If you could do anything...Part 2 - Page 2

Flexin · 07-20-2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by EpyonXero

The one thing I always wanted to do was be a military pilot. Unfortunately I was born with a heart murmur which automatically disqualifies me from joining the military. Im also 6'8" which disqualifies me from fitting in most cockpits

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So my backup plan was to become an Ocean Engineer and so far so good, I recently got a job offer to be a Test Engineer for the Naval Surface Warfare Centers.

See those are two good reasons.

And rather then cry about what you can't do your finding something else you might enjoy.

Are you going to take the job?

James

the chi · 07-20-2009, 05:47 PM

I got married young instead of going to vet school like I dreamed my entire life. All the years following I've fought to keep my head above bills, mortgage, car payments etc. I know all about living beyond ones means. I am just now, at almost 28 in a position to be able to go back to school and get into doing something I want, versus what I need to do to pay the bills.

Amorok · 07-21-2009, 06:34 AM

I'm working on it. I'm planning on going to work for a state after retiring from the military, several of them will give me retirement a few years sooner after 20 years active Federal service, so I'll be in my mid 50's and retired twice with enough money to open a bike shop or a bar.

derf · 07-21-2009, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Amorok

I'm working on it. I'm planning on going to work for a state after retiring from the military, several of them will give me retirement a few years sooner after 20 years active Federal service, so I'll be in my mid 50's and retired twice with enough money to open a bike shop or a bar.

Cha-ching!!!! Yeh seriously that is a great plan, although I am working toward a very similar goal I do plan to take a few years off after I retire to travel. I got just over a decade to think about it, 2021 is approaching real fast. Once I do some traveling and see the world I was thinking about becoming a DMV picture guy taking headshots of all the kids who just got their liscense. I would make sure that they take the worst possible picture

wildchild · 07-21-2009, 08:48 AM

so Flexin, your's and mine seemed very similar in the other thread. One big difference, I'm older and now look back and know how I should have done it.

I had planned to get out of the Army and go drive for Schneider, (one of the few co's doing training back then) for five years, then buy my own truck and start as leased driver, next step was to go owner operator then build up a business with a few more trucks.
As I was getting out, along came girlfriend, soon after we're pregnant. She doesn't want me gone and I have to be home for kid.

Now in my 40's I look back and wonder if I did right. Went to school (everyone said that was the thing to do) got an office job like I said I never would and I make a comfortable living. Problem is I'm miserable.

Two years ago I met a man who had done exactly as I planned to do. He in his 40's has more time then he knows what to do with. He has 15 trucks, all custom, with great drivers. He had a fantastic career driving and now simply manages the business. He is at home with his kids every day.

Not saying it would always work out that way, just that if you want to do it, do it when your young. That way as your kids get older you will be more seasoned in your profession and able to work in the time you need with them. If you fail you'll have time to recover and do something else.

in hind sight, I never should have let my dream go. Silly as it is I should have held on to it

Fleck750 · 07-21-2009, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by wildchild

so Flexin, your's and mine seemed very similar in the other thread. One big difference, I'm older and now look back and know how I should have done it.

I had planned to get out of the Army and go drive for Schneider, (one of the few co's doing training back then) for five years, then buy my own truck and start as leased driver, next step was to go owner operator then build up a business with a few more trucks.
As I was getting out, along came girlfriend, soon after we're pregnant. She doesn't want me gone and I have to be home for kid.

Now in my 40's I look back and wonder if I did right. Went to school (everyone said that was the thing to do) got an office job like I said I never would and I make a comfortable living. Problem is I'm miserable.

Two years ago I met a man who had done exactly as I planned to do. He in his 40's has more time then he knows what to do with. He has 15 trucks, all custom, with great drivers. He had a fantastic career driving and now simply manages the business. He is at home with his kids every day.

Not saying it would always work out that way, just that if you want to do it, do it when your young. That way as your kids get older you will be more seasoned in your profession and able to work in the time you need with them. If you fail you'll have time to recover and do something else.

in hind sight, I never should have let my dream go. Silly as it is I should have held on to it

I went to college for 2 years, hated it. So I went to truck driving school, drove for CFI for 6 years, met the ex, bought a house, and quit driving.

Should have stayed in college, got the degree in botany and be playing with plants instead of shipping scripts to vets.

I've probably had 40 jobs in my life, but it has given me experiences that a safe job wouldn't have. I would have rather lived an interesting life than a safe, boring one.

HurricaneHeather · 07-21-2009, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Fleck750

I would have rather lived an interesting life than a safe, boring one.

wildchild · 07-21-2009, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Fleck750

I would have rather lived an interesting life than a safe, boring one.

if there's one thing my life has been it's "interesting" I have done every job known I think. some have been a blast and some not so much but yeah that part of my life I wouldn't change.

karl_1052 · 01-27-2010, 07:47 AM

Kepp doing what I am doing. Govt jobs rock.
Go to work is shorts, tshirts and sandals, work my 35 hours a week and make good money doing it.

Rider · 01-27-2010, 09:33 AM

I have no practical experience outside of building my own motors for private use but if it paid enough, I'd love to build race motors. I've rebuilt lawn mower and 2 stroke engines quite a bit and I have assembled a V-8 engine before but I have no certification nor real world experience that would be required.

01-27-2010, 07:47 AM	#9
karl_1052 sergeant hatred Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ottawa Moto: The bus Posts: 2,723	Kepp doing what I am doing. Govt jobs rock. Go to work is shorts, tshirts and sandals, work my 35 hours a week and make good money doing it. __________________ My wife was afraid of the dark...then she saw me naked and now she's afraid of the light.

07-21-2009, 06:34 AM	#3
Amorok Issukangitok Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Biloxi, MS Moto: '06 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Posts: 2,225	I'm working on it. I'm planning on going to work for a state after retiring from the military, several of them will give me retirement a few years sooner after 20 years active Federal service, so I'll be in my mid 50's and retired twice with enough money to open a bike shop or a bar.

07-21-2009, 08:48 AM	#5
wildchild cruiser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the run Moto: '09 HD superglide, 16 Yamaha FZ 09 Posts: 2,749	so Flexin, your's and mine seemed very similar in the other thread. One big difference, I'm older and now look back and know how I should have done it. I had planned to get out of the Army and go drive for Schneider, (one of the few co's doing training back then) for five years, then buy my own truck and start as leased driver, next step was to go owner operator then build up a business with a few more trucks. As I was getting out, along came girlfriend, soon after we're pregnant. She doesn't want me gone and I have to be home for kid. Now in my 40's I look back and wonder if I did right. Went to school (everyone said that was the thing to do) got an office job like I said I never would and I make a comfortable living. Problem is I'm miserable. Two years ago I met a man who had done exactly as I planned to do. He in his 40's has more time then he knows what to do with. He has 15 trucks, all custom, with great drivers. He had a fantastic career driving and now simply manages the business. He is at home with his kids every day. Not saying it would always work out that way, just that if you want to do it, do it when your young. That way as your kids get older you will be more seasoned in your profession and able to work in the time you need with them. If you fail you'll have time to recover and do something else. in hind sight, I never should have let my dream go. Silly as it is I should have held on to it

01-27-2010, 09:33 AM	#10
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	I have no practical experience outside of building my own motors for private use but if it paid enough, I'd love to build race motors. I've rebuilt lawn mower and 2 stroke engines quite a bit and I have assembled a V-8 engine before but I have no certification nor real world experience that would be required.