Cosmo
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Registered: 29th Mar 01
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Originally posted by S214_UPP
Quick gain e-points 
should have highlighted what I thought was good (would have thought someone of your stature would have seen that?
I saw it - and decided to ignore it.
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Mase
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Registered: 16th Sep 01
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I'm 22
I'm going into my final year of an MEng in Mechanical Engineering
I currently work for a project engineering firm who design and manage the installation and commissioning of process plants, like breweries, food factories an the like...
I'd like to move into a few different areas of engineering, maybe do more design work than project management work, with an ultimate aim of becoming a self-employed consultant. I'd like to earn 100k+ eventually, but we'll have to see how that one figures out!
[Edited on 06-08-2008 by Mase]
Mase
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antscorsa
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Registered: 11th Aug 02
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im 23
Currently product design manager and run the london showroom for a company called Mathmos - produce lighting giftware and the famous lava lamp soon to move on to other products. also lead design manager for sister start up company DeWeNe.
Plan to stay here for another 2 years and become senior altho im already the highest up on the chain, i just want to that title so that im a senior design manager before im 25. quite the achievement for a 23 year old first job out of uni.
after this i hope to move on to become a design manager at a bigger company were the budgets are bigger, more products produced and more money.
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bieransri
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Registered: 13th Apr 06
Location: Kidsgrove, Staffordshire
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19, in my last few months of a level 3 motor vehicle apprenticeship.
hope to move into motorsport once ive finished the aprenticeship.
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All Torque
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Registered: 17th Nov 05
Location: Milton Keynes Drives: Ford Focus TDCi
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^^ I thought you were older than 19 
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jrsteeve
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Registered: 3rd Apr 02
Location: Manchester
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Originally posted by aPk
Oh, yes, of course.
What course are you doing for the RICS accreditation?
Its a 2 part course. First is an HNC in construction and property studies which lasts 2 years (part time) then i go on to year 3 of the BSc building surveying course which lasts for another 3 years 
Long time but worth it in the long term and i've worked in property for 6 years and really enjoy it!
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Paul_J
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Registered: 6th Jun 02
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Originally posted by deano87
20 Student, studying Marketing & Media Practice.
Hope to go into advertising, PR, sales, branding, that kind of thing.
I personally find it interesting how people are doing one job, but want a completely different career path. I guess it's because of the lack of opportunities or something when at school? Or lack of focus etc? I've gone to Uni so I can pursue a career I want to be in, which will hopefully stop me wanting to do anything else and lose earnings etc.
Thing is, and not a dig back or anything. But I'd imagine these days people who leave school - 80% at least would 'LOVE to go into media, advertising, television' or something related.
However, the reality is, it's a hard sector to get into (more who you know, not what you know) and you have to start right at the bottom and scrape your way to the top (if you ever make it there at all).
I think a bit like Daimo (VXR) (in a sense) ... there's the difference between optomists and realists. People may 'want' to do something else they enjoy, but they have to be realistic, in the fact that maybe it'll be a lot harder to find a job like that, or the money will be so crap with no career opportunities available that they'll not be able to live.
The other thing is, many people may of really enjoyed something as a hobby, i.e. IT or whatever, but when they were surrounded by it every day and strict dead lines / dealing with dumb people / being told what they had to do they got fed up.
I personally, have done a placement year doing software development, Got a 1st class degree in Computer Science and recently been doing freelance software development for several companies earning awesome money (most of which has been done while I'm lounging around on the sofa at home, or chilling in the sun in the garden).
When I return from my travelling I hope to get a london based Software Development job and go from there. I've always wanted to be a software developer, it's a really creative and rewarding thing. However, when I've been doing it, with strict deadlines and stupid customers giving stupid requirements I may end up hating it too.
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Simon L
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Registered: 24th Mar 02
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quote:
Originally posted by Cosmo
quote:
Originally posted by Tom
Is HBOS and RBOS basically the same company?
RBS is basically a part of HBOS.
Are you mental?
RBS is nothing to do with HBOS.
Halifax + Bank of Scotland = HBOS.
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Simon L
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Registered: 24th Mar 02
Location: Glasgow
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25
Assistant Manager in IT Risk Management for one of the BIG4
Aiming to make Director by 30
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DragonV
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Registered: 12th Feb 08
Location: Medway
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18
Nursery nurse, manage the baby room and tell people what to do..
Wouldnt mind working with disabled kids.
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Phi
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Registered: 8th Jan 07
Location: South
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23
Customer services for printing company - love the job - crap money atm.
i think ive given up wanting to do the stuff i should of done along time ago tbh!
id like to apply for office jobs within the police force next year, but id like to continue with my modelling, hoping to do a mix of glamour and fashion in 2009, im not sure how that will go down with the policeforce though, surely id get sacked
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Fad
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Registered: 1st Feb 01
Location: Dartford Kent Drives: 330cd
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Originally posted by Simon L
25
Assistant Manager in IT Risk Management for one of the BIG4
Aiming to make Director by 30
Which big 4?
I had an interview with Deloittes years ago
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AK
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Registered: 5th Jul 00
Location: Aberdeen City
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thing i'm finding hard is making the decision to make the change.
