Jul 27, 2008 10:37 AM GMT
Mine never did! I started out as a double major in engineering and math. It was fun, and I love it, but I realized its not what I wanted to do.
My entire family is in the oil business and I never showed interest in it, I'm the odd ball! A few years ago I moved out of my place at the end of the spring semester and told my parents I'm headed to school in LA and I don't plan on coming back. They basically said, "yeah right!" and laughed. They seriously thought it was a joke.
They weren't too pleased with my new choice in career because they didn't know much about it and didn't think I'd get a good job. Well I've landed a really good job and I get paid very well. Plus I do other work on the side for extra cash.
However, I'm in Texas visiting my family and everyday my parent's are hinting about all these jobs. My dad keeps talking about these positions that are open at his company right now and how they'll send me to school to take a few more classes. I tried saying "No" in every language I can think of, apparently they still don't understand the word.
I'm completely happy with my job and I love the pay. I don't care if I could be making a few hundred thousand a year. That's not what matters to me and plus I can't see myself working at Halliburton, schlumberger or whatever. My parents and family make ridiculous amounts of money but I never cared for it. I wouldn't feel successful if I worked there, because I wouldn't be happy. I think being happy is being successful.
Man I can't wait till I'm back in LA! I need a big whiff of ocean and smog. I can't take this crude oil stench anymore. It's awful. I'm counting down the days!
My entire family is in the oil business and I never showed interest in it, I'm the odd ball! A few years ago I moved out of my place at the end of the spring semester and told my parents I'm headed to school in LA and I don't plan on coming back. They basically said, "yeah right!" and laughed. They seriously thought it was a joke.
They weren't too pleased with my new choice in career because they didn't know much about it and didn't think I'd get a good job. Well I've landed a really good job and I get paid very well. Plus I do other work on the side for extra cash.
However, I'm in Texas visiting my family and everyday my parent's are hinting about all these jobs. My dad keeps talking about these positions that are open at his company right now and how they'll send me to school to take a few more classes. I tried saying "No" in every language I can think of, apparently they still don't understand the word.
I'm completely happy with my job and I love the pay. I don't care if I could be making a few hundred thousand a year. That's not what matters to me and plus I can't see myself working at Halliburton, schlumberger or whatever. My parents and family make ridiculous amounts of money but I never cared for it. I wouldn't feel successful if I worked there, because I wouldn't be happy. I think being happy is being successful.
Man I can't wait till I'm back in LA! I need a big whiff of ocean and smog. I can't take this crude oil stench anymore. It's awful. I'm counting down the days!
