College Majors and Careers Options...?
Asked by thefrancefunkI'm currently halfway through a Psychology degree. I love Psychology, I spend much of my free time reading about it, and although it is an overly popular major, it can be invaluable to those who are interested and insightful enough. Yet, I've been overwhelmed by the current lack of jobs in the U.S. right now. I mean for most fields/majors. I see countless examples of highly qualified people waiting jobless for years, gambling on this or that opportunity. I don't have specific plans for the future. I honestly have broad interests. I've been considering, halfway through my junior year, beginning a double major with Comp. Sci. I assume a CS degree would be worth the effort. But I am starting to wonder. Is it worth it to begin all that work now, at 20, and maybe not graduate until I'm 24? Or stay focused on my Psych. degree, try to graduate w/ honors, and capitalize by putting more effort there, and develop my personal skills (communication, even computer, etc.) I need some advice...
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Answered by Hemp:HIB
If you remain true to what you love, everything else will fall into place. I started in Psychology, but left to go into business. I made a ton of money but was terribly depressed. I went back to Psychology (no youngster!) got my Ph.D., specialized and have never been happier!! I live a comfortable life, but I would probably be rich if I had stayed in business. I have never regretted my decision. With that same philosophy, my brother went into business and has never been happier. My sister-in-law has a Master degree in Comp. Sci. and went back to school for a degress in Social Work and has never been happier. Be true to your heart. Do what you love.
If you remain true to what you love, everything else will fall into place. I started in Psychology, but left to go into business. I made a ton of money but was terribly depressed. I went back to Psychology (no youngster!) got my Ph.D., specialized and have never been happier!! I live a comfortable life, but I would probably be rich if I had stayed in business. I have never regretted my decision. With that same philosophy, my brother went into business and has never been happier. My sister-in-law has a Master degree in Comp. Sci. and went back to school for a degress in Social Work and has never been happier. Be true to your heart. Do what you love.
