In need of career advice.

Hello everyone as the title states I am in need of career advice. At first I had a desire to work in the game industry but after realising that I am not a great artist or a mathematician(not good enough at algebra to be a programmer) I would have to change my goals, soI don't know what to do with my life. I am out of high school with a normal job at a retail bookstore chain , but I want something more with my life . I have no clue what to do so I have turned to others for help. A part of me wants to still work in the game industry while my other half wishes to be writer and journalist but I don't know if I would be any good. What should I do?

Gaming journalist.

That's what I'm aiming for. You need strong knowledge of the New Media.

Since you want to work in the gaming industry and you like to write, you could write the plot of the game or you could write novels about the games..(you know how there are Warcraft/Diablo books?)

Take some general ed courses at a community college and see what interests you.

Gaming journalist.

That's what I'm aiming for. You need strong knowledge of the New Media.

Baranga

Ah yes, you could try this out also

I'm always slightly worried that topics like this might just be serious, so I'll just say that you should try to find a career counselor, whether it be at the college you go to or the school you're graduating from. You'll be able to get more answers and hopefully get an idea of what can be in store for you in the future. The Internet is also a helpful tool to use, but for an important decision like this maybe it's better face to face with a professional.

Hello everyone as the title states I am in need of career advice. At first I had a desire to work in the game industry but after realising that I am not a great artist or a mathematician(not good enough at algebra to be a programmer) I would have to change my goals, soI don't know what to do with my life. I am out of high school with a normal job at a retail bookstore chain , but I want something more with my life . I have no clue what to do so I have turned to others for help. A part of me wants to still work in the game industry while my other half wishes to be writer and journalist but I don't know if I would be any good. What should I do?

HaloFanBoy17

How about the military?duxup

Duxup, you reminded me of one of the greatest Simpsons episodes ever :P

Start watching at 9:40

First off this is a serious topic , I am in need of help . Second I graduated from high school last year so I won't be asking my guidance counselor for help . Third sadly I have not started college yet because I don't know what to do so I would not know what to major in. Fourth I don't care to join the military , that advice was given to me by my fateher not to long ago and my answer is still no.

First off this is a serious topic , I am in need of help . Second I graduated from high school last year so I won't be asking my guidance counselor for help . Third sadly I have not started college yet because I don't know what to do so I would not know what to major in. Fourth I don't care to join the military , that advice was given to me by my fateher not to long ago and my answer is still no.

HaloFanBoy17

Hello everyone as the title states I am in need of career advice. At first I had a desire to work in the game industry but after realising that I am not a great artist or a mathematician(not good enough at algebra to be a programmer) I would have to change my goals, soI don't know what to do with my life. I am out of high school with a normal job at a retail bookstore chain , but I want something more with my life . I have no clue what to do so I have turned to others for help. A part of me wants to still work in the game industry while my other half wishes to be writer and journalist but I don't know if I would be any good. What should I do?

Well I can't argue with that really.

If you got the saftey nets i'm sure you'll be fine.

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First off this is a serious topic , I am in need of help . Second I graduated from high school last year so I won't be asking my guidance counselor for help . Third sadly I have not started college yet because I don't know what to do so I would not know what to major in. Fourth I don't care to join the military , that advice was given to me by my father not to long ago and my answer is still no.

duxup

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First off this is a serious topic , I am in need of help . Second I graduated from high school last year so I won't be asking my guidance counselor for help . Third sadly I have not started college yet because I don't know what to do so I would not know what to major in. Fourth I don't care to join the military , that advice was given to me by my father not to long ago and my answer is still no.

HaloFanBoy17

Gaming journalist.

That's what I'm aiming for. You need strong knowledge of the New Media.

Baranga

yea this is a good idea.

there are also a lot of good programs out there that are not four-year institutions that can kind of get your foot in the door if college is out of the question.

I definately plan on returning to school after I get my brewmaster's certification and getting some sort of journalism qualification so I can write. My momma always said I have a knack for writing lol

duxup just wants to kill you TC:P

duxup just wants to kill you TC:P

Baranga

Hello everyone as the title states I am in need of career advice. At first I had a desire to work in the game industry but after realising that I am not a great artist or a mathematician(not good enough at algebra to be a programmer) I would have to change my goals, soI don't know what to do with my life. I am out of high school with a normal job at a retail bookstore chain , but I want something more with my life . I have no clue what to do so I have turned to others for help. A part of me wants to still work in the game industry while my other half wishes to be writer and journalist but I don't know if I would be any good. What should I do?

HaloFanBoy17

[QUOTE="Baranga"]

duxup just wants to kill you TC:P

HaloFanBoy17

duxup must be your dad, then.

problably wants life insurance money. Watch your back...he is after you in real life and Gamespot

[QUOTE="HaloFanBoy17"][QUOTE="Baranga"]

duxup just wants to kill you TC:P

duxup must be your dad, then.

problably wants life insurance money. Watch your back...he is after you in real life and Gamespot

[QUOTE="Baranga"]

duxup just wants to kill you TC:P

HaloFanBoy17

[QUOTE="HaloFanBoy17"][QUOTE="Baranga"]

duxup just wants to kill you TC:P

duxup

I don't know ,but I do know that I am not joining the military , as I said before that was my father's advice and trust me his advice is worthless in my eyes.HaloFanBoy17

duxup must be your dad, then.

problably wants life insurance money. Watch your back...he is after you in real life and Gamespot

Duxup I appreciate the advice even though I don't care to be a process server or join the military, because even though I don't really know what I want you tried to be helpful and in the end that does still matter.HaloFanBoy17

go to your local police department, ask them if they will sponsor you through BLET at your local community college. complete BLET and become a cop. job security and it's an absolute blast!

Hello everyone as the title states I am in need of career advice. At first I had a desire to work in the game industry but after realising that I am not a great artist or a mathematician(not good enough at algebra to be a programmer) I would have to change my goals, soI don't know what to do with my life. I am out of high school with a normal job at a retail bookstore chain , but I want something more with my life . I have no clue what to do so I have turned to others for help. A part of me wants to still work in the game industry while my other half wishes to be writer and journalist but I don't know if I would be any good. What should I do?

HaloFanBoy17

Haha, jokes aside, become a video game journalist, you can play games, review them, or try out up and coming games and write a preview on them. It seems to be your favoured option. :)

Join the police.

write a sci-fi novel about the future of gaming and it's impact on society... in a negative way.

Have you actually taken a crack at programming? You don't have to be that great at math to be a good programmer. And if there is any other skill you have, it may be useful in some way in the game industry.Xeros606

You actually need to be pretty good at math. Well, at least good enough to get through courses like Calc 2 and Linear Algebra.

[QUOTE="Xeros606"]Have you actually taken a crack at programming? You don't have to be that great at math to be a good programmer. And if there is any other skill you have, it may be useful in some way in the game industry.shoryuken_

You actually need to be pretty good at math. Well, at least good enough to get through courses like Calc 2 and Linear Algebra.