Good Industries to get into now, post election (aka butthurt republicans part 4)

[EL PRESIDENTE]

Never have faith in your employer. Don't you realize you are all disposable and have no say whether or not you keep your job? There is no career path, the new normal is to hop from job to job chasing the quick dollar. The business climate shifts, what exists now won't in a decade. I'm absolutely seeing it now with people mid-career getting laid off to either outsource or some hack college grad that isn't as good/experienced but the cost-benefit analysis says they can afford to take a hit in the short term.

Healthcare is pretty much the only safe and steady job. Developers are pretty safe (actually booming) for right now because there's a bubble going on in Silicon Valley again.

Don't be a dinosaur, you have to find the newest train to ride on and get off before it falls off the cliff, hence the purpose of this thread.

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

Healthcare is pretty much the only safe and steady job.

Not any more.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

I'm happy to fuck off, but I stand by my statement. I don't know why you deleted your previous post to which I referred, but there was a sentence in there that pointed directly to my point--that you employer exists to provide you a job. That's fundamentally wrong. They exist to provide a return to their investors.

Golly, I think it's great you're a hard worker. Bully for you. Just remember, you started this with your little shot at the decision our firm made. I think it's pretty funny that you don't work for yourself, you haven't hired anyone, you haven't provided returns to investors that allowed them to make other investments and achieve their dreams. Yet you feel entitled to take shots from the peanut gallery. Go ahead. The view from the cheap seats must be nice.

I don't know what you're talking about. I didn't delete any post.

You know nothing about me (self-employed and running my own business at 19... yeah it failed but that's life), and I know nothing about you (have you ever created a physical good someone could hold in their hands?). So in the spirit of fairness, how about this: I'll stop taking shots at you if you'll stop assuming things about my life and extrapolating. Deal?

 

[PapaG]

I just contracted with a Fortune 500 company as an export consultant a few months ago. Things are going to go global fast, and if you're in brick and mortar, or even if you teach in college in liberal arts or other nonsensical degrees, you'll be left behind.

Also, learn how to speak Espanol and Mandarin. I only know one of them passably.

 

[PapaG]

I don't know what you're talking about. I didn't delete any post.

You know nothing about me (self-employed and running my own business at 19... yeah it failed but that's life), and I know nothing about you (have you ever created a physical good someone could hold in their hands?). So in the spirit of fairness, how about this: I'll stop taking shots at you if you'll stop assuming things about my life and extrapolating. Deal?

I happen to think you're naive if you think that your job and your benefits are permanent. Then again, you're a liberal working for The Man, so there may be an inherent gullibility and lack of cynicism involved here. I, for one, wish I wasn't so cynical or distrustful of those with power.

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

Also, learn how to speak Espanol and Mandarin. I only know one of them passably.

嗯，他們差不多這樣實際上擁有我們我們還是 學習他們的語言。

 

[PapaG]

Design and engineering are moving overseas, by the way. At least in tech. Sure, you lose innovation a bit, but the status quo is all that matters when people don't have money do upgrade to new technology.

Remember 3D TV? Neither do I.

 

[PapaG]

嗯，他們差不多這樣實際上擁有我們我們還是 學習他們的語言。

Not that one.

Do you speak Mandarin?

 

[BlazerCaravan]

I happen to think you're naive if you think that your job and your benefits are permanent. Then again, you're a liberal working for The Man, so there may be an inherent gullibility and lack of cynicism involved here. I, for one, wish I wasn't so cynical or distrustful of those with power.

Ah, I see the misunderstanding! When I said "These are not going away" I meant, "these benefits are not going away tomorrow because someone got elected". I get why you're all up in my chili now.

No, of course nothing's permanent. I thought the whole "Gotta learn new skills to get the hours or you're left behind" aspect of my position made that apparent. Anyway, I'll just let this go, because frankly nobody's going to have their minds changed, and everyone here seems to really want to hurt each other right now. Myself included earlier today.

Cheers, guys.

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

Not that one.

Do you speak Mandarin?

