As the title states, my univesity years are over next Saturday. The problem is i don't necessarily want to work in my field, psychology with a minor in communication. The good news is it looks like i am getting a temp job locally which would start 2 days after i graduate, and that buys me 3 months to really figure something out. Many of you on this forum seem knowledable and have more life experience so i am looking for suggestions. Throw anything out there, i'm farily open minded. Oh yes you might see in my profile that i'm in Texas, but i'm not native so i'm not stuck on this state or any other, although the either of the coast's catch my attention. I could even get EU citizenship since my father is a Brit, but my thoughts are that is crowded and competative enough.
so i'm graduating
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stevechumo
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Congratulation!!!! :beerchug: I don't know exactly what a 4 year degree in psychology can do, however, as far as I know, a Master degree in psych. can be a school counselor with a decent salary and only 9 months work. For the other 3 months, you can work on your car. What's better than that? Usually, a 4 year degree in Technology, Engineering, or maybe Biology (working in the labs) will get a job easier than other degrees. I have a B.S. in Management Information System so I'm not really familiar with the psych. field. But be positive, buddy! There're more positions that require communication background so you should be OK. Search on www.dice.com, www.careerbuilder.com, or www.monster.com,...
When you first graduated, you should accept a low pay position to gain the experience. And then, you can move up the ladder or find the right position for you while you're working. In my opinion, if you want a higher pay, a Master degree will definitely help you. My goal is to get an MBA in the future, but who knows what will happen.
Although you're not a U.S. citizen, this won't stop you from the human resource people to hire you. It's not really a problem except the position requires a security clearance.
I forgot to add that the best way for the new graduate to get a job is through the employment agencies. They have many sources.
When you first graduated, you should accept a low pay position to gain the experience. And then, you can move up the ladder or find the right position for you while you're working. In my opinion, if you want a higher pay, a Master degree will definitely help you. My goal is to get an MBA in the future, but who knows what will happen.
Although you're not a U.S. citizen, this won't stop you from the human resource people to hire you. It's not really a problem except the position requires a security clearance.
I forgot to add that the best way for the new graduate to get a job is through the employment agencies. They have many sources.
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here's one - great pay, travel experience AND a related field.
come to Australia, and work in a regional centre to counsel some of our farmers and their children through the worst drought in history.
suicide rates are up 100% in 4 years, more people die from suicide than road deaths in Australia but it barely gets a mention.
i guess, you can;t set up a speeding camera and fine someone for jumping off a soapboax too quickly, or for using the wrong kind of rope.
but you would be able to help keep a few good and honest people alive and steer them out of depression towards a healthy future for themselves and their families.
just a thought.
come to Australia, and work in a regional centre to counsel some of our farmers and their children through the worst drought in history.
suicide rates are up 100% in 4 years, more people die from suicide than road deaths in Australia but it barely gets a mention.
i guess, you can;t set up a speeding camera and fine someone for jumping off a soapboax too quickly, or for using the wrong kind of rope.
but you would be able to help keep a few good and honest people alive and steer them out of depression towards a healthy future for themselves and their families.
just a thought.
stevechumo..... great advise. Fortunately, i got a temp job today which i will start immediately after graduate which is going to buy me 3 months before i jump into anything. pro...i hadn't a clue that suicide is so high in Aussie. All the Aussie's i have met seemed so kind and happy. I've considered service work, but not sure if i should get another type of career going first then branch out in that area, or do some now. I'll do some research in that suicide problem in AU.
Yeah, first off congrates!!!!!! WD with a masters degree more options will be available for you in that field..Two close friends of mine have their masters in psychology, one has her own practice but is busy and stressed constantly and probably has more problems then most of her clients...She also suffers from depression too, but is well paid to say the least.....
My other close friend also has his MS in psych..and he is now a 5 grade school teacher going on 7 years and is the happiest guy I know with almost no problems to speak of..Both are extremely smart individuals...
