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Re: I have a BA Degree from a good college but am applying to minimum wage jobs [Re: zappaisgod]
    #19005304 - 10/20/13 06:48 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

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I know a girl who has 40 000 in debt and she dropped out in the last year of her degree , never even graduated.



This is why there should be strict requirements for admission.




What kind of requirements? Good grades ?


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Re: I have a BA Degree from a good college but am applying to minimum wage jobs [Re: Crystal G]
    #19029290 - 10/25/13 01:20 AM (10 years, 3 months ago)

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I have a master's degree.  I work in a shitty pizza restaurant.  At least I have a job though.  Hang in there.  You might have to take something below what you wanted.  But if the job is shit you can always bail on it when something better comes along...




Masters in?




public policy and administration emphasis in environmental policy




Have you tried applying for the city or state?
Did you complete internships along the way?
What unknown said... JD in environmental law?




I considered a law degree, but I have already spent eight years in school and it's time to move on.  Plus, I do not crave the lifestyle of a student anymore.  If i was able to do it over, yes a law degree would be a path to consider.  But a science degree would be more beneficial in an environmental field. 

I haven't spent time looking at the city or county level.  But I regularly cruise the state job website.  I meet requirements for education, but usually lack experience for state jobs.  I did two internships.  One with the largest environmental nonprofit in the world, the other was with a local nonprofit.  The internship work should make me competitive in the nonprofit field, which is what I am pursuing, but I am not having much luck.


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Re: I have a BA Degree from a good college but am applying to minimum wage jobs [Re: fbi365]
    #19029375 - 10/25/13 02:02 AM (10 years, 3 months ago)

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I considered a law degree, but I have already spent eight years in school and it's time to move on.  Plus, I do not crave the lifestyle of a student anymore.  If i was able to do it over, yes a law degree would be a path to consider.  But a science degree would be more beneficial in an environmental field. 

I haven't spent time looking at the city or county level.  But I regularly cruise the state job website.  I meet requirements for education, but usually lack experience for state jobs.  I did two internships.  One with the largest environmental nonprofit in the world, the other was with a local nonprofit.  The internship work should make me competitive in the nonprofit field, which is what I am pursuing, but I am not having much luck.




I'm surprised you haven't applied for the city or state yet. They always have TONS of offerings for people who would be qualified for instance, to work in water sanitation or for the USDA or whatever. And before you think that you don't have the scientific credentials, think again. My father only studied political science in college and graduate school, and he ended up doing work for tons of scientific companies such as NSF, USDA, 3M, QAI... he worked in the business sector for them. And if they decide you need scientific training, most of these companies will train you (with pay) and you will get whatever certificates you need in less than 6-9 months. Starting pay for just a basic tech starts at around $50K, much better than a pizza company.

It seems to me that most of the people who are working minimum wage jobs simply aren't looking hard enough, or aren't making use of the resources available to them to help them find jobs. If I were you, I would probably already be working for the USDA in the sanitation department or something.


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Re: I have a BA Degree from a good college but am applying to minimum wage jobs [Re: Crystal G]
    #19030032 - 10/25/13 08:35 AM (10 years, 3 months ago)

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I considered a law degree, but I have already spent eight years in school and it's time to move on.  Plus, I do not crave the lifestyle of a student anymore.  If i was able to do it over, yes a law degree would be a path to consider.  But a science degree would be more beneficial in an environmental field. 

I haven't spent time looking at the city or county level.  But I regularly cruise the state job website.  I meet requirements for education, but usually lack experience for state jobs.  I did two internships.  One with the largest environmental nonprofit in the world, the other was with a local nonprofit.  The internship work should make me competitive in the nonprofit field, which is what I am pursuing, but I am not having much luck.




I'm surprised you haven't applied for the city or state yet. They always have TONS of offerings for people who would be qualified for instance, to work in water sanitation or for the USDA or whatever. And before you think that you don't have the scientific credentials, think again. My father only studied political science in college and graduate school, and he ended up doing work for tons of scientific companies such as NSF, USDA, 3M, QAI... he worked in the business sector for them. And if they decide you need scientific training, most of these companies will train you (with pay) and you will get whatever certificates you need in less than 6-9 months. Starting pay for just a basic tech starts at around $50K, much better than a pizza company.

It seems to me that most of the people who are working minimum wage jobs simply aren't looking hard enough, or aren't making use of the resources available to them to help them find jobs. If I were you, I would probably already be working for the USDA in the sanitation department or something.



But what about the folks who cant get state or federal Jobs. Or work with kids :foreheadslap:


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Re: I have a BA Degree from a good college but am applying to minimum wage jobs [Re: Crystal G]
    #19034034 - 10/26/13 02:35 AM (10 years, 3 months ago)

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I considered a law degree, but I have already spent eight years in school and it's time to move on.  Plus, I do not crave the lifestyle of a student anymore.  If i was able to do it over, yes a law degree would be a path to consider.  But a science degree would be more beneficial in an environmental field. 

I haven't spent time looking at the city or county level.  But I regularly cruise the state job website.  I meet requirements for education, but usually lack experience for state jobs.  I did two internships.  One with the largest environmental nonprofit in the world, the other was with a local nonprofit.  The internship work should make me competitive in the nonprofit field, which is what I am pursuing, but I am not having much luck.




I'm surprised you haven't applied for the city or state yet. They always have TONS of offerings for people who would be qualified for instance, to work in water sanitation or for the USDA or whatever. And before you think that you don't have the scientific credentials, think again. My father only studied political science in college and graduate school, and he ended up doing work for tons of scientific companies such as NSF, USDA, 3M, QAI... he worked in the business sector for them. And if they decide you need scientific training, most of these companies will train you (with pay) and you will get whatever certificates you need in less than 6-9 months. Starting pay for just a basic tech starts at around $50K, much better than a pizza company.

It seems to me that most of the people who are working minimum wage jobs simply aren't looking hard enough, or aren't making use of the resources available to them to help them find jobs. If I were you, I would probably already be working for the USDA in the sanitation department or something.




In your father's time I would have been swooped up long ago.  Unfortunately for your papa's children('s children's children's children...), times are changing.   

I have applied for several state jobs.  Just not local level, yet. I'll look into it though.  Thanks for reminding me.  A nationwide job search gets overwhelming at times and it's easy to overlook what's right in front of you.  However, and to the difficulty op is having, I think we are in a different climate, job wise, than when your father was coming up.  Employers can be much more specific in the required qualifications and are much less likely too offer on the job training or job development.  It's a tight "job market," why would they?  They have the luxury of a massive pool of employees.       

To contribute to the thread, I have a job search checklist which l log all relevant employers, job websites, submitted applications with dates, followup letters and random helpful notes.  Super organized.

Crystal, I would love to work for the USDA.  Put in a good word for me with your dad :-)  Like this "Dad I know this really smart guy from a drugs website who can administrate policy with the skill and adroitness that would make your face melt.  You should hire him."  Thank you.


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