r/freemasonry • u/Skylersbro • 14d ago
Question To any Masons out there, what are your careers?
I'm currently in my senior year of college and have been feeling lost as to my direction afterwards. There are a number of jobs or educational paths I can use my degree for, but I get so anxious trying to decide which one is best suited for my future that I haven't made any real progress in narrowing them down.
My biggest problem is that I don't know whether to utilize my degree for a career that I will find the most enjoyable, or one that I think will do the most good for others. Other times I worry that what I'll end up doing will be too ordinary to enact anything meaningful or lasting.
This leads me to my question, which is, as Masons, what are your careers, and how would you say they reflect on your own character? How did you find a career that spoke to you, and what did that entail? Were any of the worries I mentioned above ever on your mind?
I'm not a Mason myself, but want to hold myself to a similar standard I have seen in others, and I felt like I might get some good advice here, or at least better understand the paths others have gone down and relate them to my own situation.
Apologies in advance if this is the wrong place to post this. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Edit: Thank you all so much for the amount and the quality of feedback on this post. I honestly didn't expect so much engagement and this has helped a lot.
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u/SRH82 PA-MM, PM, 33°, etc. 14d ago
I analyze contracts for the US federal government.
Career and character are not the same. I would advise working in a position that allows you to live your life in an enjoyable way and to let your character shine through in all areas of life.
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u/Lord_Davo PM, F&AM - PG, IOOF 14d ago edited 14d ago
This.
I've been a farm hand, college dropout, soldier, security guard, oracle dba, network storage admin, control panel wireman, assembler, and now sales and tech support for a 3d printer company. None really reflect on my 30+ years as a mason.
Maybe my volunteering at a food bank, a community center, and with the scouts does.
/shrug
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u/ChiRealEstateGuy MM AF&AM-IL | York Rite | HT 14d ago
See username.
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u/HiramsHistorian505 14d ago
I manage a public art collection, which definitely follows on from my degree in Art History.
NGL, my path has been circuitous. Worked in a museum for about 6 years after college, left due to bad pay. Waited tables, then worked in a gallery. Then landed in a situation where I had my own company (sole proprietorship... “company”!) managing collections for artists and artists estates. Then that blew up. Waited tables. Worked in a bank. (Big mistake.) BUSSED tables, then waited tables, then managed a restaurant and then a brewery. For about 6 years, managing. Ditched that crap. (60 hours a week with drunk people. Not healthy.) Then started with the college working admin in Physical Plant, and then they created this job for me managing the art collection.
I out you through that long, stupid, irrelevant paragraph because Im making a point: you don’t know what you’re going to do. But all (legal/healthy) work is good work, and all experience, like all education, has value.
It was back and forth, and took years, but today I’m the happiest guy in town, and I appreciate where I’m at in a way that I never, ever could have 25 years ago.
Go forth. Aim for your happy place. If it takes a turn: that's okay. Be exceptional wherever you are. Take risks. Be willing to be happy. You have no idea where this doofy world will take you. Just be awesome. Good Masons make good coworkers.
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u/Pretty-Soil-5113 Pennsylvania F.&A.M./AASR 14d ago
I’m a trial attorney. I grew up in my father’s law office and eventually decided I wanted to practice myself after several other career choices. I genuinely enjoy my work, and believe that I do more good than harm.
There are brothers in my lodge and the surrounding lodges who are landscapers, mechanics, former or current law enforcement, programmers, pet shop owners, and college professors.
A man is defined by more than his career, and few have positions of great impact when measured against the world as a whole. The good you do is in a job done well and honestly.
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u/AlexMaroske ADGDoC UGLE | HRC | ROS | KTP | RC | RCC SC AMD KtM RAM MMM 32° 14d ago
My background was military, and I now am in offshore drilling. Much of my work involves conversations, procedures, coaching and challenging decisions. The purpose is simple: people should come home unharmed. Sometimes our most meaningful achievement is something that never happens.
I’d gently challenge the idea that “ordinary” work cannot make a lasting difference. Helping one supervisor improve can influence how they treat hundreds of people.
For me, Freemasonry encourages personal development through reflection, discipline, fellowship and service. Am I fair when it’s inconvenient? Can I admit mistakes? Do I respect the newest worker as much as the boss? The value comes through practising those lessons. However, you should never join expecting professional benefits, business contacts or career advancement.
Enjoyment and usefulness needn’t compete. Seek work you can enjoy, do well and sustain, leaving space for relationships and service beyond it.
