What is Job: Definition and 886 Discussions

A job, employment, work or occupation, is a person's role in society. More specifically, a job is an activity, often regular and often performed in exchange for payment ("for a living"). Many people have multiple jobs (e.g., parent, homemaker, and employee). A person can begin a job by becoming an employee, volunteering, starting a business, or becoming a parent. The duration of a job may range from temporary (e.g., hourly odd jobs) to a lifetime (e.g., judges).
An activity that requires a person's mental or physical effort is work (as in "a day's work"). If a person is trained for a certain type of job, they may have a profession. Typically, a job would be a subset of someone's career. The two may differ in that one usually retires from their career, versus resignation or termination from a job.

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    Engineering How important are grades and university prestige in landing an engineering job?

    go to an average 4 year college like the University of Santa Barbara , and have grades of C and just a few A's or B's , as opposed to if you have all A's and are going to Berkley ? Really curious about how employers view grades and what school you went to in making a hiring decision
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    Agency Employees Only Job: Is a PhD Enough to Qualify?

    I have searched some random physics related jobs in internet, and it says "Who May Apply: Agency Employees Only". The job was I really wanted to do when I grow up, but after me getting a Ph.D in a required subject for the job in future, is it good enough to sign up for the job? More importantly...
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    Physics EE Job with BS in Physics: Towson Student Self-Taught in Electronics

    I am currently a dual degree major in Physics and Electrical Engineering at Towson University. Well I really should say Physics because my dual degree adviser has been telling me the wrong information about how the program works but that is another story. This is my 5th year and will be...
  4. S

    Temporary full-time job at a local Wendys

    Well I've got a temporary full-time job at a local Wendys. Needed the money really badly as I quit my last job and was jobless for a while (my stupidity lol). Anyways back to the job. I've worked at a McDonalds before for 2 years so I was able to get this job relatively quickly... I never had...
  5. F

    Can a Freshman Overcome Past Laziness to Achieve a NASA Dream?

    Ok. Let's start from the beginning I guess... I am 14 years old, turning 15 next month. I'm a freshman in high school. I love math and science. Ever since 5th grade I have been 2 grades ahead in math. I'm taking Alg. 2 right now. I do consider myself very smart. I love physics and astronomy...
  6. Pattonias

    How many of you hate your job or know how to find the career you really love?

    OK, guys I know that this is a unusual question, but I'm looking for input from some guys and gals who are already engineers. I am a mechanical engineering student and am currently in a co-op/intern position working in aerospace. I am pretty discouraged as I find the work I am doing incredibly...
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    Which Does A Better Job of Rinsing Out A Glass

    When it comes to washing glasses, there is always a little residue left over. Presume for a 100mL glass about 0.50mL is left behind when you pour out the contents. Which will do a better job of rinsing out the glass after the first pour? Rinsing 1 time with 1.000L of water (in a large out...
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    Physics Getting a physics job with a Ph.D in physics

    How easy or hard is it to get a physics job with a Ph.D in physics? I hear horror stories of having to work as a postdoc for 10 years after getting the Ph.D making 30k...are these true? Is it possible for a reasonably talented (on the Ph.D scale) physicist to make at least 70k 1-2 years after...
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    Getting a Job with an A.A.S degree in EE

    I currently attend a community college and am enrolled in the electrical engineering program, which has been great so far, electricity is extremely interesting to learn about and I assume the same thing about working with it. Anyway, I was just wondering tho if it was realistic to think I could...
  10. S

    MS Program or Job: Which Should I Choose?

    Hi Guys Actually, I've lately applied to a grad school to do a MS program in EE. However, I'm still confused whether to give up my job which is fairly good or pursue my MS studies. For information, I'm on a scholarship which is the core of attending a grad school. If i don't take this chance...
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    Best job oppertunities for engineering

    I hope to get dual degree science[majoring physics] and engineering but i want to know what kind of engineering(example mechanical mecatronics electrical) for best job oppertunities in USA or in Europe Look these engineering degrees » Chemical Engineering » Chemical and Biological Engineering...
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    What Does a Day in the Life of an Electrical/Electronic Engineer Look Like?

    Hi I'm interested to know what Electrical/Electronic Engineers spend their day doing and the projects they work on. I have looked up some career descriptions, but they are very generic and lack the "real world" feel. So I'm hoping that some kind folks (EE's) will post their job description...
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    Can't a computer do their job?

    Can't a computer do their job? I was just wondering how computers might be used to replace some jobs in the future. Take pharmacist, for instance. Clearly, an electronic expert system can be used when picking out the right drug.. the pharmacist's job is almost robotic imo. Are there any...
  14. R

    Physics Graduates: Job Opportunities Beyond Research and Engineering?

