Deep question on Work & Life

Originally Posted by grimslade

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It depends.

Originally Posted by rach2jlc

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+1. It REALLY depends.

+1+1 It REALLY REALLY depends.

Originally Posted by Thomas

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+1+1 It REALLY REALLY depends.
Damn, now I'm confused. I was optomistic when it just REALLY depended, now I'm not so sure

Originally Posted by longskate88

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I see/know too many people working jobs they hate to make money to buy things they don't need to try and fill the void caused by dissatisfaction with their life/job/whatever. (quote Fight Club, LOL). Is that how the world works?

That's pretty much how it works in a nut shell. What you did though is recognize this. This doesn't mean run away from it. You need to come to terms with it and then decide what is gonna be right for you.

Give you my story- the facts and the emotions, you will see I ended up being happiest in the weirdest of places.

It took me a very long time to come to terms with who I am and what I want. I think at least for now I got it figured out. Keep in mind though... The world is a ever changing place and you yourself are ever changing. What you may want or think you need can change and it will.

I spent 15 years going in circles figuring out what made me happy. I thought at first it was the NYC nightlife. I made tons of money working my way thru college managing a major night club in NYC. Then I got into the Appreciation business as a designer and editor. The money was great but in the back of my head I always thought "I work on Appreciation how sad." So I got a job at a major internet provider and worked my way up the corporate ladder as an IT specialist. Again I made huge money but it was so uncreative and I felt like it drained my life. 6 figure salaries are not worth it if you go home every day feeling worthless.

I finally got to the point that all I wanted was to go hiking with my dog. That's all that made me happy. I thought about what I could do to be alone more. That's when I started to really consider driving a 18 wheeler for a living. I knew it didn't pay well but I liked the idea of it just being me and my dog and getting out to hike and go running in a new place everyday.

I had gotten all my bills payed off. Got rid of my apartment. Sold all my stuff and put the rest in storage at my moms. I then moved into my moms house for what was supposed to be 3 months, kind of a get closer to my family before I hit the road.

So I made it clear to my superior 3 months prior that I planned to quit and take up truck driving. They thought I was crazy for doing it but could see where I was coming from and why it would appeal to me. Then about 4 weeks later 2 months before I planned to devote my life to truck driving I get a call from an adult company I worked for saying they really needed my help to turn the company around. They offered alot of money to come and work for 2 months.

Being a bit nostalgic for the freedom I used to have working at an adult company I thought going back for 2 months would be a good idea. So I quit my job and immediately went to work for the adult company. It was alot of fun. I really enjoyed the next 2 months. I was working in NJ so I was out of the city and experiencing the open air and had the freedom to live and work how I saw fit. I was really enjoying this. The 2 months was coming to an end. I started to feel that if they asked me to stay I could negotiate a good deal that I would. Sure enough they asked me to stay and asked what it would take. Think the final number was 6 figures and a porsche and I would stay.

So now I work for an adult company as their chief editor in charge of production(or whatever title they think fits that week). Only thing they care about is if production is being kept up. I sleep late everyday, I roll into work between 11am and 1pm every day. I found a real cheap apartment across the street from my office. I have lots of free time and lots of money. I get lots of side jobs from other clients that I can accept or turn down depending on how I feel.

My life took me to some odd places and the ride isn't over. I enjoy living a pressure free life in a beautiful setting with a lovely woman, a nice apartment and great friends. My entire world has me surrounded by people who love me(no pun intended)


The most important thing I have learned from all of this and it's still something I am learning everyday to see. Life is always presenting you with new opportunities. You just need to recognize them.




Whatever you do get your education. I have 3 degrees and even though I didn't go into those fields it still helps you to think and stay on your toes. I am reading a book by Jim Cramer right now and it seems he has a law degree and was a journalist before an investment banker. Seems he found having something different from all the other investment bankers gave him a real edge.

Originally Posted by turboman808

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That's pretty much how it works in a nut shell. What you did though is recognize this. This doesn't mean run away from it. You need to come to terms with it and then decide what is gonna be right for you.

