Registered: Apr 2004
Location: Back in Portland, OR usa
Next big step, after Univ. graduation...
I'm 21 and I will be graduating next year with a bachelor's in spanish education and an associates in Music. So that means, the real world How the hell am I supposed to actually take care of my self? Health insurance, full on taxes, food, RENT, etc.. I'm freaked out! I'm going to end up homeless, or have to work so damn much that I will never have anytime to produce music or have a life.
I've been living in the u.s. most of my life, which is expen$ive, so I was thinking of moving back to latin america, or maybe canada. I loved vancouver b.c. when I visited! Is it cheaper to live there, jobs? I know there are a some TA's from vancouver... help my nerves simma' down.
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Jun-27-2004 02:39
{b.s.e.}
savant garde
Registered: Oct 2001
Location: The Source
smoke a joint.
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Jun-27-2004 02:40
enferno
Penus Maximus
Registered: Jan 2004
Location: jesus land
next step is to find a career that you enjoy and will have until you retire
Jun-27-2004 02:40
Boomer187
Spicy Hotdog
Registered: Aug 2001
Location: USA
They need to offer more classes to uni students on what the hell they are gonna do after graduation.
just get a job in whatever your degree allows....not that scary. just teach er something.
Jun-27-2004 02:50
Dmatrox
something goes here?
Registered: Jul 2001
Location: Calgary
Re: Next big step, after Univ. graduation...
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Originally posted by Derosas
I loved vancouver b.c. when I visited! Is it cheaper to live there, jobs? I know there are a some TA's from vancouver... help my nerves simma' down.
vancouver is expensive, right next to T.O the most expensive city.
Jun-27-2004 03:05
igottaknow
PerfectTeeth R4 Dinosaurs
Registered: Feb 2001
Location: The Future
I kind of felt the same way when I graduated, but you'll do fine. The education system is a little like prison. You get so used to routine, rules, and being told what to do, that it’s a shock to realize the rest of your life is up to you. Btw, you might want to go into teaching, a lot of schools are desparate for bi-lingual teachers.
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Jun-27-2004 03:19
Derosas
Senior tranceaddict
Registered: Apr 2004
Location: Back in Portland, OR usa
Re: Re: Next big step, after Univ. graduation...
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Originally posted by Dmatrox
vancouver is expensive, right next to T.O the most expensive city.
maybe Montreal? I speak french too. I have been hearing that multilingual teachers are in high demand, but that is in the states. That is reassuring, though I really would like to get out of the country...
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Jun-27-2004 03:29
Tudo Beleza
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Oct 2002
Location: Shimokawa, Hokkaido, Japan
Re: Re: Next big step, after Univ. graduation...
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Originally posted by Dmatrox
vancouver is expensive, right next to T.O the most expensive city.
but that is within Canada compared to the world i think toronto was the 98th most expensive city to live in.
Mix your studies with an actual job, which will guarantee you a steady job when you graduate. This will also prevent you from a big shock when you finish studying and find that you have to start from zero. Besides, you'll earn money.
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Jun-27-2004 20:59
Chris Crossland
Duke Silver
Registered: Jul 2003
Location: London
Well this is one reason im going in the service so i don't have to think for myself ! They tell me what to do.
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Jun-27-2004 21:57
Derosas
Senior tranceaddict
Registered: Apr 2004
Location: Back in Portland, OR usa
interesting article Tudo Beleza, it says "Canada ranked as an inexpensive country in which to live, with Toronto at 104th." Well, I think I am going to do some research into Vancouver, and possibly by this time next year I will be living there! I know the job I have now (job, not career) will transfer me. So I will at least have steady income untill I get a teaching job. We'll see... thanks for the replies!
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Derosas.sitesled.com - for my music.
How the hell am I supposed to actually take care of my self? Health insurance, full on taxes, food, RENT, etc.. I'm freaked out! I'm going to end up homeless, or have to work so damn much that I will never have anytime to produce music or have a life. 
maybe Montreal? I speak french too. I have been hearing that multilingual teachers are in high demand, but that is in the states. That is reassuring, though I really would like to get out of the country...
compared to the world i think toronto was the 98th most expensive city to live in.
