Posted by jay on August 7, 2002, at 17:04:09
In reply to I have a degree in liberal arts......, posted by Bobby on August 6, 2002, at 22:58:24
Hey Bobby:I am sorta in the same boat. Here are a few ideas for you, as part of my spiral into depression was because of my liberal arts education not getting me a good job, at first. Sadly, this world tends to value the people who think like robots, like business and science(less so) majors. (No offence..sorry..but the arts require a depth of creativity those others can't offer.)
Bobby, you might want to look into a few things. One of them may be in a counselling position of some sort, and this may require going back to school. If you can afford it...I say *do it*...as I am going to in the Fall. Even if you don't have the money, check out scholorships..grants..etc..there are MANY available.
Second..you could look into maybe teaching. They are *crying* for all sorts of teachers..as many are now retiring. You don't get a lot of respect...many morons and idiots like politicians seem to make teachers sound bad...when the teachers are the ones who MAKE our childrens futures. The F&%king government DOESN'T provide the money needed for education..instead providing tax-breaks for corporate whores like Enron, WoldCom, and thos mega-corporations.
My last piece of advice...NEVER, EVER work in the corporate world. THEY are EVIL...greedy...selfish..and are what ruin this world.
Stand tall with your education...there ARE many opportunities...you may just have to really look. You might even start by volluntering(sp?). Helping others SHOULD be our only job in this world.
Peace..
Jay
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