Give you my story- the facts and the emotions, you will see I ended up being happiest in the weirdest of places.

It took me a very long time to come to terms with who I am and what I want. I think at least for now I got it figured out. Keep in mind though... The world is a ever changing place and you yourself are ever changing. What you may want or think you need can change and it will.

I spent 15 years going in circles figuring out what made me happy. I thought at first it was the NYC nightlife. I made tons of money working my way thru college managing a major night club in NYC. Then I got into the Appreciation business as a designer and editor. The money was great but in the back of my head I always thought "I work on Appreciation how sad." So I got a job at a major internet provider and worked my way up the corporate ladder as an IT specialist. Again I made huge money but it was so uncreative and I felt like it drained my life. 6 figure salaries are not worth it if you go home every day feeling worthless.

I finally got to the point that all I wanted was to go hiking with my dog. That's all that made me happy. I thought about what I could do to be alone more. That's when I started to really consider driving a 18 wheeler for a living. I knew it didn't pay well but I liked the idea of it just being me and my dog and getting out to hike and go running in a new place everyday.

I had gotten all my bills payed off. Got rid of my apartment. Sold all my stuff and put the rest in storage at my moms. I then moved into my moms house for what was supposed to be 3 months, kind of a get closer to my family before I hit the road.

So I made it clear to my superior 3 months prior that I planned to quit and take up truck driving. They thought I was crazy for doing it but could see where I was coming from and why it would appeal to me. Then about 4 weeks later 2 months before I planned to devote my life to truck driving I get a call from an adult company I worked for saying they really needed my help to turn the company around. They offered alot of money to come and work for 2 months.

Being a bit nostalgic for the freedom I used to have working at an adult company I thought going back for 2 months would be a good idea. So I quit my job and immediately went to work for the adult company. It was alot of fun. I really enjoyed the next 2 months. I was working in NJ so I was out of the city and experiencing the open air and had the freedom to live and work how I saw fit. I was really enjoying this. The 2 months was coming to an end. I started to feel that if they asked me to stay I could negotiate a good deal that I would. Sure enough they asked me to stay and asked what it would take. Think the final number was 6 figures and a porsche and I would stay.

So now I work for an adult company as their chief editor in charge of production(or whatever title they think fits that week). Only thing they care about is if production is being kept up. I sleep late everyday, I roll into work between 11am and 1pm every day. I found a real cheap apartment across the street from my office. I have lots of free time and lots of money. I get lots of side jobs from other clients that I can accept or turn down depending on how I feel.

My life took me to some odd places and the ride isn't over. I enjoy living a pressure free life in a beautiful setting with a lovely woman, a nice apartment and great friends. My entire world has me surrounded by people who love me(no pun intended)


The most important thing I have learned from all of this and it's still something I am learning everyday to see. Life is always presenting you with new opportunities. You just need to recognize them.




Whatever you do get your education. I have 3 degrees and even though I didn't go into those fields it still helps you to think and stay on your toes. I am reading a book by Jim Cramer right now and it seems he has a law degree and was a journalist before an investment banker. Seems he found having something different from all the other investment bankers gave him a real edge.

Much props to you turboman. Out of complete curiosity, what got your foot in the door to Appreciation?

Originally Posted by longskate88

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Does anyone know a good place to take one of those Job Placement tests, that pick good careers for you? Are they accurate?

There used to be a book out there called "What Color is your Parachute" that helped people identify what they might want to do. I don't know if it is any good, I only read about half and got bored, but I have heard other people say it is useful.

On the plus side now you can think about how all your hard work and sacrificing will be spread around and all the people who don't want to apply themselves will benefit. If that doesn't put a spring in your step, there must be something wrong with you.

2 years till the mid term elections.

Originally Posted by turboman808

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That's pretty much how it works in a nut shell. What you did though is recognize this. This doesn't mean run away from it. You need to come to terms with it and then decide what is gonna be right for you.

Give you my story- the facts and the emotions, you will see I ended up being happiest in the weirdest of places.

