Question #1:What should I major in? Urgent -- please help?Well I'm a junior in high school and I'm feeling the stress of not knowing what to major in.I love writing, and I'm good at it. And I'm creative, and very organized. I was considering journalism but I don't want to deal with the politics/current events atmosphere the job entails. I was thinking public relations possibly, however, what does one major in to be successful in this field? Also, any other possible majors for me? Thank you so, so much! (: Thanks - I was considering an English major because I could always do teaching as a fall back. But Mass Comm./Media Studies was another consideration...but you seem so against it. Why? Question #2:Most creative resume writing service?I need a very creative resume writing service - I'm more concerned with creativity than professionality, but both are, of course, important. I would rather not spend an arm and a leg, but I am willing to invest in something that's worth it.My issue is that I have a lot of qualifications and certifications, but my experience is spotty - short term employment, obscure jobs, unexplainable patches of unemployment, and little/no experience in one or two of the fields I'm interested in. I also have such a wide range of skills, I will be applying in multiple fields and need a basic resume that I can tweak per job. In other words, someone will have to be pretty creative to make any sense of my resume. I want it to be as unique as my skills/experience are. Know of any great, creative, less expensive resume writing services? Question #3:Double majoring in Music and English?I'm debating on what I would like to major in. I know I want to do something with music and english/creative writing.What I am thinking about it going to a 4 year college and doubling in music and english. how hard is this? also i am considering majoring (Bachelors of Arts) in Music and then finding a job with this and get an eng/creative writing MA. what can I do with a BA in Music? Thanks! Question #4:What job would best fit me?I am in grade 9.. i love to act, and sing.. but my mum and dad say that when thinking of an aspiration, or occupation, i have to be a little more practical.. and i guess they're right.my dad says i should work in the banking industry, just like my mom (Scotiabank) but when i went to her work it was,,, not the MOST interesting,.. but i guess i could consider it. i have to do a school project where i pick a passion or a career i am interested in... i am thinkning of fashion journalism.. or woriking in amagazine.. i'm also interested in print journalism or photo journalism.. creative writing . stuff like that law is also an option.. but i dont know what type of law.. i think im pretty argumentative.. : ) i am a HUGE peoples person.. i think im pretty outgoing and bubbly(bragging not intended). what occupation should i go in (note: it doesnt have to be from what i have said) i know that this is a really hard question because you dont know that much about me.. or nothing for that mater.. i just want some other peoples' opinions.. :) thanks a bunch! Question #5:What job would suit me?I'm in grade9 and i believe i should have some sort of idea of what i'm going to become when i'm older BUT I HAVE NO CLUE !!I love : writing fashion makeup && i am really creative i like to help people out and give them advice i simply adore little toddlers :) & i wouldn't mind to travel when i'm older also, soo yeah i have no idea what job involve all of that but please give me some suggestions on a few jobs and i will greatly appreciate them thaankyou soo much ! Question #6:Family doesn't take my life or my career choice seriously?I'm a writer. I have published in academic and a couple of more mainstream magazines/journals. I worked hard in high school and received a scholarship to a top 10 liberal arts college. I completed my MFA in creative writing, MA in English, and I'm currently in my last two years (hopefully) of my PHD. I have two completed manuscripts that I have faith in (and so do my professors). I know that job prospects for writers are incredibly competitive in academia and outside of academia. I know that for all the years put into getting all of my degrees, they probably won't translate into a higher income like some other more "marketable" degrees might. I know that most writers (even successful ones) don't make nearly as much money as people think. But I don't want to do anything else. Writing and analyzing literature is my passion. It seems like every time I go home or call my family, they are trying to convince me to abandon what I've been working toward. They've never made an effort to read any of my stories or articles. I don't know. It just makes me incredibly depressed sometimes that my family doesn't acknowledge me.Question #7:Best career for parent?My friend is a psychologist, and she brings home $150/hr., so she can work AND spend time with her kids. Any other jobs that are lucrative like that, that still allow a lot of time for parenting? I like architecture and