Chula Vista, California
How would you go about asking for a pay raise based on your work experience, level of education, and skill set without risking your career?
although i have yet to be professionally hired, was wondering where I should drop the line to ask for a salary I feel is best fit in compensation for my line of work without coming off as arrogant, cocky, or prideful. When and how did you handle asking for more than your usual earning? #salary...
Do architects in San Diego have to design future houses using fire-resistant strategies because of recent wildfires?
I'm working on a project about being an architect in San Diego and was wondering if all of the future designs of houses need to include fire-resistant strategies in order to be built?
Thank you so much for helping me with this question. #architectural-design #architecture #California #San-Diego
How do I become a successful music producer in such a competitive industry
what do i have to do from the start? #music-industry
Hello, Neo-natal is the field I would like to pursue. What classes should I take in college to help pursue me in this certain direction?
I love helping others and being able to know what classes I can take right now in high school as well as in college would be very beneficial and helpful. #teacher #college-admissions #neonatal #admissions-counseling
What does it look like to effectively manage your time in college?
Often times, you hear about young college students having trouble managing their time. Considering that most students want to be well-balanced both academically and socially, what are some suggestions that can help me achieve this?
#college #student #university
Whats a good way to get started learning how to build guitars?
A career that has always fascinated me is that of a luthier (someone who makes stringed instruments) Does anyone know where to start in this sort of field? I'd likely see myself in a factory sort of deal, cutting wood bodies or assembling the guitars. I just don't know where to find my way...
Is Anthropology a good field to be going into in College?
I am very interested in anthropology and always have been but I have heard that getting a degree in it does not create very high paying jobs and is not job specific, so I am unsure what choice to make. #college #career #job #degree #social-work
Smith or Bates?
Hi! I need to take a decision and choose the college I want to go to for the next 4 years. I got admitted to both Smith and Bates and will be playing soccer at whichever one I choose. I also plan to do Pre-Med with a Biology major. I visited both schools and absolutely loved them. If anyone...
What kind of degrees do you need to get to be involved in the criminal justice field?
i'm asking because i want to be involved in the career/field?
also i want to know more info about forensic scientist. #college #criminal-justice #degree
Which major is easier to obtain, Information Technology or Computer Science?
I am debating on whether to major in Computer Science or Information Technology, but I want to finish school in under 4 years. I want to know what both majors offer and what courses will be needed to be completed. Which is more coursework? #information-technology #technology #computer-science
Is there an easy way for getting clients for a new business?
#business #entrepreneur #career
What are the risks of being unsuccessful in business
I'm 17, I have an interest in entrepreneurship. #YOLO #business
What does a career in Educational Policy entail/look like?
I am majoring in Early Childhood Education in the fall but would like to focus on policy/government aspects. What types of careers work in this area of education? #teaching #education #college #career #policy
Has there ever been a time you doubted your major or career choice? And how did you go about handling that?
#doubtcareer #notsure #career-choice #major #clinicalpsychologist
How should I prepare for college? What can I expect?
I have 2 more years in high school and I want to know what college would be like. I want to join a UC college or somewhere in California. #college #help #advice
How do I become a successful music producer in such a competitive industry
what do i have to do from the start? #music-industry
How will I know that I’m enough to work along side professionals in the industry.
I’ve always feared that I will not have the knowledge or the innovation that others do which allow them to be such good workers at a company like NASA. Although it is wrong to be driven by such goals it has always pushed me to be my greatest self. My tenacity and grit has allowed me to keep up...
Can the goverment help me pay my career if I cant afford to pay it because my father passed away some months ago?
I want to study a major in Political Science, but my father passed away some months ago which was debastating for my family's economy. My mother's job is not well payed and I also have two younger brothers. I am a US Citizen, and so are my brothers, but my mom isn't and my dad wasn't one. I am...
What would you consider to be the hardest/worst day on the job as a licensed clinical psychologist? And would you say that even after a day like that that the profession would still be worth it?
Although this is my dream career, I'm starting to have some doubts if I'm capable of it or if I should seek another career in the psychological field. I want to be able to learn and prepare for the worst and see if its something I was born to overcome and surpass. #isitworthit...
What are the job opportunities for somebody that has a degree in Business and Administration, General?
I'm asking this because I plan on attending USC in the future and I wanted to know the possibilities of someone who has taken this course. #business #university #economics #administration
What's the best college football team?
I think it would be nice to know when I am choosing which college to apply to. #football #coaching #athlete #coach
When you are majoring in early childhood development is it hard getting the specific grade level that you want?
#being-an-elementary-teacher
How do I know if I'm fit to be a biologist?
I really like biology and would like to go into the biomedical field, but I don't know if I am right for it. #bio #science #stem #biology #biotechnology
How much does the average Optical Engineering Technician make per year (salary)?
