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| Posted by: joseph23573 Apr 22 2008, 09:39 PM |
| I am fucking sick and tired of being a nuclear medicine technologist. The regulations are fucking absurd. I get bombarded by radiation everyday. I love people, but, im tired of sliding immobile people on and off my imaging camera and hurting my fucking back. For what? decent money? Is money everything? How much does money mean to you? Is a stressful job worth good money? Is a less stressful job with less pay better in the long run? talk amongst yourselves. Ill choose a topic..... JOBS YOU CANT FUCKING STAND ANYMORE  Im becoming a CT correctional officer. Fuck nuclear medicine. |
| Posted by: goodskie Apr 22 2008, 09:41 PM |
| i do not think money is everything. as long as u have a real job that u love i think ur good. gotta make some money tho to live on. do what u want to do man. if u dont like it u can always go back to what you're doing now |
| Posted by: cc-10 Apr 22 2008, 09:42 PM |
| damn, i can't wait to get my first job here soon...gonna apply for manager of ALDI's LOL...and there's a meat manager position open at K-mart....and possibly and office job at the ethanol plant |
| Posted by: joseph23573 Apr 22 2008, 09:44 PM |
| Word Goodskie. Tell ya what, they cant take my XRAY and NUC MED certifications from me. Ill always have them. I need change. I need to be happy. my job makes me miserable. Ive been so stressed, I fucking lost 15lbs in two weeks, no BS. I fucking hate my job now. |
| Posted by: JW32Hoops Apr 22 2008, 09:47 PM |
| Congrats bro, proud of you...or anyone else with the balls to say "fuck this prison i've created for myself, i'm outta here to pursue something that'll make me happy"....definitely wish you the best of luck. SFW hard bro...cuz you KNOW them dudes in "the yard" are.  |
| Posted by: cc-10 Apr 22 2008, 09:48 PM |
| if i can't find a job in my field i might have to get a corrections job to make some cash....get my business degree may 10th and i got the feeling in my gut im not gonna like being a business man |
| Posted by: joseph23573 Apr 22 2008, 09:50 PM |
| Me and my brother agree: college is a scam You go to school for years. Rack up 20-100K in bills. Then, you graduate, and make shit for money most likely. Now, how long is it gonna take to pay off "the man"??? fuck college Only 2% of the population makes over 90K a year |
| Posted by: cc-10 Apr 22 2008, 09:54 PM | ||
i just realized it's not worth it....i mean i could have just worked my self up at walmart...and prolly got an associates degree cost me less and prolly be farther a long in life as well....with tons less debt.... |
| Posted by: yeashescool Apr 22 2008, 09:59 PM |
| first year of college now it sucks, but hopefully i wont regret it my friend is in nuke med and starts clinicals this summer, should be interesting |
| Posted by: joseph23573 Apr 22 2008, 10:07 PM |
Dont get me wrong, nuclear medicine is a great career if you can deal with regulations up the ass, and a ten fold increase in cancer risk. not that anyone gets cancer now a days.....  fuck it, money isnt everything. I have my hooked up infiniti G35. That was my life goal. Im done  |
| Posted by: goodskie Apr 22 2008, 10:11 PM |
lmao. my gf works for fsn. i dont need to make more than 75 k ever  |
| Posted by: JOKER 13 Apr 22 2008, 10:24 PM |
| Money don't mean shit. I get Fri, sat and sundays off. I have full paid medical insurance, 3 weeks vac a year plus 9 floater days (personal vac days). make good money......and hate waking up every morning to go do what I do. I'm looking into other fields of work |
| Posted by: joseph23573 Apr 22 2008, 10:24 PM |
| My GF makes over 80K a year. IM RICH BEEOTCH!!! As long as you are happy, you are TRULY rich. This earth is temporary. Everything else is eternal IMO. |
| Posted by: goodskie Apr 22 2008, 10:27 PM |
| word |
| Posted by: yeashescool Apr 22 2008, 10:27 PM |
| i make 20k a year, and dont see a dime of it, and still in school debt |
