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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by rebeld
you guys are so serial
what do you mean by that? That's an odd choice of words...
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by puffy
Have you guys ever thought about starting over? I mean changing your career paths. I am starting to think maybe I should do it. The only thing I am happy about with being engineer is the pay. I think about "what if" almost every day but how do I just forget 6 years of schooling and start over?


or is this topic too mature for you kids?
I don't know if this helps you much... but I was forced into making the switch in 1999, before my first career even started.

It was my second year at AAC studying automotive / industrial design and it became clear that:
a) I lost my passion for the job.
b) I was not going to be able to break into a very competitive market.

I was fortunate to find work in a decent setting while I took the time to find my true calling. When I went back to college in 2002, everything had changed for the better.

I was more focused than I ever was in HS and more importantly I finally understood where my talents would serve me best... as a writer / reporter.

OTOH, even as I graduate this year, I kick myself every single day for not coming to that conclusion nearly a decade ago. :hs:

Where does this fit into your situation?
I'm not entirely sure.

But I'll say without reservation that I'd trade a higher salary for work that I truly enjoy.

I guess the question for you is:
Have you lost your passion for the career?
Or is it your current job that's the problem?

If it's the former, then make a plan to get the re-training you need to make the switch.

If it is the latter, then search for an job where you can re-connect with what you enjoy about your work.

My 2˘. :shrug:
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by RB
what do you mean by that? That's an odd choice of words...
my attempt to bring the al gore funny fials

:sad: /life
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 95SiR
when are u least busy?
that would be when I am asleep
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by DakarM
that would be when I am asleep
he wants you to call him at 4am, eddie.
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by RB26DETT
he wants you to call him at 4am, eddie.
4 am Rick has already been at work for 2 hours
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by DakarM
that would be when I am asleep
LOLz
i calling you tomorrow :gorgeous:

Originally Posted by RB26DETT
he wants you to call him at 4am, eddie.
i dont call him at 4am...i go over :naughty:
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Nightshade
4 am Rick has already been at work for 2 hours
sometimes I get ready to leave at 4am, have to shower and then come back before 7am.
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by DakarM
sometimes I get ready to leave at 4am, have to shower and then come back before 7am.
thats comes with territory as you know. May I ask what type of business are you in? Import/Export? Just a guess.
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by DakarM
give me a call.
i just got it right now
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