what would be the most "exciting" to you?

If you were bored with your current career and life, and wanted to try a new, exciting career, what would you chose to do? Does anything exciting pay the bills?

Rhonda

 

You could enlist in the military.

 

Interesting question since I hold an advanced degree I might decide to try teaching perhaps at a Roman Catholic seminary or university in Italy. But since my husband is very wealthy and I'm free to stay home and do charity work I'm very content, plus I have several children to tend to and a house staff to oversee. I'm just happy in all of his traveling around following with his work I was able to seek an education at his expense while being a mother.

 

I´d be a rock star or a soccer player or a brilliant scientist or a literature critic. But since that is not an option anymore, I would try to reflect a moment on what I like the most, what makes me feel passionate, and I would do my very best to achieve it without giving a damn about any other disquisition. They say that when you want something really bad, the entire universe conspires in your favor. And in my experience it is true

 

Re: Re: what would be the most "exciting" to you?

What type of bonehead would even CONSIDER.....oh wait, that would be me

In any case, I'll be making that jump soon (retiring from the military and having to decide what I want to do when I grow up), so I'm paying special attention to the suggestions here. So far I like rock star and independently wealthy.

Other thoughts would be devote my time to something along the lines of viable commercial space flights, or leading the effort for a cancer cure. Keep chasing your dreams, Rhonda.

Dave

 

I would be a lawyer, college professor, nurse, pharmacist, acupuncturist, or National Geographic photographer.

There are many choices but I do LOVE what I do and really could not image a better career.

 

Same here

I've always wondered where my passion was, and I never felt that passion at my "banker-boring" day job, although I don't hate my job. Teaching adults is the passion that I've come to in my 40s. Really, it's helping people that I like.

Ten years ago my 20 year plan was to become self-employed and teach college classes, write non-fiction articles and fiction books and consult. So I'm on schedule and looking toward the next step.

I'm happy that the teaching part is working so far. I'm not going to try for tenure anywhere, but I am going to get a PhD and become a consultant, writer and life coach. Combining these three jobs will keep me from being bored.

 

Re: Same here

What a coincidence, MBAOnline, I am an engineer who has developed a late interest for economy. I read economy books all the time and I find the subject fascinating. In fact, I am seriously considering joining next year the University of London BSc in Economics program (or any other university). I know it will not have practical consequences in my life. Who will hire an economist who will be in his 40`s when he is done and no previous experience in the field? Nevertheless I find the subject so interesting I feel that I will always regret it if I don’t do it. After all if I somehow manage to specialize in microeconomics or in industrial economics it can bring a lot of strategic benefits. So I might start even though I know it is a tough degree.

It is so interesting that you developed a 20 year plan and that it is actually coming through. If any of mine had worked, I would be now a ballerina or a pirate or who knows… 20 years ago I never had a very clear idea about my life or about myself. I was so distracted. I begin now to understand me much better. So the way I see it is, what will I regret in my death bed, hopefully many years from now? When you see it like that, it iseasier to put things in perspective. I hope you are happy teaching at a CC and by looking at your determination I am sure you will soon be publishing too and getting your PhD and…..

 

I like a lot of your ideas...rock star would definately be cool, maybe a music manager or artist/ writer representitive or own a music venue. I really feel what I would regret the most if I did not get a chance to do it would be to help people. I'm exploring my options as we speak because I am not fullfilled in my job as a Financial Analyst. I want to be the part of something alive and vibrant, something unique and with the opportunity to make a difference.

I've been thinking about teaching English as a Second Language to college students, going to school for music or art, or becoming a college student advisor. I also toyed with the idea of becoming a librarian, and while I might enjoy the work, I think it would not be 'cool' enough for me. I've also been intrigued by the Financial Investment field, but think I am too mellow to make a living at it. Ahh, life. So many options....


Rhonda

 

Do you have any idea as to what you DO NOT want to do? Maybe you can eliminate options until you get to find a couple that interest you, that will make your working life more interesting. If I remember correctly you are still very young so you have plenty of time to explore here and there. Look a few options and try to see if that's what you wanna do. Experiment. Just an idea.

 

Off the top of my head, you might also check out:

City University (MBA) www.cityu.edu
College for Financial Planning (MS) www.cffp.edu
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University (MAFM) www.devry.edu www.keller.edu

 

A good friend of mine chose to teach english as a 2nd language in Korea and planned to stay for one or two years. He's been there for 8 years, is married to a Korean lady and has a daughter...

He started in a public setting, moved into a private setting and is now his own boss. He makes very good money doing something he enjoys in a very stimulating environment.

If you're able and willing to take a risk, I'd at least look into going to another country to teach - you can go for one year and extend if you end up enjoying it....

 

I hope that memory is not failing me in my old age, but I think that might be English Language Institute China www.elic.org .

 

And how could I have forgotten?

California Lutheran University (MBA) www.clunet.edu
Golden Gate University (MSc) www.ggu.edu
Kansas State University (MS) www.ksu.edu

 

Steve,

Can I ask what a typical day is like as a student advisor? Do you provide career counseling, too?

Thanks

Rhonda

 

Thank you, Ted. You've been a help, as always. I will keep all of these options in mind!

Rhonda