I have an AA in liberal arts, a BS in psychology, and a MS in tourism with focus on professional event planning -- where does that get me? A receptionist job! Yep - receptionist. For the past 22 months!
The biggest problem I had was that when I started my Master's degree, I was single (but dating my hubby-to-be) -- so by the time I finished my degree, we were married, and he has a great job. So he didn't want to leave, and I had to take what I could get. Its rough because I am so over-qualified for what I do. I don't mind it -- I love working with people -- but I do wish better for myself because I worked SO hard for that degree. The city I live in is just not event planning or tourism material. The 2 big facilities are all staffed by people brought in from their corporate HQ, and I have NO desire to be in hotel management or catering. So this is my life....at least for a couple more months. I'm trying to go part time, and then I won't work outside the home after Eli gets here (which is why I'm looking at the Creative Memories thing). My big dream is to move to Charleston, SC and get on with a big company there -- major tourism and conventions coming through there. But, it would be far away from my family (more specifically, my 3 - 4 to be - nieces whom I dearly adore).
So...I guess that I just wish better for myself - my grades have always been through the roof, and I know that I could make it in a big career.
Anyway - that's my story
