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schoolie monster · 08-17-2001, 11:13 AM

I absolutely agree about the rhythm part. That's what I meant about "fitting" into life. If you add factors such as wanting a family, a house, a boat, etc. You really need to get it done and get a job.

I just think it would be more ideal to be able to go out and experience different jobs and working environments before making decisions about these things.

I've always been pretty down to earth and logical, but at 27 or 28, I was light years ahead of myself when I graduated college. I was capable of making better decisions. Your awareness of yourself and your environment goes way up.

I was really speaking from an idealistic point of view, not really a reality point of view. It is an imperfect system, but if you look at all factors, unless you really have no aspirations of family and a homestead before your 35 or 40, you really need to go that route. Get that piece of paper and get out there. I mean, it ain't like you can't or won't change. I completely changed careers two years ago. But, I wish I could have made this decision in school, but I'm happy now.

And I don't discount the fun aspect. I think we get alot of things out of our system during those years.

Maybe we are looking at it from the wrong perspective. Maybe the failure isn't in the system, but in guidance we recieve. A little bit from the school systems, but MOST of all, from our parents. I know that I plan to be much more involved in my daughter's (and any other kids I have) planning than my parents were with mine. They were borderline worthless when I was undertaking that process. I think the two questions to ask are what do you really enjoy and in what type of environment would you be comfortable.

Sure, money is important, but enjoying your work is more important. If you hate your job, what kind of life is that. You look toward the end of the day, the end of the week, to vacation... no wonder life seems to go so fast.

I debated marine biology, but 12 years ago, going to Penn State and taking on a business major was the easy route. My years at PSU are very special to me. I met my wife, alot of great friends, and I learned and did alot of cool things.

But on a day to day basis, I'd be way more happy being on the discovery channel, than watching it. Talk about a great office.

I guess that's a pang of regret. But I be pretty young yet...

Anyway, sorry for the autobiography. I really dig this philosophical stuff, as you can see.

Honestly Patrick, if you have a passion about the ocean as you claim, go that route. Whether its fixing motors or building boats, or whatever... you'll be that much closer to that which you enjoy. And the notion of don't mix business with pleasure is complete and utter BS. In the 21st century, it is OK to enjoy your job.

08-17-2001, 11:13 AM	#6
schoolie monster Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 1,195	I absolutely agree about the rhythm part. That's what I meant about "fitting" into life. If you add factors such as wanting a family, a house, a boat, etc. You really need to get it done and get a job. I just think it would be more ideal to be able to go out and experience different jobs and working environments before making decisions about these things. I've always been pretty down to earth and logical, but at 27 or 28, I was light years ahead of myself when I graduated college. I was capable of making better decisions. Your awareness of yourself and your environment goes way up. I was really speaking from an idealistic point of view, not really a reality point of view. It is an imperfect system, but if you look at all factors, unless you really have no aspirations of family and a homestead before your 35 or 40, you really need to go that route. Get that piece of paper and get out there. I mean, it ain't like you can't or won't change. I completely changed careers two years ago. But, I wish I could have made this decision in school, but I'm happy now. And I don't discount the fun aspect. I think we get alot of things out of our system during those years. Maybe we are looking at it from the wrong perspective. Maybe the failure isn't in the system, but in guidance we recieve. A little bit from the school systems, but MOST of all, from our parents. I know that I plan to be much more involved in my daughter's (and any other kids I have) planning than my parents were with mine. They were borderline worthless when I was undertaking that process. I think the two questions to ask are what do you really enjoy and in what type of environment would you be comfortable. Sure, money is important, but enjoying your work is more important. If you hate your job, what kind of life is that. You look toward the end of the day, the end of the week, to vacation... no wonder life seems to go so fast. I debated marine biology, but 12 years ago, going to Penn State and taking on a business major was the easy route. My years at PSU are very special to me. I met my wife, alot of great friends, and I learned and did alot of cool things. But on a day to day basis, I'd be way more happy being on the discovery channel, than watching it. Talk about a great office. I guess that's a pang of regret. But I be pretty young yet... Anyway, sorry for the autobiography. I really dig this philosophical stuff, as you can see. Honestly Patrick, if you have a passion about the ocean as you claim, go that route. Whether its fixing motors or building boats, or whatever... you'll be that much closer to that which you enjoy. And the notion of don't mix business with pleasure is complete and utter BS. In the 21st century, it is OK to enjoy your job.