It still is, I just skewed my module choices to be more in line with trade and commerce

Well, that and WW2 Nazi propaganda... One should never pass up an opportunity to study Nazi propaganda.

(which is also part of a geography department subject)


Yeah, I fing wish - I've had to shift drawing stuff to my free time.

haha, I'm a geography student too! I've heard it all before lol

Haha - Where are you studying it?

Glad to know I'm not the only one suffering from an affliction of lazyitus

ETA: Marketing could be fun, so I wouldn't mind that. Sales also appeals - the mix of commission based bonus and the buzz from getting people to buy stuff is always welcome.

Preach! I'm not sure there's any other way of conducting a degree, besides the compulsory alcoholism that has seen me through the last 3 years.

What kinda content have you chosen? Lakes, mountains and st or human geog?

They sound alright - I had to do 4 and a dissertation.

The first one on your list sounds like a module I did last year - if so, mundane doesn't begin to cover it

I started off as a Civil engineer, then got involved in IT and constulting and programming. I then discovered i'm pretty good at teaching it and then really discovered what i'm good at and now mix both. I love what I do now and can't imagine ever wanting to do anything else.

(I got bored of the civil stuff. Once you've built something upwards, over a hole in the ground, underground or to keep stuff back, it's all a bit samey)

Sales to the mining industry. :|

I never have "found out out what I'm good at" for a job/career and I'm in my mid 30s now.

In my case, I always found school fairly easy and it was only when I got to A-levels that it became a bit more of an effort, although I did enjoy learning some interesting things (Sceience and Maths A-levels had some fairly 'advanced' concepts when I did them).

I fell into engineering at a 'good'(ie. old) university, but didn't really know what I wanted to do afterwards. Again, I learned some interesting things, but I really did not enjoy the very academic course and felt quite miserable for much of the 4 years, when I wasn't doing something else to take my mind off it. I couldn't wait to leave. Afterwards I didn't know what to do.

I have since fallen into various jobs, none of which I have enjoyed. Clock-watching to varying degrees since the millennium hasn't been ideal.

I'm the sort of person who is reasonably good at a number of things and can present myself well. I enjoy discovering things, but unfortunately, if my 'heart' isn't in something it is extremely difficult for me to find motivation. My attitude is probably 'wrong', although I'm not sure how I could change it.

Although I'm not convinced pf the view that having a job is the answer to everything (There are plenty of things to occupy the interested person and plenty of people who would appreciate help of one kind or another), in the absence of a private income there isn't a lot of choice about whether or not one has one...

I do envy people with career ambition who are able to apply themselves to and gain satisfaction from even the most mundane, frustrating work.

I flew through school, top GCSE's (nearly all A*s & A's), hit A Level and found women and drink. Stuttered at the first hurdle, and did a few switches of A levels which held me back a year. I still managed A C C and then went on to University where I found a balance and achieved a 2:1.

I initially wanted to be a pilot in the RAF but for one reason or another, didnt go for it. I think I was beginning to suffer self-esteem problems back then, which hasnt really gone away. After a brief career in sales, of which I did rather well, I joined the police where I find myself now. 6 years in and looking for an alternative.

I do struggle with feelings of incompetence or inexperience, which is preventing me in going for roles in my current line of work, or feeling any self worth and value to the private sector. I realise i'm in a fairly privileged position to be looking for alternatives whilst in a decent career, but if it doesnt fit your profile, you know about it.

I've never wanted to earn millions, but just to be comfortable, decent house with a good standard of living and some decent metal on the drive (and bike in the garage). If only I could find the type of work which would make me happiest so that I can enjoy doing what I will do for the majority of my waking hours.

LEAN is the latest and greatest wave of modernism to bore its way through our company, all sorts of training and courses and lectures. Lots of people are earning a lot of money off of it, to basically teach what is normal common sense, to anybody with a little common sense.