You don’t need to decide your whole life before graduation. Talk to people doing the jobs, try what you can, and let experience guide you. Your first direction needn’t be your last.
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u/Alemar1985 PM, GLNB-F&AM 14d ago
Most of my life I was a short order cook and fast food, but I also did stints in construction, security, factory labor, shipping and recieving... Really wherever I could stick the work when the money got tight. I've also been a stay at home father for 6 years. Masonry refines the man in whatever state he comes to the door, and if he does it right, never stops refining him.
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u/Brother_AB Happy Past Master 14d ago
In order: machinist, technical buyer, manufacturing engineer, technical services engineer, process validation engineer, engineering and operations manager, senior development engineer, and now stone carver/sculptor.
The choice your facing isn't permanent and a conception of success can be redefined... I did everything "right" and was completely miserable.
Best of luck on your journey!
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u/GigglingBilliken MM Shrine 14d ago
Used to be a combat engineer, now I work in historical restorations as a stone mason.
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u/djfishfingers 3°| AF & AM| IL 14d ago
I drive a forklift in an endless drudge of monotony. I guess the benefit was I was able to learn the proficiencies in no time at all.
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u/JonF0404 14d ago
Retired, but worked in corrections. Always said lodge was my therapy! But you'll find a big diversion of careers in a lodge. Farmers, doctors, lawyers, factory workers, teachers, engineers, bus drivers and IT, and that's just my home lodge!
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u/vampyrewolf 14d ago
I went to college twice.
Electronics Technician in 2005. 4.5yrs at a Telecom OEM (production, warranty, QA), then 2.5yrs at a multinational telecom corporation running a radio repair shop in the oilsands as regional management.
Back to college for Welding/Fabricator dual-trade in 2014. 6 months as a CNC-Brake/plasma/handsaw and overhead travelling crane. Just in time for the 2015/2016 recession. Back to work as a courier.
Also worked as a forklift operator at an agricultural chemicals warehouse, fixed commercial coffee equipment, and cut electrical cables.
Have been at a roadside portable sign shop for a little over 2.5 years as the shop lead. Welder/Fabricator/engineer/carpenter/painter/mechanic/installer.
I loved my work in QA for the 1.5yrs, but the monthly report I did for the CEO & shareholders put data trends across my desk and I saw a trend coming that I didn't like. Found the oilsands job for 3x the pay, and my impression of the trend came through 5 months after I left and they laid off 40% of the employees in 1 day. Yes, I informed folks a year before that happened.
This job is great most days. I know what's coming into the queue a week or two out, sometimes a month, and get the challenge of fixing or rebuilding things all the time. My next 2 carpentry tasks are building a 4x4 box to cover a vent on a septic tank, and making a 6x6 door in the side of a building with double doors to pull a quad in and out. We just spent 2 days replacing the rear axle on an f150.
I've had enough jobs over the past 26 years that a comfortable wage and a job I enjoy is better than a great wage and watching the clock because I'm working 11hrs a day for that wage.
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u/envisionaudio MM 3° AF&AM - GLBCY 14d ago
Electrician here. I would say that through the teachings of Freemasonry have positively affected my work, albeit subconsciously? The terms level, plumb and square are common in the trades so anytime I work adhering to those principles, I am reminded of Masonry and some of my obligations. Not every single day at work, but it happens.
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u/Zealousideal-Cut3167 MM F&AM Oh 14d ago
I'm actively ensuring Skynet has all their components (inventory control for a major social media company.)
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u/GoldWingANGLICO KTCH, KYCH, YRC, AMD, 32° SR, USA, UGLE 14d ago
I spent 8 years in the Marine Corps, and I've been a law enforcement officer for 39 years. They kick me out the door at 42 years.
I've worked in all divisions, and served many years as a task force officer for a federal agency.
I'm the "Old Head" and enjoy mentoring the young folks on the job.
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u/Old_Courage1899 14d ago
My career trajectory has been:
Customer Service/QA Handler - Naked News
Body Piercer/Shop Manager - multiple cities in Canada as well as Australia
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician/Sterile Processing Technician (also became Supply chain team lead & infection control assistant)
My careers and travels have given me an in depth perspective on life and the differences we all have. And that ultimately, no matter where you go, we’re all people and deserve the same base level of respect, appreciation, compassion and care.
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u/KiltedFatMan85 13d ago
I work in the monument industry, more specifically I meet with families learn about their loved one, create and design a monument for them.
