In need of a TRADE - HELP me I majored in LIBERAL ARTS!

And what a bad idea that was...

What sort of masters programs are out there that you can get out with and get a job relatively easily? I'm not looking for a calling in life, I'm just looking for a career that I won't mind doing 40 hours per week. You know, something somewhat interesting. Not that you can know what would possibly interest me, but....if you have any ideas, shout em out. Occupational therapist, cartographer, physical trainer, etc. Or share with me what your masters was in and how your life after that turned out.

Basically, if you're over the age of 22 you can just start blabbing about jobs and stuff.

I'm editing this post to add something in for all you youngins - think you want to be an English major? Maybe you should check out nutrition instead. Want to major in anthropology? Why don't you take a look at engineering. Unless you're really gung ho about it, please, for the love of avacados, just research something more practical for a few minutes.

 

What exactly is liberal arts?

 

liberal arts = BA = humanities = bachelor of arts = anthropology, psychology, english, sociology, philosophy etc etc etc

they are all basically the same with a little tweaking

 

True. Much like a course I was considering, except mine had biology and ecology too.

Well I dont even have advice for myself let alone you, but I wish you luck.

 

Could you possibly look up alumni for your school, even talk to your teachers and make connections for possible job routes other liberal arts majors have taken?

 

well, i have an bachelors in psychology with a philosophy minor (with honors). that's why i manage a papa john's

 

Im a music major...Ill probably be working beneath you at papa Johns next year.

 

i wouldn't do physical trainer unless you are wanting to really learn about the body and are willing to spend lots of hours learning while teaching others. i hate that their are PT's out there who are just rep counters, while making a good amount of money. they know little, yet are in control of people.

same with nutritionist - you better get cracking on the books and be able to break away from the norm. especially away from what is known as the American Dietetic Association.

 

have you considered a career in day labour, or warehousing?

really depends on what kind of 'liberal arts' you're good at though. if your brain functions in ways that let you take commisions, there are a few things that ARE possible.

i have no degrees in anything myself.

just look at it this way; there's a hell of a lot you can probably live without.
save your resources for only what you really really enjoy using and making stuff with.

most people would be at least a little happier with less cluttered lives then what their used to expecting.

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I think I have the BA with the best career potential.. communication/media studies

well I don't actually have it yet but.. hopefully will.. soon

 

dude, I graduated with a degree in Liberal Arts too. The only thing it is really geared towards is non-profit management, because of the large amounts of soc, psych and SW classes we had to take...I did that for several years and got burnt out and now realize there is no way around it-I need a master's degree.
I am going to graduate school this summer for addiction's counseling and psychopharmacology and work as a drug alcohol counselor reight for 13 bucks an hour less than full-time (which is a far cry from the 35-50k a made a year at non-profits). It's a huge pay difference from what I used to do...but I am sooo much happier and know I will make a lot more after I get my license and master's. When we move back to california I am going to try for a master's in family therapy so I can be a licensed therapist and not just a counselor like I am now.
I would go back to school and get a master's and subsitute teach for income if I were you untill you figure out what you want to do.