Jobs after College Degrees

In our early youth we all take up jobs to earn money. Right. But do all of us enjoy doing whatever we are supposed to do. Remember, that is a very vital question. Unless you have internal satisfaction in doing a job, you better quit because in the end, nobody is happy, neither you who despise the job nor your employer who finds a reluctant employee eating out of his hand, displacing a willing worker. I recall a seminar addressed by a senior vice president of an MNC, attended by me where the venerable gentleman opened his speech by stating that he started his carrier as a window cleaner and that he loved his job only too well. "I used to go out early in the morning", he added, "and being a green horn, was much amused at what happened on the other side of the window".

So was the case of a college drop out who minted money by playing guitar in a roaring night- club. His daily tips for playing popular tunes 'on request' amounted to more than what a college degree holder could ever aspire. And mind you, he loved his job as well.

However, all the above instances are not provoked against college education because that kind of education also pays off. Precisely, what I mean to say is that college education is for those who have already made up their minds on specialized themes like nuclear science, space technology, higher mathematics, gas propulsion and so on and so forth. For average individuals, college degrees are not mandatory like the School Leaving Certificate.

Every day we meet hundreds of people with hundreds of untold stories, some credible, some that sound like fairy tales. Rushing through the Grand Central sometime ago I came across a person whose great grandfather owned one of the busiest railroad companies in the United States. He died at the age of eighty-nine as a billionaire yet maintaining the frugal lifestyle that he led as a linesman in another company where he started his carrier. On being asked casually what he did for a living, the mid-forty gentleman responded by saying that he led an uneventful life by being a professor of literature in a local college. "By the way", I enquired, "do you enjoy it". "Far from it", said the absent-minded professor, "the students are un-attentive, the campus littered and the hostels reek of sex related abuses". "But then", I interrupted, "why do you pursue such ignominy" to which the poor chap exclaimed that he was educated to do only that and nothing else.

I am sure by this time you appreciate what I am trying to tell. There are plenty of jobs around us - both for the college educated as well as for individuals without college degrees. So select a job that you like, a job that gives you pleasure of performance. If not, the World Wide Web will find it for you.

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Rig Welding Jobs - What You Need to Know About Oil Rig Welder Jobs

Rig welding jobs pay about $62,000 per year. This is more than double the average salary of welders in the manufacturing industry - good news as more and more production jobs move overseas. Even if this will be your first oil rig job, you still have a chance to get hired. Like roustabout jobs, rig welder jobs are considered entry level on an oil rig. Before you run out to look for these jobs, here is some background information to get you started.

The oil industry is always looking to hire qualified rig welders - the key point being "qualified". In most cases, you will be tested on your level of skill before you are hired. Of course, it helps to be certified, whatever that means in your jurisdiction. Certainly makes it easier for your resume to get through the oil contractor's human resources department.

In the UK, some oil companies require their welders to be certified up to "6 GR" by CITB (formerly known as City and Guilds). At this level, your welding needs to be very precise, even passing x-ray testing. In the US, much of your welding certification is not transferable between employers, and only lasts for 6 months. The exception is if you take your welding test at an accredited AWS facility.

It helps if you know someone already working as a rig welder. For one thing, he can help to recommend a job to you. For another, he can tell you what types of welding he usually does on his oil rig - what type of material, what positions, what processes, and so on and so forth. This kind of information can help you to prepare for the test.

Note that there are two main types of oil rig welding jobs. In the first type, you are permanently attached to the oil rig. Your job is to carry out repairs and build new metalwork. In the second type, you are part of a flying squad of welders. You go in when a big project needs to be finished quickly.

Be warned, most oil rig jobs (including rig welder's jobs) are best suited to single young men. They are very physically demanding and somewhat dangerous. Many oil rigs are located somewhere difficult to reach, so oil rig workers are often out of touch with their families. Unless your girlfriend or wife is very understanding, you might find your relationship in trouble.

Rig welding jobs pay very well for what is basically blue collar work. Since many companies consider this an entry level oil rig job, you have a good chance of getting in even if you have never worked on an oil rig.

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How To Find A Bipolar-Resistant Job And Bipolar-Proof It

When bipolar disorder hits at work, it all hits the fan. A public display of excess emotion or over-the-top behavior is usually seen as unacceptable. There goes your reputation as a good worker, several fair-weather friends, perhaps pay for the time you're off work. And then when you're ready to return, the boss sacks you. You have lost a job, and you might lose an entire career if word gets around your industry quickly.

If this has happened to you, you are certainly not alone! People with bipolar disorder learn to be resourceful and there are many strategies you can use to choose another job or career and keep it safe from another unexpected episode.

How to find a bipolar-proof job

o What am I good at? What do I like doing? Some people make a career out of an interest. Jot down some ideas.

o What ideas do others have? You could ask a mentor, a senior relative, a former supervisor who treated your illness fairly. Take their ideas and put them in the mix--your decision will be based on lots of ideas, not just one piece of advice.

o Will my new plans allow me to make enough money? How much is enough?

o How many hours a week can I manage? This is important if you are just coming out of a crisis.

o Decide how much challenge you want or boredom you can tolerate. Too much of either could trigger an episode.

o What industries are likely to be tolerant? Surprisingly, the health and human services sector can be among the most discriminatory towards their staff. Try to find out what the organization culture is like before you go for an interview.

o Do I need to retrain? Can I survive on a low income while I study? Am I studying in an area where there is a skills shortage and therefore more jobs with better pay?

Making your job bipolar-resistant

A bipolar-resistant job is one that is protected from discrimination and unfair dismissal. Some jobs are more bipolar-resistant than others, for example seasonal rural jobs, and permanent jobs where there is cumulative sick leave.

You can do a lot to improve your job's security against discrimination.

o Don't tell your secret. If you have not disclosed to anyone at work that you have bipolar, keep it that way.

o Do as much as you can to stay well. Find out about the large number of steps you can take.

o Protect your reputation. If you doubt that you can get through a day without symptoms messing things up, stay at home, even if it means a day without pay. To go to work could mean you lose your job.

o If you have told your boss, ask for workplace changes that will make a difference to your health, for example starting a bit later so any sedative side effects have worn off.

o Use your allies. Confide in a trustworthy friend. Tell your friend some of the signs of oncoming illness and ask him or her to let you know if they see them. That way, you have not only yourself watching for symptoms, but also an objective friend. Then you can take action to prevent the illness getting worse.

If you end up losing another job because of bipolar, look at it as an opportunity to do something better, more prosperous, or more interesting. Each time you dust yourself off you add to your knowledge, stamina and wisdom.

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