Author Topic: Jobs for traditional Catholics? (Read 23323 times)

Änσnymσus · « **Reply #10 on:** May 06, 2012, 01:29:35 AM »

I don't support this American "Empire" thing, but I'd say there's a lot of opportunity in The Military and I think, the government will continue to spend a lot of money in that area, for decades to come. Lot of opportunities for women too. I think they're striving for 50%, in that regard and that's where a lot of police will come from in the future. It would be "nice" if that group of people had good morals and supported the catholic church. So, work and save to avoid debt and have a decent house and car, get married and have lots of kids and then go back to work once they're raised, to save for your retirement and help your kids. At least that seems to be the way people are doing it. Not surprising that leads to a lot of affairs and divorce though. It's scary.

s2srea · « **Reply #11 on:** May 06, 2012, 08:21:35 AM »

There are a few options one could consider. But Matt is right- there are members on this very forum who have gone through the 'tried and true' baby boomer method of: graduate high school, get a 4 year degree, have a simple life; only its not so true anymore.

I think the medical profession is an opportunity to explore. If you can get into a physician's assistant's program at a local community college, you will have the opportunity to make more money than an RN, work anywhere in the country, be in higher demand than RN's, and have a future.

Being a mechanic is another interesting opportunity. However, with the way the industry has gone, you're going to have to bank on working for a dealership; the days of independent shops are coming to a close. The cars that are being made today are so technically advanced, and auto manufacturers are keeping all their technology 'secrets' to themselves; and the market for brakes and oil changes is already flooded. But if you can build you way up as a tech, you may have a future. Going into diesel is an excellent option. Working on construction equipment, trains, transport refrigeration will be necessary and is in higher demand than being an auto tech.

I struggle with these thoughts as well, and I'm very well employed. I make a very decent salary (my wife gets to stay home, I own my home, my kids do not go without needs and get most of their wants), I don't see my career being an option for the next 30 years, not to mention I loath corporate America and its fixation on, money money money, numbers, numbers, numbers, more more more. It is by the grace of Our Lord that I have the job I do. A friend told me, wisely, that He gave it to me because I am not my own anymore, but have a family. But what is one to do in a position like mine? I am not able to go to school considering my schedule, community colleges are overflowing, a private school can cost upwards of 120k... I leave my life in His hands, but one must also be prudent, especially when there are mouths which depend on you.

Änσnymσus · « **Reply #12 on:** May 07, 2012, 12:16:34 AM »

Unfortunately, the medical profession seems to make unreasonable demands in areas of math and science that seem to be of little use other than weeding out the students who can't jump through each progressivley more abstract and complicated loop of Calculus.

Perhaps I am simply ignorant, but I don't see any practical application of advanced math in the every day occupation of an RN or physician's assistant.

The topic of this thread is quite close to my heart, being a young adult that will be done with college, even should I go on to graduate school, in the next decade.

I'm going to be working on a "useless" degree - music. With maybe a double major in Sociology and a minor in French thrown in the mix.

What am I going to do with the degree? I don't really know, but it simply isn't feasible to change the degree - especially since I'm going to be attending university funded (by over 50%) by the music school.

Post- Bachelor's degree, I don't see much of a future other than odd jobs here and there that I will have probably already begun working during my undergraduate years. Teaching piano can bring in a few hundred extra monthly - and it's not terribly demanding, except time-wise. Being a church organist/pianist can pay reasonably - it's not uncommon for a graduate organ student to make $40,000 + annually with playing the organ for Saturday/Sunday services - throw in the occasional choir rehearsal. Again, not very demanding. I guess when all else fails, I can sit in front of shopping centers and play the violin for a few dollars!

What about the Sociology degree? What type of employment could I seek with it?

I think that after college, I could probably support myself provided I live modestly - which isn't a problem for me. I don't have any reservations working thankless jobs or blending into the backdrop of the mindless workforce, although I'll probably have to buff up a bit before manual labor becomes an option.

The real question is how will I find money to either 1) enter a religious house after to college for recollection and discernment or 2) after leaving the religious house, if applicable, how to find money to support a family.

As eager I would be, starting a family when one is working various odd jobs at the mercy of Protestant music ministry directors, etc seems totally irresponsible.

I've considered both RN and physician's assistanct, but the math is the barrier. I've also considered becoming a mortician. Morbid, yes.

Änσnymσus · « **Reply #13 on:** May 07, 2012, 10:20:37 AM »

You don't need much math for an RN. College Algebra and Statistics at most.
The organic chem is probably the most challenging course and not all schools require it. Certainly for a BSN but not for an ASN or Diploma.

Änσnymσus · « **Reply #14 on:** May 07, 2012, 01:37:08 PM »

Grow your own food, make your own clothes and produce your own ethanol. Then you can work at home!

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Author Topic: Jobs for traditional Catholics? (Read 23323 times)

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Jobs for traditional Catholics?

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Jobs for traditional Catholics?

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Jobs for traditional Catholics?

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Jobs for traditional Catholics?

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Jobs for traditional Catholics?