Posted: 3/18/2013 5:22:17 AM EDT
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I might have the opportunity to go to college. Sounds like anything under 4 year and possibly 4 year.
I have absolutely no clue what I would go for. My restrictions are: No repetitive anything, no lifting more than 30lb from floor. Can only sit for hour at a time, stand in place for 10 minutes, and no crouching. I can walk as much as I can but have to be able to sit when I want. So with these restriction, what would you say some good career choices would be? I would love a job where I can work from home as I am not looking to relocate and there aint shit for work where I live. I used to be a truck driver and before that a welder so I dont know good desk jobs. At this point I am looking at all options as I have no clue. I do know I do not want a boring job. I need to keep my mind busy. |
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IT. Either hardware or software, networking, tech support etc. is always a good option. I'm guessing this is a worker retraining program through a local Community College/Technical College through a state employment program? Well it is a Retraining through the state and workmans comp. |
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I would find a career that involves something you enjoy doing. If you love your job you'll never work at all because you'll enjoy doing it. And get paid for it. Plus you don't get but one chance at life so be happy. This was my first choice........Gunsmithing, but they dont like the idea because its more of a self employment avenue and they are unsure about the availability of work. |
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Here in Washington, I've dealt with a lot of students that have become unemployed due to on the job injuries - including truck drivers with back injuries - and are returning to school late in career life (in their 50s, some even older) through various programs, including unemployment "Worker Retraining", trade act grants, and the like. Almost universally, they've chosen some type of computer-related program. Some, oddly enough, went into graphic arts - like game design for example.
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IT. Either hardware or software, networking, tech support etc. is always a good option. I'm guessing this is a worker retraining program through a local Community College/Technical College through a state employment program? ^^^^^^THIS^^^^^^ This is what I am leaning towards just not sure what direction to go with it. Computer science maybe? |
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IT. Either hardware or software, networking, tech support etc. is always a good option. I'm guessing this is a worker retraining program through a local Community College/Technical College through a state employment program? Well it is a Retraining through the state and workmans comp. Find a good two year program at one of your local community/technical colleges, preferably one that is transferable or has a direct transfer agreement with a 4 year college/university. |
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Here in Washington, I've dealt with a lot of students that have become unemployed due to on the job injuries - including truck drivers with back injuries - and are returning to school late in career life (in their 50s, some even older) through various programs, including unemployment "Worker Retraining", trade act grants, and the like. Almost universally, they've chosen some type of computer-related program. Some, oddly enough, went into graphic arts - like game design for example. There are a ton of options out there. I hear you, thats why I asked one here. Just to get a better idea of good careers to look into. I am looking to get into something that pays close to 50k entry level. |
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IT. Either hardware or software, networking, tech support etc. is always a good option. I'm guessing this is a worker retraining program through a local Community College/Technical College through a state employment program? ^^^^^^THIS^^^^^^ This is what I am leaning towards just not sure what direction to go with it. Computer science maybe? Computer Science is a great option. When it comes time to look for work in the field, often the instructors/professors in the program have lots of contacts for placing students, and you'll also get internship opportunities as part of the program which can also potentially lead to employment. |
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Quoted: 911 dispatch. Most call centers have desks that are variable height, you can sit or stand as you like. Shifts are longer, 8, 10 or 12 hours depending. Must be physically able to become CPR certified. when i was a dickscratcher, it was optional to be CPR certified to be able to give instructions over the phone as a call taker. fell under the EMD protocol and as long as you were cert' in EMD then you didnt have to be CPR cert to give instructions. to OP - not a bad suggestion, i like my time at 911 but it wasnt what i wanted to do. just a filler job. most places 911 is civil service so you would have to get on an exam listing to hire - you would need to find out if your state/locality is civil service 911 is mentally taxing and you need to be able to multitask .. that is where i lacked in skill set for that job.
