Poll of the Day > Maybe getting my degree in English was a huge mistake

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PK_Spam 05/24/17 3:58:27 PM #1:	I can't seem to find ANYTHING for work. If I don't find work in 30 days, I'm going to have to move back to Pennsylvania. I must've applied to at least 50 places by now, and the only ones that have replied to me are really thinly veiled pyramid schemes. --- "I dont know If I believe in it, real lasting happiness, All those perky, well-adjusted people you see in movies and TV shows ? I dont think they exist.' <cite>PK_Spam posted [p:879733749] in Maybe gett... [t:75382362]...</cite> <quote>I can't seem to find ANYTHING for work. If I don't find work in 30 days, I'm going to have to move back to Pennsylvania. I must've applied to at least 50 places by now, and the only ones that have replied to me are really thinly veiled pyramid schemes.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DorkLink 05/24/17 4:00:18 PM #2:	If it makes you feel better, I have a STEM degree and can't find a job either, but I'm sure some STEM elitists will post here like "YA I KNEW ENGLISH WAS A USELESS DEGREE!!!" <cite>DorkLink posted [p:879733853] in Maybe gett... [t:75382362]...</cite> <quote>If it makes you feel better, I have a STEM degree and can't find a job either, but I'm sure some STEM elitists will post here like "YA I KNEW ENGLISH WAS A USELESS DEGREE!!!"</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
zebatov 05/24/17 4:04:22 PM #3:	That won't even help you teach English in Japan. All they want to see is that you went to school for something. May as well start applying at fast food restaurants or general labour positions in the meantime. What you two are experiencing is exactly why I never wasted time or money in school. My roommate has a business management degree and an HR degree, and he can't find anything, either. <cite>zebatov posted [p:879734094] in Maybe gett... [t:75382362]...</cite> <quote>That won't even help you teach English in Japan. All they want to see is that you went to school for something. May as well start applying at fast food restaurants or general labour positions in the meantime. What you two are experiencing is exactly why I never wasted time or money in school. My roommate has a business management degree and an HR degree, and he can't find anything, either.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PK_Spam 05/24/17 4:05:14 PM #4:	I thought I'd have my shit together by now. Is this what the rest of my life is gonna wind up being? --- "I dont know If I believe in it, real lasting happiness, All those perky, well-adjusted people you see in movies and TV shows ? I dont think they exist.' <cite>PK_Spam posted [p:879734160] in Maybe gett... [t:75382362]...</cite> <quote>I thought I'd have my shit together by now. Is this what the rest of my life is gonna wind up being?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
zebatov 05/24/17 4:07:26 PM #5:	Just get some simple safety tickets, first aid, and go be a safety attendant somewhere. Takes a couple of days. Or apply for driving/delivery positions. <cite>zebatov posted [p:879734323] in Maybe gett... [t:75382362]...</cite> <quote>Just get some simple safety tickets, first aid, and go be a safety attendant somewhere. Takes a couple of days. Or apply for driving/delivery positions.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EclairReturns 05/24/17 4:09:54 PM #6:	I'm guessing you just graduated. --- Number XII: Larxene. The Organization's Savage Nymph. <cite>EclairReturns posted [p:879734466] in Maybe gett... [t:75382362]...</cite> <quote>I'm guessing you just graduated.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
chaosbowser 05/24/17 4:09:55 PM #7:	DorkLink posted... If it makes you feel better, I have a STEM degree and can't find a job either, but I'm sure some STEM elitists will post here like "YA I KNEW ENGLISH WAS A USELESS DEGREE!!!" Most people fail to realize that outside of engineering/nursing/comp sci the purpose of going to college in STEM field is for an eventual move to research at PhD level. If you just get an undergrad biology degree yeah that's not going to get you a lot of jobs. --- I love people. I hate people. <cite>chaosbowser posted [p:879734468] in Maybe gett... [t:75382362]...</cite> <quote><cite>DorkLink posted...</cite> <quote>If it makes you feel better, I have a STEM degree and can't find a job either, but I'm sure some STEM elitists will post here like "YA I KNEW ENGLISH WAS A USELESS DEGREE!!!"