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Best Jobs?
- Wanting to know what job field I should get into?
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October 20th 2009 at 6:39 PM
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The_Mad_Warrior
Gate Attendant
The_Mad_Warrior is a laid off bum.
Updated Wednesday at 9:59 PM
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1466 Posts 
Group: Members
Member Since: February 2nd 2006
Location: Madawaska, Ontario, Canada
Current Sled: 1997 MXZ 670
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So I am 19 been out of high school for 2 years. I think its time to stop doing small time jobs and start something to life time. I am having a lot of trouble getting into something though. I have a lot of fears getting into a job. I fear if I start college I will fail, if I get into a long time career they will not like me or I will not like it or I will get fired. Also I fear that the job I get into will not last long.
Also going to school costs money and I dont wanna spend like $20,000 and then not have a job when I get out making my degree useless.
So I was wondering what everyone on here does for a living and how do you like it and do you make enough to live off of or do you make enough to enjoy life? How did you get into the field. Etc, etc.
Just need some career ideas and wanna hear your stories pretty much. Thanks
Adam
If you cant fix it with duct tape, tylnol, or band aids your screwed.
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October 20th 2009 at 7:24 PM
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ultrawillie
sledhead
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170 Posts 
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Location: virginia, mn
Current Sled: 96 polaris ultra
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Been doing construction since I've been crapping yellow.I've been in business for myself for 10 years (MLW Contracting)and have been doing alright for myself.If I were you I would go to school, after all you can't make money if you do'nt spend money 20gs is'nt bad.Your only 19 do'nt be afraid of failing we all learn from our mistakes.I've often wondered what it would have been like if I would have gone to school.JUST DO IT!!!!and no matter what you deside to do be proud. 
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October 20th 2009 at 7:50 PM
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erick
Alternate Realities
erick pretty much excited that it's Friday, though there are no plans for the weekend yet!
Updated Friday at 11:45 AM
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11495 Posts 
Group: Administrators
Member Since: April 10th 2001
Location: Strathcona, MN, USA
Current Sled: IQr 800 & RMK 800
2008-2009 Miles: 800
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Taking risk is a part of life. Everyone is uncertain of things at one time or another. I think you just have to stop worrying about things and start doing them. Figure out your interests and find a program and a college which fits with those interests. You can then look online to see demand for people in that particular field, expected wages, etc, etc. There are lots of ways of going about this. First invest some time and do some research, pick your brain, and use some of your analytical skills. Once you figure out what you like and how you can apply it, set goals of getting there (those being getting a college degree). Yes, college is expensive, but college graduates earn on average, double the annual salary than non-graduates. It's pretty easy to pay of a off a small loan like that when you're making over double of what you're probably making now.
As for me. I'm a computer programmer, looking into other fields such as marketing, etc. I set my mind to it and I do it. I owe a lot of money for going to school but I have no doubt in my mind it will take me no more than two years after graduating to pay off the entire sum of my loans, and at the same time still living comfortably.
And remember, the best job is the one you absolutely love doing.
Breaking free from the thoughts in my mind
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October 20th 2009 at 8:02 PM
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ACG
Sell-Out - Moderator
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9086 Posts 
Group: Moderators
Member Since: October 29th 2001
Location: Bountiful, UT, USA
Current Sled: 2009 Dragon 800
2008-2009 Miles: 1500
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Quote originally posted by erick
Taking risk is a part of life. Everyone is uncertain of things at one time or another. I think you just have to stop worrying about things and start doing them. Figure out your interests and find a program and a college which fits with those interests. You can then look online to see demand for people in that particular field, expected wages, etc, etc. There are lots of ways of going about this. First invest some time and do some research, pick your brain, and use some of your analytical skills. Once you figure out what you like and how you can apply it, set goals of getting there (those being getting a college degree). Yes, college is expensive, but college graduates earn on average, double the annual salary than non-graduates. It's pretty easy to pay of a off a small loan like that when you're making over double of what you're probably making now.
As for me. I'm a computer programmer, looking into other fields such as marketing, etc. I set my mind to it and I do it. I owe a lot of money for going to school but I have no doubt in my mind it will take me no more than two years after graduating to pay off the entire sum of my loans, and at the same time still living comfortably.
And remember, the best job is the one you absolutely love doing.
I think erick hit it on the head. If you sit around and worry about every little thing you will be working at McDonalds the rest of your life because you are comfortable enough in the situation you are in and don't want to take a risk.