No. I was just horsing around on the 'net.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

I just contracted with a Fortune 500 company as an export consultant a few months ago. Things are going to go global fast, and if you're in brick and mortar, or even if you teach in college in liberal arts or other nonsensical degrees, you'll be left behind.

Also, learn how to speak Espanol and Mandarin. I only know one of them passably.

Chinese and koreans are going big time in latin america. buying up resources and land while we take their unskilled labor for grunt jobs.

{Poasted via palm pilot}

 

[maxiep]

I don't know what you're talking about. I didn't delete any post.

You know nothing about me (self-employed and running my own business at 19... yeah it failed but that's life), and I know nothing about you (have you ever created a physical good someone could hold in their hands?). So in the spirit of fairness, how about this: I'll stop taking shots at you if you'll stop assuming things about my life and extrapolating. Deal?

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to BlazerCaravan again.

Deal! I tried to find the post I quoted and I couldn't. Very strange. And trying and failing is nothing for which to ever be ashamed.

 

[HailBlazers]

Chinese and koreans are going big time in latin america. buying up resources and land while we take their unskilled labor for grunt jobs.

{Poasted via palm pilot}

It's kinda scary how fast Asia is developing while the US is drowning. We need Latin America to stay alive in this new global economy.

The republicans, Mitt Romney, really screwed up by not getting the Latin vote, especially considering his heritage. Opportunity lost, for America as a whole.

Buckle your seat belts.

 

[NOVoodoo]

Alcohol. Find a skilled position in the alcohol industry. Alcohol consumption is increasing, especially wine and spirits. I believe beer consumption is down.

You know, I'm not sure if you mean this tongue-in-cheek or not, but having gone to college in New Orleans, I have several friends who have carved very successful, six-figure niches in the alcohol industry, just a few years removed from college.

To their credit, they're all very knowledgeable about what they do, but still, I am also very, very jealous...

 

[BrianFromWA]

one of our nuclear chemistry technicians got hired at Anheuser Busch's quality control and testing division. Went from being underwater for months at a time sampling reactor chemistry to "sampling" the products every afternoon at 3.

 

[jlprk]

one of our nuclear chemistry technicians got hired at Anheuser Busch's quality control and testing division. Went from being underwater for months at a time sampling reactor chemistry to "sampling" the products every afternoon at 3.

That beer now shines in the dark. He seems to have water in his veins, or at least in his astrology chart. As to the thread title, I suggest selling marijuana in Colorado or Washington. The depression will see a comeback for mink fur coats, so kill a few now while they're cheap.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

Amnesty is coming. Gotta cash in on this.

{Poasted via palm pilot}

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

picked up the mexican classifieds while having lunch:

1. Personal Injury/Workers Comp
2. Accidents
3. Dental and Medical Services
4. that is all. there were also some classifieds for having a taco bar at your parties for under $400.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

I just contracted with a Fortune 500 company as an export consultant a few months ago. Things are going to go global fast, and if you're in brick and mortar, or even if you teach in college in liberal arts or other nonsensical degrees, you'll be left behind.

Also, learn how to speak Espanol and Mandarin. I only know one of them passably.

Yeah, PapaG. I do a bit of import/export stuff. Can't believe how much there is to learn, and I've learned a ton in my two years here at my job, but import/export is such a tiny piece of what I do, I know there's a ton more to pick up. It's interesting, though. I have been having people (friends, family, colleagues, acquaintances, friends of friends, etc) from several industries want to discuss import/export, how they can learn quickly, tips, strategies, etc. I would definitely say importing/exporting skills are going to become huge.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

http://www.onlinejobs.ph/

 

[Eastoff]

I strongly believe, and it's only a belief, that China will be a dead end for the US economy. They will either implode or cut all ties with us before the pie gets sweetest.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

China is building strong global influences. The only reason we're not getting totally assraped by them...yet..... is we are their #1 export destination.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

You know, I'm not sure if you mean this tongue-in-cheek or not, but having gone to college in New Orleans, I have several friends who have carved very successful, six-figure niches in the alcohol industry, just a few years removed from college.

