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Post by Jordan Williams on Feb 10, 2020 18:16:07 GMT
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Post by Sir Thorfinn on Feb 10, 2020 18:17:38 GMT
If anything let's start a flame war over Fiore vs George Silver vs Liechtenauer or Longsword vs Katana, and let the political forums divide people and start the verbal trash fires. See, THIS is on topic... Derailing over politics...no.
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Post by nerdthenord on Feb 10, 2020 18:21:02 GMT
If anything let's start a flame war over Fiore vs George Silver vs Liechtenauer or Longsword vs Katana, and let the political forums divide people and start the verbal trash fires. See, THIS is on topic... Derailing over politics...no. Fiore, from what little I've read. Silver can get over his secret love for Italians. I jest though I will say I shouldn't have gotten so hostile, and have heeded MOK's warning.
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Post by Lord Newport on Feb 10, 2020 19:02:50 GMT
Young guy in his mid twenties here. I've worked since I was around twelve, doing odd jobs wherever I could find them (usually yard work, mowing lawns, moving furniture, etc.). Basic, low skill manual labor type stuff. In my late teens I started working harvests on a local farm for a couple months a year, driving grain trucks, tractors, and combines. I also was a part-time groundskeeper at an apartment complex for years. I'm currently employed full time on the farm I've been working harvests for. I don't want to spend the rest of my life working on this farm though (mostly because of the crazy hours during harvest, spring work, and fall work). Also, I'm getting bored. I realize that jobs usually aren't something people enjoy doing. But I'd still like to work a job that I don't have to force myself to do each day. So... Without getting too incoherent here, what I'm asking you great people of the forum (particularly you older folks with lots of life experience) is this: what advice can you give a young guy on figuring out what to do with his life? What choices did you make that you are really glad about, and what would you have done differently? What are some things you've discovered about careers and jobs (heck, and life in general) that might help a young guy who's just getting started? Any and all advice much appreciated. Whatever comes into your head, please share! I'm brainstorming right now, trying to find some kind of direction or plan or what have you for my life. Thanks everyone! Getting back on topic...sort of, this is one of the best motivational speeches I have ever heard in the form of a commencement speech. In my opinion, it is worth nineteen minutes of every young persons life to listen to it...
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Post by Adventurer'sBlade on Feb 10, 2020 19:36:29 GMT
What even is Semprini? Is that the auto replace for profanity now?
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Post by MOK on Feb 10, 2020 19:38:21 GMT
Consider it an inside joke for those of us with good taste in comedy.
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Post by demented on Feb 10, 2020 19:49:49 GMT
inspirational speech of the day
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Post by Lord Newport on Feb 10, 2020 20:16:25 GMT
What even is Semprini? Is that the auto replace for profanity now? It is in fact a internet sanitation /replacement for profanity / insult... Consider it an inside joke for those of us with good taste in comedy. See below... The last name of composer Alberto Semprini. Used by the show Monty Python's Flying Circus as a vulgar word that would not be said ever again on the program. Although the composer has been all but forgotten, the word is now easily recognizable by fans of Monty Python. It was not intended as a joke at all in this instance...to say otherwise is not accurate. To say those who appreciate the comedy of Monty Python's Flying Circus have good taste in comedy IS accurate.
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Post by howler on Feb 11, 2020 1:39:19 GMT
Bottom line, as Plastics was the key word to remember in the movie The Graduate...Cats is the key word to remember here (apologies to Semprini). Just don't watch the movie abomination Cats that was released in theaters several weeks back...unless you're on a combination of weed, speed & shrooms'.
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Post by Lord Newport on Feb 11, 2020 1:47:37 GMT
Bottom line, as Plastics was the key word to remember in the movie The Graduate...Cats is the key word to remember here (apologies to Semprini). Just don't watch the movie abomination Cats that was released in theaters several weeks back...unless you're on a combination of weed, speed & shrooms'. LOL.. even that wont help.. or so I am told. Unapologetic Dog person here...
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Post by bradc on Feb 11, 2020 5:45:22 GMT
My Advice. It is very possible to find a job that you love doing, but those jobs often take some up front sacrifices. They are worth it. If you are interested in something go for it. Even if it's a long shot, why not give it a try? You might need to make sacrifices and live on the cheap for a while but if it's what you want you will be happier in the long run. Don't be afraid to move for an opportunity. Even multiple times. Pursue education when it is offered or needed. Skills are always marketable be they trades, technical, professional, or intellectual. And don't forget to travel.
