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So as I learn about my textbook type, I realize that I'm probably in the wrong field. I'll give you the quick run down on my life.
I went to music school for jazz guitar performance out of HS. I graduated at the top of my class and received a scholarship for an advance performance certificate.
I did commission retail sales for a few years and led my category for the entire company of over 350 stores. I was promoted to management at 22 years old. I hated the grind of retail and wanted to go back to school to get a "real job."
I joined the Air Force because I had no money to pay for school without working. I was enlisted for 5 years. I was a Chinese Linguist. I didn't know a single word of Chinese before joining the Air Force. I scored super well on a language aptitude battery and they put me in one of the hardest languages. I went from no knowledge to 1 of 2 fluent level speakers in my class of 30 in just 63 weeks of near immersion training. I was a earmarked a top performer at Basic Training and every time the opportunity arose for a rating.
I finished college with my BS in Occupational Education with a specialization in Chinese Mandarin and Computer Communications. Then I applied and was accepted to become an Officer in the Air Force. I was forced to go back to another Basic Training like environment at Officer Training School. I was an Intelligence Officer for 6 years and left Active Duty at the rank of Captain (0-3E). I attended many exclusive schools and worked in Intelligence positions as well as systems acquisitions. I also led teams during two different deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. I completed my MBA while stationed in Los Angeles in 2004. I was late to start traditional education but I had caught up by this point finishing at 29. I was in charge of leading as many as 350 Airmen, Soldiers, and Marines in this time. In 2004, I won the "General John S. Patton Award" for the top Intelligence Officer in the AF Space Command. I then competed with 11 others for the Air Force level award. I didn't win there though...
Since leaving the Air Force I have worked for myself doing business consulting with a tech flavor. I have a small staff and have had staffs as big as 7 since I started this. I had no experience in this so I've learned tons on the journey. I've learned a lot about myself in particular. There are some parts of doing this that I absolutely hate (ie accounting, payroll, things of the like), yet I love the computer programming and problem solving sides of it. In just over 6 years I have generated over $900k in revenue from nothing.
I travel a lot between NJ and MN. I'm currently getting divorced and have a 13 year old, soon to be HS freshman, daughter in MN. I love the freedom I get but I think maybe I need a little more structure. What I really love to do is learn about new ways of programming smarter and more efficient. I love doing things I've never done before. I am very familiar with quite a few cutting edge web technologies and language. Pretty much all Open Source based platforms.
I'm probably saying the same things many ENTP types have said before. I'm just really feeling like I need a career change with a little more direction...
If you're still reading, Thanks! If you have any insights, please let me know. Feel free to ask any questions about my background if you need more info.
I went to music school for jazz guitar performance out of HS. I graduated at the top of my class and received a scholarship for an advance performance certificate.
I did commission retail sales for a few years and led my category for the entire company of over 350 stores. I was promoted to management at 22 years old. I hated the grind of retail and wanted to go back to school to get a "real job."
I joined the Air Force because I had no money to pay for school without working. I was enlisted for 5 years. I was a Chinese Linguist. I didn't know a single word of Chinese before joining the Air Force. I scored super well on a language aptitude battery and they put me in one of the hardest languages. I went from no knowledge to 1 of 2 fluent level speakers in my class of 30 in just 63 weeks of near immersion training. I was a earmarked a top performer at Basic Training and every time the opportunity arose for a rating.
I finished college with my BS in Occupational Education with a specialization in Chinese Mandarin and Computer Communications. Then I applied and was accepted to become an Officer in the Air Force. I was forced to go back to another Basic Training like environment at Officer Training School. I was an Intelligence Officer for 6 years and left Active Duty at the rank of Captain (0-3E). I attended many exclusive schools and worked in Intelligence positions as well as systems acquisitions. I also led teams during two different deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. I completed my MBA while stationed in Los Angeles in 2004. I was late to start traditional education but I had caught up by this point finishing at 29. I was in charge of leading as many as 350 Airmen, Soldiers, and Marines in this time. In 2004, I won the "General John S. Patton Award" for the top Intelligence Officer in the AF Space Command. I then competed with 11 others for the Air Force level award. I didn't win there though...
Since leaving the Air Force I have worked for myself doing business consulting with a tech flavor. I have a small staff and have had staffs as big as 7 since I started this. I had no experience in this so I've learned tons on the journey. I've learned a lot about myself in particular. There are some parts of doing this that I absolutely hate (ie accounting, payroll, things of the like), yet I love the computer programming and problem solving sides of it. In just over 6 years I have generated over $900k in revenue from nothing.
I travel a lot between NJ and MN. I'm currently getting divorced and have a 13 year old, soon to be HS freshman, daughter in MN. I love the freedom I get but I think maybe I need a little more structure. What I really love to do is learn about new ways of programming smarter and more efficient. I love doing things I've never done before. I am very familiar with quite a few cutting edge web technologies and language. Pretty much all Open Source based platforms.
I'm probably saying the same things many ENTP types have said before. I'm just really feeling like I need a career change with a little more direction...
If you're still reading, Thanks! If you have any insights, please let me know. Feel free to ask any questions about my background if you need more info.