To their credit, they're all very knowledgeable about what they do, but still, I am also very, very jealous...

This is was absolutely serious. I've been in the alcohol industry for over a decade now (but drinking for even longer, and I'm only 30!). Before, I more "served" the industry in a financial-advising capacity. I eventually left and took a financial position with a client, and while I'm far from the 1%, I can provide a comfortable life for my family. I make good money and my compensation compares favorably with those in my age group. Plus, add that with the various perks, such as money I save on booze (my consumption wouldn't change much whether or not I was in the industry), meals, trips.... I've been opened up to a lot of good experiences and opportunities. The longer I'm in this industry, I hope to see some doors open to some higher-paying corporate jobs (with my current job, I have some close connections to such opportunities).

There are a lot of people who really have to work their way up, like any industry, starting with various grunt-type jobs, whether that's on the financial side or production. Sales reps can make some good money. The thing about the alcohol industry is that it continues to grow, whether we're in a recession or not. Our company worst year was 2011, when we had only 13% sales growth from 2010.

More than any of this.... we're a successful (small) company. I make enough to comfortably support my family. And I love what I do. And I hear the same from many people in my industry.

 

[Eastoff]

China is building strong global influences. The only reason we're not getting totally assraped by them...yet..... is we are their #1 export destination.

That and they are experience a huge bubble themselves from building infrastructure gangbusters on cruption all over their country. Shit is falling apart within a couple of years after building it.

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

http://www.onlinejobs.ph/

Yeah, but if the assistant is overseas, who's going to give you that "hand" when you really need it?

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

That and they are experience a huge bubble themselves from building infrastructure gangbusters on cruption all over their country. Shit is falling apart within a couple of years after building it.

Yeah, they kinda overlooked that whole "quality" thing.

Their structures aren't even mediocre.

 

[Eastoff]

This is was absolutely serious. I've been in the alcohol industry for over a decade now (but drinking for even longer, and I'm only 30!). Before, I more "served" the industry in a financial-advising capacity. I eventually left and took a financial position with a client, and while I'm far from the 1%, I can provide a comfortable life for my family. I make good money and my compensation compares favorably with those in my age group. Plus, add that with the various perks, such as money I save on booze (my consumption wouldn't change much whether or not I was in the industry), meals, trips.... I've been opened up to a lot of good experiences and opportunities. The longer I'm in this industry, I hope to see some doors open to some higher-paying corporate jobs (with my current job, I have some close connections to such opportunities).

There are a lot of people who really have to work their way up, like any industry, starting with various grunt-type jobs, whether that's on the financial side or production. Sales reps can make some good money. The thing about the alcohol industry is that it continues to grow, whether we're in a recession or not. Our company worst year was 2011, when we had only 13% sales growth from 2010.

More than any of this.... we're a successful (small) company. I make enough to comfortably support my family. And I love what I do. And I hear the same from many people in my industry.

Beer, wine, or liquor?

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

That and they are experience a huge bubble themselves from building infrastructure gangbusters on cruption all over their country. Shit is falling apart within a couple of years after building it.

Yup. Chinese people cut so many corners and are cheap as fuck. They'll fall on their own face due to their inherent cultural approaches to everything. Just go to any random chinese restaurant, watch how they operate and you'll see while they'll eventually fuck themselves over. :MARIS61:

 

[Eastoff]

Yup. Chinese people cut so many corners and are cheap as fuck. They'll fall on their own face due to their inherent cultural approaches to everything.

That and they now have little emporers. 1 child for two parents, and those parents each are an only child. AKA 1 child for 4 grandparents = MEGA SPOILED! That has to change how they think.

e: How many "only children" do you know that are normal? I'd say atleast 50% of them are weirdos. Now that percentage has to go up if they are the children of only children. And your whole country is basically consisting of this?

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

Yeah, but if the assistant is overseas, who's going to give you that "hand" when you really need it?

a competent US based middle man who takes a commission. :MARIS61: