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Patlal
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Bodhi of Ankou said: My roommate wants to become an "art therapist" when I heard that I literally lol'd.
Is thaat like a therapist in charge of all the depressed artists that aren't making any money?
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Re: insulting others' study paths [Re: Patlal]
#22268608 - 09/21/15 09:48 AM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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Well, to be fair I agree with another poster in that jobs often care only that you have a degree.
I rarely see people stick to one thing, anyway.
Though getting one in the field you want to pursue can only help.
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Bodhi of Ankou
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Re: insulting others' study paths [Re: Patlal]
#22269096 - 09/21/15 12:03 PM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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Patlal said:
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Bodhi of Ankou said: My roommate wants to become an "art therapist" when I heard that I literally lol'd.
Is thaat like a therapist in charge of all the depressed artists that aren't making any money?
That's what I'm under the impression of. I couldn't ask because I was choking back laughter. She's only 19 and immature as all fuck still so I'd feel bad if she knew what I thought of it.
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millzy


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Re: insulting others' study paths [Re: Patlal]
#22269129 - 09/21/15 12:16 PM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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Patlal said: I hate to be the one to say this OP but you are in fact studying in field that offers little reward. I'm not saying there isn't a high aying job waiting for you in that field, all I'm saying is that english and philosophy aren't very useful when it comes to real life. Unless you want to write an philosophy book that is.
All education is good education in my opinion. It's just that the world doesn't see it that way
you aren't the only one to say it, and that is because there is a widespread misconception that liberal arts degrees translate poorly in the business world, mostly by people who have little to no exposure to either field and work in specialized fields where those degrees wouldn't be as marketable. for one, if i choose to go into law, those are the two top majors for the field. but even if i choose another path, smart companies value liberal arts degrees because - like STEM degrees - they, perhaps to an even greater extent, nurture valuable generalized skill sets, namely reading, writing, research and math (for phil). this would also be a degree that would be added to ten years experience in engineering as well as my current management position. i'm not going to argue with you on the validity of my education but i think you are mistaken in your opinions.
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Patlal
You ask too many questions



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Re: insulting others' study paths [Re: millzy]
#22269153 - 09/21/15 12:24 PM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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millzy said:
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Patlal said: I hate to be the one to say this OP but you are in fact studying in field that offers little reward. I'm not saying there isn't a high aying job waiting for you in that field, all I'm saying is that english and philosophy aren't very useful when it comes to real life. Unless you want to write an philosophy book that is.
All education is good education in my opinion. It's just that the world doesn't see it that way
you aren't the only one to say it, and that is because there is a widespread misconception that liberal arts degrees translate poorly in the business world, mostly by people who have little to no exposure to either field and work in specialized fields where those degrees wouldn't be as marketable. for one, if i choose to go into law, those are the two top majors for the field. but even if i choose another path, smart companies value liberal arts degrees because - like STEM degrees - they, perhaps to an even greater extent, nurture valuable generalized skill sets, namely reading, writing, research and math (for phil). this would also be a degree that would be added to ten years experience in engineering as well as my current management position. i'm not going to argue with you on the validity of my education but i think you are mistaken in your opinions.
Fair enough. You obviously researched this more than me
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Re: insulting others' study paths [Re: Prisoner#1]
#22272120 - 09/21/15 11:14 PM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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r.lutece said: I got my Bachelor's in Theatre, bro. I know your pain. I started out in psychology headed for a developmental therapy track, but I remembered that I hate not doing things with my hands. When I switched, I caught a shit ton of flak from my brother, who considered theatre a worthless degree for people who didn't want to work hard in college. Well, he could fuck right off; in addition to my regular studies, I spent 60-70 hours a week working on shows. I'm not going to pretend it's an easy field in which to find a steady, well-paying job, but at no point does he get to fucking tell me I don't have to work hard to get places. And he's stuck in a medium-high paying career that he fucking hates. Who's the loser now, Brian?!
what exactly were you doing for a living?
I worked backstage in theatres during college. Building and painting sets, props management, light and sound board operation, some costuming, and stage management as well. You name it, the job probably called for it. It's one of the few careers where you can learn how to apply makeup for an actor and MIG weld on the same day.
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Re: insulting others' study paths [Re: r.lutece]
#22272123 - 09/21/15 11:15 PM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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the only path of study that i mock is Engineering.
because they are the oompa-loompas of science
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Re: insulting others' study paths [Re: millzy]
#22272175 - 09/21/15 11:36 PM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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Yeah it's not really people trying to knock your study path it's more of a warning that you won't have the easiest time finding employment after you graduate. The same is seen across the board right now and that even includes business degrees because that field is saturated.
The biggest issue you are going to have is being able to equate that degree to a career. Those are very normal degrees for teaching, being an author, or maybe doing something else.
Right now the easiest degrees that equate to jobs right after school are engineers and finance. I haven't seen any of my friends who have business degrees implement them and I have a biochem degree and I'm still working on finding the right job.
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Re: insulting others' study paths [Re: Gorlax]
#22274887 - 09/22/15 04:11 PM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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damn i will have an accounting, business management, and communications degree within a year
 of course I will play the field, see what I enjoy, then certify, certify, and certify.
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millzy


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Re: insulting others' study paths [Re: blackdust]
#22275051 - 09/22/15 04:42 PM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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turning a degree into a career is everyone's problem in one way or another when it comes to school. right now though, i'm more focused on getting to where i can stop attending so i can actually finish the fucking thing. i've been going at full tilt for awhile and i can't keep up the pace for much longer. my situation is a little different because i have a lot of former and current job experience to start another career now so i can regroup and pick things back up down the road. my education isn't really so much about my career as it is my personal development, even though i know it will be to my advantage (in myriad ways ) once i have it under my belt.
i do understand the sentiment, and perhaps even the thoughtfulness, behind "warning" someone about their education. but still, it can come across as demeaning, if not a little ignorant. a complete stranger advising me on how i should live my life is insulting under any set of circumstances.
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Malcolm_Xtasy
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Re: insulting others' study paths [Re: millzy]
#22275076 - 09/22/15 04:48 PM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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I always poke fun at communications and psychology majors. Its just ridiculously easy compared to getting a Banchelors of Science. Its all in good fun though. But, I have yet to find another internship before I graduate in december but I do have a few interviews lined up. The job market is no joke you really gotta hustle. Unless, you know someone or have a hook up of course.
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