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Originally posted by CarolinaDG
While I agree that the degree matters in MOST cases, I have to say that I know plenty of people who have degrees in something completely unrelated that got their jobs because of their internships or part-time jobs. For me, it was my part-time job. As far as salaries, it completely depends on your field. For liberal arts, you're VERY lucky to start in the $27,000 range, whereas my sister had an accounting degree and actually did start at $40,000. And don't even GET me started on computer engineering degrees!!!...
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To some extent this is true...but it's not always.
My B.A will probably get me an entry level job...perhaps even in my field (Poli. Sci. so, somewhere in the government).
My college diploma could easily get me a job starting at $40,000.
You don't always need a degree to get a good job.
To ZTAWinthropgirl: I would continue with your paralegal course (as long as it is an accrediated program). I don't know what the job market is like where you live, but law clerks/paralegals/legal assistants are in high demand where I live...so even if they are not in high demand around you, you could easily transfer the skill you have to another job market if you were willing to relocate.
Good luck!
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