design, but those don't seem flexible enough. The jobs that tend to be flexible don't pay enough. Any ideas? (I don't want to be a nurse!!! - I'm better at the art/creative/writing type things.) Thanks!!Question #8:Readers: (2nd opinion) Would you buy a novel from an author that does not read often?I have been working on a novel for months, spending hours editing instead of just continuing the story, but a lot of things went through my head preventing me from working; common things that most authors go though while they write.One particular issue was whether someone would actually buy my work. I grew up with a big imagination, taking apart action figures and mixing them together and making my own stories in my head, and I always wanted to use my creative mind in a carrier. My first dream job was to work in game design, I had no idea which job I wanted as long as I was part of the team. I took three years of Drafting in high school, but after the third year I became board, which is when I decided to take Creative Writing. After that class I really could not stop writing. I know I keep rambling on, but I just thought I would give a little back story. Anyways, I am not saying that I hate reading, I enjoy seeing the stories in my head when I read instead of watching it, I just do not read constantly. I am not one of those people that read one book a week, every two weeks, or even every month, I simply read every now and then as research of to gain a bigger vocabulary. I love reading about supernatural history and Greek Mythology, I have an encyclopedia on it. I would rather read a short story by Edgar Allan Poe or a script than a novel sometimes, that way I could finish the story, I do not think there is anything wrong with that as long as I am reading something. So, back to the question, would you buy a novel from an author that does not read often as long as it is very well written? Question #9:I am having inspiration troubles. Cannot find my muse.?I used to be an avid writer and musician. I had written over 100 full-length poems in the past couple of years and I was extremely good at guitar. A series of events over the past few months changed all this.I got into a serious relationship with a woman that I had loved for over a year. At the time we began dating I had given up on the idea that we could be together and had let go of my feelings for her. It was not easy. The relationship came as a surprise but all the old feelings were revived and I realized that I had not let go of her. It was a serious relationship but it ended unexpectedly. I took it hard and had to get over all those feelings again, but I'm okay now and have sworn to myself that I will never again pursue her due to the many emotional roller coasters she has forced me to ride. We remain friends, however. In this time period I was also stuck at an unsatisfying, unrewarding, draining job. It was so bad that I could not focus on other, more rewarding, fruitful aspects of my life such as my self-education and creative pursuits. I quit this job about a week ago and have felt the stress decline. My problem is this: From around the time my relationship ended until now I have lost a vast amount of my imagination and creativity. I haven't written a poem in months. When I sit down to write one it fizzles out after a few lines. When I try to write a story, it dies after a few pages. I pick up my guitar and can't pull anything new out of the strings so I just put it down again ten minutes later. I used to be able to create fantastic scenes and imagery in my head and I can't do it anymore. This scares me. It's not just writer's block, it's a full on creative brick wall. I've tried to resolve it by reading and read 12 books in a month and a half, and it hasn't helped. New music doesn't help either. Simply put, nothing inspires me anymore. I don't think this is depression because I don't feel sad or hopeless, just frustrated with this aspect of me. I've been an artist for years and consider it an integral part of a good life. How can I gain back my imagination, inspiration, and muse? Thank you for the suggestion to exercise. However, I am an exercise freak and go to the gym 5 days a week, about 3 hours each day, for cardio exercise and intense weightlifting. While it does keep me healthy, it hasn't helped with the creative issue. Question #10:College course/degrees where Maths isn't part of the syllabus at all?I started a Journalism degree when I was 20, but had to leave due to illness, over the years I've realised I'm not as good at Journalism as I thought I was back then (it was all wishful thinking haha).I work in a really rubbish entry level dead end job right now and I want to go back to college and get a degree. But I'm not sure what in. Maths really isn't my strong point and I don't want to join a course that has any Mathematics in it whatsoever (if possible!!) Other than Creative Writing and Journalism, what are some courses I can do that do not involve Math? - That isn't technically true, I didn't have a single Journalism class