So where do you all work?

[durkada]

On the plus side, Mozgus, you're only 22. There is plenty of time for you to find a comfortably paying, soulless, rut of a career. And until its cheaper to send our computers to some impoverished nation, or to simply dispose of broken ones, computer repair will be here for awhile.

Here is a suggestion you will probably not like, but its been immensely helpful to many of my friends and colleagues. Find some volunteer work: whether at a hospital, health clinic, political organization, get your feet wet doing what it is you want to do. I've known a great many people who found their dream jobs through volunteer work. Some people start in unrelated disciplines, then are discovered to have computer talents which are in sore need. Others, jump right in doing computer related stuff. I can think of many people in recent years who got their present positions in that manner -- they volunteer, display a good work ethic, strong skillset, and build relationships. Sooner or later, they are offered full-time positions. At the very least, you an use that experience as a reference.

From my own perspective, the appeal of that route isn't just getting your foot in the door -- but rather, contributing to a group that does some tangible good for the world.

[Mozgus]

Well, at least give it some thought. You don't even have to invest much to get started. I'd work on setting up a simple, but professional website to advertise any services you could handle. You might be surprised...

No, I would have to get a ton of hardware first. I just dont have money for that. I need at least a few thousand for car troubles, a couple months rent and deposit, and these god damn throbbing wisdom teeth that need to come out.

Then after that, it's a possibility. I'd need a dedicated editing machine, an awesome camera and all related media it takes, and I'd need to really find better editing software than Adobe Premiere, because that program hasn't evolved at all in the last decade and it's just agony to use nowadays. Thats why I've only made one music video in 4 years.

Durkada, I am just not in a position to be doing anything for free now. My time's up. I just wish I didn't move here right when the kids got out of school. They sucked up all the work.

[racketboy]

The camera would be about the only thing you would NEED just starting out.
You can improve with the rest later once you get a little cash flow.

How is Circuit City's return policy nowadays?

[Mozgus]

The camera would be about the only thing you would NEED just starting out.
You can improve with the rest later once you get a little cash flow.

How is Circuit City's return policy nowadays?

I dunno, I just get everything through newegg. I try not to enter large retail electronics outlets willingly.

[kinn]

The only possible downsides that I see in myself are I don't dress in fancy cloths, just decent looking t-shirt and jeans, and I am brutally honest. I wont kiss anyone's ass, and I answer personality sheets realistically instead of marking the flawless answers.

You defo need to kiss ass!

Seriously, you don't need to be brutally honest...just be honest in a tactful manner instead.

But like someone else here has said your still quite young! There is still hope for you!

[StuntDouble]

Right now I'm working at an aquafarm as a nursery and hatchery technician. If you've ever eaten Cherrystone clams, they probably came from my facility. It's funny, since my major was criminal justice.. I'm still trying to break into the law enforcement field, but at least I have a job for now.

I also repair fishing reels for a friend of mine, but that's more of a hobby than an actual job.

I'm also looking into starting a small scale micro-brewery, as I see it as something that would do well in my area.


I've been lucky to have a pretty varied work history, ranging from working in retail security to charter boat fishing. Here's hoping I can find something else interesting once this job becomes boring.

[Mozgus]

I didn't mean to turn this thread into my situation. Lets just move on.

[Daniel Primed]

Ok then, to help move things along.

I have recenty started work for a new Myer department store, Myer is one of Australia's most successful retail outlets, unlike most retailers they pride themselves on their excellent cutomer service. I am a salesman for them and sell electrical goods. I got the job as Myer bought out 4 stores from another retail outlet in which I worked for. The other retail outlet was pretty dodgy, despite limited resources(time, training, products, staff) I did my best to help out the customer although I was discouraged to do so. Therefore I am looking forward to Myer starting so that I get to spend that time with my customers.

Beyond that I am trying to make a bit of money online, still have to set that one up. It might be working for a site, stock photos, ads, I dunno yet. I'm also a full time student.

You should definetly take a risk and go for a new job that the other forum members have sugested Mozgus. Risks are what life is all about. You'll get no where if you don't take a risk and throw yourself at opportunity. Good luck ^_^

[fastbilly1]

I know that racket, I just like saying what my degree is in. It is not really stemmed from pride, I just think it sounds cool.

[Mozgus]

Risks are what life is all about. You'll get no where if you don't take a risk and throw yourself at opportunity. Good luck ^_^

If there ever is one, then sure.