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This crossed my mind for like .3 seconds, just because I dislike being made out as a liar and don't wish others to disparage my credibility out of hand. :o Thinking again, though, I can't agree to do that. Sorry man, you'll just have to take my word for it. There are WAY too many reasons for me to not jerk around with that. And honestly, even if you find what I said hard to believe, the alternative google search (as Driftking recommended) puts the average still right up there around 50k if I recall correctly. So, it's still nothing to sneeze at.

 

Now, if we're talking about Driftking's credibility, then I have no interest in either working to prove or disprove his competency in that arena. He has a professional record, and if he wants to share that with the rest of us, then that is his prerogative.

 

Personally, I find this thread intriguing, and hope to see more useful ideas thrown out there. I have lots of young cousins, and if they ask me this question, I'd love to be able to share the info with them.

 

 

i wasnt doubting you, i dont see a reason for you to lie.

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i wasnt doubting you, i dont see a reason for you to lie.

 

I wasn't implying that you were. Only that my credibility was called into question by some of the previous posts in the thread (not by you), and that I didn't like it.:) From the timbre of your reply, my inference was that it would make your day to see Driftking proven wrong. Like I said, I'm not real interested in all that, just the knowledge in the thread.

 

I did some searching around, and heres what I was able to find.

 

http://www.indeed.com/salary/Occupational-Therapy-Assistant.html

 

http://www.collegegrad.com/careers/servi10.shtml (info from 2004)

 

http://www.allalliedhealthschools.com/faqs/health-salaries.php (info from 2006)

 

http://www.certoccupationaltherapist.com/ (23% growth in 10 years? Yowza!)

 

These are just a few I found when doing my homework. There were literally hundreds of other sites, and i just picked these at random. Looks like there are hits all over the range. A lot of those sites have info for a lot of other medical professions as well. Good stuff.

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I TOTALLY DISAGREE WITH THIS. To the Original Poster, go out and make as much money as possible while you are young and leave "your passions" to be great hobbies you enjoy on the side (with the chance that some day down the road you might be able to make some money or even a living while doing so). You are (when you graduate) going to be too young to worry about quality of life. Ask any realy successful businessman, They all started out working their asses off until they learn and earned their way to a position of power/wealth whether it be for an employer, or for themself.

 

 

 

Wow Bob and I agreeing together is like an eclipse only happens once every few years.

 

Don't do something you enjoy, do something that you can tolerate and still be happy. I did something I enjoied, and now I don't even enjoy doing it at all (working on cars). Keep things you enjoy for your spare time and as a hobby. Otherwise you aren't going to keep it as a hobby any longer.

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Wow Bob and I agreeing together is like an eclipse only happens once every few years.

 

Don't do something you enjoy, do something that you can tolerate and still be happy. I did something I enjoied, and now I don't even enjoy doing it at all (working on cars). Keep things you enjoy for your spare time and as a hobby. Otherwise you aren't going to keep it as a hobby any longer.

 

so if i was a porn star i would hate having sex?!? damn

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Orion,

I have to agree with you that O.T is a very promising career choice.

http://www.aota.org/News/Media/PR/2009-Press-Releases/OTJobs2016.aspx?emc=lm&m=566324&l=18&v=2055931

 

As for s15driftking I'd bash you for being a know it all about everyones profession but your gf is hot so you are excused!

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Until now, I was unaware that the only things people enjoy are hobbies. You guys have opened my eyes.

 

My sister enjoys teaching (i know, weird right) - Should she only do that on the side? You know, keep it as her hobby?

My boss enjoys business - Should he only do that on the side? He wouldn't want to ruin his love for business.

Scotty enjoys shooting - Should he not be in the Army? He could always just do that as a hobby.

 

Maybe if your "career" starts with vocational school this advice applies. Most professionals don't enjoy what they do obviously. Scientists hate science, business men hate business, psychologists hate psychology, etc...

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Until now, I was unaware that the only things people enjoy are hobbies. You guys have opened my eyes.

 

My sister enjoys teaching (i know, weird right) - Should she only do that on the side? You know, keep it as her hobby?

My boss enjoys business - Should he only do that on the side? He wouldn't want to ruin his love for business.

Scotty enjoys shooting - Should he not be in the Army? He could always just do that as a hobby.

 

Maybe if your "career" starts with vocational school this advice applies. Most professionals don't enjoy what they do obviously. Scientists hate science, business men hate business, psychologists hate psychology, etc...

 

You can play devil's advocate all you want.... I work 60 hours a week because I like the paycheck, earning capability, and the freedom that "said" money will give me before AND after I retire in my mid 40's (given i make the right moves).

 

Work hard at work, play hard outside of work. to me that is the only work-life balance i know of.

 

I love art, and i'll do it as a hobby. I am not an artist

 

I love cars, And i'll build them as a hobby. I am not a tech.

