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College Grads with jobs not in their field.

Hello Grads, it's been a while since you graduated. But this is for those who got lucky with good jobs but where not related to anything they studied in college. Was it the pay? The field wasn't what it turned out? Did you prefer another field all along anyway? Or the college major was too far fetch?

If this is your case, tells us your story. I mean success story and how you managed to stride outside your field.

All generations invited to comment:

Network Leader: Angelo Losito

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Marian Schembari What do you think is the major most relevant to the "outside world"? One that can be applied to everything? And p.s. English is a boring answer. Discuss.

7 weeks ago from College Grads with jobs not in their field.

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Leslie Forman: I vote for any major that you personally get excited telling people about. I majored in Latin American Studies and moved to China shortly after ...MoreI vote for any major that you personally get excited telling people about. I majored in Latin American Studies and moved to China shortly after graduation. I think that my degree is useful here, for the critical thinking skills and credentials it gave me. I sometimes use my Spanish with friends, not to write essays in Spanish. The overarching skills of my Latin American Studies degree and sharing my enthusiasm for Latin America set me apart in China and help me connect with all sorts of people.
7 weeks ago

Melissa Breau: Unfortunately, I'd like to say communications but it's often looked down upon, because it's frequently done so poorly. Instead, I'll vote for ...MoreUnfortunately, I'd like to say communications but it's often looked down upon, because it's frequently done so poorly. Instead, I'll vote for business. Understanding how a company works from the top down is helpful no matter where you are on the ladder.
5 weeks ago

Thao Le BS Biology/Chem Minor. I was on track to become a pharmacist, declined the schooling and spent the summer of 2008 traveling. I became a Federal Agent for one-year. Resigned on 9/11 got a job in ...MoreBS Biology/Chem Minor. I was on track to become a pharmacist, declined the schooling and spent the summer of 2008 traveling. I became a Federal Agent for one-year. Resigned on 9/11 got a job in Finance-now studying to become a registered financial rep at New England Financial. I worked as a medical caregiver for two months just to make sure I didn't miss medicine.

8 weeks ago from College Grads with jobs not in their field.

Angelo Losito I've been trying to start as a Cda Drafter, since it's been this long hunting, I decided to look for different jobs, go back to school and now I'm trying to freelance.

9 weeks ago from College Grads with jobs not in their field.

Marian Schembari BA in Sociology and Gender Studies, got a good job in publishing which I promptly quit to enroll in culinary school to become a pastry chef. My fellow Davidson grads are impressed... in that ...MoreBA in Sociology and Gender Studies, got a good job in publishing which I promptly quit to enroll in culinary school to become a pastry chef. My fellow Davidson grads are impressed... in that thank-God-I'm-not-you-and-committing-career-suicide kind of way.

10 weeks ago from College Grads with jobs not in their field.

Gretchen: Marian, I admire the fact that you followed your passion even though you had a solid job....I'm trying to also do that, but this economy makes it ...MoreMarian, I admire the fact that you followed your passion even though you had a solid job....I'm trying to also do that, but this economy makes it a little difficult! Thanks for your post.
9 weeks ago

Marian Schembari: @Gretchen. Economy-schmonomy.
9 weeks ago

Tyler J. Durbin Here's a great way to be more productive and less stressed out...I'm using now. http://bit.ly/YK8Sl Let me know your ...MoreHere's a great way to be more productive and less stressed out...I'm using now. http://bit.ly/YK8Sl Let me know your thoughts....

17 weeks ago from College Grads with jobs not in their field.

Tyler J. Durbin I had some issues at work I needed to solve from last week. What do you think of the process I took? Check out how I handled it @ MoreI had some issues at work I needed to solve from last week. What do you think of the process I took? Check out how I handled it @ http://www.genyjourney.com

18 weeks ago from College Grads with jobs not in their field.

Tyler J. Durbin: Even though I'm not in the job I want to be in right now...I'm still make progress each day! I was able to set an appointment bright and early ...MoreEven though I'm not in the job I want to be in right now...I'm still make progress each day! I was able to set an appointment bright and early this morning as a result of my article....
18 weeks ago

Angelo Losito The founder of BlueCollar and proud of it Joe Lammachia makes a point exactly on this issue on graduates not keeping interest in a major or find different jobs.