| Posted by: cc-10 Apr 22 2008, 10:39 PM |
| damn school debt sucks |
| Posted by: tree33 Apr 22 2008, 10:56 PM |
| I am in my 3rd year of college and agree it is a huge scam, I am going the business route and most of my teachers tell me, "you are going to have to teach yourself most of this class", WTF why the hell am I in school if I have to teach myself, if I wanted to do that then I would just buy the books I needed read them and call it good. The only catch is if you play there stupid little game you get a piece of paper at the end that says bachelors degree in Business Admin. And then you are off to get a job that 800 other quilified people with the same degree are after. I CALL SCAM. BTW does anybody know why it is so hard to get into the Medical Field now a days? Answer, if there are more Nurses and Dr. then that drives the pay for them down because there are more of them. |
| Posted by: Jayv24 Apr 22 2008, 11:06 PM |
| My girl graduated majoring in microbiology. Works in a medical lab injecting humanized cells into HIV infected mice to test new meds. She makes $30k a year She'll never make good money. Medical field is great if you're a PA or MD. Other than that, its shit. |
| Posted by: cc-10 Apr 23 2008, 12:52 AM |
| management job opening in UDF hellz yeah |
| Posted by: Hello 2.0 Apr 23 2008, 07:55 AM |
| I agree college is a scam as well. I went to school for biochemistry only to realize I don't want to do anything with it. I've been applying to local police agencies around the area. I'd make significantly less doing it, but after my first three ride-alongs I can't see any other job making me as excited to wake up for. All I need in life is: 1) house 2) food 3) gym 4) high speed internet |
| Posted by: yeashescool Apr 23 2008, 08:10 AM |
| the medical field is actually really good, its one of those careers that will always be growing, just depends on what u do in the field |
| Posted by: willpiazza31 Apr 23 2008, 08:13 AM |
| There's a shortage of nurses. Gay Focker? |
| Posted by: ShakesAllDay Apr 23 2008, 08:46 AM |
| Graduated w/ a Bachelor of Science in Business -Computer Info. Systems: Client/Server Systems (concentration) I was putting out hundreds of resumes. But, so were millions of Indians. |
| Posted by: Big_Ben Apr 23 2008, 08:47 AM |
| I feel the same Joe, I spent all sorts of money on college then got out and theres no fucking jobs. It took me 2 years of working jobs that paid $10/hr with no health benefits to get where I am now, and for 6 months out of college I was unemployed. And to tell you the truth I'm beginning to hate my job! Way to much stress for what I am paid. |
| Posted by: willpiazza31 Apr 23 2008, 08:49 AM |
| You nigs need to move to where the jobs are. Aren't you fuckers in Iowa or sum10? |
| Posted by: ShakesAllDay Apr 23 2008, 09:44 AM | ||
If I hadn't had my foot in the door at my family's biz, I would most likely have moved to Chicago, St. Louis... somewhere in the midwest. I'm family-oriented. Making 100k in Chicago isn't as sweet as making 60k here at home.  |
| Posted by: Roids Apr 23 2008, 10:12 AM |
| I envy you Joe for having the balls to say "fuck it, I ain't gonna be a slave to a certian paycheck or my degree anymore." I hate my job as well and I wouldn't mind taking a slight cut just to be happier going to work everyday. Although, I don't know if I'd want to be a corrections ociffer. I would like to find something where I don't feel like I'm just working to get a paycheck. |
| Posted by: azfittrainer Apr 23 2008, 10:13 AM |
| I don't agree college is a scam. I make good money doing something I love, that I couldn't do without college. |
| Posted by: Hello 2.0 Apr 23 2008, 12:31 PM |
