Currently I have a very boring IT job. Really boring!
I'm looking into other careers. So far, I'm deciding between becoming a professional SCUBA Diver or Cage Fighter.
Any other ideas or suggestions?
2006-08-31 04:45:52 · 14 answers · asked by psychosolodiver 6 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Run away with the circus
2006-08-31 04:51:34 · answer #1 · answered by smoofy_wankly_lufkinson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should explore different avenues. Something that interests you. Or maybe ask the boss to give you more interesting projects.
Scuba diver does sound like exotic job but do you think it could pay your bills and you could make a living off it.
Maybe you could do a part time job or take a few temporary positions to explore new careers.
You could also do internship, job shadowing or you could mentor students in you career field.
2006-08-31 04:54:21 · answer #2 · answered by de_dark_angel71 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep your boring IT job, and become a cage fighter part time, you will find yourself getting your @ss kicked on a regular basis, come on dude get a real job.
SCUBA might be ok, but be ready to be broke.
2006-08-31 04:53:50 · answer #3 · answered by Ivan D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How's the pay though? It's important for you to like your job, but think about it seriously whether it's absolutely worth it. We all want fun jobs, however, there are other things you need to take into account.
2006-08-31 04:55:38 · answer #4 · answered by not in denial 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-31 04:54:00 · answer #5 · answered by ted_armentrout 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Outdoor manual labour such as roofing. It pays enough and will give you the mental freedom to think about what you want while you work and maybe figure out your ultimate career path.
2006-08-31 05:05:53 · answer #6 · answered by Penelope's Mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
scuba diver would be fun! you would get to travel to beautiful places and each dive you would see something different. seriously, if you hate your job, quit! do something that you can see yourself doing until you retire.
2006-08-31 04:51:30 · answer #7 · answered by mighty_power7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you felt bored because you dont like your job, right?
try to figure out what really fits for you..
if you like scuba diving, then go for it.
by the way, scuba diving.....is that a cool job?
u think so? then, that's it...
.
2006-08-31 05:01:37 · answer #8 · answered by Dheon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Or you could be a lion tamer, a sky diving instructor, a race car driver, a snake charmer, or a member of the mofia.
2006-08-31 04:53:55 · answer #9 · answered by U.WANT.ME 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to a temp agency. They will send you to lots of jobs and that will help you know what you want to do
2006-08-31 04:51:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