I am unsure whether I should:
1. Get my masters in finance (eh)
2. Go to law school (might not get in)
3. Get my realtors license (boring to me)
4. Just get a job after I receive my BA (BA is slowly becoming a high school diploma)
5. Start my own business (risky)
6. Try to invent something and become rich (seems unlikely)
My GPA is not that great, so it might be difficult for me to get into law or graduate school. I am open to hearing any other ideas and opinions. Hopefully someone with experience can lead me down the right path. Thanks!
Answers:
Of all the choices you listed, it seems like you are not really interested in getting your realtors license. You also sound like if you just stuck with your BA and got a job, you'd be a bit disappointed in yourself.
The other things you listed ( get your masters in finance, go to law school, start your own business, or try to invent something) sound like something you'd like to do, but you're afraid.
I say, since you just graduated college (or are about to), take the risk and do what you really want to do. You did the responsible thing, and got your degree. If you want to continue with school, go for it. If you want to do something risky, like start a business, go for it. Believe me, once you have a job with a steady income, it's REALLY hard to give that up and go back to school or try something risky. (You almost are forced into the hands of fate, waiting for someone to fire you so you can do what you really want.) Also, you're not married now and don't have any kids. My husband has always wanted to start a business, and now he has the responsibility of supporting a wife and 3 kids. (Even though I'd fully support him starting a business, he won't put that on himself, because he feels it's "Irresponsible.")
So my advice to you would be to really do some soul-searching and decide what you want to do. Remember, it doesn't have to be for the rest of your life--just for right now. If you don't succeed, it sounds like you have 5 other things you can try!
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get a job
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i would say find a job.
most companies after a year or two they will sponsor for your masters or something you like.
companies don't really look at GPA's or anything, they just want to know what college your from and see your diploma.
try asking your friends/parents/relatives to get you some connections into good companies and show them what you're really capable of.
what about the military?
figured I add another option for you. You would be able to go in as an officer.
you really need to make your mind up because you seem to be very confused. the number 1 thing you need to do after you go to college is get you a J.O.B! Make something out of your life so you can be more than a McDonalds worker making $7.55 an hour.Eventually if you want a family and a wife and support them, you need to go to college and have a great education and than become a doctor, lawyer, or something good.
GOOD LUCK!
I would start with a job first--work on that for a few years. Have you taken any classes in business?
Here's what I would do:
1-2 years post college: work, work, work--climb the corporate ladder!
2 years: take some classes gearing towards your realtors license, maybe some business classes
3-5 years: work, work, work--buy your first home, set aside some money for college
5-7 years: Get your master's
Get your realtors license. You said it yourself, your GPA isn't good enough for law/grad school. At least you'll get a good job after you receive your realtors license.
Sounds like lack of confidence to me...STAND up straight and tall...YOU know who you are. YOU know what you want. It will come.
be patient.
Get your masters in finance, why rush, even though I know you want to get out in real world. I just talked to my college finance people whatever you want to call them, he showed me some stats from online, where in masters, when you get out of college, you are will make at minimum to start off wit 70-75 grand, but most start off at 80-85, but 70 is at lowest anyone starts out wit masters degree.
I say thats pretty damn good, to get out...and already make 70 grand in your pocket, nice
I'm going for my masters in business type ****
"get my masters in finance"...
well, i think, you should begin in scratch...so that in the future you will become succesful
I say go in to Advertising. No sh*t! Apply at an advertising firm...it would be great. You can use your knowledge in finance but take a fun spin on things...Its what Ive always wanted to do with my business degree but we have no firms in my little Town. Maybe you could move her and we will open our own firm..LOL.
Your enthusiasm is, er, underwhelming :-) I'm wondering if you should be in ANY of those fields! You don't say where you are in terms of how close you are to completing your degree, but if you're anyplace before your senior year, I'd switch majors. WHAT you should switch to, I don't know, but there HAS to be something out there that you'd LOVE to do, and for some reason you're not doing. I know a woman who put it this way: What is it that, if you were on your deathbed, you'd feel your life wasn't complete if you hadn't done it? Find what you love, and you'll find your purpose - and a purpose is something that I FIRMLY believe exists for each of us.
Good luck!
you say that you are fairly intrested in finance.how about getting a job.find out what its like and pay back who financed your way through college.
The stock market hasn't crashed...just following the cycle. Starting your own business doesn't have to be risky. just take the time to research and figure things out. franchises are good starts. Masters are going to be the next big thing in education. Why not be ahead of the crowd.
if being a realtors is boring don't do it, no sense in having a boring job.
take some time, after you get your bachelors to shop for a career, the right one will find you.
I would say get your masters if not in finance then get it in something else
Get a job. Chances are you are in debt up to your eyeballs or at least your chin. You need to make some money. The best 'education' I found in my occupation (occupational therapy) has been working. I learned so much more than just about any class could have taught me. Plus you may find that something specific sparks your interest while you are working and wish to pursue that. Or you might feel driven enough to work on a masters while you are working.
Good luck!
(p.s. I want someone to develop my invention idea. It is for a carseat extreme heat/cold monitor. It would know when the seat is occupied, measure how hot/cold it is, and set off an alarm if a child is in the seat and one extreme or the other is met - too hot/cold. This could even be adapted to work on pet collar's.)
First of all check with your States Website and find out about employment opportunities there. There should be information on employment within all state agency's there.
Second compose a good resume... Include all work you have done and really look into yourself and write about what you did good in any job and any experiece's you have had. You would be surprised how some things you have done with or without pay will actually help you land a job. I mean like babysitting. That takes responsiblility, etc. Lawncare, takes precision. Math tutor, etc.How well you have balanced your bank accounts no matter how large. These things are taken into account on a larger scale.
Be honest and eager with interviewers and practice, interviewing with friends or family.
Best thing is even if you have to pay for it compose a great cover letter and resume and look all over the USA for jobs.
Have confidence in your abilitys and strengths. Employers will see this...and sometimes, you have to start smaller than wished but work up to be where you want to be. Integrity, Honesty, and Willingness to adapt or learn.is key... HAVE FAITH IN YOUR EDUCATION, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE. Be Fresh...Employers will also see this!!...PRACTICE.MOST OF ALL try to do what interests you. Then you will excell.!! Go to your states website under civil service and apply for every job you are qualified for ...I did and am paid well as a civil servant...good benefits and not as hard as you may think to be a state employee. It does take a process though ( couple of months for all the red tape) to be hired but well worth it. Hope this helps Good Luck and God Bless..Mallory
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