all the while I took that as a major. Question #11:I don't want to write a Christmas letter this year. Not sure if I should send cards either.?My year has been uneventful and I am widowed and no kids. I am unemployed and have been looking hard for a job, have been dating a guy but I don't want to disclose that to family right now. Would it be terrible not to do a Christmas letter this year. I was even hesitant on sending cards due to the postage cost. I have an extensive family plus friends. I was wondering what other people are doing since the economy is bad or if anyone has a more creative or better approach. Thank you for your input.Question #12:What is a very creative way to talk about being an engineer with wind turbines?This is for a energy project. I have to find a creative way to talk about a energy as a career. I chose being an engineer for wind turbines.i have to introduce it, talk about about the degrees needed and talk about the salary and job opportunities now and in the future. i was thinking about writing a creative story about someone who is in this field. do you think this is a good idea?Question #13:What Kind Of Job Has To DO With Writing.?I love to write, but Its not stories.So i don't know if i could write books, or for newspapers. Im thinking of being a creative writer but will that support me when i grow old? In health I have to make a map of my future plans but i have no idea what i want to go to major in college. help? Question #14:Where can I go to search for jobs for writers?Looking for jobs where I can write articles, blogs, columns, editorials, short stories. I am a creative writer looking for meaning in my career.Question #15:Turning an aspect of human nature into an actual human character?So...I have this assignmentI have to take some aspect of human existence, turn it into flesh, give it likes and dislikes etc. and create a monologue for him/her. And I need it to be creative... Some ideas are: Death Dreaming Destruction Desire Despair Delirium Destiny Anger Insanity and Inebriation... Anyway, I was just wondering if anyone had any ideas or any ways that I could make this creative and really unique. And the creative needs to be a part of the writing, like stylistically, it can't be like physically creative... examples given were..if you did say love...instead of having the person typically like pink and hearts etc. but maybe the person actually hates love and relationships and its their job to go around and spread love to other people and they hate it. Or death, instead of being a dark cloaked like man, can be a little teenage emo girl, likes watching disney etc. ANY help would be BEYOND appreciated... My sanity is riding on this lol... It sounds so ****** up, but this English teacher is like all thats keeping me in school atm. Question #16:What are some career paths for me to take in music?I am looking for some advice in music careers. I just want to know about some of the options i have. I am attending year 9 in Melbourne, Australia and am 15 years old.I have played piano for 6 years, currently in practicing for grade 5 exams. Basically i would really appreciate some outlook on my future as a musician. Being a concert pianist would be a very fulfilling job as it is basically performing for a living. I like the idea as it doesn't require any song writing(i really am not creative). I have done some research and i have read that you would need a lot of theory skill and when it comes to theory and reading a whole piece of music in 5 minutes and understanding it all that doesn't look very easy. I think i am more of a good-ear kind of musician and i am willing to practice and study theory. But the thing i am worried about is the fact that it might be too late for me to study theory and sight reading completely. Keeping in mind im not completely blind on theory i have gotten straight B+s in my last exams, apart from last year. Also i am very curious on how i am meant to cram heaps of study on music theory and complete some weekly homework assignments as well. I just would like some insight on how it is actually possible because the only thing stopping me is my motivation and confidence levels. It just seems like it is too much to handle Any Help is Appreciated. Daniel Manning Question #17:What jobs could you have w/ a MFA in Creative Writing?Thanks.Question #18:How to make $4000 in seven months?I'm sixteen and I need a large amount of money in order to afford a creative writing camp. other than jobs, which i'm obviously looking into, what other ways are there to take that amount of money?Question #19:Would there be a way for me to sue for my job back?My Mom had handed my resume to a project manager at her company to see if there was any place she could use me. The manager called me up and interviewed me for a position as a Creative Services Analyst. She offered me the position and I started work on October 26th.My mother is the Executive Assistant to the CIO of the company and has very limited access to personnel files. On the 29th I was called into the