</quote> Most people fail to realize that outside of engineering/nursing/comp sci the purpose of going to college in STEM field is for an eventual move to research at PhD level. If you just get an undergrad biology degree yeah that's not going to get you a lot of jobs.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GrimCyclone 05/24/17 4:10:50 PM #8:	Just become a sex/romance novelist. Easy money. I'm serious. --- "When he raises himself up, the mighty fear; Because of the crashing they are bewildered." http://i.imgur.com/EmR62Z5.jpg <cite>GrimCyclone posted [p:879734526] in Maybe gett... [t:75382362]...</cite> <quote>Just become a sex/romance novelist. Easy money. I'm serious.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dikitain 05/24/17 4:16:01 PM #9:	chaosbowser posted... DorkLink posted... If it makes you feel better, I have a STEM degree and can't find a job either, but I'm sure some STEM elitists will post here like "YA I KNEW ENGLISH WAS A USELESS DEGREE!!!" Most people fail to realize that outside of engineering/nursing/comp sci the purpose of going to college in STEM field is for an eventual move to research at PhD level. If you just get an undergrad biology degree yeah that's not going to get you a lot of jobs. Part of the reason I chose Computer Science. In my field you actually have less job opportunities if you get a Masters or PhD. --- I am a senior software engineer. If you see me post here, I am tired of writing TPS reports. <cite>Dikitain posted [p:879734835] in Maybe gett... [t:75382362]...</cite> <quote><cite>chaosbowser posted...</cite> <quote><cite>DorkLink posted...</cite> <quote>If it makes you feel better, I have a STEM degree and can't find a job either, but I'm sure some STEM elitists will post here like "YA I KNEW ENGLISH WAS A USELESS DEGREE!!!"</quote> Most people fail to realize that outside of engineering/nursing/comp sci the purpose of going to college in STEM field is for an eventual move to research at PhD level. If you just get an undergrad biology degree yeah that's not going to get you a lot of jobs.</quote> Part of the reason I chose Computer Science. In my field you actually have less job opportunities if you get a Masters or PhD.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jen0125 05/24/17 4:17:10 PM #10:	i mean what were you planning to do with the degree anyway? did you have any type of plan? --- http://i.imgur.com/4ihiyS2.jpg "I am not gay! Can't you get that through your head? I am very much aroused at the site of a naked woman!" - Dan0429 <cite>Jen0125 posted [p:879734911] in Maybe gett... [t:75382362]...</cite> <quote>i mean what were you planning to do with the degree anyway? did you have any type of plan?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheWorstPoster 05/24/17 4:19:22 PM #11:	You should have thought twice before going for a useless major <cite>TheWorstPoster posted [p:879735042] in Maybe gett... [t:75382362]...</cite> <quote>You should have thought twice before going for a useless major</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Junpeiclover 05/24/17 4:23:51 PM #12:	Restaurant supervisor Line cook team member at fast food joints (Panera, Chipotle, etc) There are tons of jobs if you really needed one. --- Drunk people run stop signs, high people wait for them to turn green <cite>Junpeiclover posted [p:879735289] in Maybe gett... [t:75382362]...</cite> <quote>Restaurant supervisor Line cook team member at fast food joints (Panera, Chipotle, etc) There are tons of jobs if you really needed one.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rachenar 05/24/17 4:24:48 PM #13:	I totally get where you're coming from. I majored in history with hopes of eventually teaching but now I work in a call center, soooooo At least I have a job where I can find the time to post to gamefaqs every now and then (i.e., anytime I please XD) --- Sadly, lack of inspiration accounts for 99% of all uninspired sigs. <cite>Rachenar posted [p:879735336] in Maybe gett... [t:75382362]...</cite> <quote>I totally get where you're coming from. I majored in history with hopes of eventually teaching but now I work in a call center, soooooo At least I have a job where I can find the time to post to gamefaqs every now and then (i.e., anytime I please XD)</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RCtheWSBC 05/24/17 4:25:59 PM #14:	Did you get internship experience in undergrad? --- http://i.imgur.com/1yl1fH0.jpg the White-Sounding Black Chick <cite>RCtheWSBC posted [p:879735408] in Maybe gett... [t:75382362]...</cite> <quote>Did you get internship experience in undergrad?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Action53 05/24/17 4:29:19 PM #15:	I'm glad I learned a trade. Worked my ass off on the note collar side, got promoted to the white collar side and now I'm on the fast track to be store manager in a year or two. And I didn't even graduate high school... <cite>Action53 posted [p:879735601] in Maybe gett... [t:75382362]...</cite> <quote>I'm glad I learned a trade. Worked my ass off on the note collar side, got promoted to the white collar side and now I'm on the fast track to be store manager in a year or two. And I didn't even graduate high school...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
