Comments on: what should I do with my life ?

By: Bill

Bill — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:25:14 +0000

1. Computer Engineer
2. Computer Support Person
3. Mathematician
4. Computer Programmer
5. Biomedical Engineer
6. Agricultural Engineer
7. Electrical Engineer
8. Astronomer
9. Chemical Engineer
10. Multimedia Developer

I’m currently doing a blend of 4 and 9.

By: dff

dff — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 20:43:04 +0000

My top 15, plus an amusing extra:

1. Historian
2. Desktop Publisher
3. Industrial Designer
4. Technical Writer
5. Cartoonist / Comic Illustrator
6. Criminologist
7. Fashion Designer
8. Animator
9. Multimedia Developer
10. Website Designer
11. Writer
12. Computer Animator
13. Public Policy Analyst
14. Graphic Designer
15. Artist

#7 amuses me. Also, #16 was “Lobbyist”.

By: tjic

tjic — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 19:53:56 +0000

[quote comment="83435"]Correction – I just answered “dislike very much” to every question except the one ones about food and serving the public: 12.Fast Food Worker

Bwahahahahahahaha![/quote]

That’s hilarious – if YOU don’t have an interest in anything, then THE MARKET still has a suggestion for YOU!

By: HTRN

HTRN — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 19:32:29 +0000

Correction – I just answered “dislike very much” to every question except the one ones about food and serving the public: 12.Fast Food Worker

Bwahahahahahahaha!

By: HTRN

HTRN — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 19:28:17 +0000

It definitely seems to be pushing people towards engineering.

What I want to know is, does it ever spit out “Fast Food counter clerk”? I mean, hey, that job needs doing too.

By: miriam

miriam — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 15:34:57 +0000

I’m sensing a theme… perhaps I shouldn’t have gone to a liberal arts school.

1. Agricultural Engineer
2. Chemical Engineer
3. Mechanical Engineering Tech
4. Civil Engineering Tech
5. Aerospace Engineer
6. Mechanical Engineer
7. Petroleum Engineer
8. Industrial Engineer
9. Civil Engineer
10. Biomedical Engineer

By: ngvrnd

ngvrnd — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:35:35 +0000

When do I get my career chip implanted? :-)

By: ngvrnd

ngvrnd — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:35:17 +0000

1. Biological Tech
2. Agricultural Engineer
3. Forensics Specialist
4. Chemical Engineer
5. Botanist
6. Biologist
7. Computer Support Person
8. Aerospace Engineer
9. Pharmacologist
10. Mechanical Engineer

Ag Engineer? What the hell is that? This software was clearly written to appeal to people with the IQ and other characteristics of public school guidance counselors.

By: tjic

tjic — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 11:20:31 +0000

[quote comment="83294"]Esthetician and hairstylist. Will you still respect me in the morning?[/quote]

Just as much as before, certainly…

By: Noah D

Noah D — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 04:57:59 +0000

1. Archaeologist
2. Enlisted Member of the Armed Forces
3. Infantry
4. Combat Engineer
5. Historian
6. Computer Trainer
7. Horse Trainer
8. Crane Operator
9. Ship’s Crew
10. Ironworker

Well, #s 2, 3 and 4 were pretty much what I wanted to do – #2 especially. Right or left, they could have their pick.

With that not working out, I’m settling for a variant of #5.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 04:36:46 +0000

1.Anthropologist
2.Archaeologist
3.Paleontologist
4.Veterinarian
5.Taxidermist
6.Historian
7.Pet Groomer
8.Security Systems Technician
9.Marine Biologist
10. Sign Maker

Mmmm… quizzy.

I want to know why Marine Biologist is #9 and plain ol’ Biologist is just #29. That’s weird.

Apparently, according to these gurus, I’d like being a librarian, too, which is good cause that’s what I’m going for. But it’s not in my top 10, or even in my top 30. Whereas Sign Maker and Security Systems Technician are. Silliness. Who ever heard of being a Sign Maker?

To be honest, I’d probably be down with any of these career choices, if the work environment were right and if I were living in a sympatico place. I’m a generalist. What can I say? Damn hippies.

By: HTRN

HTRN — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 04:06:03 +0000

1.Mechanical Engineering Tech
2.Aerospace Engineer
3.Mechanical Engineer
4.Industrial Engineer
5.Agricultural Engineer
6.Farm Equipment Mechanic
7.Biomedical Engineer
8.Heavy Equipment Mechanic
9.Race Car Mechanic
10.Diesel Mechanic

Interestingly enough, I have experience in about half the top ten, but none of it professional – I liked cars and building things. Meanwhile, what I actually do, comes in at #33, and I tried for a bit to branch off into #32

32.Tool and Die Maker
33.Machinist

By: erica

erica — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 03:39:14 +0000

Esthetician and hairstylist. Will you still respect me in the morning?

By: tjic

tjic — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 02:46:32 +0000

My dad’s dad was an ironworker.

Come on, tell us #1 and 2. I give you my word that I won’t give you any static.

Or – more realistically – that I won’t give you much static….

By: erica

erica — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 02:40:04 +0000

What the effing eff. I refuse to post my #1 and 2 result as they were so ridiculous that you would never stop making fun of me, and rightly so.

3. Commercial Diver
4. Naturopath
5. Physician Assistant
6. Psychiatrist
7. Ironworker
8. Recreation Therapist
9. Licensed Practical Nurse
10. Chiropractor

#9 is what I actually am. I would consider #7 but none of the others. This test can eat it.