michael dolan wrote: > Well, it's probably because I'm an English major, but the thing I've > heard from teachers, English majors, and "grown-ups" is "it doesn't > matter what you graduate in, just get the piece of paper."
To some degree that is true. I had a job interview last week. On my resume I only list that I received a bachelor of arts. It's the first time in I don't know how many interviews over the years that I've been asked what my degree was in (journalism). I think the guy was just curious. > I've heard that more often than you may think. > The other thing that surprised me was everyone who said "stay in school, > get another degree." I'm not graduating at 22 or 23. I'm 29, and by > the time I graduate I'll be 30. I know I didn't tell ya'll that, but I That makes a big difference actually. I think I'm talking to a 21 year old who can afford to stay in school. The other advice still applies. Cultivate a network and figure out what it is you really want to do. You like something about working on computers but I'm wondering what that is. Lots of people enjoy working on computers. > was thinking it didn't really matter. I think it's time for me to be > done with school, and get a real job. But, you never know. I have a > descent job now, and I get some of school paid for (and get a little > time off of work to go to class), so maybe I'll just stay in my present > job after I graduate. You can always work side jobs and build up experience that way. I spent a few years doing this and while it wasn't what I wanted to ultimately do, it did help. And all the while I built networks, explored, and studied. > Maybe I'll get a job that has nothing to do with anything. > Michael > -- Scott Harney<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> "Asking the wrong questions is the leading cause of wrong answers" gpg key fingerprint=7125 0BD3 8EC4 08D7 321D CEE9 F024 7DA6 0BC7 94E5