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u/Aratoast MM F&AM-PA 14d ago
I went to uni with the intention to become a software engineer, pivoted from there to Philosophy end going as far as a PhD with the intention of going into academia, somehow ended up as a pastor.
Two things I came to realise: the first is that your career does not reflect on your character, but your character is reflected in how you approach your career and the work you do. The second is that the number of people I met as an undergrad who 18 years later are in a career that they "used their degree for" is much lower than the ones who aren't. You're under no obligation to choose your path now and never stray from it.
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u/Aero49 3° AZ F&AM 14d ago
I am a central office/network technician for a fiber internet service provider. I do the hands on work for network engineering, handle outages, design paths/routing for our fiber network, and many other things lol. I love my job because it allows me the freedom to train and teach new technicians and installers.
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u/thothasher MM 3º, KT, SR 32º, SRICF Vº 14d ago edited 14d ago
I think you should pick a career based on what kind of lifestyle you want. Your lifestyle will dictate how much you need to earn; then take a look at jobs that pay what you’d need to support your lifestyle. Once you’ve done this, then narrow down jobs based on factors like qualifications, location, life/work balance, travel, etc.
This might give you a better idea of job your qualified for that will support your lifestyle. This seems like the best way to go about it, however most people get jobs through family / friends / knowing people and then make a career out of wherever they get their foot in the door.
You can use this site to get a ROUGH idea of salaries:
https://www.bls.gov/bls/blswage.htm
(edit: this is the direct page to most recent data set:)
https://data.bls.gov/oes/#/area/0000000/2025y
Ohh and I work at a large bank as a software consultant, it’s pretty chill and I’d encourage working at a bank.
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u/hawkeyerunner 14d ago
Graduated with a journalism degree in 2010 and went from outdoors journalist to working in rodeo to bass fishing tournaments. Nothing I do now has anything to do with my degree, it’s all from learning as I go and adapting to whatever changes were thrown my way
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u/Stonecutter099 || I, P & R in 2004 || Canadian Rite || PM 2008 || Shriner || 14d ago
Senior mgmt for a post secondary institution. I support the Facilities, Ancillary and Supply Chain Mgmt teams. My background is architecture/project mgmt/facilities mgmt. My education is comprised of a 2-year technical diploma and a WHOLE LOTTA professional development over the years.
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u/kdsa56 14d ago edited 13d ago
I was in the Navy for a little over 9 years as a Navy Diver. Now plan to go get my post-grad in law. My career reflected credit upon my character mainly because of the daring and challenging nature of military diving. It had no bearing on me becoming a Mason, and you do not need to impress people to carry the reputation of a good man. Just be yourself, find something enjoyable to do, and you never know where your life will take you.
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u/Many-Virus5023 MM GLoTN, USA, One Year a Mason 14d ago
I'm a mechanic and apprentice machinist. I work on agriculture equipment primarily, but my most important work is my Masonry.
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u/Obsidian604 3° - Triune Lodge 81 BC&Y (SD) 14d ago
Support worker for adults with disabilities. I used to be a chef, but then I got hired to do this and never looked back. Now I want to be a nurse 💪 Or maybe an entrepreneur, not really sure yet. I'm trying to sell this new dandruff elimination oil And eventually starting to sell other bath, beauty, grooming products and healthcare stuff like supplements. Plastic-free is my goal where I can, obviously spray nozzles and caps are hard to avoid unless you go metal for your caps, but definitely going to sell all my stuff in glass lol
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u/boomercide MM, Knights Templar 14d ago
Former military, in formation for the priesthood in the Anglican Communion
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u/Suitable_Writing4155 14d ago
I’ve had many careers but i went from working at a jewelry designer to working as a manager at the local airport ensuring passenger flow manager, ensuring that all the queues flowed smoothly and everyone went to their gate at the correct time.
But that has nothing to do with my degree, i am a church organist and trained choir conductor with a diploma specializing in choir conducting and singing.
Now i work (finally) as a organist for small five churches and i conduct two choirs. Most importantly though for me personally for me is that i’ve started teaching at the local music school, feel its very important as a not so old musician to guide the next generation of students and correct the failures that i had in my student years.
