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Tuanv   2

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What do you guys do for a living?

I just graduated with a bachelor degree in October (I graduated late because I needed to finish one class) and still searching for a job. Out of curiosity, did you find your job through networking or internet/newspaper job posting?

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I'm a professional chatter online (like instant messaging) during daytime and a Pro gambler on the internet nitetime. I don't need to hold any real job because why work when my wife's income from operating 4 nail salons (income mainly consisting of cash, which we can avoid taxes) is more than enough for me to make at least 4 to 6 trips to Vietnam yearly. Did I mention I also have 4 girlfriends over there? Life is so good!

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I am currently employed as a Director of I.T Operations at a small software company. The paycheck is pretty good so I can't complain :)

What did you major in by the way? I am currently wrapping up my MBA and should graduate in a few weeks.

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Dont limit yourself to any single method of search... Networking has yielded me good results in the past and I have been able to help others in the same way... I have spent the equivalent of weeks online looking at positions and trying to evaluate the market... its good to have a thorough understanding of the given industry as a whole rather than just looking for a single opportunity... with the current economy it may be best to take the first thing that comes along, but always keep looking for something long term...

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Thank for the advices.

I majored in psychology because I thought it was cool to learn about people and how they think. But, most importantly, I chose to major in psychology because there is not a lot of math involve :)

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I am an over the road truck driver. School was about 2 months long. Been driving now about 13 years.

Oh and also have a degree in Chemistry and was a petroleum Chemist for 15 years.

So, you a road truck driver with a degree in chemistry? I assume you are making more money driving than doing chemistry.

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I'm a mechanical designer. Been at the same Co. for 15 years, so if anyone knows of an opening let me know. I need to expand my scope of knowledge.

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Thank for the advices.

I majored in psychology because I thought it was cool to learn about people and how they think. But, most importantly, I chose to major in psychology because there is not a lot of math involve :)

The payroll administrator at my job is a psych major...don't count math out completely, how do you now how much dough your rakin' in? :)

I am an over the road truck driver. School was about 2 months long. Been driving now about 13 years.

Oh and also have a degree in Chemistry and was a petroleum Chemist for 15 years.

My sister's boyfriend is a mail man with a Chemistry degree... :)

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Tuanv   2

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The payroll administrator at my job is a psych major...don't count math out completely, how do you now how much dough your rakin' in? :)

My sister's boyfriend is a mail man with a Chemistry degree... :)

All I can say is that I did not major in chemistry :)

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So, you a road truck driver with a degree in chemistry? I assume you are making more money driving than doing chemistry.

Never assume anything. Drivers do make good money and science degrees are usually not that great paying but does afford steady employment. My brother and friends who are still working in labs do pretty good.

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The payroll administrator at my job is a psych major...don't count math out completely, how do you now how much dough your rakin' in? :)

My sister's boyfriend is a mail man with a Chemistry degree... :)

My mom tried to get me to come to work for the USPS. I even went and aced the test and was all set to do so but decided against it.

 
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