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skudr248 · 09-03-2019, 01:36 AM

My undergrad is what propelled me into the career I am in now (albeit, the O&G/mining industry and it's up & downs feels like it has aged me 20 years in the last 6). I wouldn't have found the direction I wanted to pursue without uni, but the only classes that I think have really helped me was 1. Public Speaking (being able to present, feel comfortable at the negotiating table), 2. Business Communication (email communication and understanding how to write to get what you want/build rapport with customers, contractors and colleagues).

My peers, mentors and on the job training have taught me far more than any class ever did. I did work my ####ing ass off though (spent my university summers flying into oil sands camps working 2 & 1's in the 30-40 degree heat in full PPE to pay for uni before I even stepped into a corporate office)

09-03-2019, 01:36 AM	#133
skudr248 First Line Centre Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Winchestertonfieldville Jail Exp:	My undergrad is what propelled me into the career I am in now (albeit, the O&G/mining industry and it's up & downs feels like it has aged me 20 years in the last 6). I wouldn't have found the direction I wanted to pursue without uni, but the only classes that I think have really helped me was 1. Public Speaking (being able to present, feel comfortable at the negotiating table), 2. Business Communication (email communication and understanding how to write to get what you want/build rapport with customers, contractors and colleagues). My peers, mentors and on the job training have taught me far more than any class ever did. I did work my ####ing ass off though (spent my university summers flying into oil sands camps working 2 & 1's in the 30-40 degree heat in full PPE to pay for uni before I even stepped into a corporate office) Last edited by skudr248; 09-03-2019 at 01:40 AM.