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Future Job idea's anyone???

Eriathiel

Eriathiel

Short and Sweet
I know this is random - but I thought I would ask anyway!
Its my senior year of college, and I really don't know what I want to do. I thought about going to school for veterinary medicine for a long time, but I'm not sure anymore. I know I would love to work with animals, but I don't really know what else to turn to, or get involved in that could lead to a career. Any ideas? I'm open to anything... I just am stressing over what I'm going to do when I graduate! :shrugs:
 
What is your college major?

Generally when you go to college, you have any idea of what you want to do...That's usually why you go to college...
 
Animal Biosciences. My advisor is horrible though, and I really am getting nowhere. I didn't actually want to go to college to be honest, it was something I did for my parents. And most people I know get jobs that have nothing to do with their major.
 
I would still really like a job with animals. I just don't know of anything other then say dog groomer (which I'm not that interested in) that is a regular job.
 
Sadly enough, careers working with animals are more emotionally rewarding for people than they are financially. You could get a job with your local zoo, or at a research facility that uses animals in research, or at a pet shop, or something like that but I just don't know that any of these will give you strong financial security if that is important to you. What other things do you like to do that you could see yourself focusing towards a career with?
 
Hmm..take some extra courses in business and also look into Zoology and you could work at a local zoo or even move to a place that has a more bigger zoo and with your knowledge of business you could possibly work up to becoming a director or manager of the zoo...Other then that the only other jobs I know of is...animal photographer, vet tech,, animal trainer, park ranger...and I think that's all I can think of for now...also a pet store owner/manager..but I don't know just how well that would be financially.. :shrugs:
 
Eriathiel said:
Animal Biosciences. My advisor is horrible though, and I really am getting nowhere. I didn't actually want to go to college to be honest, it was something I did for my parents. And most people I know get jobs that have nothing to do with their major.
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I guess a question would be, what changed your feeling about vet. school. You could be a vet tech, probably not great pay however. How about pharmacetical sales as it relates to vet. practices. Lots of work and depending on how many vets in your area you may have to travel. I agree a lot of kids don't go into a field relating to college major. However, since you are unsure I think I would go to vet school and at least see if that is what you want. As far as ad advisor go to a different grad school. my .02, susan
 
It's true, jobs that have to do with animals are not usually well-paying. What's more important to you, financial stability, being able to afford the house, car and morphs you want, or a "fun" job with animals and living paycheck to paycheck?

If you aren't getting along with college, you could do a short term (2 year) medical career like nursing or radiologic technology or respiratory therapy and be making $40-$50k or more very quickly. Then go to college and finish your degree when you feel more like it!

Just my opinion, but it's way nicer to be financially stable in a job that's ok than be broke all the time in a job you love. You can always pick up a fun part time job at a vet or reptile shop or whatever.

Nanci
 
All very true - I was considering getting my masters in library science (I work for a veterinarian and the public library) because librarians surprisingly make a ton of money if they have their masters! Then I could always try and get a job as a librarian for a veterinary school or something like that... I do think security money wise is important. I suppose I could always run a rescue or be a breeder on the side.
I didn't want to go to vet school because to be honest none of the doctors I've worked for seem happy. Too much stress. Not to mention the money it costs to go to vet school!
 
If you've no idea what you wish to do, it's unlikely that I'm going to think of the perfect career for you.

My advise is not to set your own future in stone. I never knew what I wanted to do either, so I just went out and looked and applied for random jobs that sounded interesting. I landed a job in a field I had never even considered but I absolutely love it and I can see now that many of the ideas I had while in education simply weren't me.

Just let things unfold. See what happens. :)
 
Thats good advice P - essentially thats kinda what I'm trying to do - I just wondered if anyone had any somewhat random jobs that had to do with animals that I hadn't thought about that I could look into. But I am open to anything... I'll be attending job fairs and such soon. Its just hard when everyone's asking what you are going to do when you graduate and 1/2 of them have a job lined up already, and you don't have a clue! I mean I could continue working part time for both the library and the vet, but I don't make that much, and I don't get health care and such... so ... yeah. Time to grow up and get a real job! :)
 
Yeah, it isn't to say that you can't have a generalised direction in mind - I was just saying that IMO deciding "I am going to be a - " isn't neccessarily the best or more realistic course of action.

It's worth remembering that work is somewhere you must go for some eight hours every day, five days a week, and IMO it's essential that you are at least comfortable there. Money is important too, but it's not everything and I wouldn't make that your sole reason for pursuing a particular career.
 
Eriathiel said:
All very true - I was considering getting my masters in library science (I work for a veterinarian and the public library) because librarians surprisingly make a ton of money if they have their masters! Then I could always try and get a job as a librarian for a veterinary school or something like that... I do think security money wise is important. I suppose I could always run a rescue or be a breeder on the side.
I didn't want to go to vet school because to be honest none of the doctors I've worked for seem happy. Too much stress. Not to mention the money it costs to go to vet school!
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One thing I can tell you from experience is that is does cost A LOT of money to go to Vet School. My wife wife racked up quite a bit of loan debt while going to Vet school. The only advice I can give is if you want to go to Vet School you have to be VERY dedicated to the animals or else there is a good chance you will wash out. At least 20 people quit or failed out of my wifes class in four years.
But as for a job that pays well and can be rewarding, is working as a vet tech or animal technician in a university or pharmaceutical company. I worked in Woodchuck research for four years while my wife went to school, and it was enough to support us and a daughter just fine.
 
Eriathiel said:
Woodchuch research? :) Can't say I know anyone who has done that before!
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It is not very well known. Woodchucks' livers are affected in the same way as ours with hepatitis. So we did a lot of drug studies and saw the overall effects of hepatitis on the liver. And if you were not careful, those cute little buggers could take your finger off.
 
eddie1976 said:
It is not very well known. Woodchucks' livers are affected in the same way as ours with hepatitis. So we did a lot of drug studies and saw the overall effects of hepatitis on the liver. And if you were not careful, those cute little buggers could take your finger off.
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Thats actually really interesting!
I know they can be pretty nasty - I have a friend who works for a construction company who disturbed one once... it was not a good experience for him!
 
Eriathiel said:
I know this is random - but I thought I would ask anyway!
Its my senior year of college, and I really don't know what I want to do. I thought about going to school for veterinary medicine for a long time, but I'm not sure anymore. I know I would love to work with animals, but I don't really know what else to turn to, or get involved in that could lead to a career. Any ideas? I'm open to anything... I just am stressing over what I'm going to do when I graduate! :shrugs:
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You know, why not check the government out? As my sister states, it takes an act of congress to get rid of you. Thats what you want, job security and great benefits. I know a few people who work in the DNR in this state. A few have written books on herps. so that is something to think about for the future. Get known, know your job and then maybe write about it or what you study.

Try www.OPM.gov
Then select USA Jobs on the right hand side.

From there do a search on jobs for your state or area.


Here is a list of biology related jobs for PA going on right now.
http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/jo...IT1.x=75&SUBMIT1.y=16&SUBMIT1=Search+for+Jobs
 
Eriathiel said:
Thats actually really interesting!
I know they can be pretty nasty - I have a friend who works for a construction company who disturbed one once... it was not a good experience for him!
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There was one time I was not careful and ended up with 30 stitches from my thumb to my wrist.
 
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