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I am really not good at anything. The only thing people would call me good at is playing video games. But I'm tried of that and want to have a real skill that will help me pursue a career in life. I like to get into Photoshop and Sony Vegas, but I can't afford them. I tried GIMP, but the majority of people I asked said GIMP is nothing compared to Photoshop and is useless to learn unless your going to do basic things. I might try programming again, but it didn't interest me a whole lot to keep going at it. Is there some kind of test that will show me my skills and talents so I can stop wasting my time playing videos games and get on with my life? Any advice is welcomed. Thank you. |
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The only conclusive way to be sure is to try doing everything and look at the results. |
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I highly recommend the aptitude test given by the Johnson O'Connor Research Foundation. I took it and it has really put in perspective for me what my natural strengths and weaknesses are. They test you purely on your basic natural abilities (including things like number memory, finger dexterity, memory of new words, pitch discrimination, structural visualization, etc.). They look at your natural strengths and weaknesses and give you suggestions of jobs you will probably be good at, while still respecting your personal interests. They have testing centers round the country. I hope this helps! |
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Eh, sad to say I don't think so because that would have to be a VERY broad test. A very long one as well if it were even possible. I guess try different things and eventually you will find a thing that you are just hooked to. My problem is I am not interested in a broad enough range of things so I get bored and I don't have very many outlets for my geeky and nerdieness so that makes me bored too. XD So I am bored often. And you might want to read over your questions before you post them lockergnome does have a built in spell checker (well it tells you when something is spelled wrong) but it doesn't check grammar. Good luck with your future interests what ever they might be! |
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Maybe you could try a rorschach test? (never mind, that's only for people that want to prove if they are sane or not) |
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Video games, masturbation, & beer. My pops always told me that's all I'd ever be good at & I've embraced those wise words & I'm an expert in all three :) Slow down, listen to your heart & words inside you, have some patience & pray, & your passion in life will have the opportunity to find you. Cheers, Phil |
Gimp isnt any photoshop..but its still got lots of features..if you want to get into that kind of stuff..GIMp is a great way to start.
Have to agree with SLP I have heard good things about it and it doesn't cost like $400 and let's face it you have to start some where. =P