Do you have a plan?

xoxyx

Now, I don't want to hear from any of you smug people who've already reached where you want to be in life. (I'm talking to you Brummytom! )

I'm wondering about those of you who haven't quite reached that perfect job/relationship/life that you were always planning on.

I'm not there yet. I'm working in a job which I don't particularly like, but it's paying the bills. But, I have a plan!!!

I'm starting a Masters in Criminology in September. It's a one year course that I can do while still working full time, so, next year, I will be z_topaz MSc. Now, that won't really get me my dream job either, but I am planning on taking my newly qualified behind and heading off into the sunshine (Canada), where they love criminology types. But that's not important as I am going to work in a bar and get a great tan. Shall do that for a while and then come back to Ireland, get a job in the area of social work (lots of psychology in the criminology course so I should be able to do that), and will take on a PhD which may take two or three years, but at least I'll be working in a new, interesting area.

By the time I've got my Doctorate, this country will be in a much better mood so I'll be able to get working hard and earning lots doing research. I'm 25 now so, by 35 I should be in a pretty good position.

God only knows how things will actually work out, but that's my plan.

What's yours???

Edit - TL; DR - Do you have a plan? Just like the title says!

Deus Ex Machina

I do have a plan, but it only extends, at an absolute maximum, 15 minutes into the future.

Gary4279

I have a plan....a masterplan

easyeason3

Why criminology?
What do you need for that course?

bluecatmorgana

I tend not to think more than a few months ahead. If I do I get depressed about it when I fail.

YFlyer

A PhD in 2 or 3 years? Thats a steal

steddyeddy

Get a masters in primatology and capture bigfoot!

Engelbert

z_topaz wrote: »

But that's not important as I am going to work in a bar and get a great tan

We've run the UV light over that tanning oil you're currently using and I have some bad news....

RolandIRL

i'm going to play the Atari Jaguar for the rest of my life

xoxyx

easyeason3 wrote: »

Why criminology?
What do you need for that course?

They look for a degree in psychology or law, but also take on a lot of guards. Very interesting - think criminal profiling.

xoxyx

Engelbert wrote: »

We've run the UV light over that tanning oil you're currently using and I have some bad news....

Great. The bulb has died hasn't it.

Mint Sauce

i love it when a plan comes together

Engelbert

z_topaz wrote: »

Great. The bulb has died hasn't it.

No it's a bit more serious than that my dear. It means Francis Dolarhyde isn't far away! :rolleyes:

easyeason3

z_topaz wrote: »

They look for a degree in psychology or law, but also take on a lot of guards. Very interesting - think criminal profiling.

I like the sound of it. Good choice, hope it works out well for you.

xoxyx

Engelbert wrote: »

No it's a bit more serious than that my dear. It means Francis Dolarhyde isn't far away! :rolleyes:

Ah crap. The hose again. Never a tap, never a watering can, always the hose again, again, again.

Itsdacraic

z_topaz wrote: »

Now, I don't want to hear from any of you smug people who've already reached where you want to be in life. (I'm talking to you Brummytom! )

I'm wondering about those of you who haven't quite reached that perfect job/relationship/life that you were always planning on.

I'm not there yet. I'm working in a job which I don't particularly like, but it's paying the bills. But, I have a plan!!!

I'm starting a Masters in Criminology in September. It's a one year course that I can do while still working full time, so, next year, I will be z_topaz MSc. Now, that won't really get me my dream job either, but I am planning on taking my newly qualified behind and heading off into the sunshine (Canada), where they love criminology types. But that's not important as I am going to work in a bar and get a great tan. Shall do that for a while and then come back to Ireland, get a job in the area of social work (lots of psychology in the criminology course so I should be able to do that), and will take on a PhD which may take two or three years, but at least I'll be working in a new, interesting area.

By the time I've got my Doctorate, this country will be in a much better mood so I'll be able to get working hard and earning lots doing research. I'm 25 now so, by 35 I should be in a pretty good position.

