I second the Nurse program its no longer a female field, My buddy is a Surgery Nurse, makes well over 85k has amazing hours, likes what he does, and can party all the time. He left good ole bmore and is working in Miami no he is one lucky MOFO
Boo said:Ever thought of skilled trades?
I have two under grads and an MBA . . . I wanted to run the world. I quickly learned that big companies are full of cheating, back stabbing and lying. It's like anything, if you are going to go any where you wil find out very quickly. Someone needs to like you . . . I stick to myself, so I was never part of the in group.
I have a gig at Pratt & Whitney and those boys make $27 to $30 and hour . . . they just do their own thing and that's it. No bull shit, no politics. $57,000.00 a year, do some overtime and you can do well for yourself. You get to leave the bull shit there and enjoy your time off.
Boo
monkey said:Not knowing you on a personal basis, here's my .02.
Take your interest in 'health' and direct it toward pharmaceutical or medial equipment sales. I've yet to know anyone in these areas who doesn't love their job - and I know plenty. TONS of perks, not the least of which is a car, car insurance and every friggin drop of gas you put in it! Flexible hours, (hot chicks) and nice pay checks (and bonuses). Assuming you're not socially inept - this is my best advice to you.
Most companies require only a BA/BS. The rest is based on charisma and personal presentation.
Nursing Sucks
HELLA SWOLE said:I am not familiar with Pratt & WHitney, can you elaborate on what you do? THanks
HELLA SWOLE said:Thanks for all the advice/insight fellas, some of you have some really good ideas that will be worht looking into. I appreciate it...really.
HELLA SWOLE said:Yea I have a good friend (bb'er actually) who is in pharm sales and he loves it. This is where I am leaning, but I am debating on staying in school or not. b/c I jsut feel like I would be going out in the real world naked with the degree I am getting in the spring. Ya know?
I am sure my buddy could put in some good words for me, but even he was telling me how hard it is to get "in" He was interviewed like 10 times for about 6 months. WTF am I supposed to do in the mean time? LOL I am sure things will work out, but I have to make them work for myself
I'll second that. I'm a RN and its not worth the head aches. Over worked and under payed. Remember there is a sever nursing shortage.monkey said:Don't go into nursing dude - in general it sucks.
The only way to make any money in that field is to be a 'traveling nurse'
If you're looking for a well paying 9-5 type gig with a normal social life and normal weekend/holiday experience definitely do not look into nursing. I was one, and I'm married to one - nuff said.
Not knowing you on a personal basis, here's my .02.
Take your interest in 'health' and direct it toward pharmaceutical or medial equipment sales. I've yet to know anyone in these areas who doesn't love their job - and I know plenty. TONS of perks, not the least of which is a car, car insurance and every friggin drop of gas you put in it! Flexible hours, (hot chicks) and nice pay checks (and bonuses). Assuming you're not socially inept - this is my best advice to you.
Most companies require only a BA/BS. The rest is based on charisma and personal presentation.
Nursing Sucks
monkey said:It's funny, most of the pharm/medical reps I've met have been through the gym. That's cuz they pretty much only hire "good looking" people. My last workout partner (he moved) is a pharm rep, he used to joke about how he worked 20 hours a week! He said you'll 'start' around 60+/yr. It's a great way to meet/network with people too. If I had to do it over I would have went this route - it's a no brainer. I have a couple buddies that sell pharms, I have two buddies that sell orthopedic instumentation, and a buddy that sells breast implants - they all love thier jobs. I'm not saying it's easy street, and I'm not saying that you just simply apply and bang you got the job, you may have to be willing to relocate - but your young dude - you shoudl b more than willing to relocate at this point in your life.
Again, just my .02
HELLA SWOLE said:I am not familiar with Pratt & WHitney, can you elaborate on what you do? THanks