 

See, i could go on and on too

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You can play devil's advocate all you want.... I work 60 hours a week because I like the paycheck, earning capability, and the freedom that "said" money will give me before AND after I retire in my mid 40's (given i make the right moves).

 

Work hard at work, play hard outside of work. to me that is the only work-life balance i know of.

 

I love art, and i'll do it as a hobby. I am not an artist

 

I love cars, And i'll build them as a hobby. I am not a tech.

 

See, i could go on and on too

 

I'm not playing devil's advocate, I'm calling you an idiot. Maybe you are just money driven and weak minded, but there are those of us who have career aspirations that don't revolve around a simple pay check.

 

I hope to god you don't actually mentor anyone, or give any kind of professional advice. I can only imagine hearing from an adviser that you should just tolerate what you do so you can make a lot of money.

 

You're failing at your examples too. No one said you have to make your hobbies into jobs, you specifically said not to do that. I can name a ton of hobbies I have that I don't do as a job, that doesn't prove a single point.

 

Put on your thinking cap before trying to give any kind of advice again. I'd be interested to see if you can actually give mature and responsible advice someday.

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I think what he is saying is when you are forced to do your hobby (as a job) it can lose the fun. Its fun to be an artist... but when you have to sit in front of paintings for hours with no choice to stop or do other things it can lose its appeal. Depending on the hobby I agree that you should try to stay away from hobbies as careers unless you are your own boss. Now at the same time getting a job you like is good to prevent stress(if you make enough to be comfortable). Its a matter of finding what you can enjoy if possible or tolerate to put food on the table. People change so what you enjoy now you may not enjoy in 5 years. Thats why its a good idea to plan a career wisely. Doing what you like could backfire as you grow and mature. Doing what makes money may cause work stress but makes life easier.

 

The long winded point I am making is there is no right answer... its all relative.

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I'm not playing devil's advocate, I'm calling you an idiot. Maybe you are just money driven and weak minded, but there are those of us who have career aspirations that don't revolve around a simple pay check.

 

I don't even know what to...

 

To call me an idiot an weak-minded is something that only someone who doesn't know me personally would say.

 

You also associated that being "weak minded" was a by-product of being "money driven". I couldn't disagree with you more.

 

What is it that you do again? You are quite the people-person!

 

 

 

I guess I just have it made then (roll eyes).. I am money driven AND I like what I do. Sure the hours are long, sure the demands of the job are there.... But in the end, I love business/sales/business development.

 

Happy as can be, and I still enjoy cars, golf, cigars, art, music.... on the side.

 

Call me money driven, call me weak minded, call me an idiot. Yuo are right about one of them and i am not ashamed. at the same time. I wouldn't ever step on or over anyone to get far because I was raised well.

 

Hal, My Final thought before happy hour - "My advice may be worth exactly what you pay for it"

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You can play devil's advocate all you want.... I work 60 hours a week because I like the paycheck, earning capability, and the freedom that "said" money will give me before AND after I retire in my mid 40's (given i make the right moves).

 

Work hard at work, play hard outside of work. to me that is the only work-life balance i know of.

 

I love art, and i'll do it as a hobby. I am not an artist

 

I love cars, And i'll build them as a hobby. I am not a tech.

 

See, i could go on and on too

 

 

Hopfully you're better at art then being a "car tech", we all seen what happen to your 240.

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Nuclear Engineering

 

my HS physics teacher used to be a nuclear engineer. he designed nuclear power plants. talk about a dude who could b loaded but wanted to be a teacher.

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I'm surprised no one has said it yet, but trade careers are booming, if you are good and can get your foot in the door. Automotive, Hair, Tattoo, Construction, Plumbing, etc. These are also jobs that do not base hiring so much on your education, but your experience. Don't get me wrong education is important, but right now I am getting way more out of the shop I am working at vs. what CSCC is teaching. It amazes me how some people in my classes are passing, why should they get a better job than someone who is a better tech just b/c they have a piece of paper? Most owners understand that Pre-Calc is not going to help you diagnose a car, or repair a pipe etc, and these are services that people need. Hair and tattoos not so much, but lets face it people still pay into these services even if the economy sucks.

 

We are booked out at least a week to a week and a half with 2-3 days of tow ins per week. We cannot keep up hardly, the only time we seem to catch up is when it snows and we can get to the tow-ins a little sooner since the appointments re-schedule. I usually work 3 full time techs working almost 7-6 with our boss that picks up the quick diag., quick repair when we are really behind.

 

People keep talking about when plumbers swing by and charge $200+ to repair what some people would call a small repair.

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You could learn a trade, but i would stay away from the 'lower end' stuff and go for Electrical/plumbing/Carpentry/HVAC etc where there's a possability to make more. My good friends brother works for a fairly large HVAC company, made it past his apprenticeship and is now making $32/hr. Not bad for someone who doesnt have a 4yr degree really.
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