Occupation/Major

[BlueReign]

I heard that! I don't know how I did it back then because looking back I don't think I had any real interest in it. No wonder I struggled!

[PhDiva]

I have a BA in History and Ethnic Studies and a MA in history and have taught jr. high school social studies for three years before pursuing a M.A. in higher education administration and a Ph.D. in educational foundations. I currently work as a professor in Women's Studies and the Humanities.

[SeriousSigma22]

Folks,

It really is interesting reading all of the various majors and actual career choices. I read in a Times or Newseek article that young adults will probably change their careers at least 3 to 4 times before they reach the age of retirement.

Serioussigma22

[GoldenGlow2000]

I graduated with a Bachelors in Psychology. I was previously going for a Bachelors in Nursing but became bored with it in the 3rd year and picked up my minor (psychology) as my major. I have had 2 positions in the field. I currently use my degree but wish I would have went straignt into getting my masters in psych right after college, but I felt I needed a break! (I know you can feel me on that!) I am now enrolled to receive my masters in counseling (YES! It was what I was meant to do) But if I had the chance to go back, I would have had 2 majors. I would have continued my Nursing degree and had that as a back up plan! It's the $$ talking!

[smbt0306]

While in college I was a Political Science major with a minor in English. My goal was to study law and practice family law. Once I started taking classes on the constitution and the supreme court I knew that law school would be a waste of money. Those classes board me to death. There were some people in my classes that thought that stuff was just soooooo interesting and I was just lost in a storm. Once I graduated I said that I would either go into education or social services. I started with social services and I really liked it; I am not creative enough to become a teacher. I am planning to make a career in social services and my present goal is to become a Program Director. I am still debating if I want to stay in welfare to work or go to either mental health or work with children. There is just so many options that I can take.

[mulattogyrl]

Originally Posted by smbt0306

While in college I was a Political Science major with a minor in English. My goal was to study law and practice family law. Once I started taking classes on the constitution and the supreme court I knew that law school would be a waste of money. Those classes board me to death. There were some people in my classes that thought that stuff was just soooooo interesting and I was just lost in a storm. Once I graduated I said that I would either go into education or social services. I started with social services and I really liked it; I am not creative enough to become a teacher. I am planning to make a career in social services and my present goal is to become a Program Director. I am still debating if I want to stay in welfare to work or go to either mental health or work with children. There is just so many options that I can take.

I also considered becoming a Program Director, and I am also debating whether or not to pursue working in mental health or with children in the future. I have my BA in Sociology and Masters in Social Work (MSW).

[1browngirl]

I have a BA in History, most folks ask me if I wanted to teach. The answer is NO. I started out as an Animal Science major (wanted to be a vet) and then discovered that I had no interest in Science. So I changed to History because I always had an interest. I probably should have thought about what I was going to do with that degree - but you live and learn.

I'm working on my MBA (HR Management) now, hopefully I'll be finished in December.

Right now I work as a Recruiting Coordinator. But my interest is in Benefits and/or Compensation.

Recently I've been thinking about going back to school for my MLS and becoming a Librarian. I figure, I love to read, so I can use that to my advantage and do something that I like.

If I had to do it all over again, I would've started out as a business major. I also would've taken advantage of co-ops and internships so that I'd have experience and have a much better chance of landing a good job.

[lil_sunshine]

Not in the least! I got my BA in pre-law and I just became a licensed Real Estate Sales Agent. I'd rather be an entrepreneur than an attorney, especially since job security is out the window nowadays. Do I still wanna become an attorney? Maybe in the future once I've traveled on Entrepreneurial Road, but then again, who'd wanna give up on being their own boss?

[Gina1201]

I'm working in my field. My BA is in sociology with a concentration in Criminology and Criminal Justice. My minor waw Management Information Systems and my MBA is in general Business Administration. I currently am an investigative assistant for a federal law enforcement agency.

[cjoanell]

Originally Posted by Gina1201

I'm working in my field. My BA is in sociology with a concentration in Criminology and Criminal Justice. My minor waw Management Information Systems and my MBA is in general Business Administration. I currently am an investigative assistant for a federal law enforcement agency.

Nice...... I switched from Criminal Justice to Paralegal so I could work in the field to pay for law school.

[MsCoCo81]

Hello Ladies!!

I am so glad that I read this post. I am almost finished @ a tech college for Cosmetology ( I Love Hair!!!) But recently I have been thinking will I still want to stand up behind a chair after 20 years ( I am only 26) So I have decided to pursue my other passion of Psychology this fall at a local state university. I appreciate you all for helping me feel like even thought I have spent all this time for this diploma (which I am so proud of, because I can lay some hair ) That It is ok to want to better myself and maybe even try something out of my box! Maybe soon you all can call me Dr. MsCoco81!

[NinjaPoodle]

Originally posted by BlueReign
For those of you who responded, aren't you amazed at people who knew what they wanted to do when they were like in grade school, majored in it, graduated and have worked in that field all their lives!

Yes. Most people I have met have changed their major in college at least 1 time. (i did)

[rho4life]

I got a social science degree, and now i work in the legal field.

[preciousjeni]

Dropping in for a visit...

I have a degree in Business and one in English and I'm getting one in Biblical Literature, but I'm a Human Resources Manager.

[jubilance1922]

I have a BS and MS in polymer chemistry, and I'm starting a position as a chemical engineer in 2 weeks.

I spent the last 5 months as a HR recruiter for a staffing agency.