jsb0714 05/24/17 4:34:29 PM #16:	Jen0125 posted... i mean what were you planning to do with the degree anyway? did you have any type of plan? I'm guessing 'no'. --- Spliiiish! Ka-Boom!!! <cite>jsb0714 posted [p:879735883] in Maybe gett... [t:75382362]...</cite> <quote><cite>Jen0125 posted...</cite> <quote>i mean what were you planning to do with the degree anyway? did you have any type of plan?</quote> I'm guessing 'no'.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DorkLink 05/24/17 4:38:20 PM #17:	chaosbowser posted... DorkLink posted... If it makes you feel better, I have a STEM degree and can't find a job either, but I'm sure some STEM elitists will post here like "YA I KNEW ENGLISH WAS A USELESS DEGREE!!!" Most people fail to realize that outside of engineering/nursing/comp sci the purpose of going to college in STEM field is for an eventual move to research at PhD level. If you just get an undergrad biology degree yeah that's not going to get you a lot of jobs. Well I have one in engineering specifically <cite>DorkLink posted [p:879736099] in Maybe gett... [t:75382362]...</cite> <quote><cite>chaosbowser posted...</cite> <quote><cite>DorkLink posted...</cite> <quote>If it makes you feel better, I have a STEM degree and can't find a job either, but I'm sure some STEM elitists will post here like "YA I KNEW ENGLISH WAS A USELESS DEGREE!!!"</quote> Most people fail to realize that outside of engineering/nursing/comp sci the purpose of going to college in STEM field is for an eventual move to research at PhD level. If you just get an undergrad biology degree yeah that's not going to get you a lot of jobs.</quote> Well I have one in engineering specifically</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smarkil 05/24/17 4:39:05 PM #18:	DorkLink posted... If it makes you feel better, I have a STEM degree and can't find a job either, but I'm sure some STEM elitists will post here like "YA I KNEW ENGLISH WAS A USELESS DEGREE!!!" Yeah but to be fair you are like...in a really weird situation. --- I find myself identifying strongly with Hitler - Blighboy <cite>Smarkil posted [p:879736140] in Maybe gett... [t:75382362]...</cite> <quote><cite>DorkLink posted...</cite> <quote>If it makes you feel better, I have a STEM degree and can't find a job either, but I'm sure some STEM elitists will post here like "YA I KNEW ENGLISH WAS A USELESS DEGREE!!!"</quote> Yeah but to be fair you are like...in a really weird situation.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GrimCyclone 05/24/17 4:40:07 PM #19:	Those who choose with their heart assume the world is going to yield them favor. The world will fight you every step of the way. In the beginning this world was harsh and rough with edges. Mankind has carved its place among the wilderness and in its midst we have shaped it to our own ends. So too you must have that ambition. That drive to excel no matter what the world throws at you. That is the price your heart must pay. --- "When he raises himself up, the mighty fear; Because of the crashing they are bewildered." http://i.imgur.com/EmR62Z5.jpg <cite>GrimCyclone posted [p:879736198] in Maybe gett... [t:75382362]...</cite> <quote>Those who choose with their heart assume the world is going to yield them favor. The world will fight you every step of the way. In the beginning this world was harsh and rough with edges. Mankind has carved its place among the wilderness and in its midst we have shaped it to our own ends. So too you must have that ambition. That drive to excel no matter what the world throws at you. That is the price your heart must pay.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dynalo 05/24/17 4:46:31 PM #20:	DorkLink posted... Well I have one in engineering specifically The oil crash made things rough for engineers. Countless engineers have been laid off and took jobs in other fields or are still looking for work. So all the new grads have to compete with the experienced engineers that are willing to take a rather severe pay cut just to find work. It's definitely impacted far more than just the oil fields, that's for sure. --- Assassins do it from behind. <cite>Dynalo posted [p:879736581] in Maybe gett... [t:75382362]...