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May 21, 2020
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idacoug
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I think that guy from dirty jobs is by far the best career advice I have heard..
Basically, do a job that you think you are able to do and be good at and can make a good living and make your passion your hobby.
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What is the, 1) Best career advise you have personally received or 2) best career advice you give to others?
TheLoneCougar
The OG Quickie Monster
5/21/20 8:43am
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Ragnar Danneskjold
5/21/20 8:45am
I’ve been working as a mentor with the Marriott School for 15+ years
TheLoanArranger
5/21/20 8:47am
That is great!
TheLoneCougar
5/21/20 8:53am
Have "selective grit" and bail early when things don't feel right
Medute
5/21/20 9:37am
Great advice
cougarmeister
5/21/20 10:00am
My advice has always been to choose the career path that gives you the most
Fdnman
5/21/20 8:48am
Really simple, but handwritten notes go a long way
Linescratcher
5/21/20 8:51am
I love this, handwritten notes are fabulous!
TheLoneCougar
5/21/20 8:54am
Nothing says "I'm a Luddite" like a hand-written note.
Sea Chicken
5/21/20 9:12am
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rivercitycoug
5/21/20 9:25am
I am military so this advice may not work for everyone, but I was told as an LT
Junior Deputy
5/21/20 8:53am
Yep, in the military that is key.
TheLoneCougar
5/21/20 8:57am
+ Listen to NCO's, and don't get lost.
Aggie90Cougar10
5/21/20 9:02am
I find it crazy sometimes to see a 30 year chief salute a butter bar
idacoug
5/21/20 9:06am
If the new LT doesn’t know that already he’s beyond saving😉
Junior Deputy
5/21/20 9:13am
"Don't be an idiot."
Hambone
5/21/20 8:59am
Best advice for others: Don't go to law school. One of the worst ratios of hours
Baron
5/21/20 9:00am
My serious advice is don't got to a law school outside the top 10-15 unless
byuwahoo
5/21/20 1:59pm
This isn't bad advice, but I don't think it is always true. I would say don't go
vegasnative
5/21/20 2:16pm
#1 don't work long hours. Your bosses won't know because they are at home
bluelands
5/21/20 9:01am
Don't be afraid to change companies
webster242
5/21/20 9:04am
I think that guy from dirty jobs is by far the best career advice I have heard..
idacoug
5/21/20 9:04am
I like this one of his, not sure if the same one you were talking about?
TheLoneCougar
5/21/20 9:25am
That’s it. Amazing advice that every graduating high school senior should watch
idacoug
5/21/20 9:43am
Try your hardest to be tall, fit, broad-shouldered, handsome, and charismatic
hansel
5/21/20 9:05am
I was told to "be myself," which is the exact opposite. Crap.
CosmoK
5/21/20 9:07am
Board name checks out
BlueBlitzkrieg
5/21/20 10:10am
Got mine from my Dad
Rakoto2009
5/21/20 9:16am
That is great, thanks for sharing!
TheLoneCougar
5/21/20 9:26am
Just out of curiosity, what are you doing now?
che flaco
5/21/20 9:46am
Still working with the my dad at our small firm.
Rakoto2009
5/21/20 9:58am
Find something you love and dedicate yourself to being good at it. That's what I
cougarim
5/21/20 9:16am
It's important to figure out early on if you are a start up guy or big company
lilpenny
5/21/20 9:19am
I think this is really good advice, but one point I’d add (as a guy that’s
hansel
5/21/20 9:28am
Really good stuff. I've had similar experiences and agree pretty much to a T with what you wrote!
RUNBYU1
5/21/20 12:20pm
Don't get complacent in what you know and what you do
KingDave
5/21/20 9:25am
My advice: Look up a list of the mostly highly compensated careers. Start at the
Backcountry
5/21/20 9:42am
"Find the biggest wave you can and ride it for as long as you can." Jared Smith,
dYrtbYkerYder
5/21/20 9:58am
What does that mean exactly?
D.T. Survivor
5/21/20 2:38pm
It means to find jobs at companies/sectors that are growing. Jared started out
dYrtbYkerYder
5/21/20 2:45pm
Thanks, I’m probably being unintentionally dense here
D.T. Survivor
5/21/20 2:56pm
This is great advice, but it doesn't tell you when to move from one company
lilpenny
5/21/20 3:23pm
Had a healthcare system ceo give me advice
D.T. Survivor
5/21/20 10:01am
Live large when you can afford it. I am so much farther than many people I know
vegasnative
5/21/20 10:02am
Yes, I think this goes with that 20 year plan as well. I will not be working until I'm 65 in corporate America!
TheLoneCougar
5/21/20 10:07am
Good advice. Sam here. We've always emphasized no doubt or paying debt off the #1 priority. Talk about stress reduction!
RUNBYU1
5/21/20 12:23pm
Overperform. Especially early in your career, don't treat your job as "just
Epileptic Beagle
5/21/20 10:29am
Agreed! I would also say be flexible to work after hours particularly
JoeExotic
5/21/20 9:17pm
Marry a girl with a rich dad.
Zach Morris
5/21/20 11:06am
Dad told me, find out what your boss wants and do just a little bit more.
hitechcpa
5/21/20 11:15am
Also look for things that need to be done and do them without being asked
cougarmeister
5/21/20 1:34pm
Make your boss look good. Do that and they will get promoted and take you along.
TailgateU
5/21/20 1:22pm
Get really comfortable with constant change and learning new things. Also,
Jeff Spicoli
5/21/20 1:35pm
Don't sacrifice your relationships, the money will be there.
CougaRR4L
5/21/20 4:40pm
Show up and do your Job. You will be head a shoulders above your peers.
JohnnyC
5/21/20 8:43pm
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