CIO's office and was told that since my Mother has access to the personnel files that they couldn't keep me on and that the 30th would be my last day. There is nothing written in the company policy stating that family members couldn't work in the same department. I didn't report directly to the CIO. There is even a couple working in the same department, but they each report to different people. My question is, in the state of Florida, would there be a chance for me to sue for my job back. I'm not interested in getting money or anything, just the job that I was hired for. I was not let go for poor job performance or anything other than the situation explained above. I don't think it's fair that I should be let go for something that's not even written in company policy. Just to clarify for Robert G., I was a perfectly qualified candidate for the position. I was told by several people that I wouldn't have been hired if I couldn't do the job. Also, Robert G. it's the way of the world today, it's called Networking. Question #20:I feeling disintrested and detacthed, is this normal?Hi, over the past year i have been notice that I have become more disinterested with my life. I do not mean that I do not wish to live, I just cannot be bothered about anything. Its like I have a metal lethargy permanently on me. Every day seems to be different, sometimes I’m quite normal, especially if I’m out with friends, but at worst I feel completely detached, like I’m floating through life.I originally thought I was just dissatisfied with my job, which was why I enjoyed being with friends, but I was at a party last month and I realised that I was beginning to feel the same way when with friends. I still enjoy there company but I feel like I’m on the outside observing our time together. Since then it has been getting worse, I just don’t have any strong feelings any more. I know how I should be reacting or feeling but I just don’t. When I hear something sad I know I should feel sad, but I just don‘t. When I tell my girlfriend I love her I know I do but I just don’t feel it. I'm feeling more and more like I’m just being driven through life I have connection to, especially with my emotions. When people talk to me I have to put in real effort to listen back otherwise I just switch off. The strange thing is that when I do switch off I still find my self interacting with people, like laughing at joke, nodding my head in agreement, but its not me doing it. The only feeling i have felt recently have been of anxiety, as in a tight month money wise, or if I think I’ve drifted away from a friend, but this usually pass's back to indifference or detachment after a few hours. In fact the only emotion I can remember feeling recently is anxiety and frustration. Not real happiness, or anger, or love, or anything. Occasionally I get a flash of inspiration that wakes me up, like a hear a song or read a passage in a book that really speaks to me, and I was trying to write these down to get a reconnection with myself but when it came to it the moment had gone and I could not connect. I tried making a play list of my favourite songs but they only give me a few seconds of feeling, and I have to put in real concentration to listen to them. People think (and may on here) that I’m depressed but I don’t think i am. I have a really good life. I'm 24 and I live with my long term girlfriend (almost 5 years) who is great for me, before I was with her I was low, not like this but just stuck in a rut, full of negative emotions, and she has really picked me up. She made me see who I was and her belief in me helped me see what I could achieve. .I don’t really like my job, but its the politics of the workplace as opposed to the work itself. I make good money, and I seem to make friends with out trying. Plus I’m playing football twice a week, squash once a week, and jog when I can fit it in. I don’t and have never done drugs, and I don’t really drink that much (like with most things I don’t see the need to). I read a lot, although I do find that, like with music and conversation, if I don’t concentrate hard I just read without taking any thing in. I took up painting models as a creative outlet but I generally cant sum up the enthusiasm anymore. I don’t think I am suffering from depression as I have nothing to be depressed about. In fact, and this may seem like a horrible thing to say but If I did wake up one day depressed at least I know I had emotion again. When growing up I have always idolised the loner (like the lone hero sacrifice from movies) and have always been a inward person but at the same time I always had a strong desire to be loved by all. I’m wondering if now I have archived it I’m rejecting it. I know this all seems like a cry for help, but I just want to know if these feelings are normal, and if there was a away to reconnect? I have a doctors appointment on Friday, should I bring this up with her? ** Powered by Yahoo Answers Click link above for correct copyright license. |
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