So guys, I need a bit of advice.

[Bettser]

Soooooooo..... I'm pretty much a professional student. I graduated chemical engineering, and then I furthered into pharmaceutical food sciences. I took a couple jobs, and they didn't work out and yea. My science career has kind of been at a stall. I have had interviews at nuclear power plants, and labs, but no luck with jobs that are worth taking. Either its insultingly low pay or I don't get it.

After being VERY discouraged from the sciences, I started a business degree. I took a fast track and was exempted with many classes (because lets face it lol, engineering is way more intense), and I just grew bored of business..... so I dropped it last year.

I'm 27 right now, and I am leaning towards police foundatons. I know its a bit odd to start but I'm a soccer player of 24 years, and I'm in good shape. Is it too late? or do you have another suggestion for me?

Also, alternatively, if any ontario people are hiring for my background experience, let me know haha.

[Dreams]

I�d say go for it my friend! It�s never too late! Be happy where ever you are, that�s most important.


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[Sci_Girl]

Look into OPP. They like people with life experience instead of some kid fresh out of high school who can simply lift some weights.

If your still interested in Policing and not afraid to move check out out the RCMP. They hire civilians for forensic lab work as well as accepting new officers which can then lead to the drug force-based on sciences and pharma background it could work out.

Also. I work for a big pharma name. Look into pharma developers since you took chemical engineering and have experience in pharmaceutical field...Teva, Purdue, Gilead, Pfizer, Novartis, Roche, Sanofi.

[Mama Bear]

Just move to Australia. We're always looking for qualified professionals.

[Bettser]

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OPP is where I am looking actually. I have a few friends who work for them and they absolutely love it. Ill give you a mail about the pharmaceutical company once I figure out what I'm doing but I'm not sure how long I could stand working in a laboratory again haha.
@(you need an account to see links) lol thats every Canadians last resort. "No jobs here in Canada, peace. Moving to Aussie"

[Northern]

I'm pretty sure the job market is just shit unless you go into health care in which they are always needing people. My mom works at one of the major universities in Ontario. She's retiring soon and they needed to replace her, it's too bad this wasn't earlier D:, there was a pretty good position in the science department.

I think police force would be a good option if you think it'd be something you'd enjoy, but at this point, I'd jump on any opportunity you can get your hands on!

[pokwang]

I just looked up if there is a maximum age for police officers - you're in luck - there's none!
seeing that you have extensive education and you said you're fit I dont see any reasons why you wouldn't make it unless you have criminal ties or records?
it's not too late!


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[Charmander]

Any interest in Pharmacology? Just with your education background I wonder if some of it would be transferrable. I know at least in Alberta pharmacists are in high demand.

My husband was in a similar boat to you. He did multiple degrees/programs to the point where I thought he would never get a career. But he found his love for firefighting at the end of it all and got on full time when he was 26. So I wouldn’t say 27 is too late. There were people in his class into their 30s. So if police sparks your interest see if you can do a ride along and check it out.

[John Cena]

If you're interested in high-paying jobs, have you applied to Bruce Power in Saugeen Shores? They're doing a re-furb in September and hiring on tons of people. Pay starts at $30+ an hour.

[Chambers]

I'm afraid I can't offer great advices (21yo college student here) but I have one very important thing to say: it's never too late.
I know that from experience, I finished high schools being 20 years old, and I started college despite all all criticism and prejudice.

Just do whatever your heart desires, if you don't give up then it will work out. You seem like a pretty awesome guy.
I only wish you the best of luck!