One good thing going for you is by the time you are done with school and looking for a real job hopefully this recession is over and you won't sit around still working that minimum wage job with a degree.
Don't think you have to go to a 4 year school either. I went to a 2 year technical college, moved 1000 miles from home and started my own life at 20, and am making more now than alot of my friends from HS that have been going to college for 4 years.
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October 21st 2009 at 12:42 PM
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pigboy
banned
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3107 Posts 
Group: Members
Member Since: December 23rd 2002
Location: hermantown, mn, USA
Current Sled: 1997 XLTsp
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Some excellant advice here.
You've looked ahead, now act on it. Otherwise you'll spend your life looking in the rearview mirror, seeing your promise left unfulfilled. Vowing to get back on top again, only to find there is nothing left there for you anyway.
I digress...Don't worry about schooling. Unless you have a legitmate learning disorder, anyone can do good at a 2 or 4 year school. I'm living proof of that! It's all a matter of applying yourself and staying focused on your school work and not on f#@king off.
I reject your reality and substitute my own. 
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October 21st 2009 at 1:38 PM
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RMK-KING
The Fabricator Moderator
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9125 Posts
Group: Moderators
Member Since: October 3rd 2002
Location: Center and Roseglen, ND, USA
Current Sled: 09 RMK 700 & 06 IQr 600
2008-2009 Miles: 550
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I agree with Erick and ACG 100%,I dont even have much to add to that. There is alot of 2 yr tech schools that can yield good jobs,if you have many wind energy,process plants or mining in your area that is a easy 2yr to get into.
If mechanics interest you at all there is usually a pretty good demand for them as well.
Current Line Up
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Days get shorter,snow gets deeper,life gets better.
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October 21st 2009 at 1:46 PM
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ACG
Sell-Out - Moderator
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9086 Posts
Group: Moderators
Member Since: October 29th 2001
Location: Bountiful, UT, USA
Current Sled: 2009 Dragon 800
2008-2009 Miles: 1500
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I would also choose a field that "makes the world go round"
ie: plumber, electrician, mechanic, contractor etc....
Everyone wants that glamourous job but when the **** hits the fan, these are the people that will still be employed.
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October 21st 2009 at 2:30 PM
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sledfreak139
Sled Junky
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368 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: March 12th 2009
Location: Derry, NH, USA
Current Sled: 05 Polaris Switchback 600
2008-2009 Miles: 400
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Go to Community College at night. Its Cheap and you can work during the day. I'm you're age, I am at a 4 year university. Bills are stacking up, I wish I would have went to a community college and then transferred into a 4 year after I finished all my general Education classes.
A lot of my friends are going into electrician fields. They say its pretty cool, and school wasn't expensive. Once your out of school, they helped them get jobs working with large companies. After they get there required hours in, they get a certificate of some sort. I'm not 100% on the process but they seem to be enjoying it. Getting paid to learn...
2005 Polaris Switchback 600: SlyDog PowderHound Ski's, SLP Air Box Mod, V-Force 3 Reeds, 144" track fully studded, Powermadd Pivot Riser and 4" block, Polaris Hand guards,
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October 21st 2009 at 2:33 PM
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kingofkings
argueing with idiots
kingofkings .
Updated Friday at 6:33 AM
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716 Posts 
Group: Members
Member Since: August 19th 2008
Location: Little Falls, MN, USA
Current Sled: 1998 ZL 500
2008-2009 Miles: 700+
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Go to school, I am currently in school and hopefully get into the Natural Resources field, I just love to be part of the outdoor, except if it's freezing cold and raining.LOL
I am enrolled at a community college that is a 30 minute drive (one way) that offers a wide variety from arts, sport, nature, automechanics, and so on, the hardest part is finding what field you want to go into and enrolling in school. I don't plan on working at a fast food joint forever, I see my coworkers who are working the @$$es off and they are barely making it and then my neighbor who is going for his masters has quit a few toys and can just randomly blow $300 when he feels like it.
This is more of an opinion, but, don't try online courses.
-To ride or not to ride, what a stupid question!
-You should never judge a guy until you have walked a mile in his shoes, then you are a mile away and have his shoes
-Ice, snow, or grass, I'll still kick your ass.