God only knows how things will actually work out, but that's my plan.

What's yours???

Edit - TL; DR - Do you have a plan? Just like the title says!

You will fail

Raminahobbin

My fave topic

I have a very detailed idea of where I want my future to go...

I am currently working in a job that merely serves to pay the bills while I do my Acupuncture licentiate... My plan is to get on my feet with the aul acupuncture while I'm over this side of the Island (dublin) and get another few courses under my belt: Tuina Massage, Qi Gong, Chinese and Irish Herbal Medicine (thanks to all the courses being part time it doesn't matter where I live when I'm doing them).

The plan is to then move over to Leitrim/Sligo type area and eventually set up a book shop/health shop/coffee shop (with homemade goodies) and provide a space for local artists to display their work on my walls. I plan to have treatment rooms also for myself and other therapists. I would love to branch into veterinary acupuncture maybe, but I think I might need a veterinary qualification to do this (I have to check that out).

My aim, since I was 10/11, was to have lots of LAND. Lots of it. And animals. The centrepiece of my future is going to be a fcuking DEADLY earth home type house.

http://www.simondale.net/house/

It'll be bigger than this one, but the appearance and style will be similar.

I'm 24 now. My time scale is: 4/5 years to get over the West and start building my business. Another 5 years to get my land and get planning permission. I would aim to have my house completed before I'm 40, and my business in full schwing before I'm 35/36.

Kids don't really factor into the equation...

Made me think of 'Man With A Plan';

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGQd0y2h0ic&feature=related

Great song.


But no I don't have any idea what I want to do in future. Which is quite worrying as I'm 22. I need to start wanting something

easyeason3

Raminahobbin wrote: »

My fave topic

I have a very detailed idea of where I want my future to go...

I am currently working in a job that merely serves to pay the bills while I do my Acupuncture licentiate... My plan is to get on my feet with the aul acupuncture while I'm over this side of the Island (dublin) and get another few courses under my belt: Tuina Massage, Qi Gong, Chinese and Irish Herbal Medicine (thanks to all the courses being part time it doesn't matter where I live when I'm doing them).

The plan is to then move over to Leitrim/Sligo type area and eventually set up a book shop/health shop/coffee shop (with homemade goodies) and provide a space for local artists to display their work on my walls. I plan to have treatment rooms also for myself and other therapists. I would love to branch into veterinary acupuncture maybe, but I think I might need a veterinary qualification to do this (I have to check that out).

My aim, since I was 10/11, was to have lots of LAND. Lots of it. And animals. The centrepiece of my future is going to be a fcuking DEADLY earth home type house.

http://www.simondale.net/house/

It'll be bigger than this one, but the appearance and style will be similar.

I'm 24 now. My time scale is: 4/5 years to get over the West and start building my business. Another 5 years to get my land and get planning permission. I would aim to have my house completed before I'm 40, and my business in full schwing before I'm 35/36.

Kids don't really factor into the equation...

So when you grow up you want to live in a house that's usually reserved for hobbits & dwarfs?

Raminahobbin

easyeason3 wrote: »

So when you grow up you want to live in a house that's usually reserved for hobbits & dwarfs?

Yes.

But I liked them before I even knew about hobbits!

Lu Tze

z_topaz wrote: »

Now, I don't want to hear from any of you smug people who've already reached where you want to be in life. (I'm talking to you Brummytom! )

I'm wondering about those of you who haven't quite reached that perfect job/relationship/life that you were always planning on.

I'm not there yet. I'm working in a job which I don't particularly like, but it's paying the bills. But, I have a plan!!!

I'm starting a Masters in Criminology in September. It's a one year course that I can do while still working full time, so, next year, I will be z_topaz MSc. Now, that won't really get me my dream job either, but I am planning on taking my newly qualified behind and heading off into the sunshine (Canada), where they love criminology types. But that's not important as I am going to work in a bar and get a great tan. Shall do that for a while and then come back to Ireland, get a job in the area of social work (lots of psychology in the criminology course so I should be able to do that), and will take on a PhD which may take two or three years, but at least I'll be working in a new, interesting area.

