Occupation/Major - Page 3

SeriousSigma22 · #1 07-28-2006, 08:26 PM

Sorhors and friends,

Yes, it's amazing how we go for a degree in one occupation and end up doing something different. My first degree is in Apparel Design (Bachelor of Science in Human Resources) and I ended up going back to school for my current occupation (History and Social Studies Education - Bachelor of Arts). I really enjoy teaching even on the bad days. My MA is also in the field of education - Curriculum and Instruction and I'm working on a second MLA - Yes, I want to be a Library Media Specialist. (Remember folks books don't talk back!)

Serioussigma22

bakingpoodle · #2 07-30-2006, 05:08 PM

I received my BBA in Finance in 1999. I got my first job in Accounting in August of 2001 then moved to the Finance department in July 2003. Now as of July 2006 I'm in Compensation and Benefits as a Compensation Analyst. I happen to like my new role much better. I'm thinking about getting my Masters in HR instead of Finance. Isn't life funny!

PhDiva · #3 08-01-2006, 09:54 PM

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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.

That corresponds to the average number of times people change their majors in college. What seemed like a good idea in freshmen year for me (biology and becoming an MD) changed to becoming a history major by my junior year and eventually getting the Ph.D. Somehow it all works out in the end.

cjoanell · #4 10-14-2006, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueReign

I'm curious. For those of us who have finished college, are you working in the field of your major or something completely different?

I am working in my field (paralegal) although it's hard to break ground.

sigmadiva · #5 10-15-2006, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by cjoanell

I am working in my field (paralegal) although it's hard to break ground.

A soror of ours worked as a paralegal for a mid-sized law firm for a while, then got a job at Shell Oil Co working as a paralegal. After much debate with herself, she finally decided to pursue her dream of going to law school. I'm happy to say that she is a 2L and as a Shell employee, I think she was able to take advantage of an 'employer subsidizes education' type program. She works for Shell 20 hrs / week and goes to law school full time. She's loving it. She's in the top section of her law class.

SeriousSigma22 · #6 10-15-2006, 03:23 PM

Sorors,
There are a lot of lawyers or folks working on their law degrees! Good luck folks!

Serioussigma22

RHOyal Rain · #7 10-15-2006, 11:43 PM

Well, I have a BA in math, but right before senior year, I decided that I want to go into the hospitality field. So now I'm working on a BS in Hospitality Management. As far as that, I'm not sure what aspect of hospitality I want to go into yet, but I'll have to figure that out by May of 2007, when I graduate.

cjoanell · #8 10-16-2006, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by sigmadiva

A soror of ours worked as a paralegal for a mid-sized law firm for a while, then got a job at Shell Oil Co working as a paralegal. After much debate with herself, she finally decided to pursue her dream of going to law school. I'm happy to say that she is a 2L and as a Shell employee, I think she was able to take advantage of an 'employer subsidizes education' type program. She works for Shell 20 hrs / week and goes to law school full time. She's loving it. She's in the top section of her law class.

Yeah, that's cool. I'm trying to get into a company/firm that will help with all of that. Even if I get into one on the accounting side, since I'll have my AAS in accounting.

sigmadiva · #9 10-16-2006, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by cjoanell

Yeah, that's cool. I'm trying to get into a company/firm that will help with all of that. Even if I get into one on the accounting side, since I'll have my AAS in accounting.

Keep at it. Things will work out for you. And, I'm sure I don't have to tell you - network, network, network!!!!

cjoanell · #10 10-17-2006, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by sigmadiva

Keep at it. Things will work out for you. And, I'm sure I don't have to tell you - network, network, network!!!!

I sure am trying. I guess I need to get some business cards made up huh...

GRACED2BSGRHO · #11 01-29-2008, 05:41 PM

I just graduated last month with my Masters in Human Resource Management and i currently work in a subset of HR. I am a corporate Training Developer. I'm going back to school next fall to pursue my law degree.

1browngirl · #12 01-29-2008, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by GRACED2BSGRHO

I just graduated last month with my Masters in Human Resource Management and i currently work in a subset of HR. I am a corporate Training Developer. I'm going back to school next fall to pursue my law degree.

wow congrats soror!!