-"And when he gets to Heaven, to St. Peter he will tell, one more soldier reporting Sir I have served my time in Hell"
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October 21st 2009 at 2:34 PM
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Mad-Boondocker
Only way to take on FEAR is to take it head on
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751 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: February 19th 2009
Location: East Otto, NY, USA
Current Sled: 98 Polaris Indy 500 Mod
2008-2009 Miles: 185
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I am in boces for Power Equipment Tech and I never planned on going to college until yesterday when A Representative came in from Ohio tech. He told us that People are always looking for good diesel mechanics and will pay a lot of money for them I just can not believe that I am thinking about going to college and working on diesel engines for about 3-5 months and getting payed big bucks for working on them when I am out of school or I might look into the power sports program there to.
1998 Polaris Indy 500 chassis with 98 Xc 600 motor
SLP ceramic coated pipe with SLP can
V-force reeds
4 inch pivot riser
Gutted Air Box
EPI clutch kit soon to be installed
Maybe some pro tapers
1998 XC 700 water-cross sled
SLP twin pipes
Some light weight parts
Water-cross mods include taking the parts u do not need
This includes removing the seat replacing gas tank and IFS bars.
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October 21st 2009 at 2:54 PM
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skidoochicmxz440
Itty Bitty Can-Cans
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1379 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: November 11th 2003
Location: Merrifield, MN, USA
Current Sled: She's a Mutt
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basically what Erick and ACG said, I'm at my last year of college and am going for graphic design, been a long 5 years! There was a lot of things I wanted to be before going to college, but finalized on graphic design because for one..I enjoyed doing artistic things, and two I enjoyed working on computers. Plus the field is really diverse, which I enjoy about it..I have a lot of options. But the first step in doing any action is taking action..no one is gonna make the decision for you. Being uncomfortable in life I feel is always a good thing, means you are taking risks and taking action in what you want to do.
It is not the length of life, but depth of life.
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October 21st 2009 at 3:09 PM
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Rock
raise a little hell
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1195 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: June 14th 2006
Location: St.Paul Park, MN, USA
Current Sled: 2005 700xcsp
2008-2009 Miles: 571
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I like to fix thing's so I went and got an associates degree in electronics.....got a good job in the telecommunications ind. and while working there I got my master's in engineering and I am now an engineer for telecommincations infrastructure and the co. I work for paid for my schooling 100%. Like others have said you have to find your passion and put 100% into achieving your goals.
I thought this might help you.
Careers With Most Job Growth
by Beth Braverman, Alexis Jeffries and Donna Rosato
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
provided by
Demand for personal financial advisors is projected to grow a whopping 41 percent between 2006 and 2016. Which other careers on Money and PayScale.com's list of America's best jobs will see big opportunities?
My current job
1. Telecommunications Network Engineer
Best Jobs rank: 30
10-year growth: 53 percent
Current total employment: 21,000
More from CNNMoney.com:
• Best Jobs in America, 2009 Full List
• Highest-Paying Best Jobs in America
• 'I Have the Best Job in America': Real People Stories
Traditionally hired to control and maintain power grids and communications for phone and cable companies, telecommunications network engineers are seeing demand from potential employers rise with the demand for Wi-Fi, broadband and other new technologies.
Telecom has gone green, too: Energy and environmental companies have opportunities galore for engineers to help build communications infrastructure for their new products.
2. Systems Engineer
Best Jobs rank: 1
10-year growth: 45 percent
Current total employment: 88,000
Systems engineers possess a wide breadth of knowledge and engineering skills that have long been widely sought within the aerospace and defense industries. Now companies from car manufacturers to consumer products firms are quickly realizing the value of systems engineers as well, leading to a hiring boom.
3. Personal Finance Advisor
Best Jobs rank: N/A
10-year growth: 41 percent
Current total employment: 20,000
The personal financial advisor profession has exploded as baby boomers reach retirement age and seek advice on making their nest eggs last. Meanwhile, younger folks are seeking guidance on managing savings and retirement accounts in lieu of a company pension plan.
"People know they have to manage their own financial futures, and they're turning to financial advisors to help," says Richard Salman, president of the Financial Planning Association.
4. Veterinarian
Best Jobs rank: 25
10-year growth: 35 percent
Current total employment: 68,000
Pet ownership has grown 17 percent in the past 10 years, and as more people embrace furry friends, more vets are needed to keep them healthy. The veterinary medicine field has echoed advances in human medicine, and veterinary specialists in fields like oncology and ophthalmology have found clients clamoring for services.
Another growth driver: An increased demand for vets in fields like food safety, disease control and pharmaceutical research.
5. Senior Financial Analyst
Best Jobs rank: 21
10-year growth: 34 percent
Current total employment: 127,000
Recession or not, investors and businesses need to put their money somewhere, and they continue relying on experts to examine the risk-reward profile of securities and projects.
