Lots of grads but where are the jobs?

[Jason86]

Good article. Thank you Learflyer.

Tom-Has your RN friend thought about continuing onto NP school? My Mom got admitted into an RN program in '94 and even back then you needed almost all A's. Her school had over 900 applicants for something like 40 slots. Money is great but my Mom does not recommend nursing.--Impossible stress, mandatory overtime and abuse from all sides.

Now Vet school, if you have the GPA, I see the appeal. Especially in a small clinic, or private practice.

[Katterina]

Money is great but my Mom does not recommend nursing.--Impossible stress, mandatory overtime and abuse from all sides.

Sounds a bit like law enforcement. Helping professions can sure come with a lot of baggage.

I also agree with you on the H1B non-immigrant visas, although I actually see a lot more TN non-immigrants where I live. Nearly all of them work in fields where US workers could easily fill the jobs: accounting, medical technicians, engineering, teaching liberal arts. I have nothing against Canadians, but I think opportunities for our own lifelong taxpaying citizens should come first.

[Sam]

Hi Jason, I skimmed your thread so this might be a repeat of what our other members said.

Since you're soliciting advice and seem to be torn between an Applied/Professional or Business BS vs a BA in Psychology or Liberal Arts...Maybe you should consider doing both. One member here is testing out of a BS and a BA within just one yr of tesc enrollment. Another member, Farmerboy completed a BS in Business before finishing high school. Those are remarkable examples, but it shows what is possible.

Or you could get an professional/applied Assoc of Science degree in any number of subjects, electrical engineering to name one that comes to mind. Then with the Assoc degree helping to pay the bills, go for a BA in the subject of your interest. Life is too short to keep a job if you feel stressed and abused. But a lot of people work at jobs they aren't wild about. The job is often just a financial means to support their real passion in life.

And if you're worried about the 'meltdown of the global economy' you could move south. Down here many of us are too poor to notice there's a recession. lol No seriously.

First off, Happy Valentine's Day everyone.

I'm here reading everybody's posts and soliciting advice. Here's the problem: What with the meltdown of the global economy and all that I just hate to waste money and time chasing a piece of paper that might not be worth much. I'm new to "online degrees" and I'm afraid of spending time and money on a degree that won't increase my job prospects and financial situation. In my research I've seen so many majoring in psychology. But I wonder with a Gazillion people out there who already have obtained an MA in psychology will a BA in psychology be worth the money and effort?

The other degrees that my previous credits fit into are the undergrad degree in Social Science or Liberal Studies. But these degrees especially from an online school sound cheesy to me. I guess what I'm asking is do employers look down on the 3 online degrees mentioned above?

Should I look for a degree that's less glutted with graduates and more in demand?

Jason

[Jason86]

Katterina-Truer words were never spoken. I really think Police deserve a lot of respect for putting their lives on the line.

Sam-lol @ the recession comment. Yeah an applied 4 yr BS degree with a second degree somewhere way down the line is a thought I had also. Or maybe an MPH if I can afford to be in school that long.

Thanks to everyone for the generous input of ideas and suggestions. To save money I'm trying to test out of as much as possible. Then I think I shoot for a degree in finance at at a B & M college with the possible goal of working for an insurance company.

[PeteDude]

...I'm new to "online degrees" and I'm afraid of spending time and money on a degree that won't increase my job prospects and financial situation.
Should I look for a degree that's less glutted with graduates and more in demand?

Jason

Getting a new job is not the only reason to have a degree-- often, keeping employed is a good reason. Statistically, folks with ANY degree earn more money and are generally less likely to be unemployed than their non-degreed counterparts.

Just two cents.

[TeeitupTom]

I also agree with you on the H1B non-immigrant visas, although I actually see a lot more TN non-immigrants where I live. Nearly all of them work in fields where US workers could easily fill the jobs: accounting, medical technicians, engineering, teaching liberal arts. I have nothing against Canadians, but I think opportunities for our own lifelong taxpaying citizens should come first.

There were loopholes that allowed my previous employer hire H1B and a lg number of TN non immigrants over qualified citizens. I think it's gotten better now that jobs for Americans are so scarce, but IT used to sing O Canada. It sounds mean not to let everyone in but times have changed,

[nj593]

First off, Happy Valentine's Day everyone.

I'm here reading everybody's posts and soliciting advice. Here's the problem: What with the meltdown of the global economy and all that I just hate to waste money and time chasing a piece of paper that might not be worth much. I'm new to "online degrees" and I'm afraid of spending time and money on a degree that won't increase my job prospects and financial situation. In my research I've seen so many majoring in psychology. But I wonder with a Gazillion people out there who already have obtained an MA in psychology will a BA in psychology be worth the money and effort?

The other degrees that my previous credits fit into are the undergrad degree in Social Science or Liberal Studies. But these degrees especially from an online school sound cheesey to me. I guess what I'm asking is do employers look down on the 3 online degrees mentioned above?

Should I look for a degree that's less glutted with graduates and more in demand?

Jason

Old post that I figured I would answer to. Yes you can get jobs as a casemanager or probation officer, parole, dyfs etc. The real jobs in psychology are after you graduate with a masters and become say an LPC
Then a phd. I hear that many people stay at masters because the pay is almost the same for a lpc and a psychologist. This i dont believe because I know docs making about 150k while LPC's i know are making only 90k. Both jobs pay well and yes there are jobs. The problem is the economic meltdown as you put it. But give it time and be willing to put in the hours and travel to where need be.
Get to know the field and the people in it. We are a tight community and we all know each other. Word of mouth goes a very long way in psychology.
Hopefully you still post on here and see this if not it will help someone else.
take care