Wow. You're jealous of Paul and Tom, and I'm jealous of you, Paul, and anyone on up. I may be the only one I know from our graduating class at Specs that is working in radio, but what I'm making makes me wonder what I'm thinking. It sucks knowing the only reason I have a roof over my head is because my wife is a homeowner. It's emasculating when I think about our life...and actually, what she makes is still way less than what that position offers. How can I develop the skills needed to make 47 grand a year? I tried to go back to school (online) and couldn't handle it. Am I at a point in my life where I can no longer expect to improve my lot in life?
It's never too late.alevosMay 23 2007, 13:19:14 UTC
People are switching careers in their 40s and on up these days. However, what is it that you would switch to? Radio is your passion, I can't see you leaving it behind any more than I can see Rob leaving computers. However, if you're interested in learning to do computer tech support, I'm sure Jarrod would be more than willing to teach you things and Rob is always happy to help too. It's not brain surgery. The key is being a good troubleshooter. Even if you decide it's not for you professionally, it's always a good skill to have. Sometimes we are kept afloat by co-workers and acquaintances of co-workers having Rob fix their personal computers, setting up networks, etc. in his *cough* spare time. Mark & I aren't nearly as good as Rob, but are proficient enough to do a lot of the grunt work (running scans, backing up data, reloading software, etc), so if a 14 year old and a retard can do it, so can you. ;~)
Re: It's never too late.madush69May 23 2007, 17:20:46 UTC
I just want to make way more money using the talents I already have. I need to find the time to market myself. I could be cutting commercials for places all over, but I need to figure out the managing of that shit.
Re: It's never too late.alevosMay 23 2007, 17:45:01 UTC
Okay then, the first thing you need to do is drop this "I need to find the time" business. You gotta MAKE time. Work smarter, not harder. You have the best resource ever right here at your fingertips. Do your research, and come up with a plan. I'd be willing to help any way that I can. When I can think straight I'm not half-bad at planning stuff. (I just suck at implementation, LOL!)
How can I develop the skills needed to make 47 grand a year? I tried to go back to school (online) and couldn't handle it. Am I at a point in my life where I can no longer expect to improve my lot in life?
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However, if you're interested in learning to do computer tech support, I'm sure Jarrod would be more than willing to teach you things and Rob is always happy to help too. It's not brain surgery. The key is being a good troubleshooter. Even if you decide it's not for you professionally, it's always a good skill to have. Sometimes we are kept afloat by co-workers and acquaintances of co-workers having Rob fix their personal computers, setting up networks, etc. in his *cough* spare time. Mark & I aren't nearly as good as Rob, but are proficient enough to do a lot of the grunt work (running scans, backing up data, reloading software, etc), so if a 14 year old and a retard can do it, so can you. ;~)
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