It took me a very long time to come to terms with who I am and what I want. I think at least for now I got it figured out. Keep in mind though... The world is a ever changing place and you yourself are ever changing. What you may want or think you need can change and it will.

I spent 15 years going in circles figuring out what made me happy. I thought at first it was the NYC nightlife. I made tons of money working my way thru college managing a major night club in NYC. Then I got into the Appreciation business as a designer and editor. The money was great but in the back of my head I always thought "I work on Appreciation how sad." So I got a job at a major internet provider and worked my way up the corporate ladder as an IT specialist. Again I made huge money but it was so uncreative and I felt like it drained my life. 6 figure salaries are not worth it if you go home every day feeling worthless.

I finally got to the point that all I wanted was to go hiking with my dog. That's all that made me happy. I thought about what I could do to be alone more. That's when I started to really consider driving a 18 wheeler for a living. I knew it didn't pay well but I liked the idea of it just being me and my dog and getting out to hike and go running in a new place everyday.

I had gotten all my bills payed off. Got rid of my apartment. Sold all my stuff and put the rest in storage at my moms. I then moved into my moms house for what was supposed to be 3 months, kind of a get closer to my family before I hit the road.

So I made it clear to my superior 3 months prior that I planned to quit and take up truck driving. They thought I was crazy for doing it but could see where I was coming from and why it would appeal to me. Then about 4 weeks later 2 months before I planned to devote my life to truck driving I get a call from an adult company I worked for saying they really needed my help to turn the company around. They offered alot of money to come and work for 2 months.

Being a bit nostalgic for the freedom I used to have working at an adult company I thought going back for 2 months would be a good idea. So I quit my job and immediately went to work for the adult company. It was alot of fun. I really enjoyed the next 2 months. I was working in NJ so I was out of the city and experiencing the open air and had the freedom to live and work how I saw fit. I was really enjoying this. The 2 months was coming to an end. I started to feel that if they asked me to stay I could negotiate a good deal that I would. Sure enough they asked me to stay and asked what it would take. Think the final number was 6 figures and a porsche and I would stay.

So now I work for an adult company as their chief editor in charge of production(or whatever title they think fits that week). Only thing they care about is if production is being kept up. I sleep late everyday, I roll into work between 11am and 1pm every day. I found a real cheap apartment across the street from my office. I have lots of free time and lots of money. I get lots of side jobs from other clients that I can accept or turn down depending on how I feel.

My life took me to some odd places and the ride isn't over. I enjoy living a pressure free life in a beautiful setting with a lovely woman, a nice apartment and great friends. My entire world has me surrounded by people who love me(no pun intended)


The most important thing I have learned from all of this and it's still something I am learning everyday to see. Life is always presenting you with new opportunities. You just need to recognize them.




Whatever you do get your education. I have 3 degrees and even though I didn't go into those fields it still helps you to think and stay on your toes. I am reading a book by Jim Cramer right now and it seems he has a law degree and was a journalist before an investment banker. Seems he found having something different from all the other investment bankers gave him a real edge.

Inspiring, in a twisted modern-day way.

Originally Posted by robertorex

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Much props to you turboman. Out of complete curiosity, what got your foot in the door to Appreciation?

It was getting long so I left that out. I shouldn't have because it makes the story even funnier.

I was finishing up my degree in music and looking to get into a professional recording studio. The plan was to be a recording engineer. I got a internship then a job at Sesame Street working in one of their studios right out of college. I absolutely hated it. I feel sorry for anyone with dreams of working in the recording industry. It's so miserable. So I quit. I still managed a night club which paid 3 times as much anyways so it was no big loss.

I never took any editing or graphic design classes but I knew a bit about it since I had alot of friends in that field. So I would take any job that was offered to get me into, well at the time, just graphics. So I found an adult company that would hire me and teach me and be a gofer. In 1 year I was running my department.

damn

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Originally Posted by Jodum5

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I really don't see why personality would matter in accounting. At the entry level (in a big firm) you won't be getting clients so if you are shy and a bit a awkward that won't be a big deal for the forseeable future.