By the time I've got my Doctorate, this country will be in a much better mood so I'll be able to get working hard and earning lots doing research. I'm 25 now so, by 35 I should be in a pretty good position.

God only knows how things will actually work out, but that's my plan.

What's yours???

Edit - TL; DR - Do you have a plan? Just like the title says!

Quite the achievement, you will be the first person i ever heard of to do this

starbelgrade

Raminahobbin wrote: »

My plan is to get on my feet with the aul acupuncture

That could hurt.

easyeason3

Raminahobbin wrote: »

Yes.

But I liked them before I even knew about hobbits!

I want to mock you but that house would be sooooo cool.

Raminahobbin

easyeason3 wrote: »

I want to mock you but that house would be sooooo cool.

Damn Straight!

And totally achieveable. My best friend is an engineer and has kept my house in mind for me as an interesting little side project- has researched them fully and reckons she can build it for me. She's completely onboard with overseeing the building and making sure i have no nasty damp problems or anything.

:cool:

bmw535d

i want to be rich one day, but with no real plan or effort.

Start travelling the world in a few months and stay away for as long as I can.. if I enjoy it. Then come back, do the fund accounting again for a while to get back on my feet nd look about a computer degree / cisco cert etc. If not that, maybe go for tax exams.
It's a broad outline but it's ok for being 22.

alwaysadub

Any life plans i've made-bar one- have never worked out.
So i don't have a future plan anymore, just gonna see what happens!

starbelgrade

Raminahobbin wrote: »

Damn Straight!

And totally achieveable. My best friend is an engineer and has kept my house in mind for me as an interesting little side project- has researched them fully and reckons she can build it for me. She's completely onboard with overseeing the building and making sure i have no nasty damp problems or anything.

:cool:

Female engineer? Ah well, at least the curtain poles will stay up.

frag420

I have a plan, a cunning plan. A plan so cunning you could pin a tail on it and call it a fox!!

JerryHandbag

I do hope to have a plan soon. But first I must get all my heads together (well just my head actually) and form a plan to decipher what my plan will be. But prior to that I must put a plan of action together to tackle.....OH FCK IT I'LL DO IT LATER! :rolleyes:

some_dose

23 years old and just about to finish my MSc in Fisheries Management. Never going back to college again - I'm done with it. Moving in with the girlfriend next years in Wales hopefully (if she gets her MSc course). After next year, travel the world with her and then who knows.......................

Hopefully a house a job in Ireland though and maybe a few kids (originally was not mad about them but having seen some of my friends become fathers, I reckon it would not be too bad)

Lu Tze

starbelgrade wrote: »

Female engineer?

Yeah theres lots of them about, taking our jobs :mad:






















Seriously though, its great they add a bit of glam to the profession :pac:

xoxyx

Lu Tze wrote: »

Quite the achievement, you will be the first person i ever heard of to do this

I know - but we're talking 2015 or thereabouts. With the way things have changed in the last five years I wouldn't be surprised if we were all working as government cloud engineers.

unknown13

Do Criminology myself and go into An Garda Siochana. Hopefully will be starting University in September.

ElaElaElano

z_topaz wrote: »

By the time I've got my Doctorate, this country will be in a much better mood.

Wanna bet?

See you in Canada though, I'm off there as soon as possible.

PrettyBoy

I have sat down and planned, in depth, what I would do if I won the lotto.

Priorities.

xoxyx

PrettyBoy wrote: »

I have sat down and planned, in depth, what I would do if I won the lotto.

Priorities.

Starting with buying me a home in the Maldives.

Local-womanizer

I never really had a plan as thorough as people here. I just like to let things work themselves out I suppose and so far it is working.