</cite> <quote><cite>DorkLink posted...</cite> <quote>Well I have one in engineering specifically </quote> The oil crash made things rough for engineers. Countless engineers have been laid off and took jobs in other fields or are still looking for work. So all the new grads have to compete with the experienced engineers that are willing to take a rather severe pay cut just to find work. It's definitely impacted far more than just the oil fields, that's for sure.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cacciato 05/24/17 6:09:23 PM #21:	TheWorstPoster posted... You should have thought twice before going for a useless major Yeah, cus you're bringing a lot to the table, Nathan. <cite>Cacciato posted [p:879741598] in Maybe gett... [t:75382362]...</cite> <quote><cite>TheWorstPoster posted...</cite> <quote>You should have thought twice before going for a useless major</quote> Yeah, cus you're bringing a lot to the table, Nathan.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
wwinterj25 05/24/17 6:29:15 PM #22:	PK_Spam posted... Is this what the rest of my life is gonna wind up being? Probably. Make sure you make topics about it to keep us updated. --- One who knows nothing can understand nothing. http://psnprofiles.com/wwinterj - http://i.imgur.com/kDysIcd.gif <cite>wwinterj25 posted [p:879742755] in Maybe gett... [t:75382362]...</cite> <quote><cite>PK_Spam posted...</cite> <quote>Is this what the rest of my life is gonna wind up being?</quote> Probably. Make sure you make topics about it to keep us updated.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zeus 05/25/17 8:07:05 PM #23:	PK_Spam posted... I must've applied to at least 50 places by now, and the only ones that have replied to me are really thinly veiled pyramid schemes. 50 places is nothing. --- (\/)(\/)\|-\| In Zeus We Trust: All Others Pay Cash <cite>Zeus posted [p:879812625] in Maybe gett... [t:75382362]...</cite> <quote><cite>PK_Spam posted...</cite> <quote>I must've applied to at least 50 places by now, and the only ones that have replied to me are really thinly veiled pyramid schemes.</quote> 50 places is nothing.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cacciato 05/25/17 8:16:51 PM #24:	I probably applied for at least 70-odd positions before I got hired. <cite>Cacciato posted [p:879813168] in Maybe gett... [t:75382362]...</cite> <quote>I probably applied for at least 70-odd positions before I got hired.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RedPixel 05/25/17 8:35:38 PM #25:	You should run around with a cape flicking business cards at people that have gigantic comma splices on them. "English, bitch!" God that would make an awesome YouTube channel. --- Working in a team is great! It always helps to have someone else to blame. <cite>RedPixel posted [p:879814280] in Maybe gett... [t:75382362]...</cite> <quote>You should run around with a cape flicking business cards at people that have gigantic comma splices on them. "English, bitch!" God that would make an awesome YouTube channel.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kyuubi4269 05/25/17 8:39:30 PM #26:	Cacciato posted... TheWorstPoster posted... You should have thought twice before going for a useless major Yeah, cus you're bringing a lot to the table, Nathan. To be fair, what he's studying would at least eventually turn out jobs. --- RIP_Supa posted... I've seen some stuff <cite>Kyuubi4269 posted [p:879814509] in Maybe gett... [t:75382362]...</cite> <quote><cite>Cacciato posted...</cite> <quote><cite>TheWorstPoster posted...</cite> <quote>You should have thought twice before going for a useless major</quote> Yeah, cus you're bringing a lot to the table, Nathan.</quote> To be fair, what he's studying would at least eventually turn out jobs.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Banana_Mana 05/25/17 8:40:42 PM #27:	Postgraduate is pretty much required now for most majors. --- Bananananananananananananananananananananananananananananananananananananananas! Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeah :-) <cite>Banana_Mana posted [p:879814575] in Maybe gett... [t:75382362]...</cite> <quote>Postgraduate is pretty much required now for most majors.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MasterSword546 05/25/17 8:47:47 PM #28:	I'm working on an English degree right now, myself --- I'm going to marry Taylor Swift one day <3 PSN: Raptix546 http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8pc2f7m0W1rzv84ho2_500.gif <cite>MasterSword546 posted [p:879814982] in Maybe gett... [t:75382362]...