If I were in college again, I would work in retail part time if possible or any kind of sales experience. Being able to say you have 2-3 years of sales experience when you're applying for jobs out of college is as valuable as networking and connections and grades. It was probably more valuable than me being a TA for some classes actually. I guess if you want to get into sales, but you can say a lot of things and BS your way.
Government jobs are the way to go. Doesn't matter which field. Look up government jobs and start going towards one. They have the best benefits, they pay well, and you just sit around all day and talk on Facebook or sports forums
My next door neighbor is a mailman. Great benefits, tons of time off and he's gonna be able to retire at 55!
Marketing involves tons of writing if you ever plan on moving beyond the entry level positions. And those entry level positions probably require a fair ammount as well.
yeah, they're usually based on levels though. not a bad job, but honestly, I couldn't handle the stability. Gotta love the private sector where crazy shit happens.
not so much now, you can be a freelance blogger and get paid 30 bucks for a 400 word blog. lots of floozy scammy types with marketing now, lot of b.s. you can push forth.
It's not just delivering the mail. That's a common misconception. It is a strenuous job which requires considerable physical fitness, because he's also got to service HCP's wife, and many other lonely housewives. barfo
You'd have to do some research. I'd say try to get an internship and just look around at what people do. I find that most of them just sit on their ass and do nothing. I personally have trouble doing this work because I get bored, I open up my mouth and make waves, leading to my dismissal from government work. They don't like people rocking the boat and they don't like change. They just want to show up, collect their paycheck/benefits, and go home. If that's the kind of work you want, I suggest government. Me? I plan on running for mayor and firing all the unnecessary blood suckers who like to leach off our society while contributing very little to the collective good.
One of my best friends is a psychiatrist for the VA. He just came out of working for a private hospital, and he says there's about half the patient load per doctor. He says that the bureaucracy is annoying (EVERYTHING comes out of a manual, even for MD's like him). But he also says he feels like there's a lot more time to devote to patients, and that the shrinks and nurses he works with are mostly really cool and reasonably motivated. (Just not insane workaholics like at his old job.) He also got a 30% pay cut, but given that he doesn't have to be on call 1/4 as much and it's drastically less stressful, it's overall worth it to him. I don't think my friend is a stereotypical government drone. I suspect a lot of that depends on which department you work for, etc. If you take an IRS job looking for thrills and providing excellent customer service, I've got bad news for you. If you join the Coast Guard or work at a national park, well, it might be pretty interesting work.
depends. I don't do it, but one of my friends does and it kind of takes a lot of time I guess. I think he can do 2-3 per hour, so 60 bucks an hour if your diversified isn't too shabby. If you're specialized, its actually fun...kind of like posting on a board like this but getting paid but having to proofread.
