What should I do for a living?

[catknit 144]

I've been sort of looking for a job the last few weeks and Ive determined I want more than just a paycheck. I'm currently working in technical sales and it's maddening.

I'd be willing to go back to school part-time.

I don't want to work in finance, law, or accounting.

My education background in life sciences [bS and some grad work] and would love to mix science and creativity somehow.

I don't even know what questions I should be asking myself....whether or not going for career counseling would make sense...

I figure I have months to kill while awaiting the SOs visa, I might as well put the to good use.

Any ideas?

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

You could become a teacher. You'd get the summers off (2 out of 12 months) but pay would be very low (30s or 40s) to start with and you'll have to deal with the bureaucracy of the NJ Dept of Ed. (they make USCIS look good).

[Kazan' Tiger 1]

This is something you should really discuss with your SO! This is a decision that affects your lives not ours.

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

This is something you should really discuss with your SO! This is a decision that affects your lives not ours.

good point! although i am sure she intends to do that. nothing wrong with soliciting opinion online.

[Nagishkaw 510]

Milo, you can always go back to Monroe and do something nice for the Custer Statue.

[catknit 144]

Dont worry, he knows! Im just trying to see if there are career paths I havent even thought of...you know, sort of like when you're at a dinner party and you meet someone and they have this crazy job you've never even thought existed???

The teacher thing I've debated on and off - even spent a semester as a sub in the local high school system...I think school librarian would be more my speed and my alma mater has a grad program in it. But I'm only about 65% convinced on going down that route.

[SnowyTater 2]

MEDICAL FIELD.

[greeneyedgirlfl 0]

I love teaching, been in the field for 15 years, but it's not for everyone. With your background, they'd snap you up in a minute!!!