pds 0 #1 August 14, 2003 i've been writin software and handling puters for 20 years now. it's time for a change... any suggestions?namaste, motherfucker. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #2 August 14, 2003 Hey, let me know if you get any good ideas and suggestions, I might so the same (IT geek for 18 years over here)__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadyDi 0 #3 August 14, 2003 I'm in the mist of a career change now. Quit my career of 17 years and I'm starting back at school full-time to learn a new profession. Before making this big leap, I worked with a career coach to help me decide on a next career that was right for me. The last thing I wanted was to pick another career I would not be happy with. Then I did a lot of informational interviews, met with a financial planner, etc. It took a while to decide what I wanted to be when I grow up Good luck with whatever you do and my only piece of advice is to do your homework and plan. The second career is supposed to be better than the first!! (At least that's what I'm hoping!!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbrian 0 #4 August 14, 2003 A few suggestions: 1. Tandem rating 2. Coach rating 3. Rigger's ticket In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #5 August 14, 2003 Well...what makes you happy?She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pds 0 #6 August 14, 2003 QuoteA few suggestions: 1. Tandem rating 2. Coach rating 3. Rigger's ticket man, it took 3 posts... lol. you know i _have_ considered taking _that_ vow of povertynamaste, motherfucker. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,532 #7 August 14, 2003 Massage therapist. You'll be able to touch all the women Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #8 August 14, 2003 Since you were so good at driving me around in Phoenix, i vote for taxi driver. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #9 August 14, 2003 well, i drove a truck for 10 years, then went back to school and got into IT... why not try it the other way around? lots of travel, chances to jump at new dz's, nobody looking over your shoulder all day (well, most fleets have sattelite tracking, but they aren't physically looking over your shoulder!).... i'm seriously thinking about getting back into it in another 5 or 6 years, as soon as the kids are gone."Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiverRick 0 #10 August 14, 2003 QuoteQuoteA few suggestions: 1. Tandem rating 2. Coach rating 3. Rigger's ticket man, it took 3 posts... lol. you know i _have_ considered taking _that_ vow of poverty All that you need is a sign that reads "Will jump for food". never pull low......unless you are Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #11 August 14, 2003 Mmm. I went the other way. 20 years of working as a bouncer and a bodyguard, and then got out of that just before 40 (and before I lost a client) and into IT. Now its AFF on weekends, and a job I can do when I'm old. (or when my legs are broken) tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #12 August 14, 2003 How about "International Man of Mystery"??? But seriously, how could you be tired of computers??? Such a high-paying and ever-changing field.... Ok, well I guess money isn't everything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alanab 0 #13 August 14, 2003 you could bring back the where's waldo puzzles... what ever happened to them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bwilling 0 #14 August 14, 2003 I got paid to drink beer once. Part of a market research study, and I swear, I literally got paid to drink beer, and give them my opinions on it. It's rare, but I have to tell you, it's really good work when you can get it. "If all you ever do is all you ever did, then all you'll ever get is all you ever got." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #15 August 14, 2003 California Governor! My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wlie 0 #16 August 14, 2003 I'm going to be a firefighter. But really, I just want the outfit so I can make extra cash stripping at nightMy other ride is the relative wind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #17 August 14, 2003 Quotei've been writin software and handling puters for 20 years now. it's time for a change... any suggestions? I'm with you bro ... I've been in the computer biz since Dec of '84 and it's been a long haul. The career pays well, but I'm tired of the constant drive to meet schedules to keep management and investors happy (ultimately making someone else rich). But I honestly don't know where to turn myself (I've only been in the sport a little over one year, so I'm not about to become a tandem master or an AFF instructor). However, in a little over 100 jumps, I'll be able to try my hand at being a tandem videographer. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #18 August 14, 2003 QuoteI'm with you bro ... I've been in the computer biz since Dec of '84 and it's been a long haul. The career pays well, but I'm tired of the constant drive to meet schedules to keep management and investors happy (ultimately making someone else rich). That's exactly what I feel__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
