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Cold-Lynx575 t1_j1yc1l7 wrote

Is there anyway to do ship captain for a few years and leverage it into another job?

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Michael_Christov OP t1_j1yccn9 wrote

I thought of this too, but then again why would I waste 10 of my best years just to work something for like another 5? I'm guessing that if I become one I'll stick to it for at least 10 years to really make some capital on my name and might graduate some college to become a teacher for greater pension, while also being here when my future children are starting to really grow and reqire a lot more of my time.

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Cold-Lynx575 t1_j1yxhj2 wrote

Before I started college, I took a career aptitude test. This was a long time ago so I don't know what they are called today.

Anyway, the test measured me for my strongest skills along with what I enjoyed doing. The idea being the more you enjoy the work, the less it will feel like a wage cage. The test was accurate and suggested five solid career paths. The one I chose worked but about every ten years I changed to do something different.

So I guess my advice is to find a reputable place to take a test that can guide you. You have to be careful because some of the tests no matter what you answer will guide you to work at their place.

Good luck.

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