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I'm at Uni for another 6 months or so, what I do then is not yet known, but I have a few ideas. I can try and get a job in software design, web design, multimedia or something similar. At this juncture I couldn't care less, I've been at Uni for so long that full time employment is becoming a myth to me. I have put serious consideration into joining the RAF. A friend has done just that and swears it's the best thing he's ever done. Since I was young I've wanted to be a pilot, that ain't going to happen I know, but still the RAF draws me to it. A great job, job security, good pay, you get to see some of the world (which is something I yearn for) and a lot of new people to meet ...... Still .... undecided for the minute.
For the time being I'm at Uni a few days a week, and the rest of the week I'm working as a cretin in a local engineering company. I get told to put part (A) onto part (B), while bolting on part (C) and the like, you've probably all had similar terrible jobs.
Anyway, I desperately want to get out and do something different. So much so I've already written out my notice, with intent to hand it in on monday. But a nagging voice tells me it's a bad idea. The next part time job I get could be just as terrible, and may involve working at night, which would mean I would have to abstain from the karate and jujitsu lessons that I love so much, and have become part of me over time. Even so, I hate this current job so much I am willing to make that sacrifice, which is saying something. It'll only be til next July when I finish my course, but still ...
So many decisions - they've been a long time coming, the truth is I've been at Uni to avoid them, as a lot of people do.
No matter what others say to you, it's only you who can make the decision at the end of the day, but knowing this makes it no easier.
*sighs*
Such minor problems probably seem trivial, but the last time I felt this stressed I was doing my dissertation.
Like I said ... I need a kick up the ass ....
Thank you for at least reading this .....
For the time being I'm at Uni a few days a week, and the rest of the week I'm working as a cretin in a local engineering company. I get told to put part (A) onto part (B), while bolting on part (C) and the like, you've probably all had similar terrible jobs.
Anyway, I desperately want to get out and do something different. So much so I've already written out my notice, with intent to hand it in on monday. But a nagging voice tells me it's a bad idea. The next part time job I get could be just as terrible, and may involve working at night, which would mean I would have to abstain from the karate and jujitsu lessons that I love so much, and have become part of me over time. Even so, I hate this current job so much I am willing to make that sacrifice, which is saying something. It'll only be til next July when I finish my course, but still ...
So many decisions - they've been a long time coming, the truth is I've been at Uni to avoid them, as a lot of people do.
No matter what others say to you, it's only you who can make the decision at the end of the day, but knowing this makes it no easier.
*sighs*
Such minor problems probably seem trivial, but the last time I felt this stressed I was doing my dissertation.
Like I said ... I need a kick up the ass ....
Thank you for at least reading this .....
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ßora† SagdiyeV wrote:
> So many decisions - they've been a long time coming, the truth is
> I've been at Uni to avoid them, as a lot of people do.
You're not the only one.
I'm now taking a year out this year and a masters course the next, as much as anything it's to avoid them again.
The masters has EU funding, enough to live on with a very cheap lifestyle, or comfortable with a couple of hours a week work.
So you don't really *have* to decide anything yet...
The armed forces: I used to like the idea of it. I couldn't because of my eyesight though.
But now I don't thiunk I would want to. The whole iraq thing was a strong reminder that if you sign up you don't get to pick sides. You're fighting for what our government chooses, and if you do have moral objections you're fecked.
Whether you agree with iraq or not, you're still taking a big gamble that you'll agree with whatever we do next time. And even though you may not pull the trigger ordrop the bombs, you're still a cog in the machine. Even more so than us civies.
As for the job? Can you afford to live without it, while you look for something else? Even if it takes some time?
I found bar work to be pretty good, in a not-too-busy pub anyway, nice social job.
> So many decisions - they've been a long time coming, the truth is
> I've been at Uni to avoid them, as a lot of people do.
You're not the only one.
I'm now taking a year out this year and a masters course the next, as much as anything it's to avoid them again.
The masters has EU funding, enough to live on with a very cheap lifestyle, or comfortable with a couple of hours a week work.
So you don't really *have* to decide anything yet...
The armed forces: I used to like the idea of it. I couldn't because of my eyesight though.
But now I don't thiunk I would want to. The whole iraq thing was a strong reminder that if you sign up you don't get to pick sides. You're fighting for what our government chooses, and if you do have moral objections you're fecked.
Whether you agree with iraq or not, you're still taking a big gamble that you'll agree with whatever we do next time. And even though you may not pull the trigger ordrop the bombs, you're still a cog in the machine. Even more so than us civies.
As for the job? Can you afford to live without it, while you look for something else? Even if it takes some time?
