Not that it's all about the money...
I'm not trying to come across as materialistic, but I believe that teachers are some of the hardest working and least paid professionals out there. So, lately I've been pondering the idea of graduating with a degree in English with a minor in Psychology. That brings me to the difficult part- what about a job... Well, recently a friend told me about a school in Tulsa that offers a condensed Master's degree program for counseling. It's only one night a week for two years. It's been at the forefront of my mind lately. The possibility to help people weed through some of the things that hold them back would be amazing. But, is this what I really want to do- or am I letting myself be influenced by someone else's ideas again? I just don't know.
At the moment, I've been staying home with sweet little Ava and I have to admit, it's been really nice to not work. My dream would be to stay home with my kids until they are school age and then figure out what to do with me. All I really want is to tap into that creativity that I just know is inside me. And make money doing it. I would love nothing more than to express myself, care for my children, and help other people all while experiencing the fullness of joy that is to be had. I mean, I love Bath and Body Works, but that is not a career...
So, what then?
Any insight would be greatly appreciated- there are people out there who know me well enough to give me objective "hints" and ideas...
cass
3 comments:
hey, i got my first job offer today, and i haven't even created a resume yet or started applying. keep your head up, any degree is a good degree.
a friend of mine majored in english and came out the other end just fine. he works for national review magazine in NY and reviews movies for a living, as well as writing political commentary.
another english major (this one female) works in senator jim bunning's (R-KY) office in DC and writes speeches.
another one is professor at UK (grad degree of course). another one is a massage therapist. another writes children's books.
it's a new world out there for creativity, cass- the internet is a good way to flex your writing muscles and experiment, and even to make a name for yourself. there's been lots of people over the past few years who became famous for their blog and were later paid to do it, or wrote a book, or sold articles, or whatever. you love the written word. maybe spend some time reading people who have made names for themselves blogging. write a book.
summary: in the world we live in today, the barriers preventing your success are dissipating. the sky's the limit m'dear.
They say that English majors are the most consistant money-makers of all the degrees... Guess we'll see
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