Personality is important because the people hiring you don't want to hire someone who is a jerk or awkward.

Originally Posted by longskate88

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I was actually hoping to combine some sort of interaction with people into the accounting job, since I do like to talk to people. I'm more worried about staying sane when sitting at a desk for 10 hours a day.

In a normal accounting firm, can you wear an iPod while at your desk? Dumb question, but I'm very serious about it, it might help pass the time while working, you know?

We listen to music on our computers (speakers were hooked up when I first met my computer).

Originally Posted by turboman808

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It was getting long so I left that out. I shouldn't have because it makes the story even funnier.

I was finishing up my degree in music and looking to get into a professional recording studio. The plan was to be a recording engineer. I got a internship then a job at Sesame Street working in one of their studios right out of college. I absolutely hated it. I feel sorry for anyone with dreams of working in the recording industry. It's so miserable. So I quit. I still managed a night club which paid 3 times as much anyways so it was no big loss.

I never took any editing or graphic design classes but I knew a bit about it since I had alot of friends in that field. So I would take any job that was offered to get me into, well at the time, just graphics. So I found an adult company that would hire me and teach me and be a gofer. In 1 year I was running my department.

Hahaha, I get the feeling that out of college with a degree in International Relations and a minor in business, I may end up stumbling around and working a similarly odd job myself. I wonder how many of today's professionals in completely unrelated fields ever touched a Appreciation job at least once in their careers...

Originally Posted by robertorex

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Hahaha, I get the feeling that out of college with a degree in International Relations and a minor in business, I may end up stumbling around and working a similarly odd job myself. I wonder how many of today's professionals in completely unrelated fields ever touched a Appreciation job at least once in their careers...

i once did a Appreciation with your mom.

Originally Posted by longskate88

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Thanks for the story! I might end up doing the same thing, except to the police dept. The pay will be similar to accounting in the CHP, and it seems like a satisfying career with good benefits.

It might not be the career my family or GF want to see, but in the end I don't want to have lived someone elses life.

I've gone on ride-alongs with the PD, I think the next step is to intern at an accounting firm, that should be the thing to knock me off the fence.

if you have a CPA, and a couple of years in LEO, there is a good chance you can get a job with the FBI or another federal agency. there are several federal agencies that have various openings for people with financial educations.

Turboman - from Sesame Street to Appreciation - wow.

For the OP - First off, I would think that the career office at your school can help you to take some interest tests to help determine good career fits for you. I did a few through my graduate program career office and they were on the money with what I want to do.

As for your original question, your work can't make you boring - only you can make yourself boring.

My thoughts would be to work toward your CPA, but if you're worried about being bored with strict accounting stuff, check out Management Consulting or Performance Audit type work. That way you'll be doing project work which means every job will be different. You'll constantly be learning new systems and looking at new processes. Getting the CPA may be boring for now, but its good groundwork for getting into that field and the upside is probably greater than joining the police department.

Originally Posted by Bradford

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Turboman - from Sesame Street to Appreciation - wow.

For the OP - First off, I would think that the career office at your school can help you to take some interest tests to help determine good career fits for you. I did a few through my graduate program career office and they were on the money with what I want to do.

As for your original question, your work can't make you boring - only you can make yourself boring.

My thoughts would be to work toward your CPA, but if you're worried about being bored with strict accounting stuff, check out Management Consulting or Performance Audit type work. That way you'll be doing project work which means every job will be different. You'll constantly be learning new systems and looking at new processes. Getting the CPA may be boring for now, but its good groundwork for getting into that field and the upside is probably greater than joining the police department.

Thanks. I'm planning on working in Taxation, so I believe each client will present a different set of characteristics, similar to the different projects you mention. Would you agree?

Originally Posted by longskate88

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Thanks. I'm planning on working in Taxation, so I believe each client will present a different set of characteristics, similar to the different projects you mention. Would you agree?

Not really as it would all be in one area. I sent you a PM.