I found bar work to be pretty good, in a not-too-busy pub anyway, nice social job.
I don't have a clue what I'm going to do with myself after I've finished my degree (if I finish it!). What I do know is that I'd like to work in sound recording for either computer games or films. Preferably games, as I'm learning how to code audio engines and 3D sound, and there's a lot of money to be had if you land the right job. And you get to travel loads.
Hell yea! Go for it dude...
Go for it.
Don't worry about the if's and but's - just hand your notice in and make a run for it.
I did. Sure I'm worrying because my money is disappearing rapidly blah blah, but you get one chance at this and one chance only.
Don't waste it by sitting there thinking "Well it could be worse".
Sure, it could be. But it could also lead to the most interesting times you'll ever have.
But you'll never know unless you do it.
Playing it safe is fine if that's what you want, more power to you and I ain't gonna mock.
But if you have a nagging feeling, some vague notion that this isn't what you want then don't hesitate.
Don't worry about the if's and but's - just hand your notice in and make a run for it.
I did. Sure I'm worrying because my money is disappearing rapidly blah blah, but you get one chance at this and one chance only.
Don't waste it by sitting there thinking "Well it could be worse".
Sure, it could be. But it could also lead to the most interesting times you'll ever have.
But you'll never know unless you do it.
Playing it safe is fine if that's what you want, more power to you and I ain't gonna mock.
But if you have a nagging feeling, some vague notion that this isn't what you want then don't hesitate.
I wanted to join the RAF when I was fourteen but by the time I was old enough to join I let the chance pass me by. Don't actually regret it but on some days I still wonder 'what if....'.
Anyhow why don't you try to find another job, while holding on to the one you have, and if one takes your fancy then hand your notice in. Or you could just grit your teeth and get on with it if it is only for another couple of months.
Anyhow why don't you try to find another job, while holding on to the one you have, and if one takes your fancy then hand your notice in. Or you could just grit your teeth and get on with it if it is only for another couple of months.
Well, if in doubt you could always go for a postgrad course? A marvellous method of avoiding the real world!
With regard to the "Should I do it? It might be worse than now" side of this thread, I hae this to say: get out there and do it! Yes: it might be worse, but then it might be a whole lot better. (Here comes the guilt trip ... ) It's your duty to do it to make up for those of us who won't or can't do such things. As Anthony Kiedos (sp?) said: "It's better to regret something you did than something you didn't".
Ooh, sorry for the delay, went off trying to install a netword card under Linux.
To answer your question, I'm doing AI, which at the mo is 90% CS and 10% psychology. It'll get more AI orientated next year.
To be honest, the stuff we're doing in CS now is pretty mundane - polynomial programs or whatever we're supposed to be doing. In truth though, there are many areas to be interested in - creating games, artwork, level editors - there are jobs for all these.
To answer your question, I'm doing AI, which at the mo is 90% CS and 10% psychology. It'll get more AI orientated next year.
To be honest, the stuff we're doing in CS now is pretty mundane - polynomial programs or whatever we're supposed to be doing. In truth though, there are many areas to be interested in - creating games, artwork, level editors - there are jobs for all these.
Icarus wrote:
> You the stuff you've learnt in your degree - maybe you could be a IT
> tutor at GCSE/A-level standard?
it's not my thing really Icarus, my parents suggested that. I think I'd die of boredom. not dissing your idea, it's just I feel I need to get 'out there' and do something that will challenge me to the limit.
everyone I know who works in the trade has none-descript jobs.
you may ask why I did computer science in the first place, the truth is, I was good at it, and I like playing 'silly' computer games :D
what is it you are doing again - forgive me if I've already asked, I had a rough weekend :D
> You the stuff you've learnt in your degree - maybe you could be a IT
> tutor at GCSE/A-level standard?
it's not my thing really Icarus, my parents suggested that. I think I'd die of boredom. not dissing your idea, it's just I feel I need to get 'out there' and do something that will challenge me to the limit.
everyone I know who works in the trade has none-descript jobs.
you may ask why I did computer science in the first place, the truth is, I was good at it, and I like playing 'silly' computer games :D
what is it you are doing again - forgive me if I've already asked, I had a rough weekend :D
Icarus wrote:
> You the stuff you've learnt in your degree - maybe you could be a IT
> tutor at GCSE/A-level standard?
Ah ha ha, my Nan could be an A-Level IT tutor and she died a few years ago!
> You the stuff you've learnt in your degree - maybe you could be a IT
> tutor at GCSE/A-level standard?
Ah ha ha, my Nan could be an A-Level IT tutor and she died a few years ago!
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