The harsh reality

RomanGladiator · December 10, 2014, 07:06:40 PM

of graduating with a shitty liberal arts degree. What can I do? (Yes, I realized I made a big mistake)

Teaching- not for me, I'm not really an academic. It would take another 2 years of my life as well, plus $26,000 that I don't have. If I could do it with getting a stupid master's in education I would, but my state requires it

-Business/Finance related jobs- Yes, I would like these, but would be extremely difficult to get unless you know someone who will give you a chance (trust me, I've been trying to get one for eight months)

IT/Tech related jobs- I don't have the necessary software requirements, obviously. Could be learned if someone gives me a chance

Sales- Last thing on Earth I want to do is convince someone to buy something and work for commission. Not that kind of person

DAS B00T x2 · December 10, 2014, 07:14:43 PM

Which for usesless liberal arts major did you pick?

Mr. Psychologist · December 10, 2014, 07:16:15 PM

Quote from: DAS B(╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻ on December 10, 2014, 07:14:43 PM

Which for usesless liberal arts major did you pick?

Drunk, I officer I'm not swear.

RomanGladiator · December 10, 2014, 07:18:15 PM

Quote from: DAS B(╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻ on December 10, 2014, 07:14:43 PM

Which for usesless liberal arts major did you pick?

Does it matter? And I guess they're not entirely useless if you have a direction in mind with them, ex. Psychology major wanting to be a therapist, etc... But I chose History, mainly because it was easy, and I failed math in high school, which is another story entirely. It is just as useless as Art History and English, maybe even more useless.

DAS B00T x2 · December 10, 2014, 07:18:21 PM

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Quote from: DAS B(╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻ on December 10, 2014, 07:14:43 PM
Which for usesless liberal arts major did you pick?

Drunk, I officer I'm not swear.

It's proper english... Pennsylvania dutch english.

DAS B00T x2 · December 10, 2014, 07:18:41 PM

Quote from: RomanGladiator on December 10, 2014, 07:18:15 PM

Quote from: DAS B(╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻ on December 10, 2014, 07:14:43 PM
Which for usesless liberal arts major did you pick?
Does it matter? And I guess they're not entirely useless if you have a direction in mind with them, ex. Psychology major wanting to be a therapist, etc... But I chose History, mainly because it was easy, and I failed math in high school, which is another story entirely. It is just as useless as Art History and English, maybe even more useless.

Yes.

Mr. Psychologist · December 10, 2014, 07:19:28 PM

Go with any job that seems tolerable at this point, then the degree you have might help you move up the ladder a bit faster. Think of it like this though, all of the people who don't have degrees and still succeeded didn't start off at the top >.>

A degree is necessary for some jobs, and just a way of cutting in line for others. Work your way up to a managerial position and then you can start to look around for other jobs >.>

Or hell, do some retraining in a course that will lead you into a job more quickly <.<
In this economic climate, it doesn't work out very well to be too picky about jobs.

RomanGladiator · December 10, 2014, 07:21:43 PM

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Quote from: DAS B(╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻ on December 10, 2014, 07:14:43 PM
Which for usesless liberal arts major did you pick?
Does it matter? And I guess they're not entirely useless if you have a direction in mind with them, ex. Psychology major wanting to be a therapist, etc... But I chose History, mainly because it was easy, and I failed math in high school, which is another story entirely. It is just as useless as Art History and English, maybe even more useless.
Yes.

Basically I've always wanted to do something with computers and technology, but I've never had the math skills to do it.

The Lord Slide Rule · December 10, 2014, 07:23:58 PM

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Quote from: RomanGladiator on December 10, 2014, 07:18:15 PM
Quote from: DAS B(╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻ on December 10, 2014, 07:14:43 PM
Which for usesless liberal arts major did you pick?
Does it matter? And I guess they're not entirely useless if you have a direction in mind with them, ex. Psychology major wanting to be a therapist, etc... But I chose History, mainly because it was easy, and I failed math in high school, which is another story entirely. It is just as useless as Art History and English, maybe even more useless.
Yes.
Basically I've always wanted to do something with computers and technology, but I've never had the math skills to do it.

Everyone claims to be bad at math. I don't buy it, I don't think you guys give yourselves a chance. Could just be bias though.

DAS B00T x2 · December 10, 2014, 07:24:07 PM

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Quote from: DAS B(╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻ on December 10, 2014, 07:18:41 PM
Quote from: RomanGladiator on December 10, 2014, 07:18:15 PM
Quote from: DAS B(╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻ on December 10, 2014, 07:14:43 PM
Which for usesless liberal arts major did you pick?
Does it matter? And I guess they're not entirely useless if you have a direction in mind with them, ex. Psychology major wanting to be a therapist, etc... But I chose History, mainly because it was easy, and I failed math in high school, which is another story entirely. It is just as useless as Art History and English, maybe even more useless.
Yes.
Basically I've always wanted to do something with computers and technology, but I've never had the math skills to do it.

What's your area of study, exactly, Mr. History major guy?

RomanGladiator · December 10, 2014, 07:41:05 PM

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Quote from: RomanGladiator on December 10, 2014, 07:18:15 PM
Quote from: DAS B(╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻ on December 10, 2014, 07:14:43 PM
Which for usesless liberal arts major did you pick?
Does it matter? And I guess they're not entirely useless if you have a direction in mind with them, ex. Psychology major wanting to be a therapist, etc... But I chose History, mainly because it was easy, and I failed math in high school, which is another story entirely. It is just as useless as Art History and English, maybe even more useless.
Yes.
Basically I've always wanted to do something with computers and technology, but I've never had the math skills to do it.
Everyone claims to be bad at math. I don't buy it, I don't think you guys give yourselves a chance. Could just be bias though.

