Careers thread... (school, pay, etc)

[4dmin]

Ya so I’m considering going back to school for a new career. So I figured maybe people can post up some interesting fields including school requirements, pay, info, etc. Post up for all of us looking for new ideas:





Example



Web Developer: (25-75+k a year) no school required but a degree in design or programming will help. Experience in Ajax, Flash, DHTML, HTML, PHP, ASP, Java is a must. This can be a fun exciting job, lots of creativity and free time. Many freelance positions out there if you want to work from home. In corporate settings you may need more background in other fields b/c sometimes this job is tied into print design or other IT services (programming, etc). If your looking to venture into this field i would start working on our portfolio while you are in school, do free work if you have to.



Pharmacist: (100+k a year) Prepharmacy undergrad + good scores on PCAT get you into pharmacy school which is 3 years of classes and 1 year of rotations normally. In the state of GA there is only a DR. program only no bachelors/masters. Many different options as far as working in a retail atmosphere to hospital or drug research company. Retail seems to be the most lucrative. It is known as the most trusted profession; this is in very high demand and males have an easier time getting into school b/c majority of applicants are female.

[2.0civic]

hmmm...nice.....

[Sammich]

pharmacist or nurse

[4dmin]

pharmacist or nurse

post up info w/ it. not just the name :goodjob:

[Sammich]

u already have pharmacist..ill look for the nurse specs

[4dmin]

here i'll post another:

GARBAGE MAN (commercial): (50-80+k) only requirements are a CDL + clean driving record. Most people have no clue but commercial truck drivers can make alot of money and rarely get dirty. You drive around in a truck all day lifting large containers with hydrolic arms dumping them at your local landfill. If you can get over the job title this can be an easy way to make a living. This job is the perfect example of another mans trash is another mans treasure.

[Sammich]

thats gota be a lie...50-80k for dumpin trash ill leave this job here n a heartbeat

[4dmin]

thats gota be a lie...50-80k for dumpin trash ill leave this job here n a heartbeat

nope my father is one and makes 80k a year :goodjob: (but he hasn't had an accident or a ticket in over 25+ years of commercial driving)

[Sammich]

well ill be dang..is this in GA??

[2.0civic]

yeah man, garbage men make good ass money

[{X}Echo419]

yeah man, garbage men make good ass money
hells ya, think about it. how much would someone Have to pay you to pick up shit all day. they'd have to shell out the cash for me.
and another thing; it's a Very stable job. there will ALWAYS be trash. :2cents:

[4dmin]

hells ya, think about it. how much would someone Have to pay you to pick up shit all day. they'd have to shell out the cash for me.
and another thing; it's a Very stable job. there will ALWAYS be trash. :2cents:

lol +25 funny say that my dad always says his job is recession proof :goodjob:

[twinj]

Never took that in consideration. Just the starting salary is what people wish they could make

[bigdare23]

Here is what I do for a living (besides school)

Hydrologic Technician
SALARY RANGE: 16.83 - 16.83 USD Hourly (pay kinda on the low side but it's enough for a struggle GT student lol)

MAJOR DUTIES:

Prepares reports, diagrams, charts, and graphs in support of technical work in hydrology. Reports are used for forecasting and as part of larger reports, technical investigations, or studies. Uses personal computers, various graphics software packages, statistical software, spreadsheets, and sophisticated electronics, including satellite telemetry, to collect, store, present, and report hydrologic information.

Uses a variety of specialized tools, equipment, and materials to carry out procedures, methods and practices in support of one or more of the biological sciences. Analyzes data and test conditions.

Assists in planning studies or investigations involving water resources, including water quantity, quality, availability, movement, and distribution. Reviews existing guidelines and procedures. Develops or follows study methodology. Gathers statistical data from a variety of sources, such as the U.S. Geological Survey, meteorological data, satellite data, other study results, and forecasts to determine study parameters. Projects and studies are typically related to reservoir management and river forecasting.

Performs work related to the research, conservation, production, and management of fish, or fishery resources, or in the determination, establishment and application of biological facts, methods, techniques, and procedures necessary for research, conservation, and management of fish and other aquatic animals, such as crustaceans and mollusks.

Measures and tests the quantity, quality, availability, movement, and distribution of ground water and surface water. Collects and analyzes hydrological data and water samples in the field, laboratory, and office. Notes field conditions and circumstances under which data was collected, or interprets field notes. Records or validates data and determines its sufficiency. Computes and processes data. Gathers statistical data from sources such as the U.S. Geological Survey, meteorological data, satellite data, forecasts, and study results.