    I read a thread from a year or so ago. About research and engineering jobs being outsourced and what not. To be "greedy" americans when the most life changing research comes around, won't we want to be taking credit for it? Anyway, What branch (if any) deals with the construction and...
  15. W

    First Real Job: Experiences, Success & Challenges

    Sometimes I wonder not only what job I'll get when I graduate, but how successful I will be at it. What was your first Scientific/ Engineering job? What was your experience like for the first year? What things went right? What went wrong? Did/do you encounter a task that you thought you...
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    Physics I have a BS in physics; what do I need to do to get an industry job?

    I have a BS in physics. I still really want to go to grad school, but I've concluded that I should also be a tad pragmatic and at least have some skills on my resume that can land me an industry job, if need be. I'm not currently enrolled at a 4 year university, but there are some nearby, as...
  17. T

    Engineering The Job of Electrical Engineering

    Hey guys. I am new to the forum and wanted to ask a very general question with as much feedback as possible from you guys. I'm very interested in the field of electrical engineering, as i deal with avionics and minor repairs for my job. I went to a tech school for the military, so my education...
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    How do I convince dad not to throw me out of the house because I wont get any job

    Why are my parents so pissed off that I quit my easy job because of philosophical despair over human nature My dad is so pissed of that I quit one of the easiest and decent paying jobs you can get especially in this economy, because I was reading too much of Schopenhauer's pessimism about the...
  19. S

    Sending job applications on a Saturday,

    Hello, I'm trying to start my first job/career and I don't have much professionalism experiences. I'm wondering if sending job applications on a Saturday and/or Sunday will be acceptable or I should delay sending applications till Monday as a better option. Thank you for your help.
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    Physics Stuck with a B.S Physics and no job

    I graduated with a B.S in Physics this passing May. I applied to many graduate schools for nanoscience, however only one accepted me "provisionally". My GPA was lower than a 3.0 (2.8). So, now I'm stuck with a B.S in Physics and I'm not going to graduate school (I can't afford it). I really...
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    Survey:University job or Industrial job?

    Hello I think for students who get their bachelor or Msc in engineering or sciences,there is an important moment and it is when they want to choose between pursuing their future in academic way or in industrial way. I think having a database of information that has been collected from...
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    Engineering Civil Engineering job prospects

    I have mixed thoughts about this. Some people say this is the engineering that has the most job opportunities and others say it's the worst because the field is overpopulated. At least in the United States, how do you see this field? Good, bad, average and will it stay that way?
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    A job in a physics lab versus an official REU?

    Hello, I currently "work" on one of my physics professor's lab projects, basically I do some coding and make pretty graphs for him. Its not really physics, but as a sophomore I don't know enough physics to really be useful and I question any REU that claims to provide any more meaningful a job...
  24. ideasrule

    Best Science-Related Job for You: Salary, Dedication & More

    "Best" job? Unlike most of the people here, I'm a high school student who hasn't even applied to university yet, but I'd like some advice on future job prospects. What science-related jobs offer the highest salary for the least amount of dedication? (I'd consider engineering and What would...
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    What's your opinion? Your Popularity and Your Job.

    Here's just a bit of a general question: What job would you do, if you wanted to get as popular as possible? I mean, what would sound better: 'Hi, I'm an astronautical engineer' , or, 'Hi, I'm conductiong research in the field of biogenetics' I hope you get the general idea of the...
  26. S

    Submitting job applications WAY before deadlines: an advantage?

    Hey, I'm searching for a job in the environmental field these days. I have started my search recently and don't have much experience about professional norms in the work place -- I'm trying to get my first job after college. I'm wondering if I complete my job application 10 days or two weeks...
  27. C

    Seeking Job Advice for Math Teacher w/ Master's Degree

    i don't know if i should post this here , Does anyone know if it is hard to get a job as a math teacher with just a master's in math to be able to teach at a college.
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    International Nuclear Weapons Inspector: Tracking Dangerous Materials

    What job would best describe the following: Keeping track of dangerous/prolific nuclear material. On the international level directly or indirectly. Weapons inspector?
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    Engineering Job experience curve for engineers

    http://www2.studentsreview.com/articles/article.php3?article=how-to-choose-a-career.txt According to this article about choosing your major in college, it states that the experience curve for engineers is flat compared with professions that require lots of experience like MD's. I am a...
  30. F

    Call a man do job about real estate intermediary

    I would want to call a man do job about real estate intermediary but I don't know to call ? Is "intermediary man" correct ? Thank you by the way, is this job earn a lots money ?
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    Courses Which course should I take? (For a job in nanotechnology)

    I would love to take have a job in nanotechnology (mainly because it’s an interdisciplinary field). I was considering doing dual degrees, either; - science/ biomedicine - biotechnology/ engineering Which would be the better course? Or is there courses better suited for nanotech? Also, is...
  32. A

    I hate computers job can i be an Electrical Engineer

    I hate computer work i don't like to do programing or any kind of job related to this can i be an Electrical Engineer? I like physics and calculus so much. Please tell me what fields i can work in with details Thank you so much
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    Engineering Is a Clinical Engineering Technician a good job

