Originally Posted by
SnakeBlitz33
http:///forum/post/2923820
WOO!!!! giggity giggity.
Lot of stuff going on in my life right now. The number one main priority for me is getting a job. I've been looking EVERYWHERE for one, and no one is hiring because of the bad economy. Currently working for my dad. It pays well, but I hate working for my dad. It's not that he isn't a good boss, he's just my dad. lol.
I feel like a sell-out but, I put in an application to PetSmart and *****. Maybe I can get some sort of managerial job there. That would be great! I also tried a call center - but I called in asking about applications with a sore throat - I'm sure they want that! lol. I am thinking about going to Labor Ready - I'm sure they could find me some work to do.
I was also thinking about just going to a technical school and in six weeks come out with a welding certification or an electrician certification (and get a job as an apprentice). I was thinking maybe I could even do some carpentry or plumbing - I know a little of everything. Funny thing about owning/operating and being in the aquarium industry is that you learn a bunch of skills.
What do you all think I should do? Go back to school and get some temp job making a lot of money before I go back to college (and continue to work the skilled job) until I get my biology education degree? I'm kind of at a cross roads in my life right now! UGH!
There's nothing wrong with being at a cross roads. In fact, if you think about it, it's pretty liberating. There are not many times in a person's adult life when they can choose the direction of their future. Most of the time, we are stuck in our current situation. If you can get past the stress and fear of big changes, you can realize that having a choice in your direction is a rare blessing and you won't get these opportunities too much. The path you choose could be the best thing you've ever done.
Wife and I are looking at our options. She is looking at options for me in California, Philly, Chicago, Florida, etc. While I don't think that we will actually make such a move, it's pretty exciting to even contemplate.
Snake, take advantage of this time. If you want to go to school, you won't get a better opportunity than this. You are not tied to anything right now. Make a good decision and your future will be changed for the better. Good luck.