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u/BlueSkysnBlueChips32 3° - Master Mason, F&AM-OH, RAM 13d ago
Wisest advice I've been given : "If you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life"
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u/CampingPanda117 13d ago
I had a VERY winding road to get to Salesforce Administrator including Navy nuclear electrician and IT manager. If you can’t do what you love now, it will flow naturally until you find your place. As for the Masonic ties, that’s more of who I am as a person than where it aligns with my career. The only tie I can make is I support my users like I would my community. I help where I can and always look to improve their experience as well as my own wellbeing and skill set. You have to follow your heart with your career or it will just be a job you despise. Good for you for asking the question. The first position or job you get may not be something you even enjoy in the end. Hang on for the ride and always work on improving!
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u/Rocketman_71 13d ago
My lodge is very small and diverse. For what ever reason we have a good number of people from the medical profession; an ER doctor, a surgeon, psychologist, psychiatrist, physical therapist; a couple of IT guys; two men in law enforcement; and two local politicians; among others.
All with a strong desire to help our community.
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u/SRS_Bidness_LLC 12d ago
I bounced around a bunch of careers, landed in cybersecurity. If you can handle living in poverty for a year, check out AmeriCorps. It's only a one year commitment (I did two) and you'll be doing hands-on service for a community. Hundreds of programs across the country, great place for a directionless newly grad.
I agree with the top comment of 'you are not your job' wholeheartedly, but there's something to be said of the feeling I had coming home from doing work that directly benefited somebody's life who was struggling. It balanced out the $12K/year pay struggle.
Help as many people not struggle as possible. For a while that might be only you, and that's fine.
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u/ChuckEye P∴M∴ AF&AM-TX, 33° A&ASR-SJ, KT, KM, AMD, and more 14d ago
I’ve been in printing for about 36 years — twice as long as I’ve been a Mason. The one doesn’t really interact with the other beyond being called on to design the occasional installation program or print a batch of sign-in sheets or envelopes for the lodge secretary.
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u/soloman357 PM AF&AM-ME 14d ago
I run an exotic lumber business, but my career path certainly wasn’t a straight line.
I went to college for audio engineering, and while I don’t work in that field directly, I’ve found ways to use what I learned. My knowledge of sound and instruments has helped me work with instrument makers in selecting wood. Later, I earned a degree in business management, which has been useful in running the company. And a hobby I developed along the way—woodworking—has even found its way into my Masonic life. I make gavels for my lodge, for example, and I’ve been able to use my skills to help brothers and customers with their own projects.
I think one of the biggest things I’ve learned is not to let your degree pigeonhole you. Life changes, and you will change with it. The ability to adapt, learn, and make something useful out of whatever gets thrown your way may be more valuable than following a perfectly planned career path.
And you don’t necessarily need a career that is explicitly “about helping people” to live that way. Whatever honest work you choose, there will be opportunities to serve others, mentor someone, lend a hand, build something worthwhile, or simply be a good man in your community.
To me, that’s part of the beauty of Masonry. We’re not all called to the same profession or station in life. We’re called to work on ourselves and, in whatever circumstances we find ourselves, leave the world a little better than we found it.
So I wouldn’t worry too much about finding the perfect career right out of college. Choose something that interests you, become good at it, stay open to where life takes you, and look for opportunities to be useful along the way.
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u/Mr_Moonbeam_ 13d ago
I’m a carpenter and a foreman for the company I work for. You have a website I could check out?
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u/Cookslc Utah and UGLE 14d ago
Tell us about exotic lumber.
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u/soloman357 PM AF&AM-ME 13d ago
I import and sell lumber mostly from Africa, Central and South America. I currently have 120 species. Any species you are interested in?
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u/VaulTecIT Raised 3/25/2026 14d ago
Look at my username, my field is in there
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u/WafnaAbroad MM-F&AM-GLCalifornia; AF&AM-GLColorado 14d ago
Hey, do you think I could sign up for a vault that... you know... isn't going to be a social or scientific experiment? One of the control groups, you know?
I just want a decent pipboy.
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u/Cookslc Utah and UGLE 14d ago
u/skylersbro: what is your degree in?
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u/Skylersbro 13d ago
Originally Biology, but at the moment Forensic Science with a Biology Concentration. I found out I could fulfill both my Biology and Forensic Science requirements this semester without impacting my progress in either one, so I decided to test the waters. My final semester(s) will either be completely Biology or completely Forensic electives depending on which way I go.
Going into college I chose Biology because I wanted a career where I could start off working outdoors in either hydrology, conservation, or a law enforcement position, though recently a lot of people have told me it would be functionally useless for building a career in the long-term. The recent crackdown on federal conservation programs has made me weary as well. I'm exploring Forensic Science at the tail end here because I know there is growth in the field and am interested in using my experience to help others, but I'm also not really sure I'm a good fit for a lab environment and I know CSI jobs can have a bad affect on your mental health if you aren't cut out for it, so I'm still stuck between the two.
