what should I do with my life ?
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1. Go to http://www.careercruising.com/.
2. Put in Username: nycareers, Password: landmark.
3. Take their ?Career Matchmaker? questions.
4. Post the top ten results.
Mine:
- Aerospace Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Computer Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Mining Engineer
- Industrial Engineer
- Venture Capitalist
- Purchaser
- Model Maker
- Astronomer
There are only three surprises here:
“Purchaser” ?!?!? WT* ?
Mining engineer? A bit odd…but…Absolutely. I’ve thought of that. As long as it takes place on another planet.
Model Maker: Yeah, I can see that. I wouldn’t want to do it as a career, but I’ve often thought that after I retire, I’d like to make hugely intricate miniature machines, robots, burr puzzles, etc.
I find it interesting that my top career is Aerospace engineer. That’s what I wanted to be, before college, but I convinced myself that the first golden age of aerospace engineering was gone, and the next wave was too far off. I still think that that was a reasonable conclusion, and a reasonable choice. But…yeah, I’d give up my left crown jewel (or my right one) for the chance to work on aerospikes, or ion thrusters, or SSTO vehicles…
September 17th, 2007 at 10:40 pm
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.
September 17th, 2007 at 10:46 pm
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….
September 17th, 2007 at 11:39 pm
Esthetician and hairstylist. Will you still respect me in the morning?
September 18th, 2007 at 12:06 am
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
September 18th, 2007 at 12:36 am
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.
September 18th, 2007 at 12:57 am
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.
September 18th, 2007 at 7:20 am
[quote comment="83294"]Esthetician and hairstylist. Will you still respect me in the morning?[/quote]
Just as much as before, certainly…
September 18th, 2007 at 8:35 am
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.
September 18th, 2007 at 8:35 am
When do I get my career chip implanted? :-)
September 18th, 2007 at 11:34 am
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
September 18th, 2007 at 3:28 pm
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.
September 18th, 2007 at 3:32 pm
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!
September 18th, 2007 at 3:53 pm
[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!
September 18th, 2007 at 4:43 pm
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”.
September 19th, 2007 at 10:25 am
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.