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re: I'm graduating in December but am starting to hate what my degree is in
Posted on 10/10/18 at 9:10 am to Hawgnsincebirth55
Posted on 10/10/18 at 9:10 am to Hawgnsincebirth55
Don’t sweat it.
Most people end up working outside of their degree.
Myself:
BS- GIS & Plant Bio
Minor - Anthropology
Occupation:
Healthcare Analytics
Most people end up working outside of their degree.
Myself:
BS- GIS & Plant Bio
Minor - Anthropology
Occupation:
Healthcare Analytics
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Posted on 10/10/18 at 9:11 am to Hawgnsincebirth55
Try women's studies
Posted on 10/10/18 at 9:11 am to Hawgnsincebirth55
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I'm looking to get my masters so if there's one that would be good for getting into something else that would be helpful
MBA or MPA are going to have broader application than just about anything, depending on your focus.
My assumption that your BA is in Education with a minor in Kinesology? My recommendation is to continue to pursue your teaching credentials - doesn't mean you have to do it forever, but you've already done the work and not every education situation is going to be the same.
You thought it was a good idea 4 years ago, right?
Posted on 10/10/18 at 9:11 am to Hawgnsincebirth55
Get an internship in the field you want. That's what really matters anyway.
Posted on 10/10/18 at 9:12 am to Hawgnsincebirth55
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I thought
Posted on 10/10/18 at 9:12 am to philly444
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Go to law school
Under no circumstances should anyone do this - ever.
Posted on 10/10/18 at 9:13 am to BestBanker
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You can get a degree in coaching now?
A lot of schools offer sports administration, especially for athletes who have no intention to do anything but play sports then eventually coach.
Otherwise, what a horrible waste of money and pigeon-holing yourself when all you need is a bachelors (in anything) to coach college.
Posted on 10/10/18 at 9:14 am to The Torch
Depends on what kind of coach you are and what level. I have a buddy that's a Strength coach at a small D-1 Subdivision school and makes ~$70k. If he follows the head coach to bigger positions (I imagine the coach will get a better job in the very near future), he will make a lot more, presuming the head coach brings him with him.
Posted on 10/10/18 at 9:14 am to Hawgnsincebirth55
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I'm graduating in December but am starting to hate what my degree is in
Do you like sales? Because every business, whether they realize it or not, is in sales. Do you find yourself coach-able? Are you willing to listen? Are you willing to do extra reading to help better your skills?
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i want out. I'm looking to get my masters so if there's one that would be good for getting into something else that would be helpful
Don't pile on another bad decision. It amazes me that the people I interview -- and some have a master's degree --- will spend an exorbitant amount of money on their "specialized" degree that often times doesn't pay more in the kind of work that I can offer (white collar - healthcare). And I know I am not alone in this thinking.
A resume can list your skill-set and experience. And that may help get you in the door, although I say networking (and more importantly, relationships) can help propel you. But how well you interview --- how well you demonstrate PASSION --- how well do I like you (and you like me) --- those are things that I look for when speaking with a candidate.
Any leader should be able to teach their employee a skill set. Any leader that hires someone who is not passionate about their work should be asked why --- and perhaps made to not be a leader, because you can't teach PASSION. Why work in an environment where you give more of your waking hours to a company than you do to your family? You better damn well like it. That's why PASSION is so important. If you hire someone who is not PASSIONATE, you are allowing a cancer to develop inside your organization.
This post was edited on 10/10/18 at 9:17 am
Posted on 10/10/18 at 9:15 am to Hawgnsincebirth55
I graduated in 2015 and have hated the field/work I've done these past 3 years, so I'm in the same boat as you my friend.
Posted on 10/10/18 at 9:16 am to Hawgnsincebirth55
So stand up to parents and be a good role model for kids. If its so bad then that's more reason to do it. Do it well and make a difference.
Posted on 10/10/18 at 9:17 am to NIH
Indubitably. I’ll have the original poster send his curriculum vitae via facsimile.
Posted on 10/10/18 at 9:18 am to Hawgnsincebirth55
I’m not sure how many hours it would be but getting an MBA would be useful in many fields.
I’d also like to suggest law school as a possibility. I’m pretty sure the field of your undergrad degree doesn’t matter.
Don’t fret, I was in Your exact shoes and I pivoted to accounting. Accounting isn’t for everyone but the pay is better and the hours are shorter than coaching.
It’s a tough decision cuz you live the sport but I cane to the conclusion that I wanted more out of life than just that sport. I still enjoy being a fan but I also get to be home with my family in the fall.
I’d also like to suggest law school as a possibility. I’m pretty sure the field of your undergrad degree doesn’t matter.
Don’t fret, I was in Your exact shoes and I pivoted to accounting. Accounting isn’t for everyone but the pay is better and the hours are shorter than coaching.
It’s a tough decision cuz you live the sport but I cane to the conclusion that I wanted more out of life than just that sport. I still enjoy being a fan but I also get to be home with my family in the fall.
Posted on 10/10/18 at 9:18 am to Will Cover
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A resume can list your skill-set and experience. And that may help get you in the door, although I say networking (and more importantly, relationships) can help propel you. But how well you interview --- how well you demonstrate PASSION --- how well do I like you (and you like me) --- those are things that I look for when speaking with a candidate.
Any leader should be able to teach their employee a skill set. Any leader that hires someone who is not passionate about their work should be asked why --- and perhaps made to not be a leader, because you can't teach PASSION. Why work in an environment where you give more of your waking hours to a company than you do to your family? You better damn well like it. That's why PASSION is so important. If you hire someone who is not PASSIONATE, you are allowing a cancer to develop inside your organization.
All this is great, Tony Robbins, but my job you can't have without certain education and certifications. This is true for many high paying professional services. Saying it doesn't matter is dumb and the reason we have 40k students at LSU getting Gen Studies degrees.
Posted on 10/10/18 at 9:18 am to Hawgnsincebirth55
I did something very similar. Graduated and had a degree in something extremely stupid and useless to me. A year later I re-enrolled and in 3.5 years finished with a second BS and an MS in something practical and useful.
Don’t waste much time if you think the writing is on the wall. It was for me.
Don’t waste much time if you think the writing is on the wall. It was for me.
Posted on 10/10/18 at 9:19 am to Bert Macklin FBI
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I’d also like to suggest law school as a possibility
Terrible idea.
Posted on 10/10/18 at 9:20 am to Hawgnsincebirth55
Don’t worry. Enterprise rental car has exciting opportunities for young people like you. That, and I hear Arby’s is hiring.
Posted on 10/10/18 at 9:20 am to Hawgnsincebirth55
Get your additional job trading as undergrad.
The federal money for undergrads is not there for grads.
I recommend 2 courses on SQL.
Get on dice and get a sense of computer languages companies demand in location you want to live.
The federal money for undergrads is not there for grads.
I recommend 2 courses on SQL.
Get on dice and get a sense of computer languages companies demand in location you want to live.
Posted on 10/10/18 at 9:22 am to Koach K
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Enterprise rental car has exciting opportunities for young people like you
Vector marketing is always hiring. You get the freedom of a business owner with the training and help of a large company. You can't go wrong with beginning your journey to financial freedom. What if I told you, you could be on the golf course enjoying a round of golf, look down at your phone and make $700, $800, $1500; is that something you might be interested in?
Posted on 10/10/18 at 9:23 am to Hawgnsincebirth55
I have a degree in fisheries and wildlife and now I work for the railroad.
Lifes funny sometimes
Lifes funny sometimes
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