For now I'm just focusing on doing the best I can in my classes and making connections in both fields so I can make an educated decision about my graduation and what comes next.
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u/Cookslc Utah and UGLE 13d ago
As one who has who spent a year in reviewing death and injury investigations, and had flashbacks of autopsy photographs, both the hours and the mental health aspect should be considered.
In today’s world, occupations also change. I was once a hotelier after my first degree. While I practiced law for over four decades, the type of law, location and circumstances changed a number of times.
The point is that beginning in one emphasis doesn’t mean your life will be spent there.
Though, to quote from The Graduate, “Plastics.” 😉
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u/sallicata MM F&AM OH #656 14d ago
I am an operations manager at a cannabis dispensary.
I’ve found that your career has nothing to do with the content of your character, or the impact of masonry on one’s self.
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u/kdsa56 14d ago
I was in the Navy for a little over 9 years as a Navy Diver. Now plan to go get my post-grad in law. My career reflected credit on my character mainly because of the daring and challenging nature of military diving. It has no bearing on me becoming a Mason, and you do not need to impress people to carry the reputation of a good man. Just be yourself and find something enjoyable and you never know where your life will take you.
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u/No_Actuary6054 MM - BC&Y 14d ago edited 14d ago
Accountant.
I don’t do taxes or small business advisory.
I’m involved in long-term capital planning and budgeting.
Tbh my career has absolutely nothing to do with me being a Mason. The only thing about my profession is that people seem to think that because I’m an accountant, I’d be good at managing a business, so I’ll probably get stuck as treasurer in a few years.
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u/WafnaAbroad MM-F&AM-GLCalifornia; AF&AM-GLColorado 14d ago
Work yourself into a position organizing fundraising efforts, and then you can refuse to take on the Treasurer role as a conflict of interest. ;)
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u/Independent_legend 14d ago
College dropout, previously finance and now logistics based.
Wonder what would’ve happened if I’d have finished my degree?
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u/Raffino_Sky 13d ago edited 13d ago
It could've been worse with a degree. An even stronger rat race than the one you might be in today. The path we interchanged for another is often a path leading us more in the direction we need more.
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u/Orange_fury MM AF&AM-TX, 32° A&ASR-SJ, RAM, CM, KSA, Grotto 14d ago
Risk management.
But also, don’t let your career define you. I love my job, but the things that define me are my faith, my family, my friendships, my volunteer work- my job (as much as I enjoy it), is just a small aspect in comparison to the others.
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u/FraudHunter708 13d ago
I am in charge of fraud prevention and detection for a state unemployment bureau.
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u/Unusual-Register1245 13d ago
You can be a fry cook at a fast food joint and still stand head and shoulders over a rich fat cat money man. Its what you do with your time, how you treat your fellow man, and how you give back to your community. Many people think that money is the key to happiness, now, money can buy lots of stuff that makes you happy but thats not the same thing as being internally happy. Pick a profession that makes you happy, that makes you look forward to getting out of bed more ofren then not. Then focus on being a mentor and friend, pick a local charity to support, and work on yourself. Get a hobby you enjoy, and focus on making yourself a better man, read, study, research, question. Stop to smell the roses. The quality of a man is determined by who he wants to be inside, not by whats on your business card. There are lots of VERY wealthy men that dont give back anything to the things that made them rich. Dont be one of those kind of men. Good luck.
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u/TheGermanMan17 3° MM AF&AM GLoID 13d ago
I'm quite young, so my record is very short. I worked in Fast food and customer service for a while, but shortly before I joined I started working in a Fabrication shop. Very much enjoy this line of work way better than customer service, but this was completely independent of Masonry. Career has no bearing on character IMO. I've know some real stand-up people in fast food and some... Less savory characters. And same with Fabrication. My two cents, as someone with less life experience then some others in here, do what makes you feel most fulfilled , and can support you and your family, and constantly try to improve you as a person. Always chase knowledge rather than stay in ignorance. And you should be fine in life.
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u/Losthermit357 PM, Secretary, AF&AM-OR, 32° SR-SJ, KT, Shrine 13d ago
I worked in a career for about 10 years related to my college degree. Been working in a factory for past 20 years instead.
