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  • #16
    First to respond to just what is a real job?
    I'd define that as any activity in which you perform a (legal) service in exchange for money that is reported to the IRS with the appropriate taxes.

    And as for the traditional "real jobs", yes, I do eventually want a "real job", I want to eventually be a CPA or an auditor... eventually. Until then I know that I have to pay my dues, and part of that is working the evening and the overnight shifts so I have time to go to school in the morning. Kinda going into new thread territory but I wish more people were willing to work their way through school rather than accepting handouts from, mommy, daddy, and uncle sam to get through school so "they can make a difference".

    Oh and I have a similar argument with my coworkers, so many of them say I should be shooting for the IC MACRO department because it pays better, and when I tell them I am trying to get into a night audit position and they point out that it wouldn't pay as much as working in IC MACRO and I point out that indeed it doesn't pay as well but I would enjoy it a lot more... and they are confused, why wouldn't I aim for the job with the best pay.
    "I'm Gar and I'm proud" -slytovhand

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    • #17
      Originally posted by tropicsgoddess View Post
      what exactly do people consider as real jobs ?
      Originally posted by Slytovhand View Post
      'Real' jobs are those that involve sweat, muscle, hot days, cold nights, low pay, and usually a lot of 'I hate my job, I wish I could do something else'...
      Originally posted by Boozy View Post
      I've had two "real" jobs. These were career-type jobs that used my university degree, paid better, and offered room for advancement.
      Originally posted by Wicked_Lexi View Post
      I work a so called real "office job"
      Lots of differing opinions. IMHO, a "real" job is one that provides benefits such as comprehensive health insurance. I've been a college math professor for nearly 20 years, and no, I don't consider it to be a "real" job, as adjuncts (part-timers) don't get insurance, or paid vacation, or sick time, or...etc.

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