"One of the things that came out of the financial crisis is people need to do their own due diligence, and there is even more attention being paid to analysis," says Bob Johnson, a senior managing director at the CFA Institute.
6. Business Analyst, IT
Best Jobs rank: 17
10-year growth: 29 percent
Current total employment: 125,000
Companies are increasingly relying on IT business analysts to make sure they're using technology efficiently and cost-effectively. In the past, this job was often farmed out to consultants, but many companies now prefer to use in-house analysts who have in-depth knowledge of their specific industry.
7. Software Development Director
Best Jobs rank: N/A
10-year growth: 28 percent
Current total employment: 12,000
Just like an architect would design a building to be structurally sound, aesthetically pleasing and functionally practical, a software architect designs computer programs that help a business run efficiently and practically. The auto industry is a particular hot spot: Cars these days can easily have at least 40 computers inside to run everything from the lights and radio to the seat-warmers -- and these gurus are needed to design the programs that keep them
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October 21st 2009 at 3:32 PM
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Mad-Boondocker
Only way to take on FEAR is to take it head on
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751 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: February 19th 2009
Location: East Otto, NY, USA
Current Sled: 98 Polaris Indy 500 Mod
2008-2009 Miles: 185
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^^^ surprised Diesel tech is not on there
1998 Polaris Indy 500 chassis with 98 Xc 600 motor
SLP ceramic coated pipe with SLP can
V-force reeds
4 inch pivot riser
Gutted Air Box
EPI clutch kit soon to be installed
Maybe some pro tapers
1998 XC 700 water-cross sled
SLP twin pipes
Some light weight parts
Water-cross mods include taking the parts u do not need
This includes removing the seat replacing gas tank and IFS bars.
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October 21st 2009 at 4:51 PM
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Dekk70
CRAZY OUTRAGIOUS !
Dekk70 Winter needs to hurry its a$$ up in getting here. READY TO RIDE!!!
Updated Thursday at 12:32 PM
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585 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: January 3rd 2008
Location: Hawarden, Iowa, USA
Current Sled: 2002 Polaris RMK 700
2008-2009 Miles: 300ish
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Im currently in a two year program to become an electritian. Its a pretty in demand field and pays pretty good if your good at what you do. I also figured its a pretty important job. People are always gonna need electricity is the way i figure it. Unless the discover some other form of power that is as cheap and efficient as electticity.
I would deffinatly recomend a 2 year school first if ur lookin at a 4 year program. I was bitchin bout the 4 thousand dollar check i had to write till i heard wat all my friends are paying. Its rediculous.
Anyways good luck. Jus find somethin you like and go with it. You can spend you whole life wondering what could happen and do nothing or jus do it and look back on it with pride. (hopefully  )
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October 21st 2009 at 6:08 PM
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The_Mad_Warrior
Gate Attendant
The_Mad_Warrior is a laid off bum.
Updated Wednesday at 9:59 PM
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1466 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: February 2nd 2006
Location: Madawaska, Ontario, Canada
Current Sled: 1997 MXZ 670
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Well right now I think since I am EI the Government has a few courses that they will fully pay for. And I believe Electrician is one of them. My dad is an electrician and he says its a good field to get into right now because the Unions will be letting a lot of people in soon. So I think I may go to college for that. I know it pays well and there will also be calling for it. Also I have picked up quiet a bit of it already with my dad being one. So I may look at that. Also I was always considering Computer Programmer but never thought I would be smart enough to figure it out. I did that career cruising thing online and my number 1 was Computer Support Person. Number 2 was Disc Jockey (go figure) and then Tow Truck driver was number 3. I think I am gonna go to the local college and see about getting my DZ licence so I could operate a plow truck. Its like $2600 but I think I can get it paid for as well. But I guess you guys are rght about taking a chance wont get anywhere unless I try something.
If you cant fix it with duct tape, tylnol, or band aids your screwed.
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October 21st 2009 at 6:20 PM
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stpanson
Junior Member
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193 Posts
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Member Since: January 16th 2007
Location: Dassel, MN, USA
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Just be aware of what comes with the territory. By this I mean that the trades/construction are always going to be seasonal and cyclical- my network is generally in the trades and NO ONE is very comfortable or happy right now, unless they have been in business for 20+ years and are stable regardless. Trades can be very, very productive, but when things go bad, it's vicious. High risk, but high rewards aren't always guaranteed. The stability in other fields is pretty apparent now...
