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 BlueBluby
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 My Future - Choosing the Propper Carreer (from Software to Chemistry) 
#16700431 - 08/14/12 08:13 PM (9 months, 30 days ago) |
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Hey guys in approx 3 Years I will be facing a choice of a career. I am having a very hard timing choosing a direction.
I am blessed with a Technological brain.(good at Maths, Problem Solving, etc.)
Till recently i was drawn to a Software career as a Programmer. I even had some success in my freetime(I made a programm for a solar module company for 300€)
Now I am very interested in Mycology and Chemistry, also becoming an Engineer has been a big consideration.
I would love to study Mycology and Chemistry at a University in Germany. What Proffesions or what kind of Jobs can I do if i study Mycology and Chemistry?
Making DMT and growing shrooms would be very profitable and also Illegal. But what are my legal options?
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Re: My Future - Choosing the Propper Carreer (from Software to Chemistry) [Re: BlueBluby]
#16702982 - 08/15/12 08:20 AM (9 months, 29 days ago) |
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If you're good at math then you want to use that skill. Most of society is not and, for that reason, jobs that involve complex math tend to pay a lot more. I personally would suggest engineering because it requires this strength and also requires you to be able to solve problems, which you also mentioned. Furthermore, it's a field that's in high demand all over the country, so it will afford you great flexibility and job security.
As an engineer, you'll also be able to use your programming skills if that's what you choose. All the basic stuff you learn as an engineer during your undergrad years needs to be applied at some point, and that will likely be done with computers.
The take home message is, whatever you do, devote yourself to it and become a professional. You can start crossing lines as you really get into your career and start shifting the focus of your work. As long as you are really good at what you do, you'll be an irreplaceable asset to whoever you end up working for and your compensation will reflect that.
Fuck growing illegal drugs for money. The risk is not commensurate with the rewards. Especially if you're capable of providing a valuable service to society. You'll make way more money as an engineer, and you'll be way less likely to end up in prison.
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BlueBluby
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Re: My Future - Choosing the Propper Carreer (from Software to Chemistry) [Re: pothead_bob]
#16702991 - 08/15/12 08:23 AM (9 months, 29 days ago) |
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That helps alot  Thank you
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 badchad
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Re: My Future - Choosing the Propper Carreer (from Software to Chemistry) [Re: BlueBluby]
#16702997 - 08/15/12 08:26 AM (9 months, 29 days ago) |
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With any science (e.g. chemistry or mycology), I would strongly encourage you to look at the "engineering" side of things. A basic 4 year degree in the sciences will typically qualify you to be a "lab tech"; and its not a great career.
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...the whole experience is (and is as) a profound piece of knowledge. It is an indellible experience; it is forever known. I have known myself in a way I doubt I would have ever occurred except as it did.
Smith, P. Bull. Menninger Clinic (1959) 23:20-27; p. 27.
...most subjects find the experience valuable, some find it frightening, and many say that is it uniquely lovely.
Osmond, H. Annals, NY Acad Science (1957) 66:418-434; p.436
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Re: My Future - Choosing the Propper Carreer (from Software to Chemistry) [Re: BlueBluby]
#16703084 - 08/15/12 09:04 AM (9 months, 29 days ago) |
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Choose one where spelling doesn't matter.
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Re: My Future - Choosing the Propper Carreer (from Software to Chemistry) [Re: pothead_bob]
#16703184 - 08/15/12 09:36 AM (9 months, 29 days ago) |
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I agree with what pothead_bob has stated.
1. Growing illegal plants/mushrooms for profit will end badly. It's not worth the risk and you really won't get paid as much as if you were an engineer of some kind.
2. Professional mycologists are like artists, only the very few, very rare and extremely talented end up working for a good salary. The mushroom industry is not very large so you'll have a great deal of competition.
Why not major in one, minor in the other?
Lana
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Re: My Future - Choosing the Propper Carreer (from Software to Chemistry) [Re: Lana]
#16703240 - 08/15/12 09:54 AM (9 months, 29 days ago) |
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What does a professional mycologist actually do?
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badchad
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Re: My Future - Choosing the Propper Carreer (from Software to Chemistry) [Re: BlueBluby]
#16703263 - 08/15/12 10:03 AM (9 months, 29 days ago) |
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Quote:
BlueBluby said:
What does a professional mycologist actually do?
From a scientific perspective, a professional mycologist performs original research, and then publishes his/her findings. This requires a PhD though, and is an entirely distinct career path.
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...the whole experience is (and is as) a profound piece of knowledge. It is an indellible experience; it is forever known. I have known myself in a way I doubt I would have ever occurred except as it did.
Smith, P. Bull. Menninger Clinic (1959) 23:20-27; p. 27.
...most subjects find the experience valuable, some find it frightening, and many say that is it uniquely lovely.
Osmond, H. Annals, NY Acad Science (1957) 66:418-434; p.436
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Lana
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Re: My Future - Choosing the Propper Carreer (from Software to Chemistry) [Re: BlueBluby]
#16708297 - 08/16/12 09:51 AM (9 months, 28 days ago) |
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Professional mycologists will also fix problems The company that I'm affiliated with, Myco Supply, is located in Pennsylvania. PA is to mushrooms as Florida is to oranges, as Idaho is to potatoes. Direct from the USDA - http://usda01.library.cornell.edu/usda/ers/94003/Table45.xls
Point is, I've spoken with professional mycologists many times and most are hired to battle contaminates and/or develop/strengthen a clients current grow. Some get paid six figures, but not many. Most work in other fields too. I say, do what you love
Lana
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Re: My Future - Choosing the Propper Carreer (from Software to Chemistry) [Re: Lana]
#16710850 - 08/16/12 09:17 PM (9 months, 28 days ago) |
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A professional "mycologist" might also have a microbiology degree as opposed to a "mycology" degree. You could work for food safety test labs type places or an environmental consulting agency or home mold remediation.....mycology doesn't just mean "I grow mushrooms".
As others have said though...if you're good at Math, do engineering. Maybe minor in Biology/Microbiology. (sounds as if you're in Germany, minor=less amount of study than your major degree; but you still get a mention of that minor on your certificate. For example, at a 4 year USA University, a minor will usually take 6 or so extra classes more than your BS degree to get).
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Re: My Future - Choosing the Propper Carreer (from Software to Chemistry) [Re: Seahawk1]
#16777455 - 09/02/12 06:51 PM (9 months, 11 days ago) |
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study the human microbiome if your in school your not done till you get that Phd so stick to it....I personally dropped out of highschool now I consult for in the mmj field and the music industry (mostly in the field of viral marketing)....my biggest tip be decisive and follow your heart from my perspective reality is a holograph make the most of it stay focused..wake up early work hard.
Do make the dmt and grow the mush just mind your business and dont be a pusher take your role as dimensionnel gatekeeper seriously.
read the critical path by bucky fuller
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