Working life

[Gyp Rosetti]

Those aren't mutually exclusive.

What would I get it in? English? Education? Great! I spent a ton of money only to make about 1K more per year and wasted tens of hours of my life worrying about going to class or doing some stupid paper. No thanks. So yeah, I could get it but it in no way would further my career which is why people typically get their Masters.

 

[C l u t c H 385]

Women Studies son.

 

[Get Down]

Stay in school as long as possible. I'm still figuring out ways to go back. I love college. Ya gotta cherish it.

hahaha yeah your love of knowledge is apparent and intoxicating, a winning testimonial right here

 

[VINYLONE]

Clutchy, called out.

 

[C l u t c H 385]

Git Down, you need to put your personal bigotries, homophobias and racisms aside just for a bit. This is a man's [sex] life we're talking about here.

The only positive about being done with a school and moving on to another is that if you're still in the same area it works out great because the girls don't see each other as much anymore and they're less likely to find out they are eskimo sisters. And who wants to hear about that BS, am I right? Blah, blah, blah my roommate blah, blah bladdy blah!

 

[moevillini]

maybe you could kill two birds with one stone and put this in your facebook status...

(or a condensed version, at any rate)

I am about to graduate from school with my M.S. in geology. It's incredible how fast time has passed when I look back to being a 17 year old freshman in college to a 24 year old (almost) scientist. Anyway, to the point, I have a rather large decision coming up. I currently have a standing offer from Texas A&M to continue my research as a Ph. D candidate in marine geology from my current advisor. Furthermore, I could go on to other places, I'm fairly confident, if I felt inclined to, to do a Ph. D as well (hope I'm not coming on like braggart douche bag, just trying to give some background). The alternative option is to go get a job. Pay has historically been very good for petroleum geologists: https://www.aapg.org/explorer/salarysurvey.cfm, and there are times when I really feel like getting away from the stresses of school. However, my friends that have gone on to do it in the last year seem a bit lonely in Houston, TX (Although they have only been there for about 8 months). They say they are not excited to go to work everyday but that it is nice to have a little cash in their pockets. So I have to ask those of you on here that are in the work force, how do you enjoy it? I'm not asking you guys to tell me what to do with my life, but some anecdotal advice would be helpful to allow me to better understand what it is to be "grown up". -Thanks

 

[TroutBum]

I have no education, I love my job. (but I'm poor)

Not sure what this has to do with anything, but there ya go.

 

[Beantown]

I think for the most part the only truly happy people in their work have their own business. Its not true for everybody but the idea of not having a boss/superior gives you the best chance at being happy in your work life. You might have more responsibilities but you will get more out of it instead of filling other peoples pockets. So if you are working towards that goal then I believe you are on the right track.

 

[Nate505]

I have found that it is very simple. If on late Sunday afternoon you start to get a feeling of dread in your gut because you have to go to work on Monday morning you are not happy and there are better things that you could be spending your life doing.

Yes. Then pesky things like a mortgage and bills get in the way and you have to decide: Shall I live or shall I live?

On another note, I hated elementary school, middle school, high school, and college. I couldn't wait to graduate all of them, and have not found myself pining for the "good old days" just yet. I much prefer the "real world," where there is no such thing as homework in spite of all my teachers and everyone else cramming the idea into my head that I'll be taking my work home with me. Not yet anyway, thank god.

 

[CONAN]

What would I get it in? English? Education? Great! I spent a ton of money only to make about 1K more per year and wasted tens of hours of my life worrying about going to class or doing some stupid paper. No thanks. So yeah, I could get it but it in no way would further my career which is why people typically get their Masters.

Well this rant is a little different put infinitely more pathetic. My original point is that getting your Masters doesn't affect being in the classroom (it still doesn't). If anything, it helps you stay there. Anything that makes you more employable is a good idea especially in this economy. Not to mention just the added knowledge base. But maybe you just plan on milking tenure for all it's worth. I hope you're not that teacher. But if you feel like going to school and learning more about your field/students is a waste of time then it's probably too late for you anyway.

Your response is terrible and not one I'd want from a teacher of my kid. Here's hoping you keep your opinions to yourself in the classroom.

 

[CONAN]

I think for the most part the only truly happy people in their work have their own business. Its not true for everybody but the idea of not having a boss/superior gives you the best chance at being happy in your work life. You might have more responsibilities but you will get more out of it instead of filling other peoples pockets. So if you are working towards that goal then I believe you are on the right track.

I've heard this works for some folks. Most people that have worked for someone and then started their own business say they will never go back. But there are jobs out there where you have a lot of autonomy and still work for the man. I would never want to work on my own but I teach and so have plenty of autonomy.

 

[NAOS]

I just browsed quickly through the responses to this thread, so stop me if I'm wrong, but I never saw even ONE post concerned with the morality of working for a big oil company, off-shore drilling, etc. I'm not saying that I believe one way or the other, but it is definitely a question that should be asked.

(BTW, I have an uncle that works as a geologist for an oil company in Houston. He gets by fine because he has no moral compass on this issue.)