An instructor just presented us this exercise in an insurance class:
Write down 5-8 things that you:
A. Love
B. Are good at
C. Important to you (things you do, things in your life, things you want)
D. Born to do
There should be a theme among the things you write down- this is the area where you'll be happiest, in life and with your career.
sledless yooper
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October 21st 2009 at 6:47 PM
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Sno-X-treme
Senior Member
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2991 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: October 25th 2001
Location: Menomonie, Wi, USA
Current Sled: 2006 rev 440/700
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Health care is one field that is guaranteed to expand. I'm not talking about being a doctor or nurse here...lots of professions for designing the equipment/parts, manufacturing, fixing the equipment, etc. One of my plastics professors worked at a plastic extrusion company and they did alot of lucrative medical stuff.
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October 21st 2009 at 7:17 PM
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Blackcat
Senior Member
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3715 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: October 24th 2004
Location: Stanley, ND, USA
Current Sled: 94 AC ZR580
2008-2009 Miles: Notta
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Definitely pick something that interests you, but isn't your hobby. A job is a job no matter what you do, and you'll find that your old hobbies start slacking quite a bit when it's your full time job. Granted you tend to find new hobbies.
As an example, I loved tinkering on things so I went to school to be a mechanic. Don't get me wrong I love my job and the knowledge I've gained from work has helped out tremendously on my own vehicles/toys, but I don't get real excited to work on my own stuff. 
Try to find something that isn't so specific. It can be challenging to find a job right after college and the same goes for later on in life if you move/quit/get fired etc... As another example, My girlfriend went to school to be a Legal Administrative Assistant, basically an underqualified paralegal in just a couple aspects. It's a good job, but has been near impossible to find. There are few openings and everyone wants experience (kind of hard to have alot of that straight out of college). Two years later she's working in a nursing home as a dietary aid and will be moving up to cook next week.
I went to a 2 year technical college for John Deere Ag Tech. Had to line up an internship with a dealership before I started college, since it was part of the requirement and working there was a class as well. Been with them for 3 years now and doing pretty good, alot better then I thought a mechanic could do when I was younger. Excellant pay and benefits. However just because it's a specific title, the qualifications are universal for a strong majority of different brands and types of vehicles. I would have no problem going to other ag, construction, truck, car dealerships and getting a job.
As mentioned, eric and ACG have given excellent advice along with the others.
You can get good jobs without going to college, I'm not going to ever deny that, however it does give you a strong base even if you don't go into that field and it could give you that edge on the other person applying for that job. Don't be afraid if you switch majors either, sometimes you find out you don't like that career as you learn more about it.
Plus college is a blast and there's alot of programs to help with the financial aspect of it.
As a side note, alot of the jobs that are viewed as not good paying jobs aren't really that way. They used to be, but alot is changing, especially in the Technician field since there is a huge demand across the board for them due to the little interest in it from our generation and there's alot of mechanics retiring or getting near that age. Everyone is going computers, leaves a wide open playing field for mechanics.
'94 ZR580
Remember, the things we say and write not only effect those it was intended for, but can also effect the greater population...whether good or bad.
My Site
06-07 Sleddin' Season Stats
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October 21st 2009 at 7:45 PM
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polarisrxlrider
Cornfed
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794 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: July 28th 2007
Location: Ovid, MI
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2008-2009 Miles: 375
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I'm a diesel tech, got layed off from a trucking fleet, which wasnt so bad, I want to do more Ag diesel anyways, working on tractors and such. If you want to work on semi trucks, you can find jobs easy, I went to school at Lincoln Tech, had my degree in 15 months. I've got a couple prospective jobs at 2 different Case IH dealers, and one Deere dealer, have an interview with the IH dealer next week.
2000 Polaris 600 XCSP with VES, completely stock, for now...
1993 Polaris Indy Storm
clutched, 800 jugs, DG can, Vforce 3 reeds
1991 Polaris Indy Classic
Xtra 12 suspension
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October 21st 2009 at 7:47 PM
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Mad-Boondocker
Only way to take on FEAR is to take it head on
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751 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: February 19th 2009
Location: East Otto, NY, USA
Current Sled: 98 Polaris Indy 500 Mod
2008-2009 Miles: 185
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^^^ got to love the smell of diesel in the morning LOL
1998 Polaris Indy 500 chassis with 98 Xc 600 motor
SLP ceramic coated pipe with SLP can
V-force reeds
4 inch pivot riser
Gutted Air Box
EPI clutch kit soon to be installed
Maybe some pro tapers
1998 XC 700 water-cross sled
SLP twin pipes
Some light weight parts
Water-cross mods include taking the parts u do not need
This includes removing the seat replacing gas tank and IFS bars.
