| TheRealMafoo said: No, a porsche 911 convertible (26 miles to the gallon :p). I happen to find software development enjoyable, and took that as a career (I am a consultant). I would say I am lucky in the fact that my profession is in demand, but on 2003 it tanked. I was unaffected due to my dedication to my work. My secret is simple. Never loose focus on why you are being paid, and what it takes to make you invaluable to the people who pay your salary. Never have I negotiated money, and never have I worried about work. I have always had companies fighting for me, as apposed to the other way around. A strong work ethic goes a long way. This is why I find it hard to sympathies with those in need (not including this disadvantaged). We live in a country mainly of the lazy and complacent. It takes very little effort to stand out and succeed. I find it hard to blame anything other then the individual for there position in life. |
I suppose you might consider me quite simple in my career choice. I served in the military for 20 years and then retired and took up a second career as a watchmaker. The military never paid enough to get something like a 911 convertible. As a watchmaker I'll certainly make much less than a software consultant. I can see how you would blame me for my position in life, choosing a career in the Army that automatically limited my income; and a second career that I enjoy but is not an extremely high paying job.
I bow to your economic prowess:
1. Choose high-paying profession.
2. Work Hard and make sure the right people notice it.
3. Get a little bit lucky.
4. Do not sympathize with those in need.
5. ???
6. Profit!!! 
