Clampet Posted June 13, 2008 Report Posted June 13, 2008 that's a weird combination. I must be missing something. This is like being a CNIB cameraman or audio engineer at a school for the deaf.
Clampet Posted June 13, 2008 Report Posted June 13, 2008 ..What would I like to do?Retire and own a summer home on the French River, or that general area. (Like that's ever gonna happen). Oh well ... it's always nice to dream... Carefull what you wish for. I saw a program where this retired guy got fed up with the cottage, and came back to the city to go back to work cause he was bored. He was around 75 or older!
Clampet Posted June 13, 2008 Report Posted June 13, 2008 ..I still don't know what I want to do...nothing makes me happy...and I know why...I gave up on my dream...and there's just no going back...soooooo....I am coasting....and I just want the clock to slow the h e l l down... Boy, now that's a mouthfull. You have lotsa company.
JohnF Posted June 13, 2008 Report Posted June 13, 2008 This site ..... is what I do for a living... well its a small part of it anyway... my job is to get you to go to a fishing lodge I represent... all the best ones of course.... That's what I'm talking about. Don't ruin the fun you have fishing and hunting by making it a job. Work around the periphery, do things to make a living that use what you know about (and love) without actually making them an integral part of your work day. If you know about fishing and fishermen, then sell tackle, or lodges. But keep some separation between the fun stuff and the money making stuff. I'm sure the charter guys or the lodge operators enjoy what they do, but ask 'em how much time they have to themselves to hunt or fish in season. When the fish or other game are ready to be taken all the other fishermen and hunters are ready to rock and roll, and you get to cater to them instead of yourself. If you work behind the scenes, selling tackle or lodges or whatever, your heavy workload is in the off season. In season you get to visit the clients, say hello, borrow a boat and go out to fish while they work the front desk, or put lines in the water for the paying customers. That's working smart. Once upon a time I thought the greatest job in the world would be to have a marina in the Muskokas, at least until I started spending time at a friend's cottage there, and saw how hard the marina guys had to work while I was having fun. That cured me of that particular obsession. For a few years, not so very long ago, I dreamed of another career as a scuba writer for periodicals. I even had a plan worked out and i had some tentative offers. I'd document my experiences in each of a number of different facets of the sport - ocean/reef diving, freshwater wreck diving in the St.Lawrence and Toby, braille diving for shark's teeth in the Cooper River, bug hunting in Key Largo, cave diving in Mexico and Florida, doing serious deco on 250' wrecks (easy ones) at age 60 etcetera, all things I'd done that seemed worthwhile to share with the tourist divers world looking for a little vicarious titillation. But when I started to check it out I realized that I had great fun doing them on my own dime, but I really didn't want to do 'em all again on someone else's schedule. T.J. has it figgered out pretty durned well. He makes a living working with stuff he knows and loves while he gets to bugger off to his very nifty camp when he wants. Pay attention to the distinction here. His work isn't fishing. It's providing the facilities needed for others to enjoy the fishing with a couple of degrees of separation thrown in which should free him up when fishing's at it's best. I like his thinking. Those of you still looking for a career could learn something from him. Target what you know and love, look several degrees off to the side, and try to see a place for you right there. Mebbe a tad abstract, but for those who get it, terrific. Confusingly JF
Cudz Posted June 13, 2008 Report Posted June 13, 2008 Interesting jobs. Apparently loads of people who went to U of Waterloo also enjoy OFC. lol
JohnF Posted June 13, 2008 Report Posted June 13, 2008 Interesting jobs. Apparently loads of people who went to U of Waterloo also enjoy OFC. lol It's amazing we all didn't drown in beer. JF
Monique Posted June 13, 2008 Report Posted June 13, 2008 Ok, can't help myself...what I do for a living??? ....everything that makes T.J. look good. He can't catch fish anyhow!!! LOL
JohnF Posted June 13, 2008 Report Posted June 13, 2008 Ok, can't help myself...what I do for a living??? ....everything that makes T.J. look good. He can't catch fish anyhow!!! LOL That's what a perfect wife does - just look good and cover up for the guy she married. Mine is great at it. Some people actually think I'm smart when they talk to SWTMWIWTD (She Who Tells Me What I Want To Do) JF PS - Not catching fish doesn't mean we're less manly, dammit.