Installs, inspects, services, maintains, and operates hydrological instruments, devices, and equipment in the field, laboratory, or office. Applies hydrological methods and techniques, taking into account the construction, applications, and limitations of instruments, equipment, and materials.

[Julio]

If you go back to school go back for something that will make real money.
Or you might as well find a good job where you can move up and make some money.

[tony]

Services Technician (Telecom) - ($30k - $52k Base/$52k - $80k Easy with bonuses and benefits) No degree required, extremely good benefits if you get in with one of the big companies. Truck, tools and training provided. The job is pretty cool and laid back, no supervisor over you every hour of the day plus you get to learn about new technologies when they come out.

The downside, this job is for someone who is content with working for the same company for 30 years then retiring. This is my 7th year and I just now have 3 weeks of vacation for next year, before I only got two. There isn't much of a chance to advance in the company and the future of telecom is very uncertain.

I have had this job since I got out of high school and I'm ready to move on now, I'd much rather work for myself. (see signature)

[Big Baller]

If you are truly a money motivated person then real estate is a great business.

Construction and Development is good too but you usually need to have some serious liquid assets to make any real money.

Matt

[tony]

If you are truly a money motivated person then real estate is a great business.

Construction and Development is good too but you usually need to have some serious liquid assets to make any real money.

Matt


Eventually real estate is the plan but more as a passive investment, nothing near what you explained in construction and development.. I'm sure there are enough people in that field chasing the dollar and care about nothing more than that.

[quickdodge®]

thats gota be a lie...50-80k for dumpin trash ill leave this job here n a heartbeat

Not a lie. Most people don't realize it, but garbage men make a very good living. Later, QD.

[hydroshutter]

If you are truly a money motivated person then real estate is a great business.

Construction and Development is good too but you usually need to have some serious liquid assets to make any real money.

Matt
+1

This, and being an entreprenuer in general.

[JustinSane110™]

If you are truly a money motivated person then real estate is a great business.
Exactly what I plan to get into. Real Estate investment, work at your own pace, and make your money work for you at the same time. Then after a while branch out into some business investing. Already got quite a few connections and resources in place, just a matter of getting them in motion now, lol. :goodjob:

[kelly marie]

real estate investing is where its at.. that is what the mr. and i hope to be doing down the line.. make it a family business sort of thing :) ive been working as a real estate paralegal for the past four years.. the money sucks at the firm im at now.. i, too am currently looking for a new job!

[devinwebb907]

im gonna do some type of engineering. ill be in college for 5 years, 3 at valdosta state...1-2(i dont have any idea..does anyone?) at Ga Tech. starting pay is anywhere from 50k-100k i guess could be higher or lower depends on what you're doing and where you're doing it at. steady moving up too. decent job but schooling is kinda hard.

[Jkuao]

im gonna do some type of engineering. ill be in college for 5 years, 3 at valdosta state...1-2(i dont have any idea..does anyone?) at Ga Tech. starting pay is anywhere from 50k-100k i guess could be higher or lower depends on what you're doing and where you're doing it at. steady moving up too. decent job but schooling is kinda hard.

I'd pick out the type of engineering you're planning before you get there. There isn't much opportunity to change once you're there and not having significant drive to succeed in your particular major is asking to be one of the many GT students that are drifting through school w/ crappy GPA's and an inability to lock down a job in that 50-100k range.

Undergrad, you're unlikely to see 100k as an engineer unless you're a 4.0 w/ amazing interviewing skills. Top grads are usually starting ~70k if you do EE, CE, Chem E, or CS given the ATL market but may be a bit higher for Cali or NYC. Might hit 100k if you're inclined to use your quantitative skills in the NYC banking market but once again you need that 4.0 and badass interview skills. Most starting jobs for decent students are probably in the 50k range and if you're in the wrong field, you're looking at 40k. Tech's grad rate is fairly low at the 4 year mark. Most do it in 5-6. The overall grad rate is sub 70% so be prepared for a tough ride.

It can be well worth it once you're out though. I started at 57k last May w/ avg grades and zero experience...am at 80k+ now as a Software Engineer (CS degree). Friend graduated EE w/ a masters and started at 73k in Austin w/ AMD. Also have an Economics degree from Cornell though and some of my classmates from there are already making 5X+ what I'm at.

[{X}Echo419]

I'VE GOT IT! damn I can't believe I didn't think of this sooner:

Open a Nail Salon. why? because there's 1 in EVERY shopping center and they still make money. you get to be your own boss and if you hire responsible people you can still take vacations. after all it's nails not a damned restaurant that you have to be @ all the time. most importantly you get to hire hot vietnamese girls to do whatever you want them to all day long, or from 10am-8pm :yes: :cheers: