What office jobs do not require a college degree?
Just because you don't have a college degree doesn't mean you are inept. It is important you continue to learn and sharpen skills that are desirable in an office setting, such as initiative, attention to detail, professionalism, a positive attitude, etc. A lot of people study hard while they are in college, but after they graduate they hardly read anymore. I believe I recently heard a statistic that the average American adult reads ONE book per YEAR, shame, shame. Your most important asset is your character, which IS NOT defined by whether you have a college degree or not. I don't have a college degree but I work for one of the top 15 companies in America. If you want to get ahead in life find someone in the position you want to be in and copy them. A lot of successful, self-made millionaires don't have college degrees. Jim Rohn, if you never heard of him - look him up on YouTube, stated that (don't quote me exactly on this) for every book you read it is used to prop you up a little higher in life to allow you to reach higher and higher achievements. So the bottom line is READ and your intelligence, character, and ethics will become evident in your tone and the way you express yourself. Suggested reading: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, The Alchemist, The Warrior of Light, Rich Dad Poor Dad, Millionaire Mind...
What was your first day on your current job like?
My first day at office was on 1st June 2018.I was nervous and excited a day before and I slept quite early – around 11 pm. I woke up at 7 am the next day. This was something unusual but more importantly, it brought positivity in me. In college, there have been days when I slept at 7 am after having breakfast and now it was before.A good sleep and breakfast is itself an excellent start to a day. This is what I felt on my first day at job.Welcome to the professional world.I reached my office at 9:30 am. The company in which I work is quite small (offshore consulting startup) and there are only 10 employees in total. So there wasn’t any formal introduction between me and the employees. My company is founded by my seniors of IIT Kharagpur and all employees are from the same college only. So there isn’t anything formal between any of us. In fact, my head (senior from my college) started explaining me the work they are currently doing within the first 5 minutes of my entrance to the office. Post that, I was allotted a desktop and was asked to start learning a software.We all had our lunch at 1 and since it was my first day (and also with the fact that I am the juniormost employee) my seniors were making light jokes on me (Well..). Power went off after some time and we all came in the balcony. The view from my office’s balcony (Mumbai)–I left the office at 7 pm in the evening.All in all, it was a satisfactory experience, something which I had previously thought (and I guess, longed) of.12 it is, time for sleep.Cheers to the routine life.
Can an office job be so boring and easy that you actually lose intelligence doing it?
If you have the potential to do more with your skill set and ambition, then your best bet is to find something more challenging as soon as possible. While I don’t think you lose intelligence by staying in the role, you won’t gain anything and everyday you’re there, is a day you could be doing something you love and enjoy. It’s almost like a caged animal being released into the wild - you’re raging to be set free and in an environment that you feel loved and appreciated.Make a list of your key strengths, as well as what areas of work you enjoy and try to find a role that combines the two. Then, work out what values you are looking for eg, salary, career progression, company culture etc., and look for roles that offer you these. Make sure you have a strong CV and you have a good starting point to continue your career in a positive direction.
What are some of the coolest government jobs in India which are even better than private jobs?
Working with SEBI aka Securities Exchange Board of India.The Securities Market Regulator is an excellent employer.Compensation - They pay a starting CTC of 13 lakhs per annum. That's an extremely high salary for people with no relevant work experience or even qualification. Post grads can easily apply. If ordinary M.A. pass students were to apply elsewhere, they'd get peanuts or be over worked.Work - The work is extremely interesting with compliance, surveillance, legal,investigation and regulation and development of markets.Unlike other government jobs where bureaucracy dims your corporate appeal, regulatory employees get amazing packages when they jump ship!Education - Constant training and re education initiatives. From futures to derivatives to options. SEBI has its own training manuals and institute in Mumbai called NISM.Not only are their fees reimbursed but they are paid incentives for completing courses!!They also get an insane amount of allowances and perks! From Housing to top class running gear for those who are marathoners or would like to attempt the same.Office - They have their own premises at BKC - a really nice office.Regular working hours with low stress.Glamorous job profiles with investigation into cases of Sahara, DLF, you name it!Beats selling cigarettes/soap/notebooks.High job security with their own appellate tribunal and lots of personal growth and development.I think working for the financial regulator is a very attractive proposition.
