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| I am a recent college graduate with a Bachelor degree in Business Administration as well as an AA in Liberal Arts and an AA in general Business. I was wondering what everyone does that not only helps pay the bills but also has the flexibility for hobbies and family time? Please include the education and training requirements for your position. :)
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| I have an AS in Agriculture and a BA in Agriculture Economics.
I spent several years in Ag lending. Then, moved into grain merchandising. I am now back into banking again.
Both careers are pretty flexible. I wasn't tied to a desk. A lot of business development, meeting clients on the farm, etc...
I did not have to work "harvest hours" as a merchandiser which was nice, so no late nights or weekends, but I know some do.
I luckily do not have to work Saturdays at the bank. That was a deal breaker for me. So I do the typical 8-4; but occasionally will meet clients before/after hours if that's what works for them.
So, it's pretty flexible and depending on what part of banking you go into; very competitive pay. |
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Location: OH. IO | Im a salt miner.I work 2,000 ft underground and run heavy equipment and sometimes im above ground running loaders to load boats or run our bag machine.im now one of only two woman at the plant. All training is on the job.Love my job;) |
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| jake16 - 2017-08-01 2:38 PM Im a salt miner.I work 2,000 ft underground and run heavy equipment and sometimes im above ground running loaders to load boats or run our bag machine.im now one of only two woman at the plant. All training is on the job.Love my job;)
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Location: Bandera, TX | I do account management/sales for a consulting firm in the pharma space. I have been working from home for the last 10 years and three companies combined. I do have to keep regular hours, but have time to keep an eye on my horses. I also do make a decent living. I do have a very demanding sales quota to reach and my job is very stressful because of it.
I have an MBA, but that is not needed for my job. I would look into inside sales or account managment. Lots of jobs out there, and it wil give you a good start to build your resumee. |
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Location: Kansas | I work for the board of nursing, and I'm in school for RN. Once I get out of school I'll work full time as an RN |
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Location: Gainesville, TX | You may want to consider options for self-employment if you are seeking a flexible job that leaves time for horses.
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| Thank you everyone that has replied! I really appreciate it! You all have given me some great ideas! :) |
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| Also a grain merchandiser. I have a bachelors in Ag Economics and an associates in Agronomy. I've been in the field for a little over 7 years, first in Michigan and now Iowa.
I work for one of the major Ag companies. I've always been blessed with a fairly flexible schedule, in part due to awesome bosses, but at my first location I did have to work harvest hours and now I rotate weekends with 6 or 7 others.
Currently looking to hop over to another of the major Ag companies, for no reason other than cutting my commute by 120 miles a day. Would have the same job description though. Cross your fingers! |
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Location: Missouri | I work in a law office as a legal assistant to an attorney. I have no formal education other than a high school diploma. |
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| My daughter is a drug rep, very flexible schedule and great pay. She had 4.0 in economics and also her MBA. She made 84K her second year in the industry. Drug reps may not be around but for 20 more years or so but you can make good money while the industry is here. They look for motivated and hard working college graduates who had good GPA's.
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| I work as an administrative assistant at one of the larger equine equipment manufacturing companies. I have an AA degree in Criminal Justice. I wanted to be an FBI agent but wasn't as naive to the ways of the world as they liked. The local PD loved me. Career ended due to me getting kicked by a horse during academy...which is fine because the chain of command bs sucked.
I enjoy my job but work 7am-3:30 pm, which allows time for horses and family. We do not work weekends and the pay is decent other than I am in California. All job skills were taught on the job...but openings in this office are like an act of congress. A promotion takes approximately 10 years, or for someone to retire. Us younger folks were told to be happy where we are. LOL |
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| Good luck OhMax! I hope you get the job! :) |
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Location: Freestone TX | I am a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). I have worked a whole second career with the overtime I've put in for 30 years and it has had a very negative impact on my ability to do things in the horse world. That said, it has paid my bills well over the years. I get to buy things........I just never have the time to enjoy them. |
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| I am so glad you said that NoNoBadGirl... that is something I have thought about. I had no idea it was such a demanding career. |
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Location: Jersey Girl | Customer service for my states division of taxation. |
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| I have a fencing business. No education required, just a desire to work yr butt off... 
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| I have a degree in Ag Business but did not like that so got my degree in Radiology worked in that field for 20+ years then got my teaching degree and now teach. If I had known how much fun this was 40 years ago I would have been teaching 40+ years. I LOVE teaching and the kids. I get my 2017-18 kids tomorrow I am so excited to meet them and get to know them. |
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| I jab been teaching 41 years. I have teaching certificates in Vocational Home Economics, Physical Science, Composite Science. I have taught Chemistry and Physics most of the time. I teach Early Graduation now so I have to be proficient in every subject in the high school. French is kinda tough. Laughing |
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Location: Oklahoma | I am a vault clerk for a local casino. Pay is decent but should pay more since it is casino and the money they bring in but casinos are very stingy. I used to have a gov. job that I loved but got laid off when the gov. shut down and I thought hmm casino with be the last thing that will shut down! So here I am going on 3 years! I work nights sun-wed. so I can ride anytime during the day which I adjust depending on weather and if I have any errands Its nice if I have to go to vet and not worry bout taking off for that! But I have to be very careful and make sure I get my sleep in! and I have weekends off!!!! |
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