That said,I have no job,I'am in minor debt with the bank,but in the not so distant future hopefully all this will be sorted

As for the rest,I dont like to plan,you only end up disappointed if the plan fails,whereas if I you let things work themselves out it is a pleasant surprise.

And I always have the belief that as long as you have good family and friends everything else can wait!

That all sounds very hippie-ish I know!

Tigger

criminology was madec up to fill flagging science courses

hyae i had a plan
yes i succeded

buitbi drove taxis between point a and point b

its not as easy as ye think it is

Captain Darling

Phase 1: Make plan
Phase 2: ????
Phase 3: Profit

Simple.

christ on a bike!

I have a plan, not hugely interesting but it's to enter a certain profession. I have sent out over 300 CVs and cover letters at this stage.
Have received about 100 pfo's the rest unrecognised. Most were positive, ie keep trying, got a nice one today which said that they couldn't offer me a job but my cv and cover letter were highly impressive and they'd be willing to pass it on to any colleagues that they knew were looking for someone.
Some were very negative, like another one today which strongly advised me not to enter the profession as I would in all likelyhood end up in debt and poorer than if I was on the dole.

But it's what I want to do and I will do it. I don't particulalry want to be minted (though it would be nice!) but considering that we spend more time working than with our friends then my plan is to do something that I love. And thats my plan.

I also want an M3. That may not happen though

xoxyx

^^^

What area?
You a Stephen King reader btw?

BlandKitten

Well, the plan is pretty simple;
Grab a job (if I can) for the remainder of my college years, and possibly stay on for a masters or such when graduated (depending on money, availability, thoughts at the time etc).
Start working from the ground up, moving about if needs be for a better opportunity. Once I reach a few years of professional work, then search for the dream job with plenty of qualifications under my belt.

Of course, there's the prospect of a house, family, black panther and such, but you can't really "plan" on such things now can you? :P

christ on a bike!

z_topaz wrote: »

^^^

What area?
You a Stephen King reader btw?

Law.

Stephen King? No, why say that?

Mahony

Barrister I bet......

Mahony

Well, the plan is pretty simple;
Grab a job (if I can) for the remainder of my college years, and possibly stay on for a masters or such when graduated (depending on money, availability, thoughts at the time etc).
Start working from the ground up, moving about if needs be for a better opportunity. Once I reach a few years of professional work, then search for the dream job with plenty of qualifications under my belt.

Im already living this plan and starting the masters phase although im a civil engineer.............thats the bummer bit!

ballsymchugh

the only plan i ever really made was the car that i wanted to buy. took me 2 years to save for it, and bought it in december 07, completely forgetting to plan for the income tax bill for january. oh well.

don't even plan weekends anymore cos that involves other people, and you can't always depend on them!!

christ on a bike!

Mahony wrote: »

Barrister I bet......

Nope the other one. Believe the papers and they're all loaded, making a mint from tribunals and personal injury claims.

Reality 1 in 4 are unemployed and there isn't a return on the time and money put in. But law is interesting and lots of people enjoy it and aren't necessarily vultures.

Captain Darling

Mahony wrote: »

Im already living this plan and starting the masters phase although im a civil engineer.............thats the bummer bit!

Good job Mahony!

xoxyx

christ on a bike! wrote: »

Stephen King? No, why say that?

Sorry - just your sig. I know it's a common quote but every time I see it I'm reminded of Insomnia by Stephen King.

xoxyx

christ on a bike! wrote: »

Nope the other one. Believe the papers and they're all loaded, making a mint from tribunals and personal injury claims.

Reality 1 in 4 are unemployed and there isn't a return on the time and money put in. But law is interesting and lots of people enjoy it and aren't necessarily vultures.

1 in 4 are unemployed? 3 in 4 probably can't get their career off the ground at the moment - unless they have good connections.

Law is interesting though - I agree with you. But what you have to do with it as a solicitor is not interesting at all - 7 out of 8 times. It's not what it's made out to be.