kuhaman Posted June 13, 2008 Report Posted June 13, 2008 I work for a municipality and maintain a water treatment facility and I have a marine electrical/electronics business. I get to work on lots of awesome yachts but I wouldn't trade my 14' tinny for one of those fuel guzzling giants.
jace Posted June 14, 2008 Report Posted June 14, 2008 Ok, can't help myself...what I do for a living??? ....everything that makes T.J. look good. cook healthy meals him, do his laundry, fold and iron his clothes, comb his hair, shave his back, etc?
berns1019 Posted June 14, 2008 Report Posted June 14, 2008 I went south on a hockey scholarship, graduated in Accounting, then headed to Europe (Switzerland) to play hockey, starting my 6th season this September. It's a great life, but miss the Canadian Seasons and the fishing. Good thing I get a 5 month summer and always come home - nothing better then hitting the Lakes In Northern Ontario!!!!
Cookslav Posted June 14, 2008 Report Posted June 14, 2008 I am having an argument with the Warden (Wife) and I say that a sous chef is like an apprentice chef. Is there like a Chain of command in chefs. ie highest to lowest in Rank. Holdfast, a sous chef is second in charge in kitchen usually. The apprentice is at the bottom.Their is a regimentation in kitchens and there is alot of yelling and Hell's Kitchen type stuff. Yup Sous Chef = Chef...when Chef is away And yes it can be a bit of gong show, when Tempers flare. Its a combonation of a fast paced, HOT, and high stress enviroment that gets people yelling LOL! But... Personally I think people are more apt to help you, and aim to please you if they actually like you... So I don't yell, or call people names...unless they deserve it
Jacques Posted June 14, 2008 Report Posted June 14, 2008 Screenwriter. Sweated my guts out for years in the arts and finally caught the big brass ring with a TV series I wrote, premiering very soon. Follow your dreams. Hard work makes them happen!
pikehunter Posted June 14, 2008 Report Posted June 14, 2008 Adult film star! OK, someone had to say it. I'm surprised that the thread got this far before someone said that Advise: Get educated, find what you like to do, figure out how to do it and how to make a living doing it. Simple isn't it? The hard part is figuring out what you want to do. Whatever you do enjoy it, doesn't matter so much how great the pay is the main thing is to enjoy life to the highest level you can. It really is true that the best things in life are free but everything else costs money. If you find what you like then success is sure to follow because you enjoy it and no matter how tough the job is you will endure and climb to the top. My son has it all figured out at 17, I'm over 50 and still haven't found out what I want to do for the rest of my life. My list of past jobs: Fast food manager Hospital supply attendant Steel worker Tow truck driver Partner in a residential and commercial cleaning company Retired Broke, back to work this time as a window and door sales rep Business operator again, window and door sales and installations Window and door sales rep because I was broke again Casino dealer Window and door sales (again) Casino supervisor! Window and door sales (yep again) Casino dealer! Travel college student! ESL instructor Door and window sales (notice door is first this time) Window and door sales!!! Window and door sales, this time I wear an orange apron! Next step, insane asylum! The reason for all this running around: The grass was always greener on the other side of the fence. However I guess I will be a Tinman (siding, windows, door sales) till they throw me into a box and yes I did keep going back to the same job all those times. I keep telling myself I need to get into a new field but... The best gig of them all was the ESL teacher, it was only part time but it was fun and I had a great student group from all over the world, Japan, Korea, Russia, Turkey, Serbia, Kazakhstan (or one of the other something stans.) Now I have to get down to business! I only have 14 years left till my next retirement! Gee, I think about it and if I had never left the hospital, my first full time job, I would be retiring now with a pension and probably a nice pay off so they could just get rid of me and be done with it! I hope you find the right job that is perfect for you, all the best.