Awesome stuff, thank you. I definitely think I need to start taking risks and making sacrifices.
After reflecting a little more I thought I would add something in line with some other comments. Don't be scared to change paths. Sometimes you get into something and realize it isn't really for you, or you see an opportunity to change directions. In my mind I was set on several different careers at different times before landing where I am now. (I'm in a STEM field) And don't forget it's your life, so do what feels right to you. Best of luck with whatever you choose to do.
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Post by bradc on Feb 11, 2020 5:46:22 GMT
inspirational speech of the day Classic Cinema!
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Post by legacyofthesword on Feb 11, 2020 6:00:37 GMT
Thank you all so much for the great advice. This is why I love this forum. You've all given me a lot to consider.
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Post by legacyofthesword on Feb 11, 2020 7:05:56 GMT
Also, I'd like to ask everyone about their work history and current jobs. What are aspects of jobs you've worked that you liked, and why? What have you disliked? What are some things that you've learned make a job good, or bad?
As always, thanks everyone.
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Post by Lord Newport on Feb 11, 2020 7:23:46 GMT
Also, I'd like to ask everyone about their work history and current jobs. What are aspects of jobs you've worked that you liked, and why? What have you disliked? What are some things that you've learned make a job good, or bad? As always, thanks everyone. I think you need a career counselor.. . Your latest request is above and beyond. Cheers
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Post by treeslicer on Feb 11, 2020 7:46:54 GMT
Also, I'd like to ask everyone about their work history and current jobs. What are aspects of jobs you've worked that you liked, and why? What have you disliked? What are some things that you've learned make a job good, or bad? As always, thanks everyone. Sorry, way too intrusive. You probably better depart before people less restrained start making up bullsemprini about how they were Nevada brothel inspectors or some darned thing.
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Post by legacyofthesword on Feb 11, 2020 7:59:55 GMT
Also, I'd like to ask everyone about their work history and current jobs. What are aspects of jobs you've worked that you liked, and why? What have you disliked? What are some things that you've learned make a job good, or bad? As always, thanks everyone. I think you need a career counselor.. . Your latest request is above and beyond. Cheers Hmm, not a bad idea at all. I'll look into that, but I usually prefer to get info directly from people who've actually experienced the things I'm looking into. Also, I'd like to ask everyone about their work history and current jobs. What are aspects of jobs you've worked that you liked, and why? What have you disliked? What are some things that you've learned make a job good, or bad? As always, thanks everyone. Sorry, way too intrusive. You probably better depart before people less restrained start making up bullsemprini about how they were Nevada brothel inspectors or some darned thing. Lol!
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Post by Lord Newport on Feb 11, 2020 8:14:03 GMT
I think you need a career counselor.. . Your latest request is above and beyond. Cheers Hmm, not a bad idea at all. I'll look into that, but I usually prefer to get info directly from people who've actually experienced the things I'm looking into.
Sorry, way too intrusive. You probably better depart before people less restrained start making up bullsemprini about how they were Nevada brothel inspectors or some darned thing. Lol! You dont know what you are looking into. You have been wasting your time and now you want to waste ours. Good luck.
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Feb 11, 2020 8:25:42 GMT
I have the luck to work in a job that matches my personality. That isn't something you can't control completely but the job before was something I hated and made me depressed. With much luck I could change to current job where I'm really happy and all there are really happy with me. I'm a Jurist and I counsel the staff in an administration. As a child I was a smartass but also helpfull so the path was given I think. To know your own personality is good for job decisions. I wouldn't be a good lawyer or big boss, that's not my path.
My poor advice: More education/qualification gives more choices. At least don't do something you really don't like. Find something that matches your personality. What were the moments in your job life where you really felt successful, what did you hate?
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Post by legacyofthesword on Feb 11, 2020 8:29:37 GMT
I have the luck to work in a job that matches my personality. That isn't something you can't control completely but the job before was something I hated and made me depressed. With much luck I could change to current job where I'm really happy and all there are really happy with me. I'm a Jurist and I counsel the staff in an administration. As a child I was a smartass but also helpfull so the path was given I think. To know your own personality is good for job decisions. I wouldn't be a good lawyer or big boss, that's not my path. My poor advice: More education/qualification gives more choices. At least don't do something you really don't like. Find something that matches your personality. What were the moments in your job life where you really felt successful, what did you hate? Thank you! That last line in particular is very helpful. Thinking about careers that way makes a lot of things more clear to me.
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