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October 21st 2009 at 7:52 PM
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polarisrxlrider
Cornfed
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794 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: July 28th 2007
Location: Ovid, MI
Current Sled: '00 XCSP 600 VES
2008-2009 Miles: 375
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Quote originally posted by Mad-Boondocker
I am in boces for Power Equipment Tech and I never planned on going to college until yesterday when A Representative came in from Ohio tech. He told us that People are always looking for good diesel mechanics and will pay a lot of money for them I just can not believe that I am thinking about going to college and working on diesel engines for about 3-5 months and getting payed big bucks for working on them when I am out of school or I might look into the power sports program there to.
Remember, that was a rep that talked to you. Starting out, I was making $11/hr with benefits, after my first year I was making close to $14/hr. I went to Lincoln Tech in Indianapolis for 15 months, came out with my associates degree in Diesel truck technology, got a job working with a trucking fleet right outta school, now layed off. If you do go into the diesel field, I would not advise working in a fleet, its alot of the same BS, day in and day out. Like I said, I've got a couple tractor dealerships that need mechanics lined up, hoping to land a job before December at the latest. When you say Ohio tech, do you mean University of Northwestern Ohio in Lima, OH? I looked at going there, wasnt impressed, went to Lincoln instead.
2000 Polaris 600 XCSP with VES, completely stock, for now...
1993 Polaris Indy Storm
clutched, 800 jugs, DG can, Vforce 3 reeds
1991 Polaris Indy Classic
Xtra 12 suspension
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October 21st 2009 at 8:00 PM
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Mad-Boondocker
Only way to take on FEAR is to take it head on
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Member Since: February 19th 2009
Location: East Otto, NY, USA
Current Sled: 98 Polaris Indy 500 Mod
2008-2009 Miles: 185
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^^^ thank for the heads up but it all depends what you go for I might go for Mack mechanics or Go for power sports training.
1998 Polaris Indy 500 chassis with 98 Xc 600 motor
SLP ceramic coated pipe with SLP can
V-force reeds
4 inch pivot riser
Gutted Air Box
EPI clutch kit soon to be installed
Maybe some pro tapers
1998 XC 700 water-cross sled
SLP twin pipes
Some light weight parts
Water-cross mods include taking the parts u do not need
This includes removing the seat replacing gas tank and IFS bars.
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October 21st 2009 at 8:39 PM
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polarisrxlrider
Cornfed
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Member Since: July 28th 2007
Location: Ovid, MI
Current Sled: '00 XCSP 600 VES
2008-2009 Miles: 375
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Alot more of a demand for diesel techs then there are powersports.
2000 Polaris 600 XCSP with VES, completely stock, for now...
1993 Polaris Indy Storm
clutched, 800 jugs, DG can, Vforce 3 reeds
1991 Polaris Indy Classic
Xtra 12 suspension
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October 21st 2009 at 8:44 PM
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Mad-Boondocker
Only way to take on FEAR is to take it head on
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Group: Members
Member Since: February 19th 2009
Location: East Otto, NY, USA
Current Sled: 98 Polaris Indy 500 Mod
2008-2009 Miles: 185
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^^That is my conflict I think it is so cool that diesel can produce so much power by just doing a few things to it and the smell is one of the best right up there with the smell of my 2-stroke sled
1998 Polaris Indy 500 chassis with 98 Xc 600 motor
SLP ceramic coated pipe with SLP can
V-force reeds
4 inch pivot riser
Gutted Air Box
EPI clutch kit soon to be installed
Maybe some pro tapers
1998 XC 700 water-cross sled
SLP twin pipes
Some light weight parts
Water-cross mods include taking the parts u do not need
This includes removing the seat replacing gas tank and IFS bars.
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October 22nd 2009 at 8:52 AM
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shortstop20
I NEED SNOW!!!!
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Member Since: August 9th 2004
Location: Stickney, SD, USA
Current Sled: '09 Summit XP 800R 154" X
2008-2009 Miles: 400
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If you were a millionaire and didn't need to have a job, what would you do to keep you busy?
Whatever that is is what you should do for a living, assuming that job is out there.
2009 Ski-Doo Summit XP 800 154" X package - Quick Clickers, Between the Lines Designs Ice Scratchers, Tunnel & Rail Stiffeners
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