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beatboxer
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22/M/, United Kingdom
Join Date: Mar 2009 | So I was just at Bowls and I got talking to some people about jobs. And I was wondering, what do we need more of, you know, plumbers, electricians, nurses, teachers, etc?
I want to do something that is useful, rather than something that would not necessarily be useful.
So, my question is, what are the job sectors that need more workers?
Obviously, this relates to the country I live in but any sort of input/advice would be great.
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beatboxer
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22/M/, United Kingdom
Join Date: Mar 2009 | joe912 said:
You'll be much happier in life if you find something you love to do and then figure out a way to earn money at it.
I love to do research and interviews, projects, writing, etc.
I agree with what you say, but how useful will it be and how long will it last?
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joe912
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Join Date: Oct 2009 | Aden said:
Research?
That's a never-ending thing. You'll always have something to do in Research.
Vets, Doctor's, Dentist's... All get money coming in pretty quick.
You could become a lawyer but then nobody would like you.
Jouranlist if you like writing. There's always news stories to be printed.
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beatboxer
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22/M/, United Kingdom
Join Date: Mar 2009 | Aden said:
Research?
That's a never-ending thing. You'll always have something to do in Research.
Vets, Doctor's, Dentist's... All get money coming in pretty quick.
You could become a lawyer but then nobody would like you.
Jouranlist if you like writing. There's always news stories to be printed.
People don't like journalists either!
But I have thought about doing that.
And I also have not very many good qualifications. How would I do research or become a lawyer or journalist?
I'm trying to look at this realistically. What can I do ASAP to get me working at a career I know I could do and would enjoy. I'm willing to learn and do training and I don't just want a dead end job. I want something longterm that's needed and useful.
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beatboxer
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22/M/, United Kingdom
Join Date: Mar 2009 | joe912 said:
Everything you wrote points at journalism. You'd have a blast!
Really? I've considered it before but not done much about it.
Thanks for the advice and directing me in a direction!
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Aden
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15/M/, Canada
Join Date: Dec 2008 | beatboxer said:
People don't like journalists either!
But I have thought about doing that.
And I also have not very many good qualifications. How would I do research or become a lawyer or journalist?
I'm trying to look at this realistically. What can I do ASAP to get me working at a career I know I could do and would enjoy. I'm willing to learn and do training and I don't just want a dead end job. I want something longterm that's needed and useful.
lol
You're right... Lots of people don't like Journalists.
But if you stick to your guns and are willing to get your story, you can go pretty far. Big name journalist get paid a lot.
But it's a slow start, I think, when you have to work your way up.
I think it'd be a fun kinda job, though.
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beatboxer
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22/M/, United Kingdom
Join Date: Mar 2009 | Karma_Junkie said:
Colleges run courses on Journalism, a full time course is usually only 3 or 3.5 days, I studied a full time course, worked part time and brought up 3 young children (4'6 and  at the same time so it can be done whilst working too.
This is true but what about funding? Colleges would help with that, right. Since I'm not working?
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beatboxer
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22/M/, United Kingdom
Join Date: Mar 2009 | Aden said:
lol
You're right... Lots of people don't like Journalists.
But if you stick to your guns and are willing to get your story, you can go pretty far. Big name journalist get paid a lot.
But it's a slow start, I think, when you have to work your way up.
I think it'd be a fun kinda job, though.
I think it would be great too. But just getting started is the problem!
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Karma_Junkie
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Join Date: Oct 2009 | beatboxer said:
This is true but what about funding? Colleges would help with that, right. Since I'm not working?
Ok, this is how it was when I was lecturing a few years back... If your on benefits you can get your course paid for you, however, once you sart a "full time" course the dwp will see you as unavailable for work.. Yep, nightmare, the best thing you can do is go to the local job centre, due to the ecconomic climate they are relaxing the rules a bit its woth checking.
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beatboxer
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22/M/, United Kingdom
Join Date: Mar 2009 | Lili said:
I thought nurses were always in demand.
Ok. Thanks. I'll check that out.
Karma_Junkie said:
Ok, this is how it was when I was lecturing a few years back... If your on benefits you can get your course paid for you, however, once you sart a "full time" course the dwp will see you as unavailable for work.. Yep, nightmare, the best thing you can do is go to the local job centre, due to the ecconomic climate they are relaxing the rules a bit its woth checking.
Ok. I'll check that out. Thanks.
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