Career Change Advice

impreza · #1 11-16-2009, 05:42 PM

At least you have a job! haha

I graduated in April with a degree in Geology and finding a job has been incredibly difficult. Being declined so many times has got to be the most discouraging feeling I have ever felt haha.
Luckily, I have a full-time job that I have been employed at for the last 6 years, so I have something to hold onto until I find a job in my industry. The bad part is that I absolutely HATE my current job, every morning I wake up thinking about how much I don't want to goto work...

I did what everyone told me to do and went straight to University after high school even though I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. I started off with 2 years in Computer Science, did well, but couldn't see myself having a career in CompSci. So I switched to Engineering for a year, and also found that I didn't enjoy it. So then I switched to Geology during my FOURTH year and basically had to start over. It took me four years from that point to complete my Geology degree!! It's pretty embarrassing but I spent 7 years in University haha. At least I truly like Geology, now, the hard part is to just find a job... But who knows, maybe I will do geology for a few years and find something else... haha

StirCrazy · #2 11-17-2009, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by impreza

At least you have a job! haha

I graduated in April with a degree in Geology and finding a job has been incredibly difficult. Being declined so many times has got to be the most discouraging feeling I have ever felt haha.
Luckily, I have a full-time job that I have been employed at for the last 6 years, so I have something to hold onto until I find a job in my industry. The bad part is that I absolutely HATE my current job, every morning I wake up thinking about how much I don't want to goto work...

there were a bunch of Geologest jobs out here a month or so a go. If you willing to move you should have no problem getting a job in that field.

Steve

impreza · #3 11-17-2009, 02:16 AM

^Geologist jobs in Kamloops? Do you recall what companies were hiring? I have no issues with moving at all since I am just starting out on my career.

Thanks!

StirCrazy · #4 11-17-2009, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by impreza

^Geologist jobs in Kamloops? Do you recall what companies were hiring? I have no issues with moving at all since I am just starting out on my career.

Thanks!

I found them on monster or the gov job search. they were for kamloops area but I have a feeling it is working a ways away but not sure.. I'll see if I can find anymore

Steve

balistidae · #5 11-23-2009, 08:06 PM

Thanks for all of the responses everyone, some very good info in there. I have set up an appointment with SAIT to see what kind of options I have there with my current education/training. Wish me Luck

balistidae · #6 12-17-2009, 12:42 AM

Well I have been to Devry and SAIT. Both places were pushing me in to a degree which is not really an option since I cant go back to school full time. All of the available night courses/online courses didnt really seem to get you too much either. So now I am more discouraged than ever. Anyone have any career ideas in which a mechanics skill set could be an asset? Thanks!!

mike31154 · #7 12-17-2009, 01:37 AM

Have you browsed through this thread? 'Free' training if you're willing to put in a few (or more) years.

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=58538