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The whole reason for going to college is to get a job where you're paid for sitting. This is true. Enjoy your heart disease and diabeetus, college grads. I bet there's a correlation in the U.S. between college graduation rates and those afflictions. Best thing I ever did was quit my desk job and get out in the field. Therefore, OP, my suggestion is to find a career that allows you to be as active as possible within your restrictions. Don't settle for spending the rest of your life deskbound. You were a welder, how about becoming a CWI? You might have to travel some, but there's excellent money in it and you wouldn't be tied to a desk all day. |
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Quoted: Quoted: The whole reason for going to college is to get a job where you're paid for sitting. This is true. Enjoy your heart disease and diabeetus, college grads. I bet there's a correlation in the U.S. between college graduation rates and those afflictions. Best thing I ever did was quit my desk job and get out in the field. Therefore, OP, my suggestion is to find a career that allows you to be as active as possible within your restrictions. Don't settle for spending the rest of your life deskbound. You were a welder, how about becoming a CWI? You might have to travel some, but there's excellent money in it and you wouldn't be tied to a desk all day. Your premise presupposes that college graduate don't work out or watch their diet. |
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The whole reason for going to college is to get a job where you're paid for sitting. This is true. Enjoy your heart disease and diabeetus, college grads. I bet there's a correlation in the U.S. between college graduation rates and those afflictions. Best thing I ever did was quit my desk job and get out in the field. Therefore, OP, my suggestion is to find a career that allows you to be as active as possible within your restrictions. Don't settle for spending the rest of your life deskbound. You were a welder, how about becoming a CWI? You might have to travel some, but there's excellent money in it and you wouldn't be tied to a desk all day. I stay as active as I can when I am home. I walk constantly and have started to ride bike a little. I know that sitting all day changes a person so I am watching that. |
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The main findings of the study were that, compared to the shortest time spent sedentary, the longest time spent sedentary was associated with a:
112% increase in risk of diabetes 147% increase in cardiovascular events 90% increase in death due to cardiovascular events 49% increase in death due to any cause PubMed Linky |
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Enjoy your heart disease and diabeetus, college grads. I bet there's a correlation in the U.S. between college graduation rates and those afflictions. Best thing I ever did was quit my desk job and get out in the field. Actually college graduates are healthier. It has more to do with their habits outside of work. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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So what do YOU want to do? Win the lottery so I dont have to worry about it 
Kidding aside, I dont really know. Most of the thing I have wanted to do I cannot. I am thinking something to do with computers. I love being on them and working on them I have also thought of engineering if I can go that route. |
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So what do YOU want to do? Win the lottery so I dont have to worry about it
Kidding aside, I dont really know. Most of the thing I have wanted to do I cannot. I am thinking something to do with computers. I love being on them and working on them I have also thought of engineering if I can go that route. I didn't mean what did you want to take. What do you want to do with the rest of your working life? |
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So what do YOU want to do? Win the lottery so I dont have to worry about it
Kidding aside, I dont really know. Most of the thing I have wanted to do I cannot. I am thinking something to do with computers. I love being on them and working on them I have also thought of engineering if I can go that route. I didn't mean what did you want to take. What do you want to do with the rest of your working life? Not really sure, something I can enjoy and make lots of cash! |
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Here in Washington, I've dealt with a lot of students that have become unemployed due to on the job injuries - including truck drivers with back injuries - and are returning to school late in career life (in their 50s, some even older) through various programs, including unemployment "Worker Retraining", trade act grants, and the like. Almost universally, they've chosen some type of computer-related program. Some, oddly enough, went into graphic arts - like game design for example. There are a ton of options out there. I hear you, thats why I asked one here. Just to get a better idea of good careers to look into. I am looking to get into something that pays close to 50k entry level. 50k entry? Is that a problem? I was making that driving truck. |
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You want to be a gunsmith but they don't like it....
Become a machinist. Many of those skills are directly relevant to gunsmithing. You could do both ultimately. Learn AutoCad. Do CNC machining and 3D printing. I think there is a huge future in that. Depending on how you chart your course, you could do this as a semi desk jockey. |
| Hate to say it buy you're approaching this like a 17 year old. You have the benefit of life experience and watching others make mistakes. Approach it from the smart angle and play to your strengths. If you suck at math stay away from engineering. If you suck at lingo and aren't caught up on the the latest techno wizardry, stay away from computer shit. And if you suck at everything, just become a teacher. |
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Hate to say it buy you're approaching this like a 17 year old. You have the benefit of life experience and watching others make mistakes. Approach it from the smart angle and play to your strengths. If you suck at math stay away from engineering. If you suck at lingo and aren't caught up on the the latest techno wizardry, stay away from computer shit. And if you suck at everything, just become a teacher. Im screwed then cause I really suck at people skills. I dont think I can do the teaching thing. |