18 weeks ago from College Grads with jobs not in their field.

Tyler J. Durbin Check out a "peek" into my day as a recent college grad!
MoreCheck out a "peek" into my day as a recent college grad!
http://www.genyjourney.com/2009/11/peak-over-cubicle-wall.html

19 weeks ago from College Grads with jobs not in their field.

Tyler J. Durbin: It was a rough day, but I'm fortunate to be learning in a sales position. It will only help me further down the road!
19 weeks ago

Elizabeth Clawson BA in politics. MS in conflict analysis and resolution. Job in fundraising research. I know all the school was worth it in some way, but some days it's hard to see how.

19 weeks ago from College Grads with jobs not in their field.

JR Moreau Do you place more value on the subject based knowledge of your undergrad education or rather the intangible skills that you acquire along the way? How much value? Say, $100k?

19 weeks ago from College Grads with jobs not in their field.

Angelo Losito: To me it depneds on the tangible skills that you can transfer anywhere if I'm correct. Many pick outside their field because there is more money.
19 weeks ago

Ryan Healy Cool group! I graduated with a degree in Accounting and Finance and now I'm an entrepreneur. The funny thing is, my original degree was a self created major called Entrepreneurship. I bailed ...MoreCool group! I graduated with a degree in Accounting and Finance and now I'm an entrepreneur. The funny thing is, my original degree was a self created major called Entrepreneurship. I bailed because I was worried about graduating without a secure job. Funny how everything comes full circle!

19 weeks ago from College Grads with jobs not in their field.

Angelo Losito: Now your in Brazen. I started this group because
19 weeks ago

Angelo Losito: I knew there was a case where that field wasn't everywhere but far as the major, hey we ahve the education right?
19 weeks ago

Michelle Cagonot Thanks for creating this group! I graduated with a double major in Political Science and Sociology and am constantly bombarded with questions such as "Are you going to law school?" or "What are ...MoreThanks for creating this group! I graduated with a double major in Political Science and Sociology and am constantly bombarded with questions such as "Are you going to law school?" or "What are you supposed to do with that?" I currently intern at a magazine, but am looking to try out marketing/social media :)

19 weeks ago from College Grads with jobs not in their field.

Josh Allen: I get the same thing all the time.
19 weeks ago

Angelo Losito: I thought of this group. I figure they were so many silent Brazens on here in this issue.
19 weeks ago

Amybeth Hale I earned my degree in Exercise and Sports Sciences, and now I work in recruiting with AT&T! Totally un-related field, but I love it.

20 weeks ago from College Grads with jobs not in their field.

Angelo Losito I like the picture. Thanks.

20 weeks ago from College Grads with jobs not in their field.

Angelo Losito I'm still hunting for a Autocad position yet I work at an OTW.
See my blog casino employees.

20 weeks ago from College Grads with jobs not in their field.

Rebekah Powell Professional Writing degree. Now a science and social studies teacher (5th grade) who writes on the side. By the side I mean, for free.

20 weeks ago from College Grads with jobs not in their field.

Josh Allen Political Science. Now I'm in construction management.

20 weeks ago from College Grads with jobs not in their field.

Kelsey Van Dyke Degree in Family Studies (human services/social work) and I now work in research for a federal contractor. Somewhat related, but not really!

20 weeks ago from College Grads with jobs not in their field.

Karina Briski For those of us who were lib arts majors, pretty much anything is outside the field. But those titles are so fluid nowadays

20 weeks ago from College Grads with jobs not in their field.

Sarah McClellan-Brandt My degree is in poli sci with a minor in journalism. Was a reporter but hated it and now am in pr/fundraising/event planning at nonprofit.

20 weeks ago from College Grads with jobs not in their field.

Angelo Losito Thanks for joining my group. What inspired me to do this blog was I was in a situation where I wanted to change course from my field.

20 weeks ago from College Grads with jobs not in their field.