Sorry, I wish I could not give you more possitive feedback and direction, just do what you like in life and do it to the best of your ability...Stay happy, and make enough to pay your bills and save some on the side.. That's what I would do if I were to do it all over again...I have a 4 year degree in business and immediately went into accounting then property management, then self employeed ventures, like construction, etc......My degree is now collecting dust, but no regrets....
Good luck buddy....
My other close friend also has his MS in psych..and he is now a 5 grade school teacher going on 7 years and is the happiest guy I know with almost no problems to speak of..Both are extremely smart individuals...
Sorry, I wish I could not give you more possitive feedback and direction, just do what you like in life and do it to the best of your ability...Stay happy, and make enough to pay your bills and save some on the side.. That's what I would do if I were to do it all over again...I have a 4 year degree in business and immediately went into accounting then property management, then self employeed ventures, like construction, etc......My degree is now collecting dust, but no regrets....
Good luck buddy....
Congratulations mate.
Do your 3 months temp contract plus as much work as possible then get your arse over to the UK and the rest of Europe, tour round with a back pack working your way and head off to Aus and NZ for the same.
A year off doing this with mature and educate you much further beyond the insular walls of of an educational establishment.
ps give me a bell when you're in the UK & I'll buy you a beer!
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Do your 3 months temp contract plus as much work as possible then get your arse over to the UK and the rest of Europe, tour round with a back pack working your way and head off to Aus and NZ for the same.
A year off doing this with mature and educate you much further beyond the insular walls of of an educational establishment.
ps give me a bell when you're in the UK & I'll buy you a beer!
)Congrats, I took my psychology degree and went for tech quality assurance and php/mysql programming. Really with a broad degree like psychology and minor in communications you can do just about anything you want. Thats the glory of the degree. If you are into engineering I suggest looking into a masters in human factors psychology which bases its knowledge on the design and implementation of User Interface Design on a multiple array of fields such as computers, aeronotics, govt weapons, etc. If you are into communications and more social psychology i'd suggest going into something like social work or industrial organizational psychology (big bucks on the later). I plan on working in programming and such for awhile then going back to Cal State U Northridge and getting my human factors masters and doing computer User Interface Design. Whatever you do you'll be glad you have your degree because it will open many doors for you. Also don't get discouraged if you can't get the money you want right away its just a matter of time when the work force sees that your psychology degree gives you more than just the edge above the rest. Good luck fellow psy head.
You can always put your degree on the shelf and start your own business and make some real money....Be your own boss...Small businesses are hard work, takes creativity, imagination, desire, passion, and a full time commitment to make it work, and for some, small businesses can grow into big business...Something else to think about which they do not teach you or encourage you to do in college.....
The college system teaches you to work for someone...An entreprenuer teaches others to work for himself....Just another option to think about......It usually takes some capital to start businesses, but there is always leveraging, government help programs, etc.. That is what makes the U.S. such a great land of opportunity...
I am not putting down a college eduacation at all, it's a great achievement, a respectible accomplishment, and a good base for common educational learning.. Atleast that is what it was for me. It was always something I was able to fall back on in case things didn't work out. Also, If I were to have kids some day, I could tell them there dad went to college and got a degree so you should do the same......That's just my way of thinking...Some will disagree with it too...
I also think a masters degree can help you start your own practice one day...
The college system teaches you to work for someone...An entreprenuer teaches others to work for himself....Just another option to think about......It usually takes some capital to start businesses, but there is always leveraging, government help programs, etc.. That is what makes the U.S. such a great land of opportunity...
I am not putting down a college eduacation at all, it's a great achievement, a respectible accomplishment, and a good base for common educational learning.. Atleast that is what it was for me. It was always something I was able to fall back on in case things didn't work out. Also, If I were to have kids some day, I could tell them there dad went to college and got a degree so you should do the same......That's just my way of thinking...Some will disagree with it too...
I also think a masters degree can help you start your own practice one day...