I am new to the industry and trying to compare what I make to what other Optical Engineering Technicians make. I work in an optics lab assembling and testing lenses, among other things. This is not the eye glasses technician! #engineering #optical #financial-planning
How to have a board that can attract $500,000 capital for a non-profit start up
I've been accepted at Harvard's joint bachelor's and master's program in management for the summer of 2018. Since 2003, I've had a financial planning practice with Indian Tribes. My goal at Harvard is to learn best practices, so I can transition my practice into a sustainable and scalable...
How soon should you pick your major?
I'm a freshman who is majoring in Political Science, but not quite positive that it is the major I want for good. #college-admissions #college-majors
Are there any tips on becoming a professional dancer in the commercial dance industry ?
The audition process, where to look for auditions, about marketing agents
what benefits do you get from law and government?
#police
I have a intrest in learning law enforcement
What is the best option for a forensic science major?
I am unsure of how to begin my career. #forensic
What would be the best path to take for someone trying to use their MBA to find a career working for a Government Contractor? (I.E. Northrup Grumman, Lockheed Martin, etc.)
I am asking because in the country I live in, San Diego, there are numerous government contractors here and looking at the careers offered, there is job security from what I can see. I have been told numerous times that I look like prior military and have the personality for it and am still...
Is the effort you put into your work worth it at the end of the day? Why?
I'm asking because Ive always wondered if the workers behind the digital computer screen enjoy their job for a specific purpose. #computer-engineering
Does taking AP classes in highschool really pay off in college?
I'm trying to decide if I want to take more AP classes in my next few years of highschool and I'm not sure if it is really worth all the extra work just for a bumped GPA. #highschool #ap
What are must skills for a software engineer?
I really want to know what is necessary to know as I want to be a software engineer. #engineer #software #skills
Can I enter a UC university with a GPA of 4,00?
Right now I have a GPA of 4.00. #doctor #teacher #nursing #finance
Technology is moving at a fast pace. Will my education today support the technology of the future, or will technology replace the education I am working towards?#technology
I am wondering if technology will soon replace people in the job market. Will jobs become more scarce in particular job sectors?#technology
How easy is it to major in music and minor in graphic arts in most colleges?
I will have a much better chance of getting into colleges and getting scholarships in music than in graphic arts. I have been playing trumpets since 3rd grade and I am pretty good. But, I don't wan't to be a performer for a living; my long term goal is graphic arts. #trumpet #music...
Can the life of an occupational Therapist, be as daunting as an OB/GYN?
I wanted compare and contrast actual happiness and satisfaction, to a rewarding profession that pays well, but has many different stressors. #medicine #women #gynecology #career #hospital #therapy
As an aspiring entrepreneur how much of my future is dictated by the stock market rather than actual product and marketing produced?
I’m asking because the chances of becoming a multimillionaire as an Entrepreneur rival that of making the NFl, so I wanted to know if early participation in the global stock market will raise my chances of success in the long run.#business #wealth #stocks #marketing-and-advertising #product...
How many years will it take me to pay off my college debt? In a perfect scenario, enter the workforce with a bachelors in accounting?#collegedebt
I am curious on average how long does it take to pay off college debt? Will this hinder other financial situations. #collegedebt #financial-planning #college-advice
How hard is it to major in Computer Science/Programming?
I am planning to major in CS/Programming and I want to know how hard it will be. #computers
How do you choose the right major for you?
I've heard that many people change their major once they enter college, so I want to know more about how to choose a major to begin with.
#choosing-a-major #college-major #college
Hello, I was wondering, is it better to take one on one interviews when applying to colleges?
I was told by a graduate who attended Pepperdine University that he regrets not taking the opportunity to interview with his school. Do interviews make you a better candidate? #college-admissions #students
What is the life of a lawyer like?
Specific details and qualifications for each. Pay, hours, mindset, traits, family life, degrees.
what is important to know about getting a career?
high school graduate getting to know the best career #career #job #career-counseling #career-choice
How can I manage my time in college?
I'm the type to procrastinate all my works to later on since I tend to have a lot of free time and I want to do other stuff before working. I want to know how I can use the time I have more wisely when I transfer out of high school to college. #time-management
IT Managers, what made you decided to pursue your career?
Im interest into becoming a IT Managers
#career
What are the disadvantages to careers in child development?
Child development has always been my first major and interesting. #career
What degrees do I need to become a surgeon?
#surgeon #surgery #cardiothoracic-surgeon
How influential is your dissertation or degree emphasis on your career employment?
I am about to start a doctoral program in clinical psychology. Everyone is telling me that an emphasis and dissertation focus on military veterans, can lead to a better practicum and internship placement with the VA, which apparently is on the higher earning spectrum in terms of clinical...
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