I'm comfortable/happy where I am just now, but I can see myself getting more and more unhappy in future.
The job i'm on just now.... I'm a client rep for BP, so the money and responsibility is there. Money could or maybe should be higher actually but I'll see what happens in the next few months.
Its always a big step moving or completley changing your career.
I did a placement at a council IT Dept. for 18months.... Enjoyed the social life of it, but didnt see much at the end of the tunnel. Left Uni and started working for an IT software/hardware company in Edinburgh that was more specialised than just 'supporting networks/windows' etc. Spent 5years with them, Senior Engineer was my title when left, they offered my around 63k a year but i refused it and moved on to a newly set up company.
The new company is a similar operation, but more specialised in planning and QC work for major oil companies rather than the sub contractors. Done a lot of jobs for BP and Exxon direct since, compared to working for the likes of shitey russian edjits before. Got share options, good perks etc so i'm happy enough for now.
I can see me wanting a more stable job with the abilty to plan things (life as such) in the future. I'm out of the country a lot with my current job.
i'm 29
[Edited on 06-08-2008 by AK]
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CorsAsh
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Registered: 19th Apr 02
Location: Munich
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24, automotive designer, want to move into visualisation though.
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CraigyG
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Registered: 20th Oct 02
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
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21, 2nd Apprentice NVQ Lv2 Steeplejack. Hopefully get my Steeplejacking card in the next few years which will put me on a nice little earner.
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antscorsa
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Registered: 11th Aug 02
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quote:
Originally posted by CorsAsh
24, automotive designer, want to move into visualisation though.
how comes ash?
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Xs
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Registered: 12th Apr 02
Location: Lanarkshire
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Originally posted by antscorsa
im 23
Currently product design manager and run the london showroom for a company called Mathmos - produce lighting giftware and the famous lava lamp soon to move on to other products. also lead design manager for sister start up company DeWeNe.
Plan to stay here for another 2 years and become senior altho im already the highest up on the chain, i just want to that title so that im a senior design manager before im 25. quite the achievement for a 23 year old first job out of uni.
after this i hope to move on to become a design manager at a bigger company were the budgets are bigger, more products produced and more money.
Must have had some portfolio to walk into a "product design manager" job straight out of uni.
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c20let
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Registered: 25th Jun 05
Location: Aberdeenshire Drives: VXR Astravan,Evo 9GT,mr2 tbo
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im 21, and a plumber.
doing site work which is pricework so i have the opportunity to make good money.
my aim is to do this for a few more years until my dad takes an early retirement, then take over his plumbing business.
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CorsAsh
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Registered: 19th Apr 02
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quote:
Originally posted by antscorsa
quote:
Originally posted by CorsAsh
24, automotive designer, want to move into visualisation though.
how comes ash?
I prefer it.
Will still do the design and modelling whenever possible though.
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J da Silva
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Registered: 10th Apr 03
Location: The FACTory
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25
Run a company that specialises in intumescent steel coatings for fireprotection on new builds and steel structures. Have my finger in other pies, including property development and sitting on the internet allday trading in shares.
I'm comfortable, I just hope my kids get what they need, that's all that I aim for.
The business brings the bills money in
[Edited on 06-08-2008 by J da Silva]
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J da Silva
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Registered: 10th Apr 03
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Originally posted by deano87
Again, this isn't a dig at anyone.
I personally find it interesting how people are doing one job, but want a completely different career path. I guess it's because of the lack of opportunities or something when at school? Or lack of focus etc? I've gone to Uni so I can pursue a career I want to be in, which will hopefully stop me wanting to do anything else and lose earnings etc.
Good question, I think with the recession taking a grip, most people who are working in banking,building and general contract work are feeling the pinch a little, most firms are paying less because to get contracts people are heavily undercutting.
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RCS
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Registered: 26th Jan 05
Location: Lichfield/Dundee
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Age 22
Currently at uni doing a MSc in Motorsport Engineering.
Aim to work in engine design/performance engineer, preferably abroad.
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sand-eel
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Registered: 15th Mar 07
Location: carluke/braidwood--IRNBRULAND
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Originally posted by ed
I am 22.
I am studying Industrial Product Design (BSc) at Aston University. I want to finish there with a 1st class degree. Once I have finished uni I am going to go to either Oxford Aviation Acadamy, Cabair or Flight Training Europe to learn to drive big jets. Think i'll do that for a while until I have an idea and start up my own business.
I also want to own a nice farm in Oxfordshire or Warwickshire 
63k for training 
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sand-eel
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Registered: 15th Mar 07
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Originally posted by RCS
Age 22
Currently at uni doing a MSc in Motorsport Engineering.
Aim to work in engine design/performance engineer, preferably abroad.
you don't happen to have a dutch guy in your course called alex?
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Mertin
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Registered: 12th Oct 05
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19
Currently in my first year offshore as part of a modern apprenticeship. Got 2 another year and a half to serve my time, then hopefully stay offshore as a mechanical maintenance technician.
Also work at the family farm when im on my 3 weeks off and will continue to do this. Would like to open up my own wee garage for fixin cars on the farm for something to do when im at home
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