Another 'What do you do for a living' thread.

[daytrayd]

Lots of interesting advice...

My advice from a guy in his twenties who made it himself.

1. Look at yourself, what have always been your greatest strengths and weaknesses (i.e. love sports/competition, loner, socialite, computing, drawing, etc...)
2. Position yourself to have a career in a field you love, dont become a lawyer/Dr. just cause they make bank, only do something you have interest in.
3. Work harder than everyone else once you are there, because you love it should be easy
4. Always be dreaming of your next idea/goal
5. Have goals, and hold yourself to them. No one can inspire or create initiative but yourself. It truly is all up to you.
6. Always be debt free, debt is a leash that prevents you from taking risks like taking that dream job that has potential but might not work out

As for when you have assets, my advice is invest conservatively cause when shit hits the fan, you will probably sell all your AAPL and GOOG after it drops 60%. Its just the nature of that business for amateur investors. If you are really smart, wait till we have another recession, and when the market is down 50%, put in some money and check on it 3 years later.

Best of luck out there.

 

[SYCO GT]

I believe in both education + hard work.

I've worked through high school, college and law school, multiple jobs at times. I've studied for tests and certifications while being employed full time.

I think both are essential - in my personal opinion. Knowledge and degrees give you credibility and a base. But if you can't perform or put your knowledge to use in the real world under pressure, what's the point. Also, during school, borrow as little as possible. You're going to have to pay that all back later, and it's going to be twice as much, if you're not cautious with how much you borrow. When I was in school, I used to just tell myself that everything cost 2x as much as the sticker price, and only buy what I needed. Of course, you gotta have some entertainment. But I didn't have the fancy cars or laptops during school. The sacrifices were all worth it.

Now I have a wonderful family and the best car in the world and as a result, the best car forum community too!

Enjoy the ride! My dad's advice was, "do whatever you want - as long as you enjoy it, and as long as you're the best at it"

 

[fjpikul]

Be a radiologist. They count doubloons in the dark.

 

[Blue Moose]

If you find the woman of your dreams to be your partner in life and with similar goals for family, business, life etc. watch out, you will be an unbeatable pair! In other words, think how easy it is for 2 locomotives to move that freight train!

John age 51 (I would be 53 but, I was sick for 2 years)

 

[RPM217]

I think I still have the first dollar I ever made. Now if I can just remember where I put it......

Chris, if you put it there, you'd remember!!!!

 

[MJSFRX]

If you find the woman of your dreams to be your partner in life and with similar goals for family, business, life etc. watch out, you will be an unbeatable pair! In other words, think how easy it is for 2 locomotives to move that freight train!

John age 51 (I would be 53 but, I was sick for 2 years)

A lot of good advice to ponder, especially this one from Blue Moose: good woman and the power of a locomotive.

Most success starts with how much you believe in yourself and your mindset. You might want to change your tagname (Caboose.) A Caboose is a "follower" while a locomotive is a "leader." You want to be outfront not behind.

Also, I attribute all that I have, simply Blessings from God... that come and go...enjoying them all the while.

 

[Caboose]

A lot of good advice to ponder, especially this one from Blue Moose: good woman and the power of a locomotive.

Most success starts with how much you believe in yourself and your mindset. You might want to change your tagname (Caboose.) A Caboose is a "follower" while a locomotive is a "leader." You want to be outfront not behind.

Also, I attribute all that I have, simply Blessings from God... that come and go...enjoying them all the while.

Haha the "Caboose" name is just what my girlfriend's brother calls me because the truck I drive (he says) looks like a caboose. Definitely not my mindset
Thanks again guys, love the advice and will definitely keep it in mind.

 

[Cobrar]

Ignore the rest of this so-called "Advice".

Here's the real deal:

1. Drop out of college.
2. Buy or rent a house with a basement or a substantial crawl space.
3. Borrow like $15k to spend on high pressure sodium and metal hallide lamps, buckets, a recirculation system etc.
4. Watch as all your dreams come true.

What kind of zoning do you have on that property?? :biggrin

 

[HHGT]

What kind of zoning do you have on that property?? :biggrin

DBK applied for a "Pottery" Conditional Use Permit:lol

 

[RADGT]

Radiology is no longer the place to be. We have been at the mercy of insurance companies and have no leverage. Reimbursements have dropped off like a rock off a cliff. I hate to be a pessimist but a career in Radiology or medicine any field for the matter is not the way to go if richness is your goal.

Stu