Do you work in your degree related field??

[PrettyBoy]

Yes.

I majored in art in undergrad. I got my degree, then I furthered my education by studying Industrial Design, and now I'm a Transportation Designer.

I eat, sleep, and drink cars.

[KSigkid]

I used to - I got degrees in print journalism and history, and I used to work in public relations (kind of related to the journalism degree). Now I'm in law school and I'm a law clerk.

[BetteDavisEyes]

I have a B.A. in English Education, a minor in Speech Communications, and a M.A. in Education. I teach kindergarten so I think I'm using my degrees to some extent.

[Munchkin03]

Uh huh!

BA in Architectural Studies--and guess what? I'm an Architect!

I went to graduate school right after college to study historic preservation--I like the jobs I've had as a result of the degree, but didn't learn much in the degree program. I'm thinking of either getting an MBA or an MS in Construction Management. We'll see.

[greekchef]

As I was in my senior year and recruiters began talking to us at So. Carolina, I was amazed at the number of banks that wanted to talk to Hotel Restaurant students.. When asked about this (because So. Carolina has a good business school), the reps from these banks said a) what they really wanted were employees that had a demonstrated ability to learn; they would supply the specific training; b) they liked having people with varied background and skills; c) folks who could interact well with the public were always valued (ie customer service skills).

Also, after being out of school for a few years I heard the comment from someone in the field of career counseling saying that it used to be that folks came out of school, found a job and stayed there sometimes their entire career. Today, its not uncommon for a person to not only change jobs, but careers as well several times during their work life.

[bluefish81]

No, not really. BS in Journalism and History, I am a marketing rep for an insurance company. Up until around a year and a half ago, I was doing underwriting for the same company. I never had real plans to use the history major, it was for fun.

[moe.ron]

Not even close.

got a BA and MA in Political Science. Work a few years with the UN. Decided that I want to make money. Work for a security firm first as your run of the mill broker. Now I head a team of derivative traders.

[CatStarESP4]

BA in Sociology with a minor in British Literature.

When I was working, I landed a job as a receptionist at a PR firm that I lasted two weeks and one day in. I also worked as a temp in a few companies doing secretarial work. So I didn't work in a degree related field.

Now, I have gone back to school for either a 2nd Bachelors degree in Natural Science (Life Sciences, maybe Biochemistry) or a Masters Degree in Criminal Justice.