I'd be an architect. Ever since drafting 101 (or whatever the high school freshman class was called), I've constantly been into architecture, looking at buildings, bridges, angles, houses, etc. I usually design a few dozen houses and floor plans a month just for fun.

That would be cool. What program do you use for your drawings?

I would love to be able to come up with a drawing of my future 3-season porch remodeling (tear down and rebuild) project. I tried to start with Google Sketchup but the learning curve seems steep. Any recommendation on a good program to use?

[D.D.D.]

I'd be an architect. Ever since drafting 101 (or whatever the high school freshman class was called), I've constantly been into architecture, looking at buildings, bridges, angles, houses, etc. I usually design a few dozen houses and floor plans a month just for fun.

That would be cool. What program do you use for your drawings?

I would love to be able to come up with a drawing of my future 3-season porch remodeling (tear down and rebuild) project. I tried to start with Google Sketchup but the learning curve seems steep. Any recommendation on a good program to use?

I'm really old school; I use paper. Just simply because when I'm out and about I can draw when I see something that inspires me. For floor plans, still paper just because I like the hands on feel and I'm very used to it - CAD was $1,000s back 15+ years ago too was a major "learning issue". That and like you said, the CAD programs are a bit complex.

[sevin0seven]

i would probably be playing professional basketball in the Phillipines (PBA) if i didn't broke my left leg years ago... or be a comic or graphic artist...but it is, what it is and i'm just thankful for what i have.