re: should I change majors to business. if so what jobs are available

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Once you reconcile the fact you've got to pay your dues

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Yep. This is going to be the case in the "office" world no matter which path you choose, OP. Believe me, a couple years ago, I was so done being an assistant to some senile old white man running a company that I thought I might explode. I was doing the most pointless, STUPID work. But -- it helped. You may not grow at that specific company (I didn't; there was no room for growth there), but you'll have the tools you need to apply for jobs with more responsibility.

If you don't already have a job or internship, I'd recommend it. I've done a little of everything - from a fantastic internship in my field.. to waitressing/bartending. It not only padded my resume and gave me experience, but it was like being paid to network. Every job I've had since high school came from knowing someone. So get your arse out there and network!

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if so what jobs are available

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Living in a van down by the river.

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I think I'd like to work in an office somewhere for decent pay

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This is what I used to think. I wound up working in corporate sales tax and hated it.

Wound up getting into sales for industrial valves and automation. I'm loving every second of it.


1) Get into a position that is revenue generating. Those positions in an office setting get the perks. If you are a people person, get into sales.

2) Do not get into a position where you only cost money. You'll be overhead and the first to go if downsizing happens.

3) Avoid working in an office where your coworkers are majority women. Sounds offensive, but trust me on this.

4) Degrees and education are nice, but they only get your foot in the door. It's all about networking and who you know.


ETA: A lot of posters are mentioning accounting. While I agree it is a stable job market for accountants, if you aren't willing to get your CPA and/or don't care much for it, you aren't going to go far.

IMO, accounting (at least tax in my experience) isn't one of those jobs where you just grind it out for money indifferently. If you don't like it, you're going to quickly hate it.

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I went marketing and I like it. I work in advertising...it's still white collar, but it's creative, fast paced, lots of chicks in this industry, good parties, and money to be made. You can also transition into B2B sales. But you also can't be an idiot, you start pretty low, and put in lots of hours. Though I can wear shorts, sandals, and polos to work, so bonus.

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im jealous. I wish I would have applied myself in high school so I could have gotten into a school with a good marketing program.

OP: accounting or finance and if youre at lsu, go through the CIA program.

Insurance. Human resources. Accounting. Finance. Engineering
Enviro science. Anything better than business degree. Imo

I'm in a fraternity already, and am about to enter my junior year of undergrad. I really don't wanna take anymore math courses and accounting sounds like something I would hate, but I do consider myself a people person so after hearing what you guys are saying sales sounds right up my ally.

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I do consider myself a people person

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You should really consider the business analyst route, it's basically a liaison position between business and IT/programmers.

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Every morning when I wake up I tell myself someday I'm not gonna have to put this tie on.. someday..

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My good buddy is the antithesis of me. He's a banker in Charlotte (VP level) and wears a full suit to work every day, about as stale an environment you can imagine, all dudes, but he makes damn good money. I do well for myself, but feel like a slouch around him. Still couldn't handle that environment.

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dcrews

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Get back to work, your username gave it away big time