Confused career wise

[The Power Guy]

Hey Bigfooty people. I'm confused. Don't know where I want to go or where I want to be. I finished school last year, and took this year off, and have spent most of it with my girlfriend. I defered two University courses, one in Lismore, one in Bunbury, west aus. BUT, I dont know if I want to do either of them or if I want to find a course closer to my girl. Infact, I dont have a clue what I want to do. Do I want to travel? Do I want to buy a Kombi and surf every break in this awsom country of ours. Please people. I need advice. Serious advice. Tell me what you did (if you have made a career for yourself) tell me what you plan to do if you are in the same stage as me. I need advice!!!

 

[Hank Jones]

In the words of the great Moe Sziczlak, 'I was born a snake handler so I'll die a snake handler'.

There's one option for you.

 

[carlyp]

Go to uni and do something really generic like arts or commerce or science. That'll help u find something u really love! Do one of those career test things and have a good look at that!

 

[Docker_Brat]

Being a gigolo makes good money.

 

[Sydneyfan]

Maybe you could try to find a Uni or TAFE course which might blend in with your love for surfing, I dunno maybe something in the hospitality or tourism industry where you could hopefully eventually work near surf breaks. Other than that maybe try for a Uni course in the same city as your gf and see how you go, it's always better to get a Uni degree or some qualification behind you if you can even if you don't want a career in that field in the end.

 

[Hank Jones]

Originally posted by Docker_Brat
Being a gigolo makes good money.

You have to remember to save some of it though. That was my biggest mistake.

 

[bunsen burner]

Originally posted by Sydneyfan
Maybe you could try to find a Uni or TAFE course which might blend in with your love for surfing, I dunno maybe something in the hospitality or tourism industry where you could hopefully eventually work near surf breaks. Other than that maybe try for a Uni course in the same city as your gf and see how you go, it's always better to get a Uni degree or some qualification behind you if you can even if you don't want a career in that field in the end.

Aparently there is a surfing degree at some uni in the south-west of England. Cornwall I think.

 

[Vindaloo Mat]

Originally posted by Hank Jones


You have to remember to save some of it though. That was my biggest mistake.

"I have gambled away 50% of everything I have earnt....

40% has gone on women and booze.....

The last 10% I have just wasted"




Vindaloo Mat

 

[CowboyFromHell]

I am currently studying to become a Primary School teacher, and I must say that it's awesome! The work is pretty boring, but I just did my first block of school rounds and that's where it all happens! It's the best job by a mile I reckon!

Plus there are plenty of job oppurtunites out there as well, which is a big help once you get out of uni.

 

[coxon]

Originally posted by carlyp
Go to uni and do something really generic like arts or commerce or science. That'll help u find something u really love! Do one of those career test things and have a good look at that!

agree with carlyp..
apply for a course somewhere near your gf if thats what u really want...

what courses have u deferred?

get something started first.. then u can always decide to transfer uni/courses anytime..

 

[Hurricane75]

Just buy a tattslotto ticket and hope for the best

 

[mandy]

You can have my job. Only catch is you have to take my life with it!

 

[aggels]

Originally posted by carlyp
Go to uni and do something really generic like arts or commerce or science. That'll help u find something u really love! Do one of those career test things and have a good look at that!

That was going to be my advice too. That way you can think about what you like and don't like, and if you choose to go for a more specific course you may be able to get credit points from it anyway. I find that the best way to get motivated to do something is to be doing something already, otherwise it's easy to find yourself caught in a rut.

 

[Danni]

Maybe a hands on traineeship in something like Beach Conservation? I know up here there are some great courses and a big demand for trainees/students in the Environmental areas, with Beach Conservation being one always looking for candidates.