[MaraReenece]

As of late, I was plauged with horrible, horrible depression. But, I'm not here to cry and whine about that. To make that long story short... alot of events occured (none were life threatening, thankfuly) which forced me to view my life from the outside. As, I began to speak my mind more. I found myself as well exploring many avenues.

Of course, during this course of time... I realized that I hate doing computer work now. And have focused more, on learning about global affairs...

Anyhow... I was looking into taking courses for computer programming (setting me up to attempt to make it into the video game field) I found myself being profoundly uneducated in terms of what I was deeply interested in. I found myself studying, attempting to teach myself. In the end, I lost my drive.

Well, I found a college I was interested in. Which, I had been taken on line to stay local to help my mom out while I attended. I also found a job being a network admin for a fairly large company, and although I just mentioned some events that happended in different orders, bare with me~

Anyhow, I got to now. After getting through the depression.. (partly because this job as way too much free time for my liking.) I looked around for jobs... oddly enough, there's not a whole lot of ANYTHING here in toledo other then working at your local in & out mart or something. Maybe restocking at Krogers... ha... not exactly moving up considering what I do right now...

But, of course there are jobs in the field open that I, although could learn to do, know little of as of now (IT related). But, I have no interest in that...

I also, pulled my courses at the college and am looking to take classes locally, as to what I really don't know. I was think Anthropology, but I'm still weary as to as if this were to be what I'd really like to do...

So... what I ask from you guys.... help? ha, job ideas... anything. This really frustrates me because I genuinely feel stuck considering the circumstances and bills, and ya know... life based ****

Even if you have nothing to contribute in terms of a new job idea... you're more then welcome to speak on your own life and xp... I'm greatly interested in knowing a bit more about some of the other fellow onions on here. Take care, thanks in advanced!

[Biassasecumma]

Check in the local yellow pages for labour/service hire companies - they're often looking for good, reliable people who have enough intellegence to actually do what they're supposed to do.
I've been caught "between jobs" a couple of times and had pretty much work as I wanted through local services here - to the point where I had to ask for time off.
The money won't be great but if you prove to be a good worker and, most important, reliable you will be called upon in preference to most others working there. When you've proved yourself you can ask for better wages.
As I said, it's not flash but it keeps food on the table and stops you getting lazy. it can also be quite interesting with a variety of work. It may also help you figure out where you want to go with your life.

In the meantime, hang in there - something will always turn up.

[MannoFr]

Even if you have nothing to contribute in terms of a new job idea... you're more then welcome to speak on your own life and xp... I'm greatly interested in knowing a bit more about some of the other fellow onions on here. Take care, thanks in advanced!

Yeah I don't really have anything constructive to add. Just that I found myself in a very similar position eager to move into web related programming but having not done programming for so many years that there's thousands out there vastly more experienced. So for the moment I'm locked in a Graphics Design/Media and currently doing a 'Media' job in a FE college. Which hopefully doesn't matter to much as this summer I'm hopefully moving to the states and whatever comes along, comes along, I'll probably be working in one of those Marts you were talking about .

[MaraReenece]

Yeah I don't really have anything constructive to add. Just that I found myself in a very similar position eager to move into web related programming but having not done programming for so many years that there's thousands out there vastly more experienced. So for the moment I'm locked in a Graphics Design/Media and currently doing a 'Media' job in a FE college. Which hopefully doesn't matter to much as this summer I'm hopefully moving to the states and whatever comes along, comes along, I'll probably be working in one of those Marts you were talking about .

[rofl]



Well, hopefully you'd never end up at one of those but either way... yeah, I'm a self taught web programmer as well. But I had stopped before the whole shockwave / flash scene hit. Now, nearly everythings done by a java applet or some flashy cartoon... and tbh I don't have a real desire to do that ya know? So I definately know how you feel on that whole end.

Anyhow, just browsed the help wanted ads... We've got a choice between truck driving, or a register nursing job. Not that my job right now is bad. I just really have no desire to work in the IT field anymore.

btw - Goodluck with your own endeavors all2 [thumbup]

[jamemeveRhype]

I feel your pain. I too went thru a period of boredom with work, then thru many college courses I was able to try new jobs. The downside is that it's taking years to get to a level of income to actually get ahead in life. So don't take too long to decide, and remember that old saying: "Find a job you love, and you'll never have to work a day in your life".
Are you at all skilled with tools? If you like working with your hands, look into learning a trade. The work can get really interesting if you get into construction, the pay can get pretty damn good too. And it's almost gauranteed to find a job.

[29clepayJainync]

School wise I went through the samething that you went through.

Love computers, have taught myself everything that I currently know about computers. Started taking computer classes in the Programming field because I too wanted to make video games, but that went down the crapper.
Boring, long hours, became depressed, and just lost my drive. Yes it was extremely interesting and there is a lot of money in Computer Science, but it never made me happy which is of most importance. Plus with how the computer industry is, I would have to learn new writing programs almost every week. [thumbdown]
Plus reading up more and more about job descriptions, I can't do that! I have always been more of an outside person. Through me going this direction that I don't like anymore, it has showed me fields that I never thought of before, that are extremely intersting and look like a lot of fun.

Because of these classes, and stuff that happened to me at home, I have pulled myself away from computers in general. All they are is fustration for me because of my habits of tinkering around. Plus this sort of fustration makes me want to blow up stuff.
I get fustrated working on my cars, but I still love doing what I am working on, which I never got with computers.



Right now I am thinking of going somewhere in the Earth Science department. Meterology is an interest of mine ever since I can remember. I have also always wanted to join the Army Reserve, so depending on what happens with this next President, I might join together meterology and the Army.
I have always wanted to open a business, had a few great ideas that fell through, so I am just waiting for my time to come.

Will have to see what the future holds for me though. There are no schools around here that offer Earth Science, and I am not sure if I want to leave my girl for a year or so to go off to school while she is still in school herself. I am thinking that right now, I am just going to get a manager position at my work, and make an assload of money for when I do go back to school I will be able to support us for a while if we are both jobless and looking for a home. Hope to get out of Tennessee and end up in California.



For me, because of my school boring me and getting me depressed, I almost did quit work because it was pissing me off. Though I toughed that out, got out of the field I was in (Computer Scince) and then started loving work and advancing very quickly. Once I finish this semester up with school, I am going to be getting another raise of around 12% (got one just 2 months ago of 17%), position change of a manager, and many more hours all within a year. Though with the possible 29% pay increase total, don't think that I am rich or anything. It is still only the food industry after all, which I hope to not be in far too long.