Can't find a job - my undying hatred of capitalism continues

[Reptillian]

That asteroid mining startup company thats been in the news lately is hiring! Here is the link:

Planetary Resources – The Asteroid Mining Company – Careers

 

[Broken Smoke]

Time to start thinking outside the box. Have you thought about offering tutoring? You sound like you have your ideas together, so why not use them to help kids and make some green at the same time? If that doesn't work, there is always eBay. Sell used text books, electronics, or just about anything you can scrounge from dorm rooms and dumpsters. You wouldn't believe what some kids throw away, and you wouldn't believe what some of it is worth. This is until you get a "real" job of course. But, seeing how the world is going, many people are making things like this their real job. Good luck!

 

[Uragand-2]

That asteroid mining startup company thats been in the news lately is hiring!

Sounds interesting, but at the same time risky. I hesitate to apply to jobs which could go under in a short amount of time. In any case, my first degree was in Mechanical Engineering, my other degree is in Biomedical engineering (specifically biomechanics). It's been a while since I've done "pure" mechanical engineering, but supposing that this company would not be a bust, I'd send in a resume.

If that doesn't work, there is always eBay.

Don't get me started on e-Bay. Place is so full of non-paying buyers, people trying to get free stuff, or cheap deadbeats who try to shave off $5 on a $300 iphone (and then refuse to pay). I've given up on e-bay because after losing about $100 thanks to non-payers, it wasn't worth it anymore.

 

[Reptillian]

Sounds interesting, but at the same time risky. I hesitate to apply to jobs which could go under in a short amount of time. In any case, my first degree was in Mechanical Engineering, my other degree is in Biomedical engineering (specifically biomechanics). It's been a while since I've done "pure" mechanical engineering, but supposing that this company would not be a bust, I'd send in a resume.

My academic advisor once told me that I'd likely have a degree in biophysics if I'd gone to a different university where that major was offered. I've known a couple of guys who've studied medical physics. One guy found a job doing something with a company that makes artificial limbs. The other guy wanted to do something with scanners or something...MRI machines and the like. My old nuclear physics professor suggested that nuclear safety was a good field pursue for people into biophysics...figuring out what levels are "safe" for plant workers etc. Nuclear power will likely start to surge as fossil fuels dwindle, so this might not be a bad career path to pursue.

Time to start thinking outside the box. Have you thought about offering tutoring? You sound like you have your ideas together, so why not use them to help kids and make some green at the same time? If that doesn't work, there is always eBay. Sell used text books, electronics, or just about anything you can scrounge from dorm rooms and dumpsters. You wouldn't believe what some kids throw away, and you wouldn't believe what some of it is worth. This is until you get a "real" job of course. But, seeing how the world is going, many people are making things like this their real job. Good luck!

My mom sugggest "E-Bay seller" as a career to me a few years back. I wasn't hooked on the idea.

 

[Mathematician]

I'm going to be taking some pre-employment tests with Texas Instruments this week prior to any scheduled interview. Let's hope it pans out. Not too worried about the tests - it's basic circuit concepts like Ohm's Law and AC vs DC.

 

[Reptillian]

I'm going to be taking some pre-employment tests with Texas Instruments this week prior to any scheduled interview. Let's hope it pans out. Not too worried about the tests - it's basic circuit concepts like Ohm's Law and AC vs DC.

Woo! I have a lucky TI-82 calculator that I've had since high school. Thumbs up and best of luck! Ohm's law, no sweat right! Just remember, flourescent lights require AC to function properly.