u/BluejayWaste875

I’m not a nursing student yet, but that’s very likely the career path I’m heading toward. I’m really shy, but I love helping people and taking care of them, and I have a great deal of compassion. Plus, I handle stress really well. It’s clearly the right job for me. The problem is, I hate hospitals. They’re really depressing, and I don’t necessarily see myself spending my life in one. So, I wanted to know: do nurses only work in hospitals?

I also read somewhere that after gaining a few years of experience, nurses can work abroad. Is that true?

So, one of my biggest goals in life is to become a ship captain someday. I know it will take time, but that works out well since I still have so many years of life ahead of me. The thing is, I keep reading about different ways to become a ship captain for the merchant marine, and I’m pretty confused.

Some people say I need to go to the IMQ (a maritime academy in Canada), I think it’s a four-year navigation program. Others say I don't need to go to school to become a captain. Instead, I should just join the merchant marine and work my way up while taking courses on the side. Going the school is not the ideal for me but I'm ready to do it if it's really what it takes. So, what is the real way to do it?

Also, another question: How do you actually join the merchant marine in Canada? I can't seem to find any site online about the merchant marine.

Hey! To put it simply, I’m just really stuck in life. Ever since I was young, I’ve had absolutely no idea what I want to do with my life. I’m 20, and it’s time for me to do something with myself. I’ve seen three career counselors so far, but none of them really helped. I’m posting here to gather ideas about different careers and do some research on my own. I’m not looking for someone to hand me a "miracle job" or anything like that, haha.

I really love being outdoors in nature, exploring, and traveling. I hate sitting around all day because I get bored very easily. For example, I might love drawing one day and then not like it at all the next. I need to be active, see new things every day, and keep learning. I’m not afraid to dedicate myself to my career, so I wouldn't mind a job that doubles as a lifestyle. I’m not opposed to a mentally intense job, either. Unfortunately, I don’t really have a specific passion. I thought about becoming an archaeologist, but apparently the pay is terrible and they don't actually get out into the field that much. Since I come from a low-income family, a good salary is a must for me. I’m not opposed to going back to school (I’m from Quebec, so Cégep and university), even though I’m not a huge fan of it.

Thanks in advance for your ideas!

Hey! So, for several months now, I’ve been thinking about joining the merchant marine after getting my degree in navigation. I’ve read various posts about the merchant marine and spoken to a number of people, both active sailors and retirees, and absolutely all of them said it’s the best job in the world. I even know someone who worked as a ship’s captain, he never really had any interest in ships or maritime life when he was young, yet he told me it was the best career he ever had.

I just want to know: why do so many people say it’s the best job in the world? What makes someone, even a person with no passion for maritime life, say it’s the best career?

I'm looking for career ideas for adventurous people. I recently finished my meetings with a career counselor, but unfortunately, it wasn't really good haha.

I realize that what matters most to me isn't necessarily a specific field, but the lifestyle that comes with the job. I want a career that lets me move around, travel, work in different environments, and see amazing places (or not). I'm NOT talking about staying in hotels for business trips and stay at the pool or whatever. I mean actually spending time in different regions, landscapes, climates, and natural settings as part of the work itself. I get bored very easily if every day looks the same so I just need to be changing of environnement a lot. I really enjoy exploration and a bit of adrenaline. And research too! Or problem-solving.

I also have a lot of interests and I'm really curious about many subjects: science, wildlife, astronomy, history, nature, and blablabla... The amount of education required isn't an issue. I'm open to anything from trades to university degrees, as long as the career itself is interesting.

What careers would you recommend? I tought maybe a ship commander? But I really don't know! I just want ideas. I'm not looking for anyone to choose for me!