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What do Jazzfanz do professionally (...assuming they have jobs) ?

TroutBum said:
Nice. A doctor that doesn't know the difference between YOU'RE and YOUR. I hope, at least, you go into geriatrics.
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You're is you are. Your is when it is not your.

I don't bother making sure I use the right one because most sport fans are redneck hillbilly's (even more clear by this thread). So fail once again troutbum.
 
dalamon said:
Yup, I need a bachelor's degree as well, if I want to get into med school (which I am actually strongly considering). Unfortunately, I am just poorly handling my situation of actually picking courses that I am interested in, for the first time in my life. Up until this point, I always took classes that I was "required" to take; now, this lack of structure is kind of worrisome to me.

I was thinking of majoring in physiology, and Im trying to enrol in physiology this september. How difficult is it? Computer Science is seriously not up my alley, but Biology might be. Im basically torn in a three-way battle between Physics, Biology, and Chemistry. I will end up majoring in two- I just don't know which ones, at the moment.
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My sister had the same dilemma and I recommended for her Biology but a molecular biology focus rather then physiology. This is because molecular biology is a better major to get into a job if you do not get into medical school. However, if you are certain that you are going to medical school and it is medical school or bust, the major I did which is Biology with a concentration in Physiology is the best because I learn some things about neurology, histology (tissue biology), endocrinology, etc that they do not even learn in medical schools. (I said said some things, mainly because most of these things I learn are research based rather then medical based).

I heard that Biochemistry majors do the best in Medical school but I heard that from a Biochem major so he is biased... Also he didn't get accepted to medical school...

If your grades are borderline maybe get accepted/ maybe not get accepted I would warn you against Biology Physiology based because I know people who have a post doctorate (higher then a PHD) in biology with physiology focus and they get paid 40k a year... And that is with as much schooling as med school people.
 
Cocaine said:
I work for a subsidiary of Warner Truck Center in West Valley City Utah called Warner Fleet Services( https://www.Warnerfs.com ). I have changed my title to "Maintenance Agent Extraordinaire."

In short, I help idiotic drivers for different companies(Airgas, CR England, Miller Brothers, O'Reilly) troubleshoot issues when they've broken down, have a flat tire, etc(any issues preventing their unit from moving and delivering product).
Shorter - I work the graveyard shift, so we don't get many calls. My Co-Worker and I watch movies and process paperwork, occasionally bring our game systems in and hook it up to our monitors. Job is fantastic. Great people, free gym across the street, discounted parts for any type of vehicle, discounted VIP Gold's Gym Memberships..but the Health Insurance is balls. $260ish per check for my wife and I and they won't cover anything until we've paid $2500 out of pocket. Not happening. So my wife, who has been out of work with an ankle injury since November 29th, 2010 is still struggling.

Looking for a second job. Trout, need someone to give you a daily tug? I'm cheap.
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Uh, your insurance is pooh. Ever tried to get your own personal insurance through Select Health, Humana, or United? As for the Tug, I'll have to have a money back guarantee before I buy that trash.
 
I'm an auto mechanic at the new KIA dealership down in STG. I make good money and enjoy what I do. Just waiting for my wife to finish college so I can sit home and drink beer all day while she makes 200k a year.
 
The Black Swordsman said:
I know people who have a post doctorate (higher then a PHD) in biology with physiology focus and they get paid 40k a year... And that is with as much schooling as med school people.
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It is true that some PhDs in the biological sciences aren't paid well (usually in academics and academic research). However, in private industry, some are making as much or more than physicians. PhDs also typically have their grad school paid for entirely plus a stipend (~25k to 30k+ per yr throughout their graduate work and more during postdoc).

I would argue that although a PhD and post doctorate fellowship are equivalent in years to the length of training for some medical specialties (primary care ones), the number of hours worked and intensity of training is much different. Speak to an MD/PhD for verification of this.

You can also look at jobs in consulting, health care management, nursing (nurse practitioner, anesthatist)--all of which have much shorter training periods. A dentist isn't required to do residency and the residencies thy have are much shorter; plus they make more money than most MDs. Chiropractics (although not evidence-based) is a good field for the practitioner.

Again, my warning is "DO SOMETHING ELSE!"
 
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For some reason all the dentists in Phoenix are all Mormon. They are like the Jews with the banks they have a monopoly!

Juss playing btw.

I mean your comparing the top PHD earners with the average MD/DO earners. If you have a PHD you can very likely still have a hard time finding a job, however if you have a MD/DO you will at least make 150k a year, granted insurance and all that will take a portion of it but you would still have a hard time not having decent money.

If you compare the top MD earners with top PHD earners you will find MD earners will likely earn more. For ever Kary Mullis, Craig Ventor, and James Watson there is a Thomas Frist, Patrick Soon-Shiong, and William Cook.
 
I'm an electrician. I'm underpaid and overappreciated. My insurance and pay both suck serious ***. The job takes a physical toll on my body that I can feel everyday and whose toll will only be known years down the road. I work in conditions ranging from 100 degrees in the summer to 0 degrees in the winter. All that being said, I freaking love what I do and I'm pretty damn good at it as well. My boss is awesome. He's super flexible. Let's me do all the after-hours work I want. I think having control on how often he gets to see his grandkids plays a big part in it. For those that got lost with that statement, my boss is my dad. When he can finally convince his bank account it's time to retire, the company will be mine.
 
I sell desserts. Workin' on becoming a pastry chef...I think. I don't really know what's going on.

Troutbum visited me at work today...and in return, I gave him diabetes. Hey TB, can I babysit your cute kids?
 
Teach high school and coach football and track and drivers ed (probably dropping the track next year though).
 
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