Well the three college math courses I took were Intro to Stats where I got an A-, Mathematics for Business and Economics which I received a B, and Discrete Mathematics where I think I got a B-. Not terrible, but it wasn't my main course of study.

RomanGladiator · December 10, 2014, 07:41:34 PM

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Quote from: DAS B(╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻ on December 10, 2014, 07:18:41 PM
Quote from: RomanGladiator on December 10, 2014, 07:18:15 PM
Quote from: DAS B(╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻ on December 10, 2014, 07:14:43 PM
Which for usesless liberal arts major did you pick?
Does it matter? And I guess they're not entirely useless if you have a direction in mind with them, ex. Psychology major wanting to be a therapist, etc... But I chose History, mainly because it was easy, and I failed math in high school, which is another story entirely. It is just as useless as Art History and English, maybe even more useless.
Yes.
Basically I've always wanted to do something with computers and technology, but I've never had the math skills to do it.
What's your area of study, exactly, Mr. History major guy?

I didn't have to specialize in anything, it's just the plain degree. Minor is political science, I just chose it to make myself look better, in reality I think politics is disgusting and what no part in it.

DAS B00T x2 · December 10, 2014, 07:44:42 PM

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Quote from: RomanGladiator on December 10, 2014, 07:18:15 PM
Quote from: DAS B(╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻ on December 10, 2014, 07:14:43 PM
Which for usesless liberal arts major did you pick?
Does it matter? And I guess they're not entirely useless if you have a direction in mind with them, ex. Psychology major wanting to be a therapist, etc... But I chose History, mainly because it was easy, and I failed math in high school, which is another story entirely. It is just as useless as Art History and English, maybe even more useless.
Yes.
Basically I've always wanted to do something with computers and technology, but I've never had the math skills to do it.
What's your area of study, exactly, Mr. History major guy?
I didn't have to specialize in anything, it's just the plain degree. Minor is political science, I just chose it to make myself look better, in reality I think politics is disgusting and what no part in it.

Well aren't you just a little ball of sunshine...

Try your hand at corporate management.

Epsira · December 10, 2014, 08:00:39 PM

What would you like to do instead of the options available to you?

RomanGladiator · December 10, 2014, 08:08:50 PM

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What would you like to do instead of the options available to you?

I like working with Microsoft Excel. I took a one day seminar explaining the basics today, and have been teaching it to myself (at least the things that I can). I still can't pinpoint a single career, but something that involves data analysis, writing, being creative, and solving problems. But that sounds pretty much like any job.

Kinder Graham · December 10, 2014, 08:11:50 PM

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Quote from: DAS B(╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻ on December 10, 2014, 07:14:43 PM
Which for usesless liberal arts major did you pick?
Does it matter? And I guess they're not entirely useless if you have a direction in mind with them, ex. Psychology major wanting to be a therapist, etc... But I chose History, mainly because it was easy, and I failed math in high school, which is another story entirely. It is just as useless as Art History and English, maybe even more useless.

History?

All right, you redeemed yourself there. Places you could get a job at

Museums
Banks
Newspapers
Magazines
Law Firms
Advocacy groups/non-profits
Librarian

A degree in history develops your:

critical reasoning and analytical skills, including the capacity for solving problems and thinking creatively;

intellectual rigour and independence, including the ability to conduct detailed research;

ability to construct an argument and communicate findings in a clear and persuasive manner, both orally and in writing;

ability to work without direct supervision and manage time and priorities effectively;

ability to discuss ideas in groups, and to negotiate, question and summarise;

capacity to think objectively and approach problems and new situations with an open mind;

appreciation of the different factors that influence the activities of groups and individuals in society.

PSU · December 10, 2014, 09:31:21 PM

Connections bro. Find any connections your parents have and use them.

Mad Max · December 10, 2014, 09:44:41 PM

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-Business/Finance related jobs- Yes, I would like these, but would be extremely difficult to get unless you know someone who will give you a chance (trust me, I've been trying to get one for eight months)

Actually, these aren't too difficult to get into. Register with a temp agency, and land a gig in HR/PR/AR/AP. Show you can learn things and are responsible, and then most places will hire you.

Camnator · December 10, 2014, 10:14:04 PM

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Azumarill · December 10, 2014, 10:52:05 PM

Go back to school and get a master's in some specialized field.

Alternative Facts · December 10, 2014, 10:52:50 PM

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Stop worrying so much. You have your whole life, and ya, college was probably a big waste but no use clinging to the thought about it. Money isn't everything, and it won't make you happy. Just start being productive, exercise, do something that will build a little pride and character. Hell, do what I do and provide for yourself. It's the best feeling in the world.

How is the Washington State wilderness treating you?

Camnator · December 10, 2014, 10:57:32 PM

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GOODDAYSIRE · December 11, 2014, 12:06:47 PM

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Quote from: DAS B(╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻ on December 10, 2014, 07:14:43 PM
Which for usesless liberal arts major did you pick?
Does it matter? And I guess they're not entirely useless if you have a direction in mind with them, ex. Psychology major wanting to be a therapist, etc... But I chose History, mainly because it was easy, and I failed math in high school, which is another story entirely. It is just as useless as Art History and English, maybe even more useless.
Yes.
Basically I've always wanted to do something with computers and technology, but I've never had the math skills to do it.

Bullshit. I don't feel sorry for you anymore.

I SUCK at math, I've failed two math classes in just one year and now I have an A in my current one because you know what? I tried. Really hard.

Just because you think you're bad at something doesn't mean you are and now you're stuck with a useless major. I can't comprehend why people use "oh im just bad at it" as an excuse.

/rant

Camnator · December 11, 2014, 05:58:47 PM

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