    Has anyone experience of medical engineering
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    Making a Difficult Decision: Risking it All for the Right Job

    During on campus interviews back in august, i got 2 jobs, both in power sector. And joining of both has been deferred now by 3 & 6 months. So i went for another interview yesterday in a glass manufacturing company(supposedly covering 70% market share in India). I got the job in plant...
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    Having trouble finding summer job and getting pretty desperate

    I've been looking for a part-time job when I get home for weeks and still haven't found a single thing. I've applied to a library, which never called back (they never call back anyone, from what I've heard) and a receptionist position that called me back and told me I was far too young, despite...
  36. TheStatutoryApe

    What Simple Job Would You Take?

    A friend of mine worked at a Lowes. He started chatting with the guy who worked in the garden department and found that he was a physicist. He had apparently worked in a think tank for a major corporation that paid him handsomely to extricate himself from the field when they were bought out...
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    Is there a chance of Cosmo job for a 35 year old man ?

    I would like to clarify what I am thinking now that I would like to be certified in Cosmology, I am now 30 years old (nearly half of my lifespan). What conditions are there for me to acquire it ? Is there a chance of Cosmo job for a 35 year old man ?
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    Physics What kind of job can i get with a BS in physics

    I will be graduating soon with a BS in physics, not applied physics. Ideally I would like to go to grad school and will apply, but my grades are not immaculate, and I'm tired of being poor lol. If I needed to get a job right out of school, what kind of job could I hope to find? (preferrably one...
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    16-Year-Old Looking for Math/Physics Job

    I'm a 16 year old high school student, and I really need money (for family support). I've been wondering, is there any kind of job where I could work in the area of math or physics? (By the way, I assure you I'd be qualified.) I'm already pulling a job at Hy-Vee, but I'm not a blue collar...
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    What job skills are necessary for a successful future?

    What are some crucial future job skills? There have been many threads on "jobs of the future" but to me those are highly tentative predictions, but "job skills" seems more useful these days than a particular college degree. I think math/quantitative/analytical skills may become increasingly...
  41. V

    Good Job now vs. TA position and Master's

    I'm really stuck here and trying to find some advice here. I am graduating on May 1st with my BSEE from a good engineering school. I have a 3 job offers and I also have a TA offer. I had originally planned to attend graduate school to achieve at least my Master's degree with a desire to go for a...
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    Aerospace Engineering: Salary, Job Opportunities & Research

    Hi, just wondering how much scope there is in aerospace engineering and how well aerospace engineers get paid in comparison to other engineering disciplines- i really like aerospace but i'd just like to know where it ranks in terms of salary; how much do they get paid, and where can you find...
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    Job Interview Dilemma: Choose Physics Modeling or Defense Contractor?

    i have one tomorrow for a defense contractor. it will be for a stats intern position. its a formal interview, where they will ask me some questions, and they will also show me around the company and have me meet some people. a month ago, i had the phone interview. will i likely get the position...
  44. S

    Engineering Do I really need Engineering degree to get job in renewable-energy industry ?

    Hi, in 1.5 year I'll finish my M.S. (more precisely - it's equvalent) in Mathematical modelling. These studies connect math and physics and numerics - this is what propagation papers are trying to fool you. In reality there is lot of Functional analysis and pure math and you have lectures...
  45. A

    How to get job in Aerospace Engineering?

    I have an equivalent Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering from Polytechnics of Turin (Italy). I am permanent resident of the United States of America. I have been in the Country for over one year. I appreciate to have some advice about getting a job in aerospace field; I have been sending...
  46. K

    Engineering Engineering career with good job prospects

    So today, in high school, my Econ teacher told us that a few reputable economists are forecasting 20% unemployment by 2012. And I was wondering which engineering degree would be the safest or least vulnerable to such a rise in unemployment. The engineering degrees available at the college...
  47. S

    Teaching: Pros & Cons + Career Options

    Any teachers out there? I'm hoping to get a degree in education, but wish to know the positives and negatives of the job, and different jobs availible. Thank you all!
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    Programs Advice on Physics Degrees & Job Opportunities

    I just transfer into a Physics Major. I was wondering if anyone has any advice about completing the B.A degree and masters and/or Ph.D. Also, what are the jobs available in each degree for Physics? Thank you.
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    Teens age 15 should get a job?

    I was wondering if anyone knows of any jobs in new york state for a 15 year old boy? I am not look for yard work and baby sitting. I want real places. Also if you could give specific places like walmart not retail store. i need real places that you know hire 15 year olds.
  50. R

    Should I follow up job applications with a phone call?

    Hello, I'm a Mechanical Engineering grad student (got my B.S. in ME as well) and I've started applying for jobs. I've heard that it's a good idea to call the company after sending them a job application but I just can't think of what I'm suppose to say. Do any engineers in the workforce has...
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