04diamond<3|1363722884|3408870 said:I wasn't calling anyone a whore. It literally is about sex all the time and that's all I was saying. I wasn't bashing the **** industry although I do find it absolutely sick. I've wanted to say something for a long time because I get tired of seeing it since this forum has nothing to do with sex. The internet does NOT have to consist of sex in every corner. I should have said "sex related posts" instead of "whore", but again, I wasn't calling anyone a whore.
I completely understand everyone has a different sense of humor and in some cases it's fine, but just been seeing a lot of it lately and in some cases have felt in inappropriate. That's the only reason I said anything. before a year or two ago I'd never seen so much "sex" on this forum or any at all.
Chrono|1363724023|3408899 said:rubybeth|1363722346|3408861 said:Chrono|1363713052|3408719 said:Internship is a great way to get your foot in the door. You get paid while doing it, get a taste of what you'll be doing after you graduate to decide if this is what you want to be doing everyday for the next 20 to 40 years, gain minor experience in your field of study, networking opportunity, and there is a good chance of being offered a job as soon as you graduate with the company you interned with.
I think this is an anomaly or specific to your field. I did a practicum/internship, and I was definitely NOT paid. My employer now offers internships, as well, and they are unpaid. As far as I know, the trend is toward unpaid internships for even seasoned employees, just to get their foot in the door.
Oh, this is news to me. Do you mind sharing what field that is? Mine is in engineering, so obviously, I'm biased.
rubybeth|1363722346|3408861 said:Chrono|1363713052|3408719 said:Internship is a great way to get your foot in the door. You get paid while doing it, get a taste of what you'll be doing after you graduate to decide if this is what you want to be doing everyday for the next 20 to 40 years, gain minor experience in your field of study, networking opportunity, and there is a good chance of being offered a job as soon as you graduate with the company you interned with.
I think this is an anomaly or specific to your field. I did a practicum/internship, and I was definitely NOT paid. My employer now offers internships, as well, and they are unpaid. As far as I know, the trend is toward unpaid internships for even seasoned employees, just to get their foot in the door.
Gypsy|1363636374|3408000 said:Life is not about money. It's about happiness. And if you are unhappy at your job/career no matter how much money you make, you aren't going to be happy period.
I think the best bang for buck is listening to your children, not just what they say, but listening to who they really are and observing what makes them happy. Are they creative? Analytical? What are their interests?
And then go from there to help them understand what careers are out there. I was raised on the "doctor, lawyer, engineer" only model. You had to be one of these to be considered 'successful' and honestly its a terrible model. I should have been allowed to go to culinary school, get my PhD and teach, or any of a 100 things in the artistic creative world that would have made me happier. But I wasn't, and so too with many of my peers.
I have found peace NOW. But that's because I have a good boss, and am valued. And my job is one I am good at. But it's not what I am passionate about, or really... interested it.
You have to be dedicated, ambitious, and disciplined usually to be a success at most endeavors. Those are qualities that parents should try to instill in their children if they want success. That plus passion and interest to me means success. It's not a matter of your "major" in college, or your master's degree. Those are tools. What you need is all the other stuff FIRST. The skills, the work ethic and the interest.
Life is about happiness, passion, fulfillment. I'm not saying security and financial stability aren't important. But they are part of the puzzle. Not the puzzle itself. For just about every interest there is a way to make good money doing something.
justginger|1363735163|3409039 said:rubybeth|1363722346|3408861 said:Chrono|1363713052|3408719 said:Internship is a great way to get your foot in the door. You get paid while doing it, get a taste of what you'll be doing after you graduate to decide if this is what you want to be doing everyday for the next 20 to 40 years, gain minor experience in your field of study, networking opportunity, and there is a good chance of being offered a job as soon as you graduate with the company you interned with.
I think this is an anomaly or specific to your field. I did a practicum/internship, and I was definitely NOT paid. My employer now offers internships, as well, and they are unpaid. As far as I know, the trend is toward unpaid internships for even seasoned employees, just to get their foot in the door.
My med sci degree down here used to be a 3 year program. Now it is 4, with the last year comprised of three 11 week placements at a variety of public and private hospitals. Not only are you not being paid for those 33 weeks of work, you're paying the university tuition for that time! The workplace gets a kickback from the uni for having to put up with you, you get to learn how REAL workplaces function after being taught a bunch of antiquated theory. And the school's still cashing in.
That being said, it definitely does help your employment prospects if you "click" during your placement. Or the opposite - I can't count how many students we've had that, upon their exit, my manager said, "Well we'll never see HER again!"
cygnet|1363788630|3409505 said:BF's degree is in electrical engineering. He makes good money. My degree is in biology, but I'm not employed in a bio-related field anymore so I guess that doesn't really apply here.
For the record, several of my friends are sex workers and they are smart, engaging women with college degrees and great minds for business. They do very well for themselves and enjoy their profession, regardless of how some people may judge them. People should do what makes them happy and worry less about what makes other people happy.
is that legal?..cygnet|1363788630|3409505 said:BF's degree is in electrical engineering. He makes good money. My degree is in biology, but I'm not employed in a bio-related field anymore so I guess that doesn't really apply here.
For the record, several of my friends are sex workers and they are smart, engaging women with college degrees and great minds for business. They do very well for themselves and enjoy their profession, regardless of how some people may judge them. People should do what makes them happy and worry less about what makes other people happy.
cygnet|1363788630|3409505 said:BF's degree is in electrical engineering. He makes good money. My degree is in biology, but I'm not employed in a bio-related field anymore so I guess that doesn't really apply here.
For the record, several of my friends are sex workers and they are smart, engaging women with college degrees and great minds for business. They do very well for themselves and enjoy their profession, regardless of how some people may judge them. People should do what makes them happy and worry less about what makes other people happy.
YT|1363663479|3408343 said:Hahaha wow, maybe you should get a sense of humor. You're soooo right. I get none from DH. Oh woe is me. I must come on ps and get some excitement going in my loins.04diamond<3 said:Dancing Fire|1363662359|3408324 said:try it you might like it...04diamond<3|1363659018|3408293 said:YT|1363645191|3408103 said:**** degree!
Why is everything about sex??? I'm sorry, but that's just gross.
Very funny. I believe people that constantly have to post about stuff like this do so because they don't get any and this is the most excitement they're going to get. I happen to be married, but my sex life is between me and DH. I get it's a running joke between you two, but I think it's gross. I thought this thread was about serious, or important things. Not about more whore crap.
This has nothing to do with DF. If you read my other posts, they are all similar. Because, lo and behold! I have a sense of humor. Not for everyone. But at least I have one.
I am nice to everyone and try very hard not to cause drama. I don't know why you are picking a fight.