Dozer Posted June 14, 2008 Report Posted June 14, 2008 Went to U of T for Biology, said screw it after 2 years. Wanted to retire. Now working for a year to save up cash to go into a real estate school and become rich? Currently building ponds and bussing at a club
JohnF Posted June 14, 2008 Report Posted June 14, 2008 Went to U of T for Biology, said screw it after 2 years. Wanted to retire. Now working for a year to save up cash to go into a real estate school and become rich? Currently building ponds and bussing at a club Your "go into real estate school" piqued my interest. Are you talking about Ontario? JF
pigeonfisher Posted June 15, 2008 Report Posted June 15, 2008 I just moved to PA to run the sales department for a medium sized business. Great job. I sell to sales people, working with them help grow their/our business. Last week was 'Bama, Georgie, Florida. Home this week, week after I am doing a seminar/training session here in PA. Then the real fun begins...Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin and one more that I can't remember. Two trips to Toronto built into the middle. Living the dream, Bringing Sexy back to the world of Wire Mesh Sales. If everyone could sell mesh for a living we would have no war. hahahhaaha
sully Posted June 16, 2008 Report Posted June 16, 2008 In the last 6 pages of this thread, not one person has mentioned my DREAM JOB. I still keep a watchful eye out on the Playtex website, I'm the perfect candidate when they plan on hiring more..... PROFESSIONAL BRA AND PANTY INSTALLERS!!!!!!! now thats a job you'd enjoy going to everyday...
scuro Posted June 16, 2008 Report Posted June 16, 2008 I'm a Special Education teacher and I wouldn't want any other job, besides possibly a very well paid independent artist. But hey that job doesn't exist so I'm happy and satisfied where I am. Most of the summer off is a big plus and it's always the carrot in front of me when things are trying. Another 10 days then I'm off to BC for fishing and spending time with family.
danc Posted June 16, 2008 Report Posted June 16, 2008 I've been a sheet metal worker for over 30 years now. I've done residential, commercial, and industrial work. At 50 years of age, it isn't getting any easier, but I'll be enjoying a very nice pension in a few short years. I have a ticket in my wallet that says that I am qualified to work at any number of places in any given time. If you want to make some sacrifices and make money hand over fist, the opportunity is there. There's always work. I heard a guy on CBC radio talking about the trades situation in Ontario. I didn't catch who he was, but he said that Ontario will be short 100,000 tradesmen by 2016. 80,000 short by 2012. Most of us tradesmen are baby boomers and will be retiring soon. Some have already started. That's going to open up a ton of jobs. So, if you don't mind working hard, getting dirty and being rewarded for your hard work, then perhaps a trade is for you. I'll have no regrets when I look back.
Sinker Posted June 16, 2008 Report Posted June 16, 2008 I spent 12 years pounding nails into new homes, decks, fences....and many other things made of wood. After 12 years, 5 of those running my own company, I'd had enough and had an opportunity to go back to school. I took a 3 year program at Fleming College, and I just recieved my diploma for an Environmental Technologist. I am currently working as an Assistant Water Resources Tech. I love the work, and it keeps me near water every day. I can always fall back on carpentry, but I hope I don't have to. I'd rather be working with water! Sinker
wgk36 Posted June 16, 2008 Report Posted June 16, 2008 I am 41 years old. I went to university, and have adegree in accounting. I have been the controller of a textile company for the past 14 years. As I tell my son, manufacturing in North America is on the way out. Either be a professional (ie engineer, accountant, doctor, etc) or go into a trade. AVOID manufacturing at all costs.
Tinman Posted June 17, 2008 Report Posted June 17, 2008 Nothing beats a trade, got into it a few years back and will never look back!
MoriaRiverMan Posted June 17, 2008 Report Posted June 17, 2008 I am 41 years old. I went to university, and have adegree in accounting. I have been the controller of a textile company for the past 14 years. As I tell my son, manufacturing in North America is on the way out. Either be a professional (ie engineer, accountant, doctor, etc) or go into a trade. AVOID manufacturing at all costs. Maybe im missing something here but? Most trades are dependent on manufacturing........ So not sure what your point is?
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