Is there an intellectually stimulating 21st century job that doesn't involve sitting in front of a computer all day long?
the point is neither about intellectual simulation nor is it about sitting in front of a computer ....all that matters is that are you happy doing what you do.If one finds it interesting ,writing thousands of lines of code every day sitting in front of the computer is the best thing for him , if someone thinks music is his life , the computer job should definitely not be his choice. I strongly feel that one can't give 100% efficiency in a task which he is not interested in but has been told to do.I would like to take this discussion in slightly different direction .Consider these two situations:1. A Hardworking Indian student who has average analytical skills prepares for the dreaded IITJEE for two years as his parents asked him to do so. He loves playing football more than studying but he leaves football for two years and studies hard and eventually cracks the exam. During his placements he goes for a job in consultancy firm which is not at all related to engineering or whatever he learnt in the past few years but he gets paid nicely for that.2. Second example is of ALEXANDER SUPERTRAMP( In case you don't know about him consider watching the movie Into the Wild (2007). Briefly ::After graduating from Emory University, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless abandons his possessions, gives his entire $24,000 savings account to charity and hitchhikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness.He kept a journal describing his physical and spiritual progress as he faced the forces of nature. He eventually dies of starvation.What i want to convey is that you should maintain the balance between idealism and practicality. One should not go for either of the extremes. I won't suggest anybody to follow the the first route and end up earning big bucks and not pursuing his passion , not enjoying his life. Nor would i suggest the second route , follow your heart and end up dying in the woods by starvation.
Should one leave a software job for a government job?
I would like to answer it appropriately.After B.tech, I had 3 offers in my hand.TCS- 3.25LTATA POWER- 3.8LDRDO (Central Govt job) - 2.65L (Pay revision pending w.e.f 1.1.2006, after pay revision it had become approximately 4L).Being a mechanical engineer, I outrightly rejected TCS from my mind. Parents, friends and relatives were pressurising me to join DRDO for obvious reasons. DRDO was giving me a Class I Gazzetted officer post in Grade B scientist designation. But I dont want to be a scientist. I know, I am not a scientist type of engineer and didnot want to pursue that career just because of govt and secured job.I joined TATA POWER. But within few months I understood that in Pvt sector compettition is too high. An MBA from A class institution can give u a better package and balanced life. Though I liked the job profile in TATA POWER but I understood future was not bright without MBA. I had no money for MBA and also had some liabilities and responsibilities.I enriched my knowledge about power plant and tried for some Automobile companies and PSUs which are located at cities (Metro cities and other cities where malls, multiplexes and restaurants are available). After one year I got an offer from an Oil PSU with 7.5 L CTC and posting at tier 2 city where all relaxation amenities are available. And what I liked most is, I got a better job profile in my new job.What I want to say is, dont go by govt job or money. Do what you like to do and what you expect from life. I am not a person who aims to settle or work in abroad. But I do love to visit some foreign destinations. I love to travel so leaves are important to me. CTC should be enough to lead a decent life. I still see my 26 inch television.Always take decisions on behalf of life not on career or money. Its life that rules the world neither career nor money. Do what you love. Love what you do.
I’m bored at my well-paying, relaxed job. I’m 30 and work at a big tech company earning around 150K for working 2-3 hours a day on average. Is it worth quitting simply because I’m bored, or I should I stay and find excitement outside work?
I am almost in the same boat as in, I make around 150k for a big-tech, almost 30, work about 2-3 hours a day and am bored like crazy.A couple of things you haven't mentioned are:1) where you live2) where you are from150k sounds like a lot for a single person, but if you live in the New York or the West Coast area, it is not so much. Also, you might want to start a family soon (possibly) and that will severely restrict your choices. I live in the NYC area and 150k, even though it sounds like a lot, is not so much after taxes and the living expenses ( I live in a crappy apartment since I hate the idea of roommates at 30). I am an H1B with the term almost getting over (I have decided to not apply for a green card because it takes almost a decade for Indians), so switching is very challenging, hence the job is starting to seem like a dead end. Working 2-3 hours for something that I do not enjoy, I learn no new skills. My savings go a much longer way in my home country, so I have decided to use my savings and skill to start a business in India. I am single, independent, relatively young and have 'some' savings that would let me have a firm footing in my home country. I see this as one big opportunity in life. A lot of people would call me foolish, but the only 2 options in life are not being a waiter for a fast food restaurant or a dead-end desk job. I am working on making a safety net around me, so if my venture fails, I don't lose a lot of money or go in debt. May be you should plan an exit and execute on it too. But make sure you are self-reliantOtherwise,Top 10 Ways to Cure Your Boredom at Work