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Thanks a lot for all of the responses. I'm still looking into everything, but mechanical engineering really interests me, and so does computer science. The options for different jobs in computer science really makes me lean toward it, I don't think I would ever be completely stuck in a job that I hate, because there are so many different jobs that a bachelors in CS prepares you for. Computer science also seems to involve slightly less math.

Math in high school wasn't my strong point. HOWEVER, now that I'm no longer a stupid lazy senior, I actually kind of enjoy it. My girlfriend brings her math over all the time and I do pretty well, and the problem solving aspect of it is sort of fun. But I don't know if i would have fun going all the way to calculus 3 which is required in Mechanical Engineering.

I have a math class next semester so i'll see how all of that goes, and I'll make a decision by the end of the semester hopefully. Thanks again everyone, that helped a whole lot. I may PM a few of you in the near future if I have any more questions!
 
Computer science has a lot of math, you may want to check out MIS (management of information systems). The joke is that it's for people who can't program.
 
Thank you, I'll look into that! I don't know if math is necessarily a bad thing right now, i'll see how this next semester goes I guess, and make a decision off of that. I didn't like it in high school, but then again I didn't really like anything in high school :thumbsup: I was also considering picking up some sort of programming book over winter break to get a little insight.
 
robvas said:
Computer science has a lot of math, you may want to check out MIS (management of information systems). The joke is that it's for people who can't program.
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Which is odd as I started as MIS because I hated math but loved to program. Weird.
 
Fryguy302 said:
One thing I will say for sure: if you believe you have what it takes to start a business or create your own job, definitely keep focused on that while you're young. It's much harder to take on that kind of risk if you wait until the wife and kids come along. Take the risk early on when it's not even risky.
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robvas said:
Computer science has a lot of math, you may want to check out MIS (management of information systems). The joke is that it's for people who can't program.
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Weird, all I do is program...and I have an MIS degree from OU. I took the MIS path because I was already strong in computers before entering college. I wanted to know more of the business side of things for my future growth path...and now that's paying off. :) It swings both ways man haha.
 
Quoted for truth.

Fryguy302 said:
One thing I will say for sure: if you believe you have what it takes to start a business or create your own job, definitely keep focused on that while you're young. It's much harder to take on that kind of risk if you wait until the wife and kids come along. Take the risk early on when it's not even risky.
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Work to live, don't live to work. Make sure that you have a life outside of your work of you'll drive yourself insane (or to an early grave).
 
Scooter70 said:
Work to live, don't live to work. Make sure that you have a life outside of your work of you'll drive yourself insane (or to an early grave).
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That's a good attitude when you're in your 30s and have a family, not when you're 18 and aren't established.

Now is the time for him to bust his ass, get an education (degree/certifications/whatever), get some work experience under his belt, etc.
 
A job that travels is a great young person job as well. Project management etc... You can get involved in technology and travel up to 100% of the time. Get out of your system now, see the world/US, figure out what you like to do. Many companies will train you for these types of jobs as well.
 
stalked_R/T said:
A job that travels is a great young person job as well. Project management etc... You can get involved in technology and travel up to 100% of the time. Get out of your system now, see the world/US, figure out what you like to do. Many companies will train you for these types of jobs as well.
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Living out of a suitcase, destroying relationships with friends/family back home, sleeping in and eating at airports and hotels. Fuck that.
 
Birdie2000 said:
Really... what sort of pre-reqs do they usually have? Never seen a technology-related traveling project management job where they'll train you, but would be very interested if one came about.
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They'll take anyone willing to travel 90% of the time.
 
Birdie2000 said:
Are we talking sales or actual tech work/managing a project?
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Managing the install of their products/systems on-site, with you doing a lot of the work of course. Most managers of that kind of stuff just sit at the home office and keep the techs busy, there's no real need for them to travel. But then again it's like Family Video where everyone is an assistant manager.
 
robvas said:
Managing the install of their products/systems on-site, with you doing a lot of the work of course. Most managers of that kind of stuff just sit at the home office and keep the techs busy, there's no real need for them to travel. But then again it's like Family Video where everyone is an assistant manager.
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That actually sounds kinda fun. What should I look out for to find these kinda jobs where they'll train you if you want to travel? I'm actually kinda interested into going into something like that in the near future if such opportunities actually exist and pay more than $12/hr.
 
Look for software install jobs. McKesson (SP?). Hell, keep an eye out for jobs at Infor Global Solutions (Where I work). Our division is called Professional Services Organization.
 
stalked_R/T said:
Look for software install jobs. McKesson (SP?). Hell, keep an eye out for jobs at Infor Global Solutions (Where I work). Our division is called Professional Services Organization.
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Haha, there's a McKesson facility literally right in the backyard of my current workplace. I was hoping for something more hardware oriented, but software would be cool too. Thanks!

ReiKo said:
Don't work for family or parts business...
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Ain't that the fucking truth :lol:
 
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