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Agape · Newbie Joined: 02 Jun 2008 Posts: 1 Career Advice: +0/-0

Hi there

I have just finished uni and awaiting results.

Next month I plan to move in with my friend in a flat so will need a job to support myself.

I really dont want some dreary 9-5 job (like REALLY, I would prefer be a monk than this) and would like something that is good for my 'chi'. I hate being cooped up in an office, even in winter, and would like something where Im outdoors, or something which is equally therapeutic which I will enjoy doing. Bear in mind also that I plan to live in the city centre so it must be commuting distance for that.

Last night I thought of gardener as that is def therapeutic and would be something I would enjoy getting up for as opposed to working for the homogenous machine of capitalism in something that is not rewarding to me (if it is rewarding and it happened to be part of the 'homogenous machine' then that is a differen story Very Happy

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I just had a quick job search and there seemed to be a few jobs for gardener so Ill look into them, but I am very new to job searching due to being fresh out of university so I wondered if anyone else could give me job ideas which may fit the criteria I gave yet are different than gardener. Jobs that are relaxed, are their own reward and something which will make me WANT to get up in the morning for. I am aware its different strokes for different folks but if people just throw out ideas Im sure it will give me some leads for me to chase up and thus hone my ideas on what I might like to do, as, atm, I am in the position of having too many options and wish to hone it down some by better defining what it is I would like to do for work.

Cheers.

lexa10881 · Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 3:31 am Post subject:

You mentioned gardening. Are there any plant nurseries or outdoor construction jobs that might interest you? Are there any farms close by where taking care of animals could be an option, or maybe a vet clinic or pet store?

Just some ideas. An outdoor job [though not necessarily gardening] would be ideal for you.

http://www.cvtips.com/indoor_outdoor_jobs.html

Mark McCormick · Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 8:35 pm Post subject:

Agape,

I will give you a list of possible jobs you could look into. However, you should pick one that you think you will have an interest in. In my experience, you can't really get away from working the long hours, especially if you are trying to make any money. Regardless, here is a list of possible jobs you could consider. Some you may not be able to do right away; however, they could be ones that you could work towards:

Outdoors
1. Work at the zoo
2. Organic farming or gardening
3. National Park worker
4. Camp Counselor or similar administrative position at a camp
5. Realtor (spends a lot of time outdoors showing homes)
6. If any beaches are nearby, work at a job on the beach. Laid back culture will mesh well with your mind-set.

Indoors
1. Massage Therapist
2. Self-employed- sell products from your home that you believe in (vitamins, organics, etc.)
3. Smoothie owner- run a smoothie store.
4. Flight attendant (good travel opportunities)
5. Tour guide (museums, parks, etc.) (can be indoor and outdoor)

Best,
Mark McCormick
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Ruthm · Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 9:20 pm Post subject:

Try as many out as possible! Make your decisions based on experience.

I had many preconceptions about what type of job I would or wouldn't like. I tried out a few and found they were not as I expected.

Having just finished uni you are in an ideal situation to test out different jobs - inside, outside etc.

In 4 years (during uni and the year afterwards) I worked in 25 different organisations and each one taught me something. I tried private companies from small to mega, politics and charities. I found my passion and have felt confident over the last five years that I was building a career that I loved and reflected who I was.

cv · Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 12:57 pm Post subject: After uni - no office jobs

What uni course did you finish ?

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