</cite> <quote>I'm working on an English degree right now, myself</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EclairReturns 05/26/17 12:16:46 AM #29:	MasterSword546 posted... English degree I'm curious as to whether or not that would improve your chances of getting published. --- Number XII: Larxene. The Organization's Savage Nymph. <cite>EclairReturns posted [p:879826968] in Maybe gett... [t:75382362]...</cite> <quote><cite>MasterSword546 posted...</cite> <quote>English degree</quote> I'm curious as to whether or not that would improve your chances of getting published.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MrCool812 05/26/17 1:53:24 AM #30:	RedPixel posted... You should run around with a cape flicking business cards at people that have gigantic comma splices on them. "English, bitch!" God that would make an awesome YouTube channel. that's not a comma splice. --- http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk284/MrCool812/MrCool812v3.jpg http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk284/MrCool812/dunce.jpg <cite>MrCool812 posted [p:879830781] in Maybe gett... [t:75382362]...</cite> <quote><cite>RedPixel posted...</cite> <quote>You should run around with a cape flicking business cards at people that have gigantic comma splices on them. "English, bitch!" God that would make an awesome YouTube channel.</quote> that's not a comma splice.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zeus 05/26/17 2:06:50 AM #31:	Banana_Mana posted... Postgraduate is pretty much required now for most majors. He'll have the same difficulties with more debt. --- (\/)(\/)\|-\| In Zeus We Trust: All Others Pay Cash <cite>Zeus posted [p:879831201] in Maybe gett... [t:75382362]...</cite> <quote><cite>Banana_Mana posted...</cite> <quote>Postgraduate is pretty much required now for most majors.</quote> He'll have the same difficulties with more debt.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SusanGreenEyes 05/26/17 2:35:45 AM #32:	PK_Spam posted... I can't seem to find ANYTHING for work. If I don't find work in 30 days, I'm going to have to move back to Pennsylvania. I must've applied to at least 50 places by now, and the only ones that have replied to me are really thinly veiled pyramid schemes. What jobs have you done before? What skills do you have? How does your resume look? All of these can either help or hurt you in the job market. --- Been a murder, over in Riften. Some old lady who runs an orphanage. Those poor children must be heartbroken. <cite>SusanGreenEyes posted [p:879832168] in Maybe gett... [t:75382362]...</cite> <quote><cite>PK_Spam posted...</cite> <quote>I can't seem to find ANYTHING for work. If I don't find work in 30 days, I'm going to have to move back to Pennsylvania. I must've applied to at least 50 places by now, and the only ones that have replied to me are really thinly veiled pyramid schemes.</quote> What jobs have you done before? What skills do you have? How does your resume look? All of these can either help or hurt you in the job market.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FatalAccident 05/26/17 3:45:33 AM #33:	DorkLink posted... If it makes you feel better, I have a STEM degree and can't find a job either, but I'm sure some STEM elitists will post here like "YA I KNEW ENGLISH WAS A USELESS DEGREE!!!" what did you do? i'd be surprised if you can't find a job with a decent degree. Not even in a field related to your degree but a job period. Unless you did... psychology... --- walks away <cite>FatalAccident posted [p:879833927] in Maybe gett... [t:75382362]...</cite> <quote><cite>DorkLink posted...</cite> <quote>If it makes you feel better, I have a STEM degree and can't find a job either, but I'm sure some STEM elitists will post here like "YA I KNEW ENGLISH WAS A USELESS DEGREE!!!"</quote> what did you do? i'd be surprised if you can't find a job with a decent degree. Not even in a field related to your degree but a job period. Unless you did... psychology...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EclairReturns 05/26/17 4:43:43 AM #34:	FatalAccident posted... psychology That was my cousin's major; now she's some sort of bank worker. --- Number XII: Larxene. The Organization's Savage Nymph. <cite>EclairReturns posted [p:879835069] in Maybe gett... [t:75382362]...</cite> <quote><cite>FatalAccident posted...</cite> <quote>psychology</quote> That was my cousin's major; now she's some sort of bank worker.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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