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11 Mar 2008, 1:20 am

Well, I'm going to bed now (1:20 AM) and I imagine this thread shall exceed 400 replies tomorrow.

See you all then.



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11 Mar 2008, 1:38 am

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So what would you want to learn and do as a career?


I have no idea. I'm thinking something similar, biotechnology for now. I don't really know.

I feel like taking a few courses here and there, maybe something to do with computing too. (I'm too ignorant in computer matters).


Biology, as it relates to chemistry and physics, is a fascinating subject. Ecological tests, like taking soil or water samples, or studying population growth of cultures is simpler than trying to learn a computer language. I'd recommend the biotechnology route; I've tried learning Java and it bores me to tears so I can't make any headway (sorry, I know it's just an opinion, though if you're not into computers it may be worse for you.) Computer programmers, like my stepdad, make LOTs of money (say around $70,000), whereas most technicians would make around $25,000 to $35,000 per year, some less some more. With college costing so much it is difficult to choose the route to take; some things you would like to take, but will they land a good job?

Know I said I was going to sleep, but thought I should reply first. Goodnight all.



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11 Mar 2008, 8:32 am

Now it's time for a new set of posters to post on here at this moment.


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11 Mar 2008, 10:02 am

iamnotaparakeet wrote:
SilverProteus wrote:
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So what would you want to learn and do as a career?


I have no idea. I'm thinking something similar, biotechnology for now. I don't really know.

I feel like taking a few courses here and there, maybe something to do with computing too. (I'm too ignorant in computer matters).


Biology, as it relates to chemistry and physics, is a fascinating subject. Ecological tests, like taking soil or water samples, or studying population growth of cultures is simpler than trying to learn a computer language. I'd recommend the biotechnology route; I've tried learning Java and it bores me to tears so I can't make any headway (sorry, I know it's just an opinion, though if you're not into computers it may be worse for you.) Computer programmers, like my stepdad, make LOTs of money (say around $70,000), whereas most technicians would make around $25,000 to $35,000 per year, some less some more. With college costing so much it is difficult to choose the route to take; some things you would like to take, but will they land a good job?

Know I said I was going to sleep, but thought I should reply first. Goodnight all.


No, I was thinking something as an extra for computers, a merely hobby activity. I've been wanting to learn how to work Flash Macromedia for quite some time now. looks like great fun. I wouldn't want to learn programming...it does look boring.

I know what you mean about the job thing - it was my mistake on my last choice. Also, a college degree is not necessary in that area, as most don't even have one. Just seemed like throwing away 4 and a half years on something like that was a bad idea.


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11 Mar 2008, 10:13 am

Morning, you guys



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11 Mar 2008, 10:42 am

Good afternoon. :P


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11 Mar 2008, 10:51 am

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Good afternoon. :P


Now all we need is someone to say Goodnight.



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11 Mar 2008, 10:56 am

SilverProteus wrote:
No, I was thinking something as an extra for computers, a merely hobby activity. I've been wanting to learn how to work Flash Macromedia for quite some time now. looks like great fun. I wouldn't want to learn programming...it does look boring.

I know what you mean about the job thing - it was my mistake on my last choice. Also, a college degree is not necessary in that area, as most don't even have one. Just seemed like throwing away 4 and a half years on something like that was a bad idea.


How would you intend to work with Flash Macromedia? Building intros to websites or designing games?

My stepdad just had gotten a BA in Chemistry and Physics, but since he studied computer languages on his own, such as Fortran, C, and a few others, he got jobs with DOD and other places as a computer programmer. Even if you don't need a degree in that area, it still shows that you are mentally competent.

Morning Shades. Afternoon Silver. Goodnight Quatermass. It is 11 AM here.



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11 Mar 2008, 10:57 am

is anyone else feling really really tense about coming to the end of this thread???



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11 Mar 2008, 11:04 am

iamnotaparakeet wrote:
SilverProteus wrote:
No, I was thinking something as an extra for computers, a merely hobby activity. I've been wanting to learn how to work Flash Macromedia for quite some time now. looks like great fun. I wouldn't want to learn programming...it does look boring.

I know what you mean about the job thing - it was my mistake on my last choice. Also, a college degree is not necessary in that area, as most don't even have one. Just seemed like throwing away 4 and a half years on something like that was a bad idea.


How would you intend to work with Flash Macromedia? Building intros to websites or designing games?

My stepdad just had gotten a BA in Chemistry and Physics, but since he studied computer languages on his own, such as Fortran, C, and a few others, he got jobs with DOD and other places as a computer programmer. Even if you don't need a degree in that area, it still shows that you are mentally competent.

Morning Shades. Afternoon Silver. Goodnight Quatermass. It is 11 AM here.


I don't intend to work with it. It would just be a hobby.


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11 Mar 2008, 11:04 am

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is anyone else feling really really tense about coming to the end of this thread???


I'm starting to, now that you mentioned it. 8O


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11 Mar 2008, 11:08 am

Good afternoon again. (it's still the afternoon here)


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11 Mar 2008, 11:09 am

This is the 380th reply and 381st post here.



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11 Mar 2008, 11:12 am

SilverProteus wrote:
ShadesOfMe wrote:
is anyone else feling really really tense about coming to the end of this thread???


I'm starting to, now that you mentioned it. 8O


It's like a tense feeling. I get it when i'm near the end of a book or crochet project, too.



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11 Mar 2008, 11:15 am

Hey, if I stick around, I have a chance of winning this thread.


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11 Mar 2008, 11:16 am

TheAPERSON wrote:
Hey, if I stick around, I have a chance of winning this thread.


Mmmhmm. I curse he person who wins, unless it's me.