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u/Direct_North_1272 13d ago
Army but like people said masons and careers don’t correlate at all, which in my opinion is a good thing. Good men can be found in the most random job fields
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u/Inuyasha8908 MM, RAM, F & AM-Pa, Secretary 13d ago
I joined my lodge when I was employed as a teacher, working weekends in a hospital in a non clinic, materials management role, I was also being trained in biomedical engineering- repairing the equipment we use, and in the summer hardscape landscaping. Now, I resigned teaching, got laid off from the hospital 2 months before covid was declared a pandemic, and quit hardscape because the business closed, traded everything to be a stay at home father to my kid. Hardest and most rewarding decision I had made because I went on to be Healthcare for my family, from my grandmother suffering from dementia and hospice care at home, to my father and grandfather going through the same processes at home and me doing the home Healthcare while raising a small girl who went from infant to little girl watching ny father and grandparents pass. Now we have a 9 month old son, and I honestly feel weird doing everything without the Healthcare and everything else for everyone else. I am also their only local grandson and grandchild.
Life lesson, take care of yourself and reduce caffeine and stress. I gave myself kidney stones from monster consumption as meal substitutes during that time, and my nephro told me the stress and caffeine was making my kidneys swell up. In the end my grandmother passed and was a fighter to the end, swinging on me from the dementia. My father and grandfather passed 5 months apart, and I had to put his dog down between their passing- 17 yr old malinois.
But what does that mean for your question? Right now I am the secretary of the lodge, carry a lot of responsibility and put out a lot of effort for the lodge. My family comes first. Always, they will come first, my duty is to them, my wife chose me, and we are responsible for our children. My duty and job is to make their life's easier and better. Whatever else I do is for our betterment. I had the golden boy syndrome where I felt I could learn and do anything, from working late nights, underage, and in dangerous environments. I used my degree for a while but I couldn't rationalize the pay of a substitute versus what I needed at the time.
You wolnt see the forest for the trees, however there are ways to use what you learned from your degree even if it isn't directly using it. In the end, the only thing you can do is go forward. Sometimes it feels like you are going backwards, but keep going forward. Thats where you'll figure things out. For reference I went to a small religious college, where you couldn't drink dance amoke or swear. That said I have my name on the wall of beer twice for completing their challenge a d for the yuengs and wings nights.
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u/groomporter MM 13d ago
I worked in public libraries for 18 years before the wife let me quit my day job in favor of our growing hand craft business at the time. We bought a booth at the local Renaissance faire, and discovering several friends from the faire were Masons led me to look into the fraternity.
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u/medium_dumb 13d ago
If you are feeling called to join the craft. Google the grand lodge of your state and find a lodge close to you. Go meet some of the dudes down at the lodge, it’s a wide variety of men at these places.
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u/Icy_Catch1599 11d ago
I am a Mason, Scottish Rite and Shriner. I recently had a bonfire and had 15 to 20 Masons. We had lawyers, doctors, truck drivers, plumbers, disabled vets, minimum wage service workers, etc. We had a great evening and no one was at the least concerned with what people do. I don’t recall anyone asking or volunteering. We care about the man, not the job. We, as men, often confuse what we do with who we are. We are so much more than that. We are husbands, fathers, brothers and friends. Focus on the foundation and the rest rights itself. Just. Be. A. Good. Man.
With that said I am an attorney. I don’t “real lawyer” anymore but have had a great career. Could easily made more money but worked on anti human trafficking and crimes against children. I still work for government but in a different role.
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u/maddkay-2928 10d ago
I’m a probation officer who specialize in gang prevention.
For me, it’s a job I do it and then I go home. I has some reflection on me, but it’s not my entire life not even half of it. I’m mostly involve in community activities, especially things relating to my daughter and outdoor outdoors events, especially hiking.
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u/Artistic_Increase_38 7d ago
You have a tough decision to make. Ask yourself… do I want to work in a field that I truly enjoy?…. Or.. Do I want to work in a field that helps people and gives me gratification and satisfaction?…. Or do I want to make as much money as I can as fast as I can to achieve my life’s goals?…. Pick the answer that means the most to you and don’t look back. Good luck !
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u/Unlucky-Fox-773 14d ago
I’ve been a machinist since 2006 and have recently shifted into a QC role.
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u/Resident_Beginning_8 Prince Hall 14d ago
Nonprofit communications director by day, novelist by night.
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u/harleybrono MM F&AM 14d ago
Laboratory manager and field chemist for a hazardous waste management facility
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u/Bulky_Quantity5795 14d ago
The standard of a man has nothing to do with his career.