26-02-2005 02:42									#31
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Az, take that job. Computers are the future, working in that field will guarantee you a job, and it sounds great. And it's fun. (Then again, I'm biased since that's what I do.) Chemistry, there's this problem, you are either excellent at it, which will allow you to do well-paid drugs/biochemical or some other research for great money in great facilities... but if you are not excellent at chemistry, you'll end up working at a chemical manufcaturing plant or as a teacher for the rest of your life.

	26-02-2005 02:45									#32
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I didn't want to go study chemistry at the first place... the army sent me there. I wanted to go study molecular biology.

	26-02-2005 02:48									#33
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All the more reason not to pursue a chemical career. If you get a job where you do what you like to do, you will be a happy man. Otherwise, a job you don't like wil always be more or less a pain, unless you can make millions off it.

	26-02-2005 05:42									#34
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What the harm in taking the offer? If you try the job for a few months and realize its not what you like, you quit and move on. Its not like saying yes forces you to slave for them for the rest of your life.

	26-02-2005 06:13									#35
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quote: Originally posted by Azazel So here's the deal. I am almost done with my BA in chemistry, and my grades are not too hot. The prospect of slaving away at a boring industrial chemical laboratory (not a R&D one) is quite scary to me, to be honest, and the prospective job offers in the field look quite poor: bad career opportunities, and doubtful benefits.

Well that is what I do because I hate research. It is hard work, but the money is better than research also...

	26-02-2005 06:14									#36
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...seriously though, the sciences have proven to be a dog of a sector despite what is often made out, and I would recommend you get out whilst you have the chance...

	26-02-2005 06:34									#37
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quote: Originally posted by Azazel I didn't want to go study chemistry at the first place... the army sent me there. I wanted to go study molecular biology.

How can the millitary FORCE you to major in something you don't like?

Israel bashing time!

	26-02-2005 07:36									#38
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Because they're paying for it?

	26-02-2005 09:05									#39
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quote: Originally posted by Kuciwalker Because they're paying for it?

Oh, duh.

	26-02-2005 09:18									#40
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	26-02-2005 12:51									#41
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quote: Because they're paying for it?

quote: Oh, duh.

yup.

	26-02-2005 13:08									#42
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quote: Originally posted by Azazel but I am kinda worried... you see, I want to make it big

From photos I had assumed you were already a bit on the large side.

But really, you should relax a bit and go with the flow. You have your whole life ahead of you. Despite what you may think, it lasts a long while.

Have a little fun while you're young. Take the job if it sounds interesting to you. A lot of other people never get the chance to do anything they find interesting.

	26-02-2005 13:22									#43
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quote: Originally posted by Azazel So here's the deal. I am almost done with my BA in chemistry, and my grades are not too hot. The prospect of slaving away at a boring industrial chemical laboratory (not a R&D one) is quite scary to me, to be honest, and the prospective job offers in the field look quite poor: bad career opportunities, and doubtful benefits. Buuuut, there is a window of opportunity: I've been offered a job with a very solid crew of people, who want me as an Information Security specialist, due to some networks and computers background I've got from highschool. It's quite the lucrative place, and they're going to give me a professional training in networks and information security. They're after me because my background in chemistry can assist them with their customers. I think I'll get the job... but should I get it? I am very excited about all of this, however your input is always appreciated.

Take it!

	26-02-2005 16:36									#44
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Well you've heard my warnings about going into the sciences. And it looks like you've had a tempting job offer. So go for it dammit!

	26-02-2005 17:06									#45
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Sounds like a decent job straight out of school.... I'd say this could be a good thing for you my friend. You are not throwing away the degree with this. You're in a way still in the field if they wanted you to have that backround.... I mean, it's nothing definitive, but it could be and that's up to you. IF you don't take this, then you're not going to have this experience, but you will go to .. what you are not looking forward going into. HOWEVER, you can have THIS experience first, if you like this, then cool stuff stick with it. If it kind of falls through, that's ok, go to that option number two, the chemical something. It can do wonders, you might love it after all, but what this job is offering you besides the salary is an experience and an EXTRA option. Yes it's an option you can use ONCE you get the job. You can choose to quit and move on to the chemical schmemical, or you can stick with it, so that's a live option that you currently do not have, and more options is more ... a step closer to bliss.

	26-02-2005 19:44									#46
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Ok, wtf?

Now, another proposition to go to a gradschool, and became a veterinary doctor.

	26-02-2005 22:42									#47
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Weird! Well I know we end up setting up a gay bar in the caribbean islands so.. just make sure you have plenty of acapulco shirts.

	27-02-2005 10:08									#48
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You aren't going to make it big as a vet, and you really need to love pets.

	27-02-2005 13:24									#49
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A chemistry degree can open many doors other than in just R&D, Teaching, or chemical manufacturing. My B.S. in chemistry helped me land a position as a DRAM engineer (I also have a M.S. in MS&E so I'm sure that helped as well ) ...long hours and challenging, but I love the work.

The key is though that chemistry is everywhere, and it is entirely up to you to to send it into a direction that will best suit you. Remember that everything is a stepping stone.

Goodluck

	27-02-2005 17:48									#50
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Take the offer . It is worth it .

	27-02-2005 18:26									#51
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Take the offer

But make sure you complete your BA first, if you're indeed not that far. The piece of paper is really worth it, should there be any problem with your career in computers.