| I disagree. There is nothing you learned in college that you couldn't have learned from a book. In fact, that's all college is is learning from a book. Then once you've jumped through all their hoops you get a piece of paper that says you are worth something. I bet everything you do in your job you could have learned in an apprenticeship program. You really use civial war history, math, and psychology for your profession? I don't think so, yet they make you take those classes no matter what your degree is in. Waste of money and time that could be spent learning something that you'll actually do in your career. |
| Posted by: PotentiallyFatal Apr 23 2008, 01:02 PM |
| I've been a truck driver, dockworker, landscaper, nightclub DJ, escort manager, IT consultant, drug dealer, doorman. Right now I earn my living consulting by day and moonlighting as a doorman...I net probably somewhere in the range of 70-80k own 2 houses (one was inherited), 1 car (my linc tc...ownz you), 1 gf and 0 chillunz (ATM). I'm a happy fucker! Like someone else said, I could do without the car, I could do without the houses, the most important things to me are: 1. Food & Clean water. 2. Shelter. 3. Friends & Family. |
| Posted by: ShakesAllDay Apr 23 2008, 01:30 PM | ||
I understand the point you are trying to make, but I disagree. You may not directly use some of things you have learned, but don't think that it doesn't influence every action you take in life. Everything I know about history, science, math, art, sports, etc. ALL come into play one way or another. I guess my point is that everything that a person learns sways his/her frame of reference and/or 'world view'... even if not directly pertaining to a given situation (as you stated history w/ sports training). I may not use Civil War statistics directly, but my knowledge of what happened and things like that sway the way I view current events - just an example. |
| Posted by: joseph23573 Apr 23 2008, 01:38 PM |
| The more I go to church, the more I realize all you need is: 1. food 2. water 3. love 4. enough money to provide your family you really dont NEED anything other than that. everything else is gravy. infact, more money, more problems. Of course assfit disagrees with my first post But yeah, Im saying if you go to school for 4 years, pay 20K a year for school, that is 80K in debt. If you make 40K a year to start, just how long will it take just to pay that money back????? think about it. college is a fucking scam. |
| Posted by: MoVin_Weight Apr 23 2008, 01:42 PM |
| you bastards are depressing me! lol it's gonna take me a total of 6 years to gradulate with my B.S. and i got 2 years to go... if there aint a fuckin job waiting for me when i walk off that FUCKIN STAGE WITH MY DIPLOMA I'M GONNA GO VIRGINIA TECH ON EVERYONE!!!!! j/k but i will be very dissapointed  |
| Posted by: azfittrainer Apr 23 2008, 01:46 PM | ||
Theoretically I could learn everything I needed to know about being a heart surgeon, by reading books, but would you let me do a triple bypass? |
| Posted by: azfittrainer Apr 23 2008, 01:48 PM | ||||
True, it's no coincidence, most poor uneducated people, who win the lottery, eventually go broke. And educated people can make money, even in tough economic times. |
| Posted by: azfittrainer Apr 23 2008, 01:49 PM | ||
I've heard there is good money, in taking pipes to teenagers Mitsubishis, is that true? |
| Posted by: ShakesAllDay Apr 23 2008, 01:58 PM | ||
Is it just me, or does it seem like the fuckers in line for lotto tickets are ALL poor and/or uneducated? Yes, I'm basing this on looks, demeanor, and sometimes smell. I've never seen a person in a suit and tie buy a lotto ticket. Yes, I'm sure there are many exceptions (I give out handfuls of scratch-offs to family and friends at Christmas parties just for fun)... I'm just noting a general trend that I have noticed. |
| Posted by: willpiazza31 Apr 23 2008, 02:00 PM |
| Actually if you check the stats it is the poor and minorities that play the lotto the most. |
| Posted by: ShakesAllDay Apr 23 2008, 02:02 PM | ||
Get money. |
| Posted by: Hello 2.0 Apr 23 2008, 02:03 PM | ||
No, but I would if you were an apprentice working and learning under a heart surgeon for 5-6 years. I didn't mention just learning from books. I also mentioned a vo-tech approach to school. |
| Posted by: PotentiallyFatal Apr 23 2008, 02:06 PM | ||
no actually that cost me 2 grand and change. what kind of stupid question is that? |
| Posted by: ShakesAllDay Apr 23 2008, 02:09 PM | ||||
I don't think it would take a hard look at statistics to see the wellness of those who have college degrees vs. those that have just a HS diploma and/or a 'vo-tech' education. It's about being well-rounded... that's where college comes in. No, I don't want to have my heart surgery performed by a doctor who's only secondary education came from some type of 'apprenticeship'. I hope all of you naysayers encourage your kids to go to college. Seriously. |
| Posted by: azfittrainer Apr 23 2008, 02:22 PM | ||||
All you would learn, from the apprenticeship is what to do, but not why. Besides isn't that what college, basically is? An extended apprenticeship under many tutors? |
| Posted by: PotentiallyFatal Apr 23 2008, 02:47 PM | ||
You must have took the apprenticeship program in pole smoking, fag. |
| Posted by: azfittrainer Apr 23 2008, 02:51 PM | ||||
I am thinking about doing an apprenticeship in vanadalizing teenagers cars, when no one is looking. Can you recommen a tutor? |
| Posted by: yeashescool Apr 23 2008, 03:04 PM |
| im already in bout 30k of debt, and its my first year in college, im looking to be around 100k deep when i get out, and most likely my first job will earn round 30k |
| Posted by: cc-10 Apr 23 2008, 03:58 PM |
| yeah im in debt not close to 100k but up their from school ....i'll prolly start out making like 12 dollars an hour managing a grocery store or sum10... |
| Posted by: AdamGrossman Apr 23 2008, 08:03 PM |
| Hmmm...as far as college being a scam and being up to your eyeballs in debt, in the words of Eric Cartman "You can suck my balls!" 4 years in the military, none the worse for wear, indefinitely more disciplined, $40,000 for college with some classes already done for free. |
| Posted by: cc-10 Apr 23 2008, 08:06 PM |
| im looking at military as an option when i graduate....especially if im hating life 6-7 months from now |
| Posted by: goodskie Apr 23 2008, 08:09 PM |
| college is hell ya. u do need that piece of paper for most jobs that actually pay with benifits. however there are many blue collar good paying jobs that require a lot less school and some of the jobs are pretty cool. |
| Posted by: AdamGrossman Apr 23 2008, 08:21 PM | ||
You can be an officer if you've got a degree already. Officers don't do shit, hence OFFICE-er. Basically you're the boss. |
| Posted by: yeashescool Apr 23 2008, 08:30 PM | ||||
does that only apply to certain degree's? |
| Posted by: JW32Hoops Apr 23 2008, 09:24 PM | ||
"escort manager" =  ???? |
| Posted by: cc-10 Apr 23 2008, 10:22 PM | ||||||
isn't it real hard to pass the test or what ever? |
| Posted by: AdamGrossman Apr 23 2008, 11:20 PM | ||||||
Specifics you'd have to talk to a recruiter about, but as is my understanding a bachelors degree is a bachelors degree. Whether its in nuclear physics or underwater basketweaving. Obviously a degree in your job would be helpful though being in a managerial position of an officer. Check it out man, good pay, guaranteed paychecks twice a month, free healthcare, "travel", etc. Only downside is putting up with military bullshit. |
| Posted by: cc-10 Apr 24 2008, 06:22 PM | ||||||||
i hate recruiters i mean they always try to talk you in to joining, so hard. I mean I understand it's their job but you gotta know when to stop. |
| Posted by: Christoph22123 Apr 24 2008, 06:57 PM |
| WOw this is depressing- there are tons of jobs for everyone- you just have to realize what it is your good at and then go for it- not think what you should be or what someone expects you to be and force yourself down that path. Just Do it- get it done- words to live by. |
| Posted by: AdamGrossman Apr 24 2008, 08:06 PM | ||
True, and most of